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.
Sabzo Sefid
Googoosh Lyrics
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سرخ و سفید سیصد تومن
حالا که رسید به سبزه هرچی بگی می ارزه 2
سفیده بی نمکه کی میگه کی میگه
سرخ و سفید بدکه کی میگه میگه
سبزه هزار نمکه بخدا بخدا
یه پارچه ی نمکه بخدا بخدا
قد قد قد قدش بالا بلنده
چش چش چش چشاش سیا و خوشگل
از ما نیست خدا این آب و این گل
سفید سفید صد تومن
سرخ و سفید سیصد تومن
حالا که رسید به سبزه هرچی بگی می ارزه 2
نمک نمک نمکه بخدا بخدا
هیکل سبزه تکه بخدا بخدا
به من میگن همه جا سراپا نمکی
خوشگلکی کلکی بخدا بخدا
دل دل دل هر دل پسندی داره
رنگ و رو خدا فرقی نداره ...
The lyrics of Googoosh's Sabzo Sefid speak about different prices of white, red and green goods in a marketplace. The song's lyrics describe the hustle and bustle of a market where different goods are being sold at different prices in a lively and colourful manner. The chorus emphasizes that now that they have reached the market, any item they lay their eyes on is worth buying. The singer also pokes fun at people who believe that white vegetables are tasteless or that red and white foods are bad for them. She then goes on to describe the beauty and elegance of the vegetables on display, even though they are not created by humans, but by God.
The song's lyrics instigate an appreciation for the simple beauty of nature and its bounty. It reminds us to enjoy and cherish the little things that are essential to our survival. Sabzo Sefid's lyrics also convey a message about inclusivity and acceptance of all types of people, regardless of their personal preferences or taste. The song's vibrant melody and Googoosh's powerful voice make it a memorable experience and is considered by many to be one of her best works.
Line by Line Meaning
سفید سفید صد تومن
White, white, one hundred tomans
سرخ و سفید سیصد تومن
Red and white, three hundred tomans
حالا که رسید به سبزه هرچی بگی می ارزه 2
Now that you have reached the greenery, everything you say is worth 2
سفیده بی نمکه کی میگه کی میگه
Who says white is tasteless?
سرخ و سفید بدکه کی میگه میگه
Who says red and white are bad?
سبزه هزار نمکه بخدا بخدا
A thousand salts in the greenery, I swear to God
یه پارچه ی نمکه بخدا بخدا
A piece of salt, I swear to God
قد قد قد قدش بالا بلنده
Her height, her height, her height is getting higher
ای ولا موهاش مث کمنده
Wow, her hair is like a thicket
چش چش چش چشاش سیا و خوشگل
Her black and beautiful eyes
از ما نیست خدا این آب و این گل
This water and this flower are not from us, they are from God
نمک نمک نمکه بخدا بخدا
Salt, salt, I swear to God
هیکل سبزه تکه بخدا بخدا
The structure of the greenery, I swear to God
به من میگن همه جا سراپا نمکی
They call me everywhere a salt seller
خوشگلکی کلکی بخدا بخدا
A cute and silly girl, I swear to God
دل دل دل هر دل پسندی داره
Every heart has its own preferences
رنگ و رو خدا فرقی نداره
God doesn't care about color or appearance
Contributed by Kaylee G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
западный ветер
Love this song.
knee knee knee
anthem!
fidalman Osmani
i love u goooooooooogoooooooosssssshhhhhhhhhhh
Nasrin Amirian
در سپیده دم عشق و امید زمانیکه خورشید عاشق با چشمکی از پشت ابرهای آسمان با آن عینک دودی های شیشه پهنش به زمین سبز با آن سبزه هایی که در چمنزار روییده است می زند تخم گل سرخ امید را با شبنم ی سحر گاهی اش آبیاری می کند.هه.نسرین.