Nawal began singing at an early age, despite familial opposition to the lifestyle of a musician (her family changed their minds when they realized she was serious in her ambitions). She is influenced by the work of pioneering Arab singers such as Egypt's Om Kalthoum.
Nawal started her singing career after participating in Studio El Fan in 1988, she became a professional singer in 1991. Al-Zoghbi released her debut album titled "Wehyati Andak" in 1992, when she returned to her birth city, Beirut, after a two-year singing sojourn in the Gulf countries. Since that time, she has released seven other albums, each proving popular in the Arab world. Nawal takes herself seriously though, and has made it her business to develop extensive knowledge about what's happening within the Arabic music scene.
Controversies happened around 1998 when Al-Zoghbi released her album and single titled Mandam Aleik. The song was originally sung by Syrian singer Houwaida. It was a huge success to Houwaida, but a while later Al-Zoghbi released the album with her version of the song. When inquired about allegations of taking Houwaida's debut song, Al-Zoghbi claimed she had the song for a while and recorded it prior to Houwaida's release. On television interviews, she showed papers showing lyrics of the song claiming that these are the originals and that Houwaida took it from her.
When Houwaida was interviewed about the whole matter, she stressed out that she was preparing for the release of the song before Al-Zoghbi as it was her debut single. Houwaida was said to be more calm about the matter, and mostly asked God to forgive Al Zoghbi for such act. But this didn't affect the career of Houwaida, as she pursued and got quite successful in the Pan Arab media. The song is available on both singers' records and they got their share of popularity mostly after the conflict.
Her album Maloum which was released back in 1999 is believed to be her biggest failure throughout her recording career. As the low selling figures of the album, Al-Zoghbi herself declared regret to rush and release it since the previous one, Mandam Aleik, was released a year earlier.
In 2002, Nawal cooperated with music video director Sherif Sabri to come out with a new look for her song Elli Tmaneito. After airing teasers on Egyptian satellite channel, Dream TV. After full broadcast, Al Zoghbi worked hard on promoting the album by appearing in several TV channels, printed media and more.
Nawal's next album was to appear 2 years after the release of Elli Tmaneito. The name of this eagerly anticipated album was Eineik Kaddabeen. This album was accompanied by two music videos: Eineik Kaddabeen and Bi'einek. After promoting this album, Nawal then began work on her most recent album Yama Alou. She first released the single Rohi Ya Rohi in August 2005. Her first live performance of this was at a concert she held in the Hammersmith Apollo, London. She also made a music video for this song. The next single to be released from Yama Alou was Shou Akhbarak. This was released February/March of 2006. She also filmed a music video for this.
Nawal has released a song dedicated to Palestine called "Ya Quds" (O, Jerusalem).
Nawal participated in a patriotic song called "Ya Omati" with many other Arabic singers. She also recorded a song called "Hikayt Watan" with a number of Lebanese singers for the liberation of south Lebanon. As well as the song "La Ma Kholsit Le Hkayeh" after the death of Rafic Hariri.
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Mona Einah
Nawal al zoghbi Lyrics
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حلمه صار بالدنيا يجيلى ويعتذر منى
بعد ما كنت اناديله يجرحنى واعديله
جه اليوم اللى يتعذر ويمسح دمعه بمنديله
غروره فى نفسه واعجابه هو اللى ذله وجابه
ضل هو دلاله كان مظاره زينه كذابه
سحر ليلة علشانى بكى حبى وندانى
نعم بيت اسراره عيشته على ناره
وتركته بعدها حاير رضايا شاغل افكاره
تحير وانشغل باله شكى بعدى وتعب حاله
نهايتها رجع ندمان بعد همه وترحاله
The lyrics of Nawal Al Zoghbi's song Mona Einah tells the story of a woman who is being pursued by a man named Mona Einah. The woman recounts how Mona Einah hurt her in the past, but now he appears to be sorry for his actions. He seems to have a lot of pride and admiration for himself, but this has only led to his downfall. The woman describes how Mona Einah tried to win her over with his charm and tears, but she is still skeptical of his intentions.
As the song progresses, the woman reveals that Mona Einah has many secrets and that he has been consumed by his love for her. He has become so obsessed with her that he has neglected everything else in his life. The woman, however, is not interested in Mona Einah and wishes that he would forget about her and move on.
Overall, the song Mona Einah is a cautionary tale about the dangers of obsession and the consequences that can arise from pursuing someone relentlessly.
Line by Line Meaning
منى عينه يقابلنى وهمه بس يكلمنى
Mona's eyes meet mine, but all he wants to do is talk to me while his mind is elsewhere.
حلمه صار بالدنيا يجيلى ويعتذر منى
His dream has become a reality, but he comes to me and apologizes.
بعد ما كنت اناديله يجرحنى واعديله
After I called out to him, he hurt me, and I forgave him.
جه اليوم اللى يتعذر ويمسح دمعه بمنديله
The day has come for him to apologize and wipe away his tears with a handkerchief.
غروره فى نفسه واعجابه هو اللى ذله وجابه
His pride and admiration brought him down.
ضل هو دلاله كان مظاره زينه كذابه
He was still his charming self, but behind it was his deceitful nature.
سحر ليلة علشانى بكى حبى وندانى
He cried and called me, under the spell of the night, confessing his love and longing for me.
ولانى فى حياته الروح صعب لو لحظة ينسانى
Since I am the soul of his life, it is difficult for him to forget me even for a moment.
نعم بيت اسراره عيشته على ناره
I lived in his house of secrets, living under his fire.
وتركته بعدها حاير رضايا شاغل افكاره
I left him lost, with my satisfaction occupying his thoughts.
تحير وانشغل باله شكى بعدى وتعب حاله
He was confused and preoccupied, doubting me and exhausting himself.
نهايتها رجع ندمان بعد همه وترحاله
In the end, he came back regretful after his worry and wanderings.
Contributed by Nora H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@sarrah333
عندما تتجمع خيوط الابداع لتصنع اغنية ايه فى الروعة والجمال احسنت يا نوال وابدعت يا ملحن ويا مؤلف ويا سيدى الموزع..تسلمو لنا جميعا
@SaifAlShamaa
ان شاء الله ما يتأخر الالبوم و ينزل بأقرب وقت، ان شاء الله انضمام نوال لشركه ميلودي يكون خطوه ايجابيه لنوال نفسها مع انه اكيد خطوه ايجابيه لميلودي نفسها لأن اعتقد انو نوال هي اهم نجمه معهم الان.
@SaifAlShamaa
هذي نوال الزغبي تغني خليجي صح مو نانسي عجرم الي لفظها يلوع الجبد نوال ما شاء الله عليها دائما متميزة
@ZakAlami
Nawal = Voice + Presence + Stardom + Charisma + Modesty! No one can top her. She's just the complete package. Others may have some of those qualities, but she has them all.
@nawal180018
وينكم ياجمهور نوال جمهورها اكثر جمهور نبغى نوصل مليون
@salman21436
يالبيه على الصوت والغنيه احبها
@SaifAlShamaa
يسلملي جمال صوتك و يسلملي جمال و تسلملي نجوميتك نوال الزغبي يا احلى نجمة ذهبية
@Fatima-A987
يااااااه ما احلى نوال بعد الطلاق وشكلها مرتاااااااح. مافي احلى من الست لما تاخذ حريتها. اعطني حريتي اطلق يدياااااااااااااااا هههههههههههههههههه
@Samer-Said
yehya saade the director u r in our heart really u ve done good job this 1 is amazing may god rest ur soul in piece u ll stay number 1 no one can compete u
@Samerkq77
في حد بقدر يتخيل انو المخرج يحيى سعادة قاصد الاحتباس الحراري بهاذا الكليب!1!!!!!!!!