: The song culminates in the powerful slogan: " For Woman, Life, Freedom. For Freedom ". Historical Significance
: "For this polluted air," "For the dying trees," and "For the Asiatic cheetah (Pirouz)".
: "For dancing in the streets," "For the fear of kissing," and "For my sister, your sister, our sisters".
: "For the shame of empty pockets," "For the longing for a normal life," and "For the Afghan refugee kids".
"Baraye" (Persian: برای, meaning "For..." or "Because of...") is a Grammy-winning power ballad by Iranian singer-songwriter Shervin Hajipour. Released in September 2022, it became the unofficial anthem of the "Woman, Life, Freedom" protests sparked by the death of Mahsa Amini .
Unlike traditional revolutionary songs that often glorify battle or martyrdom, "Baraye" focuses on the desire for an ordinary, dignified life. Each verse begins with the word "Baraye," based on real tweets from Iranians listing their personal reasons for protesting.
Shervin Hajipour - Baraye (full version with English lyrics)