[Helena:]
I remember when I met you…
You were walking in the rain…
And the autumn leaves were falling…
Only you can kiss the pain…
Only you can kiss the pain…
[Arash:]
Har shab too khateratam… (every night in my memories)
Donbale rade patam… (I’m looking for anything that leads to you)
Beri harjaie donya… (no matter where in the world you wanna go)
Pa be patam… (I’ll accompany you)
Are pa be patam (Yes, I’ll accompany you)
Dooset daram, dooset daram dooset daram (I love you, I love you I love you)
Bemoon ba man… (Stay with me)
[Helena:]
Oooh, only you can kiss the pain…
It’s drivin me insane…
When the clouds turn into rain…
[Arash:]
Dooset daram, dooset daram dooset daram (I love you, I love you I love you)
Bemoon ba man… (Stay with me)
[Helena:]
Oooh, only you can kiss the pain…
It’s drivin me insane…
It’s drivin me insane…
It disappeared into the darkness…
But the memory lives on…
I dream there is no tomorrow…
I wake up and you are gone…
I wake up and you are gone…
[Arash:]
Bargard nazar dobare… (Come back and don’t let …)
Az chesham baroon bebare… (… me burst into tears)
Bia ke ghalbe tanham… (Come back cause my lonely heart…)
Paize bi bahare… (… is like a fall that’s not followed by a spring)
Paize bi bahare… (… is like a fall that’s not followed by a spring)
Dooset daram, dooset daram dooset daram (I love you, I love you I love you)
Bemoon ba man… (Stay with me)
[Helena:]
Oooh, only you can kiss the pain…
It’s drivin me insane…
When the clouds turn into rain…
[Arash:]
Dooset daram, dooset daram dooset daram (I love you, I love you I love you)
Bemoon ba man… (Stay with me)
[Helena:]
Oooh, only you can kiss the pain…
It’s drivin me insane…
It’s drivin me insane…
[Arash:]
Dooset daram, dooset daram dooset daram (I love you, I love you I love you)
Bemoon ba man… (Stay with me)
[Helena:]
Oooh, only you can kiss the pain…
It’s drivin me insane…
It’s drivin me insane…
[Chorus:]
Lalala Lalala Lalala Lalala…
Lalala Lalala Lalala Lalala…
A Tale of Longing and Devotion
“Dooset Daram” by Arash featuring Helena is a heartfelt blend of Persian and English lyrics, weaving a narrative of love, longing, and emotional resilience. The song opens with Helena’s nostalgic recollection of a first meeting in the rain, setting a melancholic tone that is echoed throughout the track. Arash’s verses, sung in Persian, deepen the emotional resonance, expressing a promise to accompany his beloved no matter where she goes. The recurring phrase “Dooset daram” (I love you) and the plea to “stay with me” capture a sense of vulnerability and unwavering devotion.
Emotional Imagery and Musical Harmony
The interplay between English and Persian not only bridges cultural gaps but also intensifies the universal theme of love’s endurance through pain and separation. The song’s evocative imagery—rain, autumn leaves, and the absence of spring—beautifully portrays the ache of missing someone. Helena’s repeated lines about pain and longing highlight the emotional turmoil, while Arash’s poetic metaphors reinforce the hope for reunion and healing.
Song Credits
- Artist: Arash featuring Helena
- Songwriters: Arash Labaf, Robert Uhlmann, and Helena Josefsson
- Release Year: 2018
- Label: PowerHouse Records