Teri Galiyon Mein Na Rakhenge Kadam Aaj Ke Baad

This number has always been a favorite from my "barbaad-e-mohabbat" playlists...  The musical interludes always remind me of Barbaad-e-Mohabbat Ki Dua from Laila Majnu. 

Film: Hawas

Singer: Rafi

Lyrics: Saawan Kumar

MD:  Usha Khanna

Teri Galiyon Mein Na Rakhenge Kadam Aaj Ke Baad

I will not step on your streets after today

Teri Galiyon Mein Na Rakhenge Kadam Aaj Ke Baad

Tere Milne Ko Na Aayenge Sanam Aaj Ke Baad

I will not come to meet you after today

Teri Galiyon Mein...

Tu Mera Milna...

Tu Mera Milna Samajh Lena Ek Sapna Tha

Think of our meeting as a dream

Tujh Ko Ab Mil Hi Gaya Jo Tera Apna Tha

You have now found he whom was yours

Tu Mera Milna Samajh Lena Ek Sapna Tha

Tujh Ko Ab Mil Hi Gaya Jo Tera Apna Tha

Hum Ko Duniya Mein Samajhna Na Sanam Aaj Ke Baad

Do not think of me as existing in this world, my love, after today

Teri Galiyon Mein Na Rakhenge Kadam Aaj Ke Baad

Teri Galiyon Mein...

Ghir Ke Aayengi...

Ghir Ke Aayengi Ghatayein Phir Se Saawan Ki

The clouds of the rainy season will come again

Tum Tau Baahon Mein Rahogi Apne Saajan Ki

You will be in the arms of your beloved

Ghir Ke Aayengi Ghatayein Phir Se Saawan Ki

Tum Tau Baahon Mein Rahogi Apne Saajan Ki

Gale Hum Gham Ko Lagayenge Sanam Aaj Ke Baad

I (however) will embrace sorrow, my love, after today

Teri Galiyon Mein Na Rakhenge Kadam Aaj Ke Baad

Tere Milne Ko Na Aayenge Sanam Aaj Ke Baad

Teri Galiyon Mein....

Chand Apna Safar

As requested by Z ... this 80s song is relatively new to me, appearing on a recent compilation of Lata's called The Premium Collection on the Universal label, I only heard it a few years ago and immediately fell in love with it. It's a beautifully tragic number that plays as a tawaif's lament. I have not seen the movie so I'm going off of the lyrics and the cover of the vinyl alone. The EP's back cover credits two lyricists for this track. This song reminds me of Mohabbat Ke Dushman's Bahut Kat Chuka Hai Safar Haule Haule, Bujhi Ja Rahi Hai Nazar Haule Haule.

Film: Shama
Singers: Lata Mangeshkar
Lyrics: Asad Bhopali, Zafar Gorakhpuri
MD: Usha Khanna

Chaand Apna Safar Khatam Karta Raha
the moon went on creeping towards journey's end
(the moon kept setting)
Shama Jalti Rahi, Raat Dhalti Rahi
the candle went on burning, the night kept falling
Chaand Apna Safar Khatam Karta Raha
Shama Jalti Rahi, Raat Dhalti Rahi
Dil Mein Yaadon Ke Nashtar Se Toota Kiye
a lancet of memories kept lashing at my heart
Ek Tamanna Kaleja Masalti Rahi
a single desire went on crushing my liver
Chaand Apna Safar Khatam Karta Raha
Shama Jalti Rahi, Raat Dhalti Rahi


Bad-naseebi Sharafat Ki Dushman Bani
ill fate became nobility's enemy
Saj Sanwar Ke Bhi Dulhan Na Dulhan Bani
even after being adorned, a bride did not become a bride
Tikka Mathe Pe Ek Daag Banta Gaya
the tikka went on staining the forehead
(a tikka, forehead adornment, is traditionally made of powder - similar to a bindi, here instead of decorating the forehead, it has become a stain..)
Mehndi Haathon Se Sholay Ugalti Rahi
the henna went on radiating sparks from the hands
(what should have been a beautiful body adornment instead torments her and burns her hands)
Chaand Apna Safar Khatam Karta Raha
Shama Jalti Rahi, Raat Dhalti Rahi


Khwab Palkon Se Ghir Kar Fanaa Ho Gaye
dreams fell from my eyelashes and ceased to exist
Do Kadam Chal Ke Tum Bhi Judah Ho Gaye
after walking two steps, you also separated from me
Meri Haari Thaki Ankh Se Raat Din
Ek Nadi Ansooun Ki Ubhalti Rahi
from my defeated and tired eyes, day and night, a river of tears kept on flowing
Chaand Apna Safar Khatam Karta Raha
Shama Jalti Rahi, Raat Dhalti Rahi


Subah Mangi Tau Gham Ka Andhera Mila
when I yearned for the morning, I received the darkness of sorrow
Mujh Ko Rota Sisakta Savera Mila
I received a crying, sobbing morning
Main Ujaalon Ki Na-kaam Hasrat Liye
Umar Bhar Mom Ban Kar Pighalti Rahi
with my useless/fruitless longing for light/illumination, for the rest of my life,
I became candle wax and kept melting away
Chaand Apna Safar Khatam Karta Raha
Shama Jalti Rahi, Raat Dhalti Rahi


Chund Yaadon Ki Parchaiyon Ke Siva
besides a few shadows of memories
Kuch Bhi Paya Na Tanhaiyon Ke Siva
I did not gain anything but loneliness/solitude
Waqt Meri Tabahi Pe Hasta Raha
time went on laughing at my destruction
Rang Taqdeer Kya Kya Badalti Rahi
what colors my fate kept changing
Chaand Apna Safar Khatam Karta Raha
Shama Jalti Rahi, Raat Dhalti Rahi
Dil Mein Yaadon Ke Naschtar Se Toota Kiye
Ek Tamanna Kaleja Masalti Rahi
Chaand Apna Safar Khatam Karta Raha
Shama Jalti Rahi, Raat Dhalti Rahi

Aap Ko Hum Se Pyar Hai

At the request of Z, for today, a trio of Lata lovelies from the same film.

Film: Door Desh (aka Gehri Chot)
Singers: Lata Mangeshkar, Yesudas
Lyrics: Indivar
MD: Usha Khanna

Aap Ko Hum Se Pyar Hai
you are in love with me
Kaise Humein Bata Diya
how were you able to tell me
Yeh Kya Kiya Huzoor Ne
what did you do?
Apna Humein Bana Liya
you made me yours
Aap Tau Aaise Na Thay
you didn't feel that way before...
Aap Tau Aise Na Thay

Jalwa Jo Dekha Aap Ka
I saw your splendor
Dil Mein Chiraagh Jal Gaye
and a lamp was lit in my heart
Manzil Ki Aarzoo Mein Hum
while hoping to reach my destination
Manzil Se Aage Nikal Gaye
I passed ahead of my destination
Aap Tau Aaise Na Thay
Aap Tau Aise Na Thay

Jalte Thay Hum Jis Aag Mein
the fire that I used to burn in
Aap Bhi Us Mein Jal Gaye
you have been burned by it too
Pyar Ke Sanche Mein Dhal Gaye
we have been poured into the mold of love
Kaise Kaho Pighal Gaye?
tell me, how did you come to melt?
Kaise Kaho Pighal Gaye?
Aap Tau Aaise Na Thay

Aap Tau Aise Na Thay
Aap Ko Hum Se Pyar Hai
Kaise Humein Bata Diya

Waqt Bhi Thoda Badal Gaye
the times changed a bit
Aap Bhi Thoday Badal Gaye
you also changed a bit
Aa Gaye Dono Raahon Pe
both of us came together on the paths
Behke Magar, Sambhal Gaye
we were staggering but we became stable
(alludes to a drunk person who can't walk straight, but then is able to stand straight and walk normally again)
Behke Magar, Sambhal Gaye
Aap Tau Aaise Na Thay
Aap Tau Aise Na Thay
Aap Ko Hum Se Pyar Hai
Kaise Humein Bata Diya

(Duet)

Dekha Nigaah-e-Yaar Ne, Teer Se Dil Par Chal Gaye
one look from my love's eye and arrows were launched on my heart
Pyar Ka Toofan Yun Utha, Ke Dil Machal Machal Gaye
such a storm of love rose up, that it caused our hearts to leap
Ke Dil Machal Machal Gaye
Dono Hi Hum Aaise Na Thay
we both did not feel this way before..
Dono Hi Hum Aaise Na Thay
Aap Ko Hum Se Pyar Hai
Kaise Humein Bata Diya
Yeh Kya Kiya Huzoor Ne
Apna Humein Bana Liya
Aap Tau Aaise Na Thay
Aap Tau Aise Na Thay

Ruk Jaa Saathi

At the request of Z:

Film: Door Desh (aka Gehri Chot)
Singer: Lata Mangeshkar
Lyrics: Indivar
MD: Usha Khanna

Ruk Jaa Saathi
stop partner
Ruk Jaa Saathi, Ohhhh, Ruk Jaa Saathi
Chala Hai Akela Kahan?
where are you going all alone?
Milegi Na Manzil Koi, Yun Akele
you won't reach your destination if you are alone
Ruk Jaa Saathi
Ruk Jaa Saathi, Ohhhh, Ruk Jaa Saathi

Taar Se Taar Mile Nahin Jab Tak, Kya Nikle Jhankaar?
until a string strikes another string, there cannot be music
(so the lovers here are strings on a musical instrument, until the strings are plucked, one cannot create music)
Taar Se Taar Mile Nahin Jab Tak
Kya Nikle Jhankaar?
Tanha Tanha Kiya Na Jaaye, Kehte Hai Jis Ko Pyar
it cannot be done alone, that which they call love
Ruk Jaa Saathi
Chala Hai Akela Kahan?
Milegi Na Manzil Koi, Yun Akele
Ruk Jaa Saathi, Ohhhh, Ruk Jaa Saathi

Lehar Mile, Dhara Ban Jaaye
waves meet, become a stream
Dhara Mile, Do Sangam
streams meet, become two junctions
(sangam can mean union/ meeting, in this case since the poet is talking about water formations, sangam is the conflux/junction where two bodies of water become one)
Lehar Mile, Dhara Ban Jaaye
Dhara Mile, Do Sangam
Tu Aur Main Ka Farq Rahe Na, Aa Mil Jaye Hum
let there not remain any difference between you and me, let's become one
Ruk Jaa Saathi
Chala Hai Akela Kahan?
Milegi Na Manzil Koi, Yun Akele
Ruk Jaa Saathi, Ohhhh, Ruk Jaa Saathi

Saher Ke Baad Shaam Aati Hai
dawn comes after evening
Shaam, Saher Ke Baad
evening comes after dawn
Saher Ke Baad Shaam Aati Hai
Shaam, Saher Ke Baad
Shaam, Saher, Har Ek Pehar, Mujhe Aati Hai Teri Yaad
evening or dawn, every hour I remember you
(technically a pehar = 3 hours as there are 8 pehars in a 24 hour day, so she's remembering him every 3 hours)
Ruk Jaa Saathi
Chala Hai Akela Kahan?
Milegi Na Manzil Koi, Yun Akele
Ruk Jaa Saathi, Ohhhh, Ruk Jaa Saathi

Dushmani Na Karo Ae Sanam

At the request of Z

Film: Door Desh (aka Gehri Chot)
Singer: Lata Mangeshkar
Lyrics: Indivar
MD: Usha Khanna

Dushmani Na Karo Ae Sanam
don't become hostile, my love
Dushmani Na Karo Ae Sanam
Zindagi Dosti Ke Liye Bhi Hai Kam, Ho
life is too short, even for friendship
Dushmani Na Karo Ae Sanam

Tum Se Kya Chhupana, Ab Tum Nahin Ghair
what shall I hide from you, you are not a stranger now
Tum Se Kya Chhupana, Ab Tum Nahin Ghair
Aao Main Karaun Tumehin Jannaton Ki Sair
come, let me take you on a tour of paradise
Aao Main Karaun Tumehin Jannaton Ki Sair
Paas Tumhare Khadi Zindagi, Tum Bhada Ke Na Rakho Kadam
life is standing right beside you, don't walk away
Kadam...Kadam

Dushmani Na Karo Ae Sanam
Dushmani Na Karo Ae Sanam
Zindagi Dosti Ke Liye Bhi Hai Kam, Ho
Dushmani Na Karo Ae Sanam


Tumne Ehsaan Meri Jaan Pe Kiye
Tumne Ehsaan Meri Jaan Pe Kiye
you have done favors for my life
Sab Kuch Mera Hai Tumhare Hi Liye
everything I have is all for you
Sab Kuch Mera Hai Tumhare Hi Liye
Yeh Taqaza Jawaani Ka Hai
youth demands this
Door Reh Ke No Dhau Sitam
don't be cruel by staying away
Sitam.. Sitam...


Dushmani Na Karo Ae Sanam
Dushmani Na Karo Ae Sanam
Zindagi Dosti Ke Liye Bhi Hai Kam, Ho
Dushmani Na Karo Ae Sanam

Jo Na Tum Ne Dekha,Woh Dikhane Do Sanam
what you have not seen before, let me show you my love
Jo Na Tum Ne Dekha,Woh Dikhane Do Sanam
Haq Dosti Tau Chukane Do Sanam
let me justify my friendship, my love
Haq Dosti Tau Chukane Do Sanam
Tum Tau Humraaz, Humdard Ho
you are my confidant, my sympathizer
Mere Dil Pe Bhi Kar Do Karam
show your kindness to my heart too
Karam... Karam...


Dushmani Na Karo Ae Sanam
Dushmani Na Karo Ae Sanam
Zindagi Dosti Ke Liye Bhi Hai Kam, Ho
Dushmani Na Karo Ae Sanam

You Love Me, I Love You, You Love Me, I Love You, It's True
You Love Me, I Love You, You Love Me, I Love You, It's True
You Love Me, I Love You, You Love Me, I Love You, It's True
You Love Me, I Love You, You Love Me, I Love You, It's True
You Love Me, I Love You, You Love Me, I Love You, It's True
You Love Me, I Love You, You Love Me, I Love You, It's True