Dariush Eghballi (born February 4, 1951) is a Persian (Iranian) pop singer … Read Full Bio ↴Dariush Eghballi (born February 4, 1951) is a Persian (Iranian) pop singer (see also داریوش). Dariush Eghbali was born in Miyaneh and spent his early years in Karaj and Kurdistan. His talent was first recognized at an early age of nine, when he appeared on stage at his school. Hassan Khayatbashi introduced him to the public at the age of twenty through Iranian television. He immediately became popular with his legendary song "Do not tell me you love me" his contemporary and unique style opened a new era in the Iranian music.

Dariush has never compromised his deeply held beliefs, for which he was even imprisoned and persecuted before the revolution in Iran. Whether he sings poems of Shamlou, Rumi, Hafez,shirazi and Naderpour, or lyrics of Iraj Jannati Attaie, Shahyar Ghanbari, Mina Assadi and Ardalan Sarfaraz, the one theme that runs through all his music is that of love, peace, freedom and justice. He has collaborated with such renowned artists as Babak Bayat, Farid Zoland, Ahmad Pejman, Mohammad Shams, Varoujan and many other innovative and avant guarde lyricists, musicians, and composers.

His body of work consists of over 200 songs in 25 albums. With remarkable sensitivity and undeniable logic, he has created an astonishing repertoire and a glorious body of work. He has the ability to interpret all forms of music with consummate ease. He has dazzled audiences with great virtuosity with his bright and effervescent performances. He has had sold out performances in concert hall around the world notably: Wembley, Carnegie Hall, Kennedy Center, Koncertoes, Greek Theatre, Universal Amphitheatre, and Palais de Congres.

Dariush has earned the respect and love of his admirers not only because of his talent in the world of music as a performer, but also as an accomplished composer. Furthermore, his performances in the Iranian Cinema, more specifically in two films: "Yaran" and "Faryad zir-e- ab" have earned great reviews[citation needed]. Recently, his incredible amount of sheer hard work in bringing awareness and support to the world of addiction has insured his place among the mere handful of humanitarian Iranian artists who have made an impact in the lives of people with compassion and passion. Through the establishment of the Iran Recovery Center, and Ayeneh Foundation, by creating such websites as [Behboudi.com], the first Persian website addressing substance abuse, [Ayeneh.org], the first and only website addressing all social maladies widespread among our countrymen all around the world, and his own weblog, [dariusheghbali.com]; through educational seminars and conferences around the world, and as a member of Amnesty International[citation needed], Dariush has raised his voice to make a difference. His goal is to create a nurturing environment conducive to allowing people to develop healthy, drug free lives, encouraging them and their family and loved ones to acquire and seek the skills to achieve sobriety and successfully maintain it, to bring social awareness regarding the plight of our countrymen and to create a bridge between those in need and those who can lend a helping hand. As such, his contributions have been recognized by the Self-Help And Recovery Exchange, which selected him to receive the Ron Simmons & Rev, Ronald L. Wright Award, for his outstanding contribution to support group participation by minority communities.

Dariush and his music have swept the worldwide musical scene with such haunting and powerful voice that could break a heart. His inherent musicality and intelligence and the astonishing beauty of his timbre, coupled with a passionate belief in the importance of civil liberties and political and human rights has made him an international symbol of a free Iran. He has been a messenger of love and compassion to the refugees all around the world struggling to find a tiny nest away from the tyranny and suppression. As such, he has been embraced by the Arab world, with its rich musical culture, with great enthusiasm. In a recent international festival of music video and tele-media held in Bahrain, Dariush was recognized as the sole representative of contemporary Iranian music. He was awarded the highest peace trophy[citation needed]. In the closing ceremonies of the festival, Dariush sang of freedom, particularly in his homeland, Iran, and passionately expressed his firm commitment towards being the voice of awareness, bringing attention to the plight of his countrymen struggling for freedom.

His flawless taste in music, poetry and lyrics, and his magnificent ability to touch the souls of his countrymen have been the main source of his enduring style. His engaging personality and his fierce loyalty to the need of the society has undoubtedly proven to be inspiring to the younger generation. This ever-growing impact on the younger generation, who were not even born when he began his career, as well as those who are avidly following his every move is generating over 200,000 hits a day on his website Dariush2000.com. Dariush transcends the world of popular and traditional Iranian music that he has commanded for over three decades, and has awarded the most glorious spot in the heart and soul of his countrymen all over the world.

Rahaie
dariush Lyrics

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كفتر كشته پروندن نداره
رو خاك و خون آب كشوندن نداره

كفتر كشته پروندن نداره
كتاب كهنه ، كه خوندن نداره

داره از تنهايي گريم ميگيره
توي اين شهر ديگه موندن نداره

كي ميشه كه من و تو
ما بشيم و رها بشيم

مرغ پر بسنه كه كشتن نداره
وقتي كشني ديگه گفتن نداره

از يه دريچه ي تاريك و سياه
پايه پير و خسته ديدن نداره

اگه تو باغچه فقط يه گل باشه
گل اون باغچه كه چيدن نداره

هر درختي كه يه روزي پير ميشه
اونو از ريشه سوزوندن نداره

كي ميشه كه من و تو
ما بشيم و رها بشيم

فصل مردن واسه من كي ميرسه
وقته پرواز من از اين قفسه

از منِ در به در اينجا چي ميخواد ؟
بگيريد اگر كه مقصد نفسه

شعر من حرفه قشنگ رفتنه
حرفه حق تا دنيا دنياس گفتنه

كي ميشه كه من و تو
ما بشيم و رها بشيم

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Dariush's song Rahaie deal with introspective themes, particularly the feeling of entrapment and the desire for freedom. The opening lines compare a trapped bird with a person who feels stuck and unable to move forward in their life. The bird cannot fly away and the person cannot escape their situation. The reference to "dirt and blood" suggests a bleak and difficult landscape that seems impossible to navigate. The next line speaks of an old book that has been read and re-read and no longer holds any interest or meaning, pointing to a sense of stagnation and boredom.

The chorus speaks of the desire to break free and fly away with a loved one. The idea of the two of them being "released" suggests that they are currently trapped and unable to be truly themselves. The second verse refers to an old person who is tired and haggard, observing a dark and gloomy world through a window. The idea of the world being dark and sinister reinforces the sense of being trapped and unable to escape.

The final verse returns to the theme of life and death, with the singer wondering when their time to die will come. The reference to being in a cage suggests that they feel trapped in their life and unable to be truly free. The final lines express the desire to escape the limitations of the physical world and transcend into a more spiritual realm.

Overall, Dariush's Rahaie is a melancholy and introspective song that deals with feelings of entrapment and the desire for freedom and transcendence.

Line by Line Meaning

كفتر كشته پروندن نداره
A pigeon that has been killed cannot fly anymore

رو خاك و خون آب كشوندن نداره
It cannot peck at dirt and drink blood anymore

كتاب كهنه ، كه خوندن نداره
An old book that has not been read

داره از تنهايي گريم ميگيره
It is crying out of loneliness

توي اين شهر ديگه موندن نداره
It cannot stay in this city anymore

مرغ پر بسنه كه كشتن نداره
A bird with wings that has been killed cannot fly anymore

وقتي كشني ديگه گفتن نداره
Once it is dead, it cannot speak anymore

از يه دريچه ي تاريك و سياه
From a dark and black window

پايه پير و خسته ديدن نداره
An old and tired foot cannot see anymore

گل اون باغچه كه چيدن نداره
The flower in that garden that has not been picked