Following a 21-year performing ban imposed by the conservative government of Iran (where she continued to live following the 1979 Islamic revolution), Googoosh finally left the country in 2000 to undertake a world tour, re-establishing her status as the most successful Iranian artist of all time.
The phenomenal success of these concerts was testament not only to her lasting quality as an artist, but a tribute to generations of Iranians who, despite over two decades of silence, demonstrated their continuing love and loyalty to an enduring star of a bygone era. In turn she rewarded their devotion with proof that she continues to remain relevant to today's audiences, showing that she is a star not only of the past, but of the present and the future.
Digeh Ashkam Vaseh Man Naz Mikoneh
Googoosh Lyrics
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صبح می شد چشمون تو پیدا می شد
لب های ناز تو با قصهء عشق
مثل گلهای بهاری وا می شد
تا دلم شکوه رو آغاز می کنه
دیگه اشکم واسه من ناز می کنه
یادته قول دادی پیشم می مونی
قصه ی عشق زیر گوشم می خونی
که تو رسم بی وفایی می دونی
تا دلم شکوه رو آغاز می کنه
دیگه اشکم واسه من ناز می کنه
هنوز از عشق تو لبریزه تنم
عاشق چشمون ناز تو منم
نمی دونم چرا من هم مثل تو
نمی تونم زیر قولم بزنم
تا دلم شکوه رو آغاز می کنه
دیگه اشکم واسه من ناز می کنه
The lyrics of Googoosh's song, Digeh Ashkam Vaseh Man Naz Mikoneh, depicts a sense of longing for a lost love and the regret and pain of being let down. The singer wishes that the darkness and sorrow of her heart would disappear soon, and the morning sun would bring back the love that has gone astray. She reminisces about the charming lips of her lover, who used to tell stories of love that were as beautiful as spring flowers. The memory of those stories ignites a spark of hope in her heart, and she wishes that her tears could be as delightful to her lover as they are painful to her.
The emotions in the rest of the song shifts to anger and bitterness towards her lover, who has left her alone to deal with the pain. She accuses him of breaking his promise to stay with her, and even though she had trusted him with her heart, he left it wounded and abandoned. The singer is still in love with her lover and admits it openly but is confused about why he did not keep his promise. She is torn between expressing her feelings and her pride, as she feels she has been taken for granted and left behind.
In summary, Googoosh's Digeh Ashkam Vaseh Man Naz Mikoneh portrays an emotional journey of a woman who experiences the ups and downs of love, from longing and hope to anger and betrayal. The song's lyrics express the pain and confusion that arise from a love that has turned bitter and unrequited.
Line by Line Meaning
کاشکی تاریکی می رفت فردا می شد
I wish the darkness would fade and tomorrow would come
صبح می شد چشمون تو پیدا می شد
And your eyes would appear as the morning arrives
لب های ناز تو با قصهء عشق
Your sweet lips telling stories of love
مثل گلهای بهاری وا می شد
As if spring blossoms were blooming
تا دلم شکوه رو آغاز می کنه
So my heart can begin to prosper
دیگه اشکم واسه من ناز می کنه
My tears now tease me
یادته قول دادی پیشم می مونی
Do you remember you promised to stay by my side?
قصه ی عشق زیر گوشم می خونی
And sing a love story in my ear
نمی دونست دل واموندهء من
You didn't know my heart was still attached to you
که تو رسم بی وفایی می دونی
While you know the customs of being unfaithful
هنوز از عشق تو لبریزه تنم
I'm still filled with your love
عاشق چشمون ناز تو منم
I'm in love with your charming eyes
نمی دونم چرا من هم مثل تو
I don't know why I'm like you
نمی تونم زیر قولم بزنم
I can't keep my promises either
تا دلم شکوه رو آغاز می کنه
So my heart can begin to prosper
دیگه اشکم واسه من ناز می کنه
My tears now tease me
Contributed by Christian W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.