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.

Zendouni
dariush Lyrics

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وقتیکه دل تنگه
فایدهاش چیه آزادی
زندگی زندونه وقتی نباشه شادی
آدم که غمگینه دنیا براش زندونه
مابین صد ملیون بازم تنهامیمونه
دنیای زندونی دیواره
زندونی از دیوار بیزاره
پرنده که بالش میسوزه

دل غم به حالش میسوزه
آخه مرگه واسهاش رهایی
پرنده که بالش میسوزه
آدمی که شادی نداره
به خدا آزادی نداره
میکنه زندگیش رو زندون
آدمی که شادی نداره
دنیای زندونی دیواره
زندونی از دیواربیزاره
پرنده که بالش میسوزه
دل غم به حالش میسوزه
آخه مرگه واسهاش رهایی
پرنده که بالش میسوزه
آدمی که میشه شماره
روی یه عکس بیقواره
دیگه آخه کجا میتونه
سری بین سرها در آره

دنیای زندونی دیواره
زندونی از دیوار بیزاره

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Dariush's song Zendouni express the pain and suffering of a person who feels trapped in their own life. The first verse asks what the point of freedom is when one's heart is still weighed down with sadness. The chorus compares life to a prison, where even among millions of people, one can still feel alone. The walls of this prison are daunting and the prisoner is trapped with their own thoughts, leading to a burning heart and a yearning for release. Death then becomes a possible escape from this imprisonment.

The second verse continues this theme, speaking of an individual who is unable to find joy in life and thus turns their existence into a prison. Their life is measured in terms of time spent in captivity and their struggles are depicted as making them a mere number on a photo. This person feels hopeless and without any freedom, where the prison walls only breed hatred and despair. Finally, the chorus repeats, driving home the idea that those who are unable to find happiness in their life are truly imprisoned.

Line by Line Meaning

وقتیکه دل تنگه
When the heart is heavy

فایدهاش چیه آزادی
What's the point of freedom

زندگی زندونه وقتی نباشه شادی
Life is a prison without happiness

آدم که غمگینه دنیا براش زندونه
A sad person feels like the world is a prison

مابین صد ملیون بازم تنهامیمونه
Between a hundred million people, we're still alone

دنیای زندونی دیواره
The world of a prison is walled

زندونی از دیوار بیزاره
The prisoner hates the wall

پرنده که بالش میسوزه
The bird whose wings burn

دل غم به حالش میسوزه
The heart burns with sorrow

آخه مرگه واسهاش رهایی
For it, death is salvation

آدمی که شادی نداره
A person who has no joy