Sozaleh (The Fair-skinned girl) is a traditional Kurdish song that pays homage to beautiful Kurdish girls who have a special charm.
The song in a sad tone and passionately not only refers to the beauty of Kurdish girls but also their personalities.
Throughout the history of Iran, Kurdish girls have been described as beautiful, strong, horse riders, musketeers, sturdy, a little harsh and at the same time, very kind and warmhearted.
When ISIS forces attacked their land, Kurdish girls took up arms, and they formed one of the largest fronts of people's resistance against ISIS.
This is a fascinating performance by Rastak Band. Black clothes, respectful and passionate group singings, altogether show the importance and dignity of this song.
Rastak Band
Song: Sozaleh (Fair-skinned girl) Kurdi folk music
Behind the Scene & Official Performance
Lyrics
Where is my Fair-skinned girl?
Fair-skinned girl, Fair-skinned girl
My Darling! Where is her house?
You brought tears to my eyes with those bright and beautiful eyes
You dance with the handkerchief you hold in your hand
You are like a pomegranate, not a pomegranate,
you are like a fig fruit, sweet and sour
You win the hearts of old and young
Dastar, Dastar, your Dastar
That you move in the air
Don't let my heart burns, come back, come back
Towards sunset, you cast a shadow over your eyes
Do not burn my heart!
Come back, come back, come back!