Dariush has never compromised his deeply held beliefs, for which he was even imprisoned and persecuted before the revolution in Iran. Whether he sings poems of Shamlou, Rumi, Hafez,shirazi and Naderpour, or lyrics of Iraj Jannati Attaie, Shahyar Ghanbari, Mina Assadi and Ardalan Sarfaraz, the one theme that runs through all his music is that of love, peace, freedom and justice. He has collaborated with such renowned artists as Babak Bayat, Farid Zoland, Ahmad Pejman, Mohammad Shams, Varoujan and many other innovative and avant guarde lyricists, musicians, and composers.
His body of work consists of over 200 songs in 25 albums. With remarkable sensitivity and undeniable logic, he has created an astonishing repertoire and a glorious body of work. He has the ability to interpret all forms of music with consummate ease. He has dazzled audiences with great virtuosity with his bright and effervescent performances. He has had sold out performances in concert hall around the world notably: Wembley, Carnegie Hall, Kennedy Center, Koncertoes, Greek Theatre, Universal Amphitheatre, and Palais de Congres.
Dariush has earned the respect and love of his admirers not only because of his talent in the world of music as a performer, but also as an accomplished composer. Furthermore, his performances in the Iranian Cinema, more specifically in two films: "Yaran" and "Faryad zir-e- ab" have earned great reviews[citation needed]. Recently, his incredible amount of sheer hard work in bringing awareness and support to the world of addiction has insured his place among the mere handful of humanitarian Iranian artists who have made an impact in the lives of people with compassion and passion. Through the establishment of the Iran Recovery Center, and Ayeneh Foundation, by creating such websites as [Behboudi.com], the first Persian website addressing substance abuse, [Ayeneh.org], the first and only website addressing all social maladies widespread among our countrymen all around the world, and his own weblog, [dariusheghbali.com]; through educational seminars and conferences around the world, and as a member of Amnesty International[citation needed], Dariush has raised his voice to make a difference. His goal is to create a nurturing environment conducive to allowing people to develop healthy, drug free lives, encouraging them and their family and loved ones to acquire and seek the skills to achieve sobriety and successfully maintain it, to bring social awareness regarding the plight of our countrymen and to create a bridge between those in need and those who can lend a helping hand. As such, his contributions have been recognized by the Self-Help And Recovery Exchange, which selected him to receive the Ron Simmons & Rev, Ronald L. Wright Award, for his outstanding contribution to support group participation by minority communities.
Dariush and his music have swept the worldwide musical scene with such haunting and powerful voice that could break a heart. His inherent musicality and intelligence and the astonishing beauty of his timbre, coupled with a passionate belief in the importance of civil liberties and political and human rights has made him an international symbol of a free Iran. He has been a messenger of love and compassion to the refugees all around the world struggling to find a tiny nest away from the tyranny and suppression. As such, he has been embraced by the Arab world, with its rich musical culture, with great enthusiasm. In a recent international festival of music video and tele-media held in Bahrain, Dariush was recognized as the sole representative of contemporary Iranian music. He was awarded the highest peace trophy[citation needed]. In the closing ceremonies of the festival, Dariush sang of freedom, particularly in his homeland, Iran, and passionately expressed his firm commitment towards being the voice of awareness, bringing attention to the plight of his countrymen struggling for freedom.
His flawless taste in music, poetry and lyrics, and his magnificent ability to touch the souls of his countrymen have been the main source of his enduring style. His engaging personality and his fierce loyalty to the need of the society has undoubtedly proven to be inspiring to the younger generation. This ever-growing impact on the younger generation, who were not even born when he began his career, as well as those who are avidly following his every move is generating over 200,000 hits a day on his website Dariush2000.com. Dariush transcends the world of popular and traditional Iranian music that he has commanded for over three decades, and has awarded the most glorious spot in the heart and soul of his countrymen all over the world.
Bachehaye Iran
Dariush Lyrics
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بچه اين قسمت اسمش آسياست
شكل يك گربه در اينجا آشناست
چشم اين گربه دنبال شماست
بچه ها اين گربه ...
ايران ماست.
بچه ها اين سرزمين نازنين
دشمن بسيار دارد در كمين
بوده نامش از قديم ايران زمين
يادگار پاك قوم آرياست
بچه ها . بچه ها
از گروه و هر نژاد
دست اندر دست هم بايست داد
فارق از هر زنده باد و مرده باد
سر براه مملكت بايد نهاد.
مام ميهن عاشق صلح و صفاست
بچه ها اين پرچم خيلي قشنگ
پرچم سبز و سفيد و سرخ رنگ
هم نشان از صلح دارد هم ز جنگ
خار چشم دشمنان چشم تنگ
افتخار ما به آن بي انتهاست
بچه ها اين خانه ی اجدادي است
گشته ويران تشنه آبادي است
خسته از شلاق استبدادي است
مرحم دردش كمي ...
آزادي است
مرحم دردش كمي آزادي است
بچه ها اين كار فرداي شماست
اين كار فرداي شماست
In Dariush's song Bachehay-e Iran, he sings about the geography and history of Iran. The song starts with the kids, who are the future of Iran, being introduced to the geography of Iran. As the kids learn about their country, they find themselves being followed by a cat which represents the country. The cat's eyes are constantly on them, as it is the symbol of pride for Iran.
The song then talks about Iran being a precious land that has had many enemies throughout the years. Both the people's hearts and foreheads have been left with scars from these wars. However, the land has always been known as Iran, and it is a land that belongs to the pure Persian race. The song expresses a message of unity for every ethnicity in Iran to join hands and work together, regardless of their background, to save their land.
The song also talks about the flag of Iran. The flag's green, white, and red colors represent peace, war, and political change, respectively. The flag is a symbol of peace and war, where the country is ready to fight against its enemies and will do anything to maintain its independence. The song ends by emphasizing that the kids are the future of Iran, and they have a responsibility to continue the fight for their land.
Line by Line Meaning
بچه ها اين نقشه ی جغرافياست
Children, this is a map of geography.
بچه اين قسمت اسمش آسياست
Kids, this part is called Asia.
شكل يك گربه در اينجا آشناست
The shape of a cat is familiar here.
چشم اين گربه دنبال شماست
This cat's eyes are following you.
بچه ها اين گربه ...
Children, this cat...
ايران ماست.
belongs to our Iran.
بچه ها اين سرزمين نازنين
Kids, this beloved land.
دشمن بسيار دارد در كمين
It has many enemies in ambush.
داغ دارد هم به دل هم بر جبين
It is both wounded in its heart and on its forehead.
بوده نامش از قديم ايران زمين
Its name has been Iran from ancient times.
يادگار پاك قوم آرياست
A clean legacy of the Aryan people.
بچه ها . بچه ها
Children, children.
از گروه و هر نژاد
Regardless of group or race.
دست اندر دست هم بايست داد
We must come together hand in hand.
فارق از هر زنده باد و مرده باد
Apart from any live or dead.
سر براه مملكت بايد نهاد.
We must put our heads on the path of the country.
مام ميهن عاشق صلح و صفاست
We, the homeland, love peace and purity.
بچه ها اين پرچم خيلي قشنگ
Kids, this flag is very beautiful.
پرچم سبز و سفيد و سرخ رنگ
A flag of green, white, and red colors.
هم نشان از صلح دارد هم ز جنگ
It signifies both peace and war.
خار چشم دشمنان چشم تنگ
It's a thorn in the narrow eyes of enemies.
افتخار ما به آن بي انتهاست
Our pride in it is infinite.
بچه ها اين خانه ی اجدادي است
Kids, this is our ancestors' home.
گشته ويران تشنه آبادي است
It has been ruined and thirsty for settlement.
خسته از شلاق استبدادي است
Tired of dictatorship's whip.
مرحم دردش كمي ...
Show mercy to its pain a little...
آزادي است
and it will be free.
مرحم دردش كمي آزادي است
Showing mercy to its pain is freedom.
بچه ها اين كار فرداي شماست
Kids, this task is yours tomorrow.
اين كار فرداي شماست
This is your task tomorrow.
Writer(s): Homayoun Khosravi
Contributed by Elliot N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@Pahlevuni
Children, this is a map of the world / children, the name of this portion is Asia / here, the silhouette of a cat is familiar to us / the eyes of this cat are looking after you always / children, this cat is our Iran.
Children, this precious dominion has many an enemy / She has aches in her heart and in her mind / She, who was known in antiquity as Greater Iran / The land is a pure memory of the Aryan people
Oh, children! People from every group and origin must stand hand-in-hand / Doing away with every "Long Live!" and "Death upon!", they must focus their attention on their country / our homeland loves peace and harmony
Children, this beautiful flag is green, white, and red / it is a testament to times of peace as well as wars; the thorns of our envious enemies / Our respect for the flag is endless
Children, this is the home of our ancestors / having gone astray, she thirsts for prosperity / Tired from the whips of oppression, the antidote for her agony is a little bit of freedom / The antidote for her agony is a little bit of freedom
Children, this is the great work of your tomorrow / Children, this is the great work of your tomorrow
@shoguninamoto5157
Topnotch from the Legend! Love to all Iranians of the world from Tajikistan, keep it up my brothers and sisters!
@mohammadsh8529
❤❤
@BehnamDell-bh4dj
♥♥
@hadadayubi9149
Dariush, who spent my life with his sad songs.. His voice will always remain in my heart . From Iraq
@atilahafizi2454
جان فدای ایران،زنده باد داریوش ایران.👑👑👑
@babakpantea200
it's the best song and my favorite song, I love the whole Iran our country.
@tinad3701
Iranian Revolution ♥️
@vahidgholami5900
درود به شرف موسیقی ایران
@armeeuff1
Thanks 'pnmma' for translation.I was thinking of asking this.I was going to say 'I don't know what he is saying, but my gut instinct says this would be good to watch late on Feb 10th, just before taking to the streets'. Great message, great music, great country.Make it yours again.
@Pahlevuni
Children, this is a map of the world / children, the name of this portion is Asia / here, the silhouette of a cat is familiar to us / the eyes of this cat are looking after you always / children, this cat is our Iran.
Children, this precious dominion has many an enemy / She has aches in her heart and in her mind / She, who was known in antiquity as Greater Iran / The land is a pure memory of the Aryan people
Oh, children! People from every group and origin must stand hand-in-hand / Doing away with every "Long Live!" and "Death upon!", they must focus their attention on their country / our homeland loves peace and harmony
Children, this beautiful flag is green, white, and red / it is a testament to times of peace as well as wars; the thorns of our envious enemies / Our respect for the flag is endless
Children, this is the home of our ancestors / having gone astray, she thirsts for prosperity / Tired from the whips of oppression, the antidote for her agony is a little bit of freedom / The antidote for her agony is a little bit of freedom
Children, this is the great work of your tomorrow / Children, this is the great work of your tomorrow