Gole Sangam
"Gole Sangam" sometimes "Gol-e Sangam" or just "Gole Sang" is an iconic Persian language song from the 1970s. A hugely popular tune in Iran and Afghanistan, it has gained international fame. "Gole Sangam" meaning "stone flower", talks about someone in love, yet facing rejection from the person he/she loves.
The lyrics written by Bijan Samandar say:
گل سـنگم گل سنگم
چی بـگم از دل تـنـگم
مثل آفتاب اگـه بـر من
نتابی سردم و بیرنگم
The song has been subject of tens of interpretations and recordings and sung in many languages. The most famous versions include those by Persian singers Hassan Sattar and Hayedeh and by Afghan singer Ahmad Zahir.
