In November 1995, along with Greg Ellis, Ali formed Vas, producing four albums: Sunyata (1997), Offerings (1998), In the Garden of Souls (2000), and Feast of Silence (2004).
In 2002 she released her first solo album, Portals of Grace, which saw her expand her repertoire even farther and prove her to be equally as adept in singing in 13th century French-Provençal, Galician and Ladino as she is in Arabic.
In 2005, Ali worked on a new project called Niyaz with solo artist Carmen Rizzo and Axiom of Choice member Loga Ramin Torkian. Its self-titled album, Niyaz features Ali's vocals sung in Urdu and Farsi, backed up by more electronica-style music.
In June 2006, Ali released another latest solo album, Elysium for the Brave, where she includes English singing in her repertoire.
Azam Ali collaborated with Keyavash Nourai and Shahrokh Yadegari on the album Green Memories, released in September of 2008.
In 2011, the latest album, From Night to the Edge of Day was released. It features Ali's unique take on traditional Middle Eastern songs and lullabies.
Mehman
Azam Ali Lyrics
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برای ما نمی مانی
عزیزِ کوچکِ مادر
تو فردا مردِ میدانی
ل لای لالای گل زیبا
چراغِ خانه ی بابا
خدا باشه نگهدارت
به زیر سایه ی مولا
لالای گل
بخواب ای گل بخواب ای گل
بخواب ای خرمن سنبل
بخواب ای گل بخواب ای گل
بخواب ای خرمن سنبل
گلم در خواب، گلم بیدار
گلم هرگز نشه بیمار
اگر خواهد شود بیمار
خداوندا نگاهش دار
خداوندا نگاهش دار
ل لای لالای تو مهمانی
برای ما نمیمانی
لـِ لای لالای گلِ سوری
نکن از مادرت دوری
نکن از مادرت دوری
نکن از مادرت دوری
The lyrics of the song "Mehman" by Azam Ali speak of a guest who is about to depart from their host's home. The song starts by addressing the guest, referring to them as "you" and saying that they will not stay for the host's sake. The guest is compared to a small, dear mother who will become a fighter tomorrow. The next stanza speaks of a beautiful flower and the father's house lantern. Both are wished to be taken care of by God's protection and kept safe in the shadow of the Lord.
The refrain "Lalai Gol" is a lullaby that delicately sings a flower and asks it to sleep, calling it sweet-scented barn. The flower is assured of its health, and God is asked to look after it if it ever falls sick. The last stanza is a plea to the guest to not go away from their mother, asking them to stay close and not leave her.
The song, on the surface, seems to be a simple farewell to a guest. However, it can be interpreted in various ways, depending on the listener's understanding of it. The song seems to be about more than just a temporary guest's departure from the host's house. The reference to the "small mother" who will become a fighter might hint at an upcoming struggle or battle. The mention of the "father's house lantern" might refer to a family's stay in a not-so-friendly territory. The lullaby, too, seems to be more than just a song soothing a flower to sleep. It appears to be a prayer for protection that could be extended to the guest as he or she departs.
Line by Line Meaning
ل لای لالای تو مهمانی
Oh, lullaby, you are a guest here. You will not stay with us forever
برای ما نمی مانی
You will not remain here for us
عزیزِ کوچکِ مادر
Mother's little darling
تو فردا مردِ میدانی
You will face the war tomorrow
ل لای لالای گل زیبا
Oh, lullaby, beautiful flower
چراغِ خانه ی بابا
The light of Dad's house
خدا باشه نگهدارت
May God protect you
به زیر سایه ی مولا
Under the protection of our Lord
بخواب ای گل بخواب ای گل
Sleep, oh flower, sleep
بخواب ای خرمن سنبل
Sleep, oh field of hyacinths
گلم در خواب، گلم بیدار
My flower is sleeping, my flower is awake
گلم هرگز نشه بیمار
My flower will never get sick
اگر خواهد شود بیمار
If it ever gets sick
خداوندا نگاهش دار
Oh God, take care of it
لـِ لای لالای گلِ سوری
Oh, lullaby, sweet flower
نکن از مادرت دوری
Don't stay away from your mother
نکن از مادرت دوری
Don't stay away from your mother
نکن از مادرت دوری
Don't stay away from your mother
Writer(s): Azam Ali, Traditional
Contributed by Jordan F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
AstraDaemon
Lullaby, you are a guest
You won't stay with us
Little mother's dear
Tomorrow, you are the man of battles
Lullaby, the pretty flower
The light of dad's home
God protect you
May you be under Mowla's support
May you be under Mowla's support
Lullaby, the flower
O flower, sleep
O reaper of lavender, sleep
O flower, sleep
O reaper of lavender, sleep
My flower whether asleep or awake
I hope he/she will never get sick
If he/she is going to be sick
O God, protect him/her
Lullaby, you are a guest
You won't stay with us
Lullaby, the rose flower
Don't stay away from your mother
Don't stay away from your mother
Don't stay away from your mother
AstraDaemon
Lullaby, you are a guest
You won't stay with us
Little mother's dear
Tomorrow, you are the man of battles
Lullaby, the pretty flower
The light of dad's home
God protect you
May you be under Mowla's support
May you be under Mowla's support
Lullaby, the flower
O flower, sleep
O reaper of lavender, sleep
O flower, sleep
O reaper of lavender, sleep
My flower whether asleep or awake
I hope he/she will never get sick
If he/she is going to be sick
O God, protect him/her
Lullaby, you are a guest
You won't stay with us
Lullaby, the rose flower
Don't stay away from your mother
Don't stay away from your mother
Don't stay away from your mother
OldManTupX
This woman has the soul of an angel and the beauty of an angel. Perfect voice. Love you!
Solmaz Parpaei
One of the best lullaby songs ever!
popartmusic81
she is my fave ! I spoke with her last night (may 10th 2011) for the World Premiere of her STUNNING new album. Nice person, she is so beautiful too.
cidem uyar
she is amazing
carlos barrientos
aunque no se que dice, pero suena muy hermoso.
Santiago M
Just Takes you to another world
Divine Mania
Sad and beautiful, that's the best kind of song.
Zaira Selene.
Genial
Greg Lake
Ethereal On a higher plane Drink tea , Read Ru-mi And Listen , listen .
CH7
This sounds like it belongs in an Anime.