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.
Yekrouzee
Googoosh Lyrics
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كه با من غم زده داشتي رفتي
مي خواستي از تنهايي دورم كني
اما منو تنها گذاشتي رفتي
پس اون همه وعده كه دادي چي شد
رفتي وعدتو وفا نكردي
گفتي خدا تو رو به من رسونده
رفتي كه شرم از خدا نكردي
برو ولي هر جا باشي
هر جاي اين دنيا باشي
يه روزي پيدات مي كنم
نگاه تو چشمات مي كنم
راز تو رو پيش همه
مي گمو رسوات مي كنم
با اون همه قولو قرارو پيمون
كه با من غم زده داشتي رفتي
مي خواستي از تنهايي دورم كني
اما منو تنها گذاشتي رفتي
برو ولي يادت باشه كه با من
از روز اول تو وفا نداشتي
گفتي خدا گواه دوست دارم
تو گفتي اما به خدا نداشتي
اون روزا يادت نمياد كه گفتي
اگر بري غم واسه من ميمونه
يادت بياد گفته بودي به جز تو
راز تو رو فقط خدا ميدونه
برو ولي هر جا باشي
هر جاي اين دنيا باشي
يه روزي پيدات مي كنم
نگاه تو چشمات مي كنم
راز تو رو پيش همه
مي گمو رسوات مي كنم
با اون همه قولو قرارو پيمون
كه با من غم زده داشتي رفتي
مي خواستي از تنهايي دورم كني
اما منو تنها گذاشتي رفتي
با اون همه قولو قرارو پيمون
كه با من غم زده داشتي رفتي
مي خواستي از تنهايي دورم كني
اما منو تنها گذاشتي رفتی
In "Yekrouzee", Googoosh appears to be addressing someone who has left her despite promises of loyalty and companionship. The opening lines suggest betrayal and disappointment, with the addressee breaking all their promises and leaving the singer alone despite their avowals of wanting to save her from loneliness. The singer seems angry and hurt that the addressee has not kept their word and that they have abandoned her in solitude.
The second verse is somewhat introspective, with the singer admitting that they will eventually find the addressee, and that they will still be drawn to their gaze. The addressee's secret will be revealed before everyone, and the singer will finally understand the truth. The third verse carries on the theme of betrayal, with the singer accusing their former companion of lying about their love and not staying true to their word. The addressee said that God would bear witness to their devotion, but they did not live up to their promise.
Overall, "Yekrouzee" is a lament for broken promises and unfulfilled commitments. It is a song that shimmers with hurt and anguish, with Googoosh's emotive voice expressing the pain that comes with being let down by someone who was supposed to be there for you.
Line by Line Meaning
با اون همه قولو قرارو پيمون
You broke all your promises and plans
كه با من غم زده داشتي رفتي
You left me sad and heartbroken
مي خواستي از تنهايي دورم كني
You wanted to save me from loneliness
اما منو تنها گذاشتي رفتي
But you left me alone
پس اون همه وعده كه دادي چي شد
So what happened to all your promises?
رفتي وعدتو وفا نكردي
You left and didn't fulfill your promises
گفتي خدا تو رو به من رسونده
You said God brought you to me
رفتي كه شرم از خدا نكردي
But you left without shame towards God
برو ولي هر جا باشي
Go, but wherever you are
هر جاي اين دنيا باشي
In any part of this world
يه روزي پيدات مي كنم
One day, I'll find you
نگاه تو چشمات مي كنم
I'll look into your eyes
راز تو رو پيش همه
I'll reveal your secret to everyone
مي گمو رسوات مي كنم
I'll tell them and make you feel ashamed
برو ولي يادت باشه كه با من
Go, but remember that with me
از روز اول تو وفا نداشتي
You never kept your promise from day one
گفتي خدا گواه دوست دارم
You said God is my witness that I love you
تو گفتي اما به خدا نداشتي
But you didn't have that love towards God
اون روزا يادت نمياد كه گفتي
You don't remember the day when you said
اگر بري غم واسه من ميمونه
If you leave, sadness will remain for me
يادت بياد گفته بودي به جز تو
Remember, you said no one else knows your secret
راز تو رو فقط خدا ميدونه
Only God knows your secret
با اون همه قولو قرارو پيمون
You broke all your promises and plans
كه با من غم زده داشتي رفتي
You left me sad and heartbroken
مي خواستي از تنهايي دورم كني
You wanted to save me from loneliness
اما منو تنها گذاشتي رفتي
But you left me alone
با اون همه قولو قرارو پيمون
You broke all your promises and plans
كه با من غم زده داشتي رفتي
You left me sad and heartbroken
مي خواستي از تنهايي دورم كني
You wanted to save me from loneliness
اما منو تنها گذاشتي رفتی
But you left me alone
Contributed by Matthew I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.