Song Meaning

The lyrics open with a repeated, insistent invitation: "Xiz tâ bâde dar-pyâle konim" – "Come, let's pour wine into the cup." This sets a scene of convivial gathering, urging immediate action and shared enjoyment. The imagery quickly expands to include the "Gol-e ru-ye qode ču lâle konim," suggesting we should "make the face of the beloved like a tulip." This evokes a sense of beauty and perhaps a fleeting, intoxicating moment, tying the act of drinking wine to the appreciation of loveliness. The mood shifts subtly with the introduction of "Bâ me-jânfazây o nağme-ye čang" – "With a soul-refreshing [atmosphere] and the song of the harp." This adds a layer of refined pleasure, hinting at a sophisticated setting where music accompanies the revelry. However, this pleasant scene is juxtaposed with the question "Tâ be key xun xorim o nâle konim?" – "Until when will we drink blood and lament?" This introduces a stark, almost violent contrast, questioning the duration and purpose of their indulgence, and suggesting that beneath the surface of enjoyment, there might be a deeper sorrow or a sense of being trapped. The final line, "Molk-e-divân be xun-e qabâle konid," is a powerful and ambiguous command: "Make the kingdom of the madmen bleed for the sake of the worthy." This abrupt turn suggests a potential for rebellion or sacrifice, framing the earlier indulgence not just as pleasure-seeking but perhaps as a desperate act in a troubled world. The lyrics seem to move from a simple call to enjoy the present moment to a complex, perhaps tragic, contemplation of purpose and suffering within a larger, possibly chaotic, 'kingdom'.