Born in Iran in 1977, Hamed learned to sing at the age of seven, encouraged… Read Full Bio ↴Born in Iran in 1977, Hamed learned to sing at the age of seven, encouraged by his mother who loved Persian music and poetry. At nine, he studied Tar & Setar, under the tutorship of some of the masters of classical Persian music such as Hooshang Zareef, Zeydolah Tolouee, Attaolah Jangook, Farokh Mazharee, and Daryoush Pirniakan. By the time he was twenty; he could play five instruments expertly, adding Tanboor, Oud and Daf to his existing repertoire. His interest in classical Persian music coupled with his passion to write his own music, motivated him to learn fundamentals of music composition from such music Masters as Vartan Sahakian, and Farhad Fakhredeanee. He received top honors for improvisation for Setar and vocal in the All Iranian Students Music Festival held in Tehran in 2002.
After receiving a B.A. degree in music composition, he began writing his own music and performing in concerts as a vocalist and multi-instrumentalist, with some of the highly acclaimed music ensembles before wide audiences in Iran, Europe and Asia. He has recorded two albums, performing as a fusion vocalist, with Pedram Derakhshani & Rumi ensemble, and Emad Bonakdar ensemble, singing among many, some of his own songs. He has also recorded as a vocalist, with an ensemble of selective members of Tehran Symphony Orchestra pieces composed and directed by Majid Derakhshani, one of Iran's greatest contemporary music composers.

Hamed has also written music scores and performed solo instruments in several motion pictures made by some of the most distinguished directors of the Iranian cinema. His most recent work was the hit theme song for the widely broadcasted TV series 'Ahooyeh Mahe Nohom', composed by Ramin Behna, one of Iran's best cinematic music composers.

Since his arrival in U.S., Hamed has performed in numerous concerts before enthusiastic audiences throughout the U.S. His mesmerizing voice has earned him the reputation of being 'One of Iran's Best Young Vocalists' among both the American and the Iranian audiences. He currently resides in Palo Alto, California, where he teaches, writes and records music.

The Fire Within
Hamed Nikpay Lyrics

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دریا صبور و سنگین
میخواند و مینوشت
دریا صبور و سنگین
سنگین سنگین
میخواند و می نوشت
من خواب نیستم
من خواب نیستم
خاموش اگر نشستم

مرداب نیستم
مرداب نیستم
من
مرداب نیستم
دریا صبور و سنگین
میخاند و مینوشت
دریا صبور و سنگین
سنگین سنگین
میخواند و می نوشت
من خواب نیستم
من خواب نیستم
خاموش اگر نشستم
مرداب نیستم
مرداب نیستم
من
مرداب نیستم
روزی که برخروشم
زنجیر بگسلم
روزی که بر خروشم وای
زنجیر بگسلم
روشن شود که آتشم
روشن شود که آتشم
آب نیستم وای
آب نیستم من
آب نیستم
دریا صبور و سنگین
میخاند و مینوشت
دریا صبور و سنگین
سنگین سنگین
میخواند و می نوشت
من خواب نیستم
من خواب نیستم
خاموش اگر نشستم
مرداب نیستم
مرداب نیستم
من
مرداب نیستم
روزی که برخروشم
زنجیر بگسلم
روزی که بر خروشم وای
زنجیر بگسلم
روشن شود که آتشم
روشن شود که آتشم
آب نیستم وای

آب نیستم من
آب نیستم

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Hamed Nikpay's "The Fire Within" speak of the singer's desire to break free from a sense of stagnancy and embrace their true nature. The repeated references to a patient and heavy sea that sings and writes demonstrate the importance of perseverance and creativity. The singer declares that they are not sleeping or stagnant, but rather present and active. They are not a swamp, which suggests a state of decay and decayed activity, but rather something fluid and alive.

The repeated phrase "I am not water" suggests that the singer is not simply a passive part of nature, but rather a force to be reckoned with. They express a desire to break free from their chains and become a bright fire that illuminates the darkness. The overall tone of the song is one of determination and defiance, with the singer asserting their agency and seeking to realize their full potential.

Line by Line Meaning

دریا صبور و سنگین
The ocean is patient and heavy

میخواند و مینوشت
It reads and writes

سنگین سنگین
Heavy, heavy

من خواب نیستم
I'm not asleep

خاموش اگر نشستم
Even if I'm quiet

مرداب نیستم
I'm not a swamp

من
I

مرداب نیستم
I'm not a swamp

دریا صبور و سنگین
The ocean is patient and heavy

میخواند و مینوشت
It reads and writes

سنگین سنگین
Heavy, heavy