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.
delam tangeh
Googoosh Lyrics
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زنم چنگی به چنگ تار مویت
ز تار موی تو چنگی بسازم
ببارم اشک و آهنگی بسازم
بنالم همچو نیری کاش نباشه
یه آهنگی بسازم تاش نباشه
بخونم من به آهنگ دل خویش
چنان گریم که سنگ از غم بناله
به آهنگ دل تنگم بناله
بنالم همچو نیری کاش نباشه
یه آهنگی بسازم تاش نباشه
بخونم من به آهنگ دل خویش
دل پیر و جوون را من کنم ریش
چنان گریم که سنگ از غم بناله
به آهنگ دل تنگم بناله
The lyrics to Googoosh's song "Delam Tangeh" express the intense longing and sorrow of the singer as she searches for comfort and relief from her pain. The opening lines convey a sense of restlessness as she wanders through the city, looking for solace and companionship. She yearns for the sound of her lover's voice and the music of their shared experiences, symbolized by the sound of their intertwined hair and the strings of a musical instrument. She is so consumed by her grief that she imagines creating music that will last forever, even if she herself were to fade away.
The singer's search for a song that will alleviate her pain is both poignant and desperate. She hopes that the music will help her get in touch with her emotions and express her deepest feelings. She longs to create something that will outlast her own physical existence, reflecting the depth of her emotions and her need for connection. The second verse introduces the idea of aging and mortality, as the singer hopes to create music that will resonate with both young and old. Her tears and sorrow become part of the melody, allowing her to connect with others who may be feeling the same pain.
Overall, the lyrics to "Delam Tangeh" are a powerful expression of grief and longing, highlighting the universal human need for connection and emotional release. Through the metaphor of music, the singer is able to express her deepest feelings and connect with others who are experiencing similar emotions.
Line by Line Meaning
بگردم دور شهرایم بگوید
I roam around my city in search of someone who can tell me
زنم چنگی به چنگ تار مویت
I want to create a musical instrument from your hair strands
ز تار موی تو چنگی بسازم
I will make a musical instrument from your hair strands
ببارم اشک و آهنگی بسازم
I will cry and create a song
بنالم همچو نیری کاش نباشه
I wish I wouldn't moan like a nay flute
یه آهنگی بسازم تاش نباشه
I will create a song so that I won't have to moan
بخونم من به آهنگ دل خویش
I will sing my heart's song
دل پیر و جوون را من کنم ریش
I want to express the emotions of old and young hearts
چنان گریم که سنگ از غم بناله
I cry so much that even stones mourn with me
به آهنگ دل تنگم بناله
I will moan to the tune of my heart's song
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