Ey Iran
Before kickoff and emotional moments — patriotic anthem
Lyrics
Ey Iran, ey marze por gohar Ey khakat sarcheshmeye honar Dour az to andisheye badan Payandat mand ta javedan! Ey Iran, ey marze por gohar Ey khakat sarcheshmeye honar Mehre to chon shod pisheye man Ki khabar az zendegani man! Dour az to andisheye badan Payandat mand ta javedan! Ey Iran! Ey Iran! Payandat mand ta javedan! Ey Iran, ey marze por gohar Ey khakat sarcheshmeye honar Dour az to andisheye badan Payandat mand ta javedan!
translateEnglish Translation
O Iran, O bejeweled land O your soil is the source of art Far from you be evil thoughts May you remain eternal! O Iran, O bejeweled land O your soil is the source of art Your love became my calling What news of my life without you! Far from you be evil thoughts May you remain eternal! O Iran! O Iran! May you remain eternal! O Iran, O bejeweled land O your soil is the source of art Far from you be evil thoughts May you remain eternal!
Rhythm Guide
ey i-RAN, ey MAR-ze POR go-HAR
Melody: Based on "Ey Iran" patriotic song (1946) — Iran's unofficial anthem
Why It Matters
"Ey Iran" is considered by many Iranians to be the true national anthem — it predates the 1979 revolution and belongs to all Iranians regardless of politics. At World Cup matches, when Iranian fans sing this, many weep openly. It represents a love of country that transcends governments, and in stadiums it becomes a rare moment of pure national unity.