Ana Yalli Bhebbak

I have an addiction.


And this addiction is for the music of a Lebanese singer called Nancy Ajram. I can make out parts and sometimes most of the lyrics because Lebanese is so close to Maltese. The latest 'I can't get this song out of my head' attack is due to her latest release, Ana Yalli Bhebbak.

For my fellow Maltese who didn't have Arabic as school subject, Ana is Jiena, yalli is illi and bhebbak is nhobbok. So it means: I, the one that loves you. Other words you might make out are 'wahdi' 'ghomri' 'tibqa' 'rridek' 'habibi' 'nar' 'b'har' 'biss' and 'qalbek/qalbi'.


I'm not into soppy songs much but this is far from soppy. The lyrics may be a bit.. but the beat and the music are .. I have no words for it.. I love percussion, and arabic music is designed to make you want to move. Ok, not them guys who sing like they're giving birth ...infact, I tend to like music from female arabian singers more than from men.


This is the music clip for Ana yalli bhebbak.



Nothing stunning, cos this tune was made for a jewellery commercial. But the music is still awesome.