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.
Respect
Googoosh Lyrics
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یه صدای آشنا از تو کوچه ها میاد
یه صدای پا میاد یه صدای پا میاد
نفسم راهشو گم کرده تو سینه
چشم من یه سایه رو دیوار می بینه
صدای تیک تیک قلبم نمی ذاره
صدای پاهاش توی گوشام بشینه
پشت دیوار کیه؟
سایه شو من می بینم
شاید خواب می بینم
برگشته پیش من
امید آخرینم
اگه اون که گم شده یه روزی پیدا بشه
قفل زندون دلم با کلیدش وا بشه
همه خوبی هارو همراش میاره
دست خوبشو تو دستام میذاره
The lyrics to Googoosh's song "Respect" are poignant and emotional, describing the experience of longing for someone who has gone away. The singer hears a familiar sound of footsteps coming from down the street, behind the wall of her heart. She feels lost and unsure of where the sound is coming from, her breath caught in her chest. She sees a shadow on the wall, and her heart races with the sound of her own heartbeat mingled with the sound of the footsteps.
The singer wonders who might be behind the wall, and whether she is only dreaming. But she clings to the hope that the person who has gone away might one day return, unlocking the prison of her heart and bringing all the good things back to her. She longs to hold the person's hand once again, feeling the warmth of their embrace and the strength of their connection.
Overall, the lyrics of "Respect" are a powerful expression of the depth of human feeling, and the ways in which we can be haunted by the memory of those we love.
Line by Line Meaning
پشت دیوار دلم یه صدای پا میاد
I hear footsteps behind the walls of my heart
یه صدای آشنا از تو کوچه ها میاد
A familiar sound echoes in the alleyways
یه صدای پا میاد یه صدای پا میاد
Footsteps keep coming, one after another
نفسم راهشو گم کرده تو سینه
My breath has lost its way in my chest
چشم من یه سایه رو دیوار می بینه
My eyes see a shadow on the wall
صدای تیک تیک قلبم نمی ذاره
The sound of my heartbeat won't let me rest
صدای پاهاش توی گوشام بشینه
Footsteps echo in my ears
اونجا کیه کیه ؟
Who's there? Who's there?
پشت دیوار کیه؟
Who's behind the wall?
سایه شو من می بینم
I see the shadow
شاید خواب می بینم
Maybe I'm dreaming
برگشته پیش من
It's come back to me
امید آخرینم
It's my last hope
اگه اون که گم شده یه روزی پیدا بشه، قفل زندون دلم با کلیدش وا بشه
If the lost one is found one day, the lock on the prison of my heart will open with its key
همه خوبی هارو همراش میاره، دست خوبشو تو دستام میذاره
Bringing all the good things, it places its good hand in my hand
Contributed by Kaitlyn A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
gabby63929
amaaaaazing :X i love this googoosh you are so wonderful :)
Andrew Kieswetter
Great version!
Rahin Kenari
man nashnide boodam inaro , Googoosh Ure perfect in every way azizam <3
Kev Mud
Hahahaaaa! Was high and found this CD in a charity shop... bought it. Now I'm high listening to Siriusmo and I find this again... I love this tune, but leave me alone! Stop following me!
me_the.curious
😂😂😂😂
Chaz Granholm
Why is this so high pitched? Is it being played at 45 or is it just the early recording equipment of the day?
m4r1w4r4
Are you here too bc of Khruangbin's International Versions Vol 1?
punkarash
وقتی گوگوش انگلیسی خوند کسی گوش نکرد
Kike Rivers
Why is Siriusmo related to that? :S
rouzbehazshab
this is googoosh trying to sound like janis joplin. you have to go with it to forgive it.