Ghabl az to man âshegh nabudam / before you I didn’t know love ![]() Man ke gozashtam az ghoruram / I swallowed my pride Marâ yek dam sedâ nemikoni / you never call me ![]() Marâ az gham jodâ nemikoni / you won’t separate me from sorrow Harche to duri man saburam / however far you are, I’m patient To râ chon sâyeh mipendâramet* / because I think of you like my shadow To râ chon jân-e khod midânamet / because I know you as my life Rafti ghamat pâyân-e man shod / you left and the grief was my endĪz har gonâhi tobeh kardam / I’ve repented from every sinĬheshmân-e to imân-e man shod / your eyes became my faith Zendân ast jahân-e man / my world is a prisonĮshghat cherâ tâvân-e man shod / why was your love my punishment Reside eshgh-e to beh jân-e man / your love has come into my lifeīeh yâd-e to nafas nafas / in your memory, pantingīoride-am* az in ghafas / I’m sick and tired of this cage Moo beh moo* ghadam ghadam / strand by strand, step by stepīeh zolf-e to ghasam ghasam / on your tresses I swear Lyrics and Translation of Moo be Moo by Reza Bahram And be sure to check out the cultural note and Persian phrases from the song at the end! So, here they are- the lyrics and English translation of Moo Be Moo by Reza Bahram. After listening to it, I thought it was not only beautiful but also one of those songs smack-dab in the middle of the spectrum- nice to listen to (albeit quite the tearjerker!) and helpful for studying Persian. On the other end of the spectrum are the pop songs which are fun to dance to, but whose lyrics are basically 1,001 nicknames to call your lover or ways to say “I love you/I miss you/I can’t live without you/Why did you leave me.” (And honestly- I’m not a huge fan.) And then a few weeks ago, I got an email from a reader who is learning Persian and using music in his studies, and he suggested the lyrics and translation to Moo be Moo by Reza Bahram. What makes Iranian music tricky, though, is that many songs have lyrics set to deep poetry from Hafez or Mowlana, which is completely unhelpful for learning everyday, conversational Persian (not to mention the fact that the translation comes out butchered compared to the original). (Lucky you.The Music + Lyrics posts that I do are never among the most popular (although some of you have told me they’re your favorites- thanks!), but I still like doing them because I’m a huge believer in using music to learn languages. Some of them have been determined to be toxic to coral reefs and should be avoided if you're planning on taking a dip. However, many people want to avoid these chemicals. These sunscreens usually go on smooth, leaving little to no white cast-which is why they continue to be a popular choice. Like the name suggests, chemical sunscreen relies on a combination of chemicals–usually avobenzone, octisalate, oxybenzone, and homosalate– to penetrate the skin and prevent sun damage by absorbing UV rays and rendering them harmless. Lastly, you'll want to figure out whether a mineral or chemical sunscreen is best for you. As long as you get your SPF 30+, you’re set. You can layer this over your SPF moisturizer, or simply opt for a non-SPF hydrator. This is what you’ll add to your regimen for afternoons in the park, days on the beach, a long run, and so on. Face sunscreen, like the cleanser, is gentler on the sensitive skin of the face, and with a formula mindful of things like acne, anti-aging efforts, oil accumulation, and the like.įace sunscreen, then, will have slightly fewer hydrating, good-for-your-face ingredients, and will primarily just defend against the sun’s rays. The difference between face sunscreen and body sunscreen is roughly analogous to the difference between face wash and body wash. The best face sunscreen is much closer to moisturizer than pore-clogging, coconut smelling stuff you used at the beach as a kid. ( In winter too.)īut don’t go slathering any old sunscreen onto your mug. It should be SPF 30 or greater, applied every day. So, you need sunscreen on your body, and especially on your face. In short, if these two people were the same age, the sun-exposed one would look significantly older. While you won’t notice SPF’s difference from one 15-minute walk in the park, you will absolutely notice the difference between someone who has routinely SPFed for decades, and someone who has not. And naturally, these things are much more noticeable on your face. ![]() That leads to wrinkles, fine lines, rough texture, dark spots, and more. UV rays “photo-age” the skin, by crippling elastin and collagen levels. But with each minute spent in the sun-whether you’re burning or not-you’re absorbing UV rays that compromise the quality (and DNA makeup) of your skin cells. For one, sunburn-that’s the obvious short-term problem that you've got to handle. ![]() You don’t need to read our full SPF explainer to understand why protecting your skin from the sun is important. The best face sunscreen solves a real problem.
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