Jee Ve Sohneya Jee Bhavein Kisse Da Ho Ke Jee

This is probably my favorite track by Bibi Swarn Noora, someone I discovered while searching for someone else. You can hear a bit of it here and here.

Album: Gudti Punjab Di Vol 1, Noora: A Golden Voice

Singer: Bibi Swarn Noora

Lyrics: Khawaja Ghulam Fareed 

Kadeek Saada Yaar Hunda Sa, Haye
Once he was my lover
Aaj Kol Phire Chup Keeta
Today, he passes nearby, silent.
Je Yaara Tussan Bol Na Chadheya, Haye
If my love, you have fallen quiet
Assi Sabar Dil-e Nu Keeta
I have tried to make my heart patient.
Kasam Khuda Di Tu Mainu Pyara Lagna Ve, Haye
I swear by God, you are dear to me
Thay Tu Na Kar Jhor Thagane
Please don't oppress and deceive me.
Nange Pinde Mere Maare Chamkaan
You strike my naked body with a switch
Mere Rounde Ne Nain Nimaane
My miserable eyes shed tears
Jiniyan Tan Mere Thay Lagiyan Ve
As many wounds you have inflicted upon me
Tere Ek Lage Thay Tu Jaane
If you had only felt one of them, you would know (how it felt).
Ghulam Fareed, Dil Uthe Deiye, Haye
Ghulam Fareed says we should only give our heart
Jithe Agla Vi Qadar Pehchane
to one who recognizes it's worth.

Jee Ve Sohneya Jee, Bhavein Kisse Da Ho Ke Jee Oh
Live, my love, live; even if you've become someone else's, live (your life).
Jee Ve Sohneya Jee, Bhavein Kisse Da Ho Ke Jee
Ki Hoya Je Aaj Nahin Saada, Haye
Ki Hoya Je Aaj Nahin Saada, Kade Tha Hunda Si
So what if today you are not mine, you were once.
Jee Ve Sohneya Jee, Bhavein Kisse Da Ho Ke Jee Oh
Jee Ve Sohneya Jee, Bhavein Kisse Da Ho Ke Jee

Sadke Unna Raahvan De Tu Nang Je Jinni Raahin
Sadke Unna Raahvan De Tu Nang Je Jinni Raahin
I worship the roads on which you travel.
Hasda Khedada Vekhan Tainu, Rehndi Duniya Taahin
Watching you laugh and play, keeps my world going.
Hasda Khedada Vekhan Tainu, Rehndi Duniya Taahin
Teri Khushi Naal Khushi Hai Meri, Hor Kisse Naal Ki
My happiness lies in you being happy, who cares about anyone else.
Jee Ve Sohneya Jee, Bhavein Kisse Da Ho Ke Jee
Jee Ve Sohneya Jee, Bhavein Kisse Da Ho Ke Jee

Teri Khushi Lei Tere Utton Vaar Deyan Jagh Saara
Teri Khushi Lei Tere Utton Vaar Deyan Jagh Saara
For your happiness, I would give up the whole world to you.
Baal Binga Na Hove Tera, Supne Vich Vi Yaara
Baal Binga Na Hove Tera, Supne Vich Vi Yaara
May even a hair of yours not be out of place, not even in a dream.
Tere Ditte Gham Main Janvan Sharbat Wangu Pee
the sorrows that you have given me, I drink like Sherbet.
Jee Ve Sohneya Jee, Bhavein Kisse Da Ho Ke Jee Oh
Jee Ve Sohneya Jee, Bhavein Kisse Da Ho Ke Jee

Khein Ghamaan Da Baneya Na Koi Jamun
They say that nothing can be born of sorrows.
Ek Yaar Dardi Oh Vi Nas Gaya
There was one, my love who shared my pain, he too ran away.
Keeti Bandagi, Na Yeh Qubool Meri
My prayers went unanswered.
Sajda Kardeyan Hi Matha Khas Gaya
From bowing, my forehead has been bruised.
Aida Vekheya Beparwah Sohna
And I saw my indifferent lover
Sanu Roundeyan Vekh Ke Hans Gaya
who upon seeing me cry, mocked me.
Ghulam Fareeda, Paaye Hazaar Tarle, Haye
Ghulam Fareed says even after beseeching him a thousand times
Jaani Ek Na Dillan Di Das Gaya
my love did not once speak of his heart.
Kasam Khuda Di Teri Aayi, Sajna Main Mar Janvan
Kasam Khuda Di Teri Aayi, Sajna Main Mar Janvan
I swear by God if your time was up, I would die instead.
Uthdi Baindi, Har Vele Main Mangdi Ranvan Duavan
Uthdi Baindi, Har Vele Main Mangdi Ranvan Duavan
Standing, sitting, at all times I pray for you.
Tainu Tathi Hava Na Lage Vairi Duniya Di
May you never feel the hot wind of this hostile world.
Jee Ve Sohneya Jee, Bhavein Kisse Da Ho Ke Jee Oh
Jee Ve Sohneya Jee, Bhavein Kisse Da Ho Ke Jee

Ankhiyan De Vich Vasda Reh Ve,  Bol Bhavein Na Bol
Ankhiyan De Vich Vasda Reh Ve,  Bol Bhavein Na Bol
Live on in my eyes, even if you do not speak to me.
Main Teri, Tu Mera Sajna, Kavan Vaja Ke Dhol
Main Teri, Tu Mera Sajna, Kavan Vaja Ke Dhol
I'm yours, you are mine Love, I cry beating the drum.
Ishq Husn Di Marr Ke Nirdhan, Qayam Rakhenge Leek
We will keep the bond of love and beauty strong even after dying.
Jee Ve Sohneya Jee, Bhavein Kisse Da Ho Ke Jee Oh
Jee Ve Sohneya Jee, Bhavein Kisse Da Ho Ke Jee
Ki Hoya Je Aaj Nahin Saada, Kade Tha Hunda Si
Jee Ve Sohneya Jee, Bhavein Kisse Da Ho Ke Jee Oh
Jee Ve Sohneya Jee, Bhavein Kisse Da Ho Ke Jee
Bhavein Kisse Da Ho Ke Jee
Bhavein Kisse Da Ho Ke Jee
Bhavein Kisse Da Ho Ke Jee

Mehangai Maar Gai

Another filmi qawwali from my favorites playlist. You can hear this song and others at the Washerman's Dog.

Film: Roti Kapada Aur Makaan
Singers: Lata Mangeshkar, Narendra Chanchal, Jani Babu Qawwal, Mukesh
Lyrics: Varma Malik
MD: Laxmikant - Pyarelaal

Us Ne Kaha: Tu Kaun Hai? Main Ne Kaha: Ulfat Teri
She said: who are you? I said: your affection.
Us Ne Kaha: Tu Kaun Hai? Main Ne Kaha: Ulfat Teri 
Us Ne Kaha: Takhta Hai Kya? Main Ne Kaha: Surat Teri
She said: what are you staring at? I said: your appearance
Us Ne Kaha: Chahata Hai Kya? Main Ne Kaha: Chahat Teri
She said:  what do you desire? I said: your love 
Main Ne Kaha: Samjha Nahin.  Us Ne Kaha: Kismat Teri 
I said:  I don't understand ? She said:  that is your fate


Ek Humein Ankh Ki Ladai Maar Gayee
 First, this meeting/entanglement of the eyes had defeated me (beaten me down)
Doosri Yeh Yaar Ki Judaai Maar Gayee
Second, separation from my love has defeated me
Teesri Hamesha Ki Tanhai Maar Gayee
Third, this constant loneliness has defeated me
Chauthi Yeh Khuda Ki Khudai Maar Gayee
Fourth, this existence created by the Almighty has defeated me 
Baaqi Kuch Bacha Tau Mehangai Maar Gayee, Mehangai Maar Gayee
As if there was anything else left, inflation has defeated me.
Baaqi Kuch Bacha Tau Mehangai Maar Gayee, Mehangai Maar Gayee


Ek Humein Ankh Ki Ladai Maar Gayee
Doosri Yeh Yaar Ki Judaai Maar Gayee
Teesri Hamesha Ki Tanhai Maar Gayee
Chauthi Yeh Khuda Ki Khudai Maar Gayee
Baaqi Kuch Bacha Tau Mehangai Maar Gayee, Mehangai Maar Gayee
Baaqi Kuch Bacha Tau Mehangai Maar Gayee, Mehangai Maar Gayee


Tabiyat Theek Thi, Aur Dil... hmmm
Tabiyat Theek Thi, Haan, Tabiyat Theek Thi
Tabiyat Theek Thi, Haan Haan, Tabiyat Theek Thi
Aur Dil Bhi, Haan Haan, Dil Bhi, Aji Dil Bhi Beqaraar Na Tha
O Tabiyat Theek Thi Aur Dil Bhi Beqaraar Na Tha
My temperament was fine, and my heart was not restless
Hmmm, Yeh Kabh Ki Baat Hai, Haan Haan, 
This is the tale of how it was way back when
Baat Hai Yeh Kabh Ki, Yeh Kabh Ki, Haan Haan
Tabiyat Theek Thi Aur Dil Bhi Beqaraar Na Tha
My temperament was fine, and my heart was not restless
Yeh Tabh Ki Baat Hai, Jab Kisi Se Pyar Na Tha
This is the tale of how it was back then when I was not in love with anyone
Jab Se Preet Sapnon Mein Samayi Maar Gayee
 Ever since love has entered my dreams, it has defeated me
Man Ki Meethe Dard Ki Gehrai Maar Gayee
The deepness of  my mind's sweet pain has defeated me.
Naino Se Yeh Naino Ki Sagai Maar Gayee
The engagement of eyes to eyes has defeated me.
Soch Soch Mein Jo Soch Aayee Maar Gayee
Anxiety interceding into my thoughts has defeated me.
Baaqi Kuch Bacha Tau Mehangai Maar Gayee, Mehangai Maar Gayee
Baaqi Kuch Bacha Tau Mehangai Maar Gayee, Mehangai Maar Gayee


Kaise Waqt Mein, Haye Haye, Kaise Waqt Mein
Kaise Waqt Mein, Haye, Kaise Waqt Mein
Aa Ke Dil Ko Dil Ki Lagi Bimari
Kaise Waqt Mein
Aaise Waqt Mein Aa Ke Dil Ko Dil Ki Lagi Bimari
In such a time/period, did the heart fall sick with love 
Mehangai Ke Daur Mein Ho Gayee Mehangi Yaar Ki Yaari
that during this cycle of inflation, my love's friendship become costly
Kaise Waqt Mein...
Dil Ki Lagi Dil Ko Jab Lagayee Maar Gayee
My heart falling in love has defeated me
Dil Ne Ki Jo Pyar Ki Duhai Maar Gayee
The clamour from my heart falling in love has defeated me
Dil Ki Baat Duniya Ko Batayi Maar Gayee
Telling the world the tale of my heart has defeated me
Aur Dil Ki Baat Dil Mein Jo Chuppai Maar Gayee
And hiding the tale of my heart in my heart has defeated me.
Baaqi Kuch Bacha Tau Mehangai Maar Gayee, Mehangai Maar Gayee
Baaqi Kuch Bacha Tau Mehangai Maar Gayee, Mehangai Maar Gayee


O Pehle Muthi Vich Paise Le Kar
Pehli Muthi Mein Paise Le Kar Thaila Bhar Shakhar Laate Thay
At first, one would take money in a fist and bring back (buy) sugar in a sack.
Ab Thailay Mein Paise Jaate Hai, Muthi Mein Shakhar Aati Hai
Now, one takes money in a sack and brings back sugar in the fist.
Haye Mehangai Mehangai Mehangai
O inflation!
Duhai Hai Duhai Hai Duhai Hai Duhai
It's an outcry!
Tu Kahan Se Aayee? Tujhe Kyun Maut Na Aayee?
Where did you come from? Why did you not die?
Haye Mehangai Mehangai Mehangai


Shakhar Mein Yeh Aatay Ki Milai Maar Gayee
The contamination of sugar with flour has defeated me.
Powder Waale Doodh Di Malai Maar Gayee
The cream from powdered milk has defeated me.
Ration Waali Line Ki Lambai Maar Gayee
The length of the ration line has defeated me.
Janta Jo Cheekhi Chalai Maar Gayee
The cry of the people has defeated me.
Baaqi Kuch Bachaya Mehangai Maar Gayee, Mehangai Maar Gayee
Baaqi Kuch Bacha Tau Mehangai Maar Gayee, Mehangai Maar Gayee


Ghareeb Ko Tau Bache Ki Padhai Maar Gayee, Padhai Maar Gayee
 For the poor, a child's education has defeated them.
Beti Ki Shaadhi Aur Sagai Maar Gayee, Sagai Maar Gayee
The wedding and engagement of the daughter has defeated them.
Kisi Ko Tau Roti Ki Kamai Maar Gayee
For some, earning (money) for food has defeated them.
Kapade Ki Kisi Ko Salai Maar Gayee
For some, the (cost of the )tailoring of clothes has defeated them.
Kisi Ko Tau Roti Ki Kamai Maar Gayee
Kapade Ki Kisi Ko Salai Maar Gayee
O Kisi Ko Makaan Ki Banwayi Maar Gayee
For some, the building of a house has defeated them.
Jeevan De Bas Tin Nishaan: Roti, Kapada Aur Makaan
Life has only three marks/signs: food, clothes, and house
 Roti, Kapada Aur Makaan,  Roti, Kapada Aur Makaan
Doondh Doondh Ke Har Insaan
Doondh Doondh Ke Har Insaan Kho Baitha Hai Apni Jaan
In pursuit of these every person has lost their life.
Jo Sachi Sachi Bola Tau Sachai Maar Gayee, Sachai Maar Gayee, Sachai Maar Gayee
He who speaks the truth, the truth has defeated him.
Aur Baaqi Kuch Bacha Tau 
Mehangai Maar Gayee, Mehangai Maar Gayee
Aur Baaqi Kuch Bacha Tau Mehangai Maar Gayee, Mehangai Maar Gayee
O Paisa Kya, Kaisi Mehangai
O what is money? What is this inflation?
Baaqi Kuch Bacha Tau Mehangai Maar Gayee, Mehangai Maar Gayee

Deepest India samples

So initially my plan was to post a long awaited reply to a post at the Future Producers forum
However, the forum won't let me post a reply for some reason. So I'm using my blog to get the info out in hopes that the person who was searching for the answer will find it via Google, etc".

There is a UK company called Zero-G that sells samples. One CD set in particular called Deepest India contained so many answers to questions I and others had. This cd contained recordings made in 1996-1997 in India.CD 1: Vocals most were very short excerpts of longer songs. And most of the titles of the samples do not make too much sense to folks who know the language, so I also wrote out the lyrics and translated.

Jay aka Junglejoint had asked :

Anyone have a clue which sample Missy uses in Get ur freak on? Some sites mention Panjabi MC's 'Mahi' as the original but I believe the're way off with that one.
Since I heard Sean Paul using a sample from the same song on his album track 'Shout (street Respect)'  I am going nuts not being able to find the original...!
Jay

So I'm going to list the samples below, all taken from Deepest India!

Xena: Warrior Princess' episode 'The Way' - opening scene of episode (watch here)
For many many years, I yearned to find the singer and the full song used in the opening of an episode of Xena: Warrior Princess: "Maut Mujh Ko Gawara Hai Lekin, Kya Karun? Dam Nikalta Nahin Hai, Dal Do Apne Aanchal ...".  That's it, those precious lyrics, that's all I had. How I wished to know what words came next and who was the singer? A few years after that I kept hearing "Maut Mujh Ko" and instantly recognized it in Missy Elliott's Get Ur Freak On  produced by Timbaland  (watch here)

Both of these used the following sample:
Deepest India disc 1 track 8 - Larka (Urdu Sher) - vocals: Master Dilbahar

Maut Mujh Ko Gawara Hai, Lekin, Kya Karun? Dam Nikalta Nahin Hai
Death is acceptable (even pleasing) to me, but what can I do? I do not die.

Dal Do Apne Aanchal Ka Tukra, Meri Maiyat Pe Chaddhar Nahin,
cover me with a bit of your veil, my corpse is not covered with a sheet

Khudah Khush Rakhe Dil Mein Dard Ban Kar Aane Waale Ko
may the Almighty keep the one who has become a pain in my heart happy

Zamaane Bhar Ki Raahat De Mujhe Tarfaane Waale Ko
may he give the one who has tortured me a world of peace

Kabhi Kabhie Mujh Ko Un Par Kuch Aitbaar Bhi Tha
from time to time I even had a little faith in him/her

Mujhe Qaraar Bhi Tha Aur Main Be-Qaraar Bhi Tha
I was at rest  and (yet) I was restless

Ae Hazarein -e-Janaza Zara Gawaah Rehna 
those who have gathered at my funeral,  bear witness
Ke Main Lehad Mein Bhi Tha, Aur Un Ka Intezaar Bhi Tha
that I was buried and I was waiting for him/her

Sean Paul's Shout (Street Respect) (listen here)
Deepest India disc 1 track 27 - Larka (Urdu Sher) - vocals: Master Dilbahar

Ishq Ko Log Maar Dete Hai, Aqal Ko Rog Maar Dete Hai

People defeat (kill) Love,  Affliction defeats (kills) sense (the mind) 

Aadmi Khud Pa Khud Nahin Marta, Doosre Log Maar Dete Hai

Man does not die on his own, others people kill him.

Chand Kaliyon Ke Muskurane Se, Zakhm Jaage Kei Puraane Se

the smiling/blooming of a few flowers have awoken several old wounds

Do Kadam Main Tau Chal Nahin Sagta, Tu Hi Mil Ja Kisi Bahane Se

I can not even walk two steps, you will have to come and meet me under some pretense

Shamur's Let The Music Play (listen here)
Na Kar Maan Rupaiye Waala Ban Ban Ke Na Raje / Nadiyo Paar Sajan Da Thana Keete Kaul Zaroori Jaana / Khare Siyane Raah Disende / Dil La Leya Beparwaah De  - I very much wanted to know who sang those lyrics. This song uses 2 different samples from the CD.
Deepest India disc 1 track 24 - Beparwa (Punjabi Traditional) - vocals: Sohan Lal

Dil La Leya Beparwaah De Naal

I've fallen in love with one who is indifferent

Dil La Leya  Beparwaah  De Naal

Us Deen Duni De Shah De Naal

with the lord of all things

Dil La Leya  Beparwaah   De Naal

O Nadiyo Paar Sajan Da Thana

my beloved's home is on the other side of the stream

Nadiyo Paar Sajan Da Thana

Keete Kaul Zaroori Jaana

I've given my word so I must go

Main Mainta Karan Mallah De Naal

I will plead with the boatman

O Mullah Qazi Mati Dende

Judges and Clerics give advice

Khare Siyane Raah Disende

the righteous (old) wise ones show the way

Deepest India disc 1 track 3 - Sufani (Qawwali) - vocals: Bibi Swaran Nooran  Master Dilbahar  Sohan Lal

Diva Bal Ke Mita Le Hanera Ni

Light a candle and extinguish the darkness

Diva Bal Ke Mita Le Hanera Ni

Kulli Vichon Ni Yaar Lab Le

find your beloved in his dwelling

Kulli  Vichon Ni Yaar Lab Le

O Na Kar Maan Rupaiye Waala Ban Ban Ke Na Bage

don't be proud of your wealth, you'll never tire of accumulating it

Vei Na Kar Maan Rupaiye Waala Ban Ban Ke Na Bage

Khara Khota Tu Parakheya Jaave Pave Sharif De Aage

you keep inspecting to see what is real and what is fake

Vei Khara Khota Tu Parakheya Jaave Pave Saraf De Aage

O Bolo Poora Tolo Poora Sat Sirre Tere Lage

practice what you preach, weigh the truth, beware that it does not come back to haunt you

O Bolo Poora Tolo Poora Sat Sirre Tere Lage

Bulleh Shah Tu Kaudi Ho Ja Vatta Mul Na Lage

Bulleh Shah become worthless so that you cannot be appraised

Kulli  Vichon Ni Yaar Lab Le

Kulli  Vichon Ni Yaar Lab Le

M.I.A.'s Come Around produced by Timbaland and T.S. Soundz's  Qwaali from the album Typhoon Asha and Anastacia's Sick and Tired Remix also use the Sufani (Qawwali) sample

Firefly, episode: Heart of Gold -  Greg Edmonson's Heart of Gold Montage ((watch here)
Deepest India disc 1 track 11 - Maanlo (Semi-Classical) - vocals: Seema
I was a huge fan of Firefly, a short lived Sci Fi series later made into a motion picture, Serenity.  One episode called Heart of Gold was never aired on Fox, but was released on DVD. At the beginning of the episode "Heart of Gold" I heard the Punjabi folk marriage song "Madhanaiyan" playing, only it was not Surinder Kaur or Mussarat Nazir's version. After a year or so an OST was released for the series with the track Heart of Gold montage but that provided no clue (credits) so I wanted to know what Greg Edmonson (the composer for the series) had used, It turns out it's also from Deepest India. This sample is a mashup of 2 songs actually a semi-classical song Man Le Piyarva mashed up with Madhanaiyan

Man Le Piyarva, Man Le Piyarva, Jaoun Toh Pe Vaari Vaari Vaari Vaari

Ab Mori Baat, Ab Mori Baat, Ab Mori Baat, Ab Mori Baat, Ab...

heed my word, my love, and I'll  be your slave

Madhaniyan, Madhaniyan, Haye Ve Mere Dadeya Rabba

milkchurn, milkchun, O My Great God

Kinna Jammiyan Kinna Ne Le Jaaniyan Haye

who gave birth and who is taking possession

Who knew one CD set would have all the answers? I guess it is/was a producer's/composer's best friend! I would not be surprised if Karunesh was inspired by the Deepest India samples as well. Although samples were not used directly, songs on Deepest India like Madhaniyan and Aao Huzoor Tum Ko were used. T.S. Soundz also used Track 28 Joom (Hindi Popular) for their track Journey To The Stars among others..

Most of these samples trace back to one musical family Bibi Swaran Noora, her late husband Sohan Lal, and her son Master Dilbahar. So now to those who want to dig deeper, I highly recommend Beat of India's Punjabi series of CDs available on eMusic and probably iTunes too, CD 2 of the Beat of India, Punjabi set features Master Dilbahar . There is also 3 CD set called Gudti Punjab Di that I have yet to obtain. Now I must find out who this Seema is!

Ghadeya Mila De Kehndi Sohne Yaar Nu

R.I.P.

 Kuldip Manak

The legendary Kuldip Manak passed away yesterday. His contribution to Punjabi folk music is substantial. This song tells the tale of Sohni searching along the riverbanks for her Mahiwal, asking the Ghada (clay urn) to bear her across the river to unite her with him. Sohni is portrayed holding her Ghada in this blog's title image. This song was recently reincarnated by Twin Beats as "Manak Drops The Pressure".  SaReGaMa has included in their Solid Gold remastered CD sets both Kuldip Manak and Dev Tharikewala compilations, I highly recommend both of them to lovers of Punjabi folk music.

Singer: Kuldip Manak

Lyrics: Dev Tharikewala aka Hardev Singh Dilgir

Music:  Charanjit Ahuja

O Pher Di Channa De Kande, Yaar Thol Di

She (Sohni) wanders along the river, searching for her lover,

Mahiwal Mahiwal Mukho Bol Di

saying, "Mahiwal, Mahiwal"

Ban Ke Marasa Sohni Dilli Paar (?) Nu 

Sohni ties a rope to the urn (dilla)  (?)

Ghadeya Mila De Kehndi Sohne Yaar Nu

"Urn, unite me", she says, "with my beautiful lover".

Ghadeya Mila De Kehndi Sohne Yaar Nu

Yaar Da Vichchorda Mera Seena Sal Da

Separation from my lover makes my heart ache

Milleya Na Mahiwal Mainu Kal Da

I haven't seen Mahiwal since yesterday.

Seene Naal Launa Main Taan Dildaar Nu

I want to embrace my love

Ghadeya Mila De Kehndi Sohne Yaar Nu

Ghadeya Mila De Kehndi Sohne Yaar Nu

Yaar Bina Suna Hai Jahaan Lagda Hai

Without her lover, she finds this world a desolate/lonely place.

Rehnda Neer Naina'chon Hamesha Vagda

Tears are always flowing from her eyes.

Yaar De Vichchorde Dita Maar Naar Nu

Separation from her lover is killing the girl.

Ghadeya Mila De Kehndi Sohne Yaar Nu

Ghadeya Mila De Kehndi Sohne Yaar Nu

Sohni Yaar Vaste Dissaunte (?) Khat Di

For her lover, Sohni  (?) bears hardships?

Yaar Da Bullan De Vich Naa Rut Di

Humming her lover's name upon her lips. 

Yaar Vichon Rab Disse Mutiyaar Nu

In her lover, the young woman sees God.

Ghadeya Mila De Kehndi Sohne Yaar Nu

Ghadeya Mila De Kehndi Sohne Yaar Nu

Chaati Hai Jo (?) Ghada Sohni Jaave Tarr Di

Sohni swims with the urn

Mukhon Mahiwal Mahiwal Karr Di

She calls out, "Mahiwal, Mahiwal"

Haaqa Naale Maardi Mulazedaar Nu

As she yells at her servant (?)

Ghadeya Mila De Kehndi Sohne Yaar Nu

Ghadeya Mila De Kehndi Sohne Yaar Nu

Murr Ke Tharik Piche Pair Pauna Na

Tharike (the poet's name), don't retrace your steps (don't look back).

Ishqe Nu Daag Aaj Sohni Launa Na

Sohni, don't besmirch Love's name

Aashiq Na Jaan De Ne Jit-Haar Nu

Lover's don't know anything about winning or losing.

Ghadeya Mila De Kehndi Sohne Yaar Nu

Ghadeya Mila De Kehndi Sohne Yaar Nu

My translation is as always my best attempt, corrections/additions are always welcome. Question marks denote words/translations that I am unsure of.

For more about Sohni & Mahiwal: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sohni_Mahiwal

Man Kunto Maula

Man Kunto Maula, one of the most famous qawwalies out there written by Amir Khusrao, made even more famous by Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan.  Satinder Sartaaj used this poem as inspiration for his song  "Mann" on the album Mehfil-e-Sartaaj: Ibadat. There is another live version on an album called Mehfil-e-Sartaaj believed to be a bootleg CD, there are additional verses on that live version that are not written here. Not sure of a verse near the end, corrections are welcome.

Album: Mehfil-e-Sartaaj:  Ibadat
Singer: Satinder Sartaaj
Lyrics: Satinder Sartaaj

Rakhi Hai Meri Laaj Tu Ne 

O Rakhi Hai Meri Laaj Tu Ne Har Maqaam Par

Yun Hi Karam Rahe Mere Maula Ghulaam Par

Awwal Hamd Khudai Nu Yaad Kariye

Phadiye Lakh Vaari Mooho Bismillah

O Thay Pak Satar Waful Wahi

Ke Jis De Naam Hazaar Thay Ek Allah

O Us De Doston Jaan Qurbaan Karriye

Jis Da Naam Hai Nabi Hi Rasool Allah

Us De Yaar Vichaar Par Haq Jaano

Oh Mukh Bal Zikr Karo Mooho Allah Allah

Man Kunto Maula

Man Kunto Maula

 Man Kunto Maula

Maula

Man Kunto Maula

Man Kunto Maula

Man Kunto Maula

Maula

Man Kunto Maula

Mere Maula Ne Apne Mangteya Nu Jo Kuch Dita Ae, Vakh-o-vakh Dita

Oodhi Vand Nu Samjhana Bara Muskhil, Kithe Lakh Dita, Kithe Kakh Dita

Oh Bhariya Dil Si Deta Mohabbatan Da Mainu Lakh Da Vi Sava Lakh Dita

Bada Chah Si Shaunk'ch Sijdeya Da

Bada Chah Si Shaunk'ch Sijdeya Da 

Bada Chah Si Shaunk'ch Sijdeya Da 

Khaure Kithe Kithe Matha Rakh Dita

Man Kunto Maula

Man Kunto Maula

 Man Kunto Maula

Maula

Man Kunto Maula

Man Kunto Maula

Bhavein Mooho Na Kahiye Par Vich-o-vichi Khoye Tussi Vi Ho, Khoye Assi Vi Aan

Ae Umeed Hai Zindagi Mil Jayegi Moye Tussi Vi Ho, Moye Assi Vi Aan

O Eis Ishq De Hathon Barbaad Yaaron Hoye Tussi Vi Ho, Hoye Assi Vi Aan

Laali Akhian Di Pei Das Di Ae

Laali Akhian Di Pei Das Di Ae Roye Tussi Vi Ho, Roye Assi Vi Aan

Man Kunto Maula

Man Kunto Maula

 Man Kunto Maula

Maula Maula

Man Kunto Maula

Chalo Ek Vaar Marr Ke Vekhiye Hunda Bala Ki Hai

Kisse Nu Pyar Kar Ke Dekhiye Hunda Bala Ki Hai

O Assi Kande kharote Hi Kyon Darde Thay Chakde Haan

Assi Kande kharote Hi Kyon Darde Thay Chade Haan

Chalo Doob Ke Yaan Tarr Ke Vekhiye Hunda Bala Ki Hai

Man Kunto Maula

Man Kunto Maula

 Man Kunto Maula

Maula

Man Kunto Maula

Khoma Diyan Khoma Tussi Totay Totay Keetiya Ne

Banda Banda Totay Totay Hunda Thay Karai Jao

Tidh Bharo Apne, Thay Inna De Hai Lodh Kadhi

Bhookiyan Nu Lamiyan Kahaaniyan Sunai Jao

Khai Jao, Khai Jao, Ped Kivein Kholna Ae

Vich-o-vichi Khai Jao, Utho Raula Pai Jao

Man Kunto Maula

Man Kunto Maula

 Man Kunto Maula

Maula

Man Kunto Maula

Umaran De Main Dukh Sahere, Kyun Na Peevan Daru?

Ae Sukhan De Ne Sunehe, Ae Dukhan Di Maaru.

Hosh'ch Re Ke Main Kee Karna, Har Banda Dukh De Ve,

Hosh'ch Re Ke Main Kee Karna, Har Banda Dukh De Ve,

Behoshi Vich Reh Ke Banda Koi Taan Kam Savarun

Man Kunto Maula

Man Kunto Maula

Tang Dilli Nu Jadon Da Door Keeta

Je Main Khush Nahi Haan Thay Hairaan Vi Nahi

Mala Pherna Tasbeen Da Virdh Karna

Je Koi Nafaa Nahi Ae Thay Nuksaan Vi Nahi

O Manna Murti Kabbe De Vich Jaana Ram Apna Ghair Rehman Vi Nahi

Jadon Khayal Aaunda Oodhi Bandagi Da Rehnda Hindu Nahin Musulman Vi Nahi

O Khudah Mera Main Khudai Oodhi, 

Oodhi Yaad Bina Hor Koi Dhyan Vi Nahi

Oy Damand Peeve Sharaab Thay Karre Sijda

Damand Peeve Sharaab Thay Karre Sijda

Raazi Rab Hai, Gussay Shaitan Vi Nahi

Man Kunto Maula

Man Kunto Maula

 Man Kunto Maula

Maula

Man Kunto Maula

Main Poocheya Murshid Kolon Aini Gal Samjhade

Kithon Aaya Thay Kithe Jaana Aina Sarke Pa De

Kithon Aaya Thay Kithe Jaana Shad Da Dovein Gallan

Kithon Aaya Thay Kithe Jaana Bhul Ja Dovein Gallan

Ki Sufne Thay Pee Le Saqi Pyaas Sukhna Thay Pyare  (????)

Man Kunto Maula

Man Kunto Maula

 Man Kunto Maula

Maula Maula

Man Kunto Maula

Dhadkhan Dillan Di Karre Sangeet Paida

Har Ek Geet Koi Ishq Da Geet Hove

Unna Sufian Rindan'ch Farq Ki Ae 

Marna Yaar Lei Jinna Di Reet Hove

Jaide Sakhne Hon Imaan Valon Oho Dil Hi Thidakde Dol De Ne

Jaide Hon Pyar'ch Moye Banday

Jaide Hon Pyar'ch Moye Banday

Har Ek Shae'chon Zindagi Tol De Ne

Man Kunto Maula

Man Kunto Maula

 Man Kunto Maula

Maula

Man Kunto Maula

Nasha Satta Sharaab'anch Nahi Hunda Jinna Nasha Mehboob Di Akh Da Ae

Nasha Satta Sharaab'anch Nahi Hunda Jinna Nasha Mehboob Di Akh Da Ae

Oothay Boote Anogoori De Ugg Painde

Oothay Boote Anogoori De Ugg Painde, Jithe Kadam Mehboob Ja Rak Da Ae

Man Kunto Maula

Man Kunto Maula

 Man Kunto Maula

Maula

Man Kunto Maula

Man Kunto Maula

Man Kunto Maula

Maula

Man Kunto Maula

Maula

Maula   

    

Heartbroken

This was a repeater earlier this year.

Album: My Moment
Singer: Dharminder Sandhu aka Darminder
Lyrics: Rishpal Boparai Waale ?
Producer: DJ Jagz (Jagz Rajbans)

Assi Kachh Saan, Kachh Di Kismet Vich Aakhir Taan Hunda Tutna Ni
Koi Dosh Nahinga Tera Ni, Ae Taan Duniya Da Dastoor Kurray
Har War Husn Ne Keeta Ae Ishque Nu Choor-o-Choor Kurray
Tu Apna Farz Adaa Keeta, Tera Kam Si Saanu Lootna Ni, Haye
Main Kachh Saan, Kachh Di Kismet Vich Aakhir Taan Hunda Tutna Ni
Main Kachh Saan, Kachh Di Kismet Vich Aakhir Taan Hunda Tutna Ni

Hon Saadi Eis Barbaadi Vich, Tera Sahajog Baithera Ae
Par Aaj Jo Saadi Kadar Hoyee, Aiday Vich Bhi Haath Tera Ae
Hon Saadi Eis Barbaadi Vich, Tera Sahajog Baithera Ae
Par Aaj Jo Saadi Kadar Hoyee, Aiday Vich Bhi Haath Tera Ae
Tu Na Sootdi Taan Kisne Ne Si Inj Humlaa Maar Ke Uthna Ni, Haye
Main Kachh Saan, Kachh Di Kismet Vich Aakhir Taan Hunda Tutna Ni
Main Kachh Saan, Kachh Di Kismet Vich Aakhir Taan Hunda Tutna Ni

Dukh Ae Nei Ke Tu Ghair Hoyee, Dukh Ae Ke Tainu Parakh Nahin
Saanu Gila Hai Apni Kismet Thay, Tere Thay Koi Harak Nahin
Dukh Ae Nei Ke Tu Ghair Hoyee, Dukh Ae Ke Tainu Parakh Nahin
Saanu Gila Hai Apni Kismet Thay, Tere Thay Koi Harak Nahin
Khush Karan Si Tera Kam Si Ni, Har Ek Thay Jaal Na Sootna Ni, Haye
Assi Kachh Saan, Kachh Di Kismet Vich Aakhir Taan Hunda Tutna Ni
Assi Kachh Saan, Kachh Di Kismet Vich Aakhir Taan Hunda Tutna Ni

Tera Karda Rahun Satkar Sada, Jinna Chir Meri Jaan Rahun
Rishpal Boparai Waale Thay, Tera Saari Umar Ehsaan Rahun
Tera Karda Rahun Satkar Sada, Jinna Chir Meri Jaan Rahun
Rishpal Boparai Waale Thay, Tera Saari Umar Ehsaan Rahun
Ae Nazaran Jadh Bhi Milangiyan Teri Izzat Vich Sar Jhukna Ni, Haye
Assi Kachh Saan, Kachh Di Kismet Vich Aakhir Taan Hunda Tutna Ni
Assi Kachh Saan, Kachh Di Kismet Vich Aakhir Taan Hunda Tutna Ni
Assi Kachh Saan, Kachh Di Kismet Vich Aakhir Taan Hunda Tutna Ni

Hon Meri Eis Barbaadi Vich Eis Gaane Ka Sahajog Baithera Ae, LOL

Aashiq Bethe Neh

Another beauty from the bhangra industry, help with the 7th line would be much appreciated. :)

Album: Re-Lit
Singer: Shakil Sabri
Lyrics: ?
Producer: Northern Lights

Maat Kha Gaye Dushman, Dushmani Nibhane Mein
Dost Sab Se Aagay Thay, Mera Ghar Jalane Mein
Log Dhadakte Huye Patthar Ko Bhi Dil Samajh Lete Hai
Barson Guzar Jaate Hai Dil Ko Dil Bananay Mein

Aashiq Baithay Ne

Aashiq Baithay Ne
Bandha Jedah ??Haq-i-Kitre?? Raah Pai Gaya
Arshi Beh Ke Khudah Da Pata Le Gaya
Ishq Badle Khudah Bandhe Vich Pai Gaya
Har Nazara Husn Da Ishq Le Gaya

Dhuna Sekheya
Dhuna Sekheya Haddan Nu Aag Laa Ke
Dhuna Sekheya Haddan Nu Aag Laa Ke
Yaara Teri Deed Badle
Dhuna Sekheya
Dhuna Sekheya Haddan Nu Aag Laa Ke
Yaara Teri Deed Badle
Aashiq Baithay Ne Raawan'ch Kulli Paa Ke
Aashiq Baithay Ne Raawan'ch Kulli Paa Ke
Yaara Teri Deed Badle
Aashiq Baithay Ne Raawan'ch Kulli Paa Ke
Yaara Teri Deed Badle
Aashiq Baithay Ne

Shah Mansoor Jadon Sooli Uthay Chareya
An-al-Haq Da Si Naara Unnay Maareya
An-al-Haq Da Si Naara Unnay Maareya
Yaar Milde Sooli Da Jhoota Kha Ke
Yaar Milde Sooli Da Jhoota Kha Ke
Yaara Teri Deed Badle
Yaar Milde Sooli Da Jhoota Kha Ke
Yaara Teri Deed Badle
Yaar Milde Sooli Da Jhoota Kha Ke

Sassi Ho Ke Qurbaan Dildaar Taun
Vaar Dita Si Jahaan Sohnay Yaar Taun
Vaar Dita Si Jahaan Sohnay Yaar Taun
Jind Mukh Gayee, Haan...
Jind Mukh Gayee Thallan De Vich Jaa Ke
Jind Mukh Gayee Thallan De Vich Jaa Ke
Yaara Teri Deed Badle
Dhuna Sekheya Haddan Nu Aag Laa Ke
Yaara Teri Deed Badle
Aashiq Baithay Ne Raawan'ch Kulli Paa Ke
Yaara Teri Deed Badle
Dhuna Sekheya

Ishq Apne Iraday Taun Ney Hatda
Khak Chad Da Ney Jis Passe Thakda
Khak Chad Da Ney Jis Passe Thakda
Aaya Khereyan Nu Kan Parwa Ke
Aaya Khereyan Nu Kan Parwa Ke
Yaara Teri Deed Badle
Dhuna Sekheya Haddan Nu Aag Laa Ke
Yaara Teri Deed Badle
Dhuna Sekheya
Aashiq Baithay Ne Raawan'ch Kulli Paa Ke
Yaara Teri Deed Badle
Dhuna Sekheya

Sohni (Aaj Mera Aauna Ae Mauhal)

A pair of lyrics to songs I have been addicted to the last couple of years... The tale of Sohni as she drowns on her way to meet Mahiwal.

Album: Hits of Lal Chand Yamla Jatt
Song: SohniSinger: Lal Chand Yamla Jatt
Lyrics: Lal Chand Yamla Jatt?
Music: Lal Chand Yamla Jatt?
Parli Kinare Utthay, Baithe Mere Haaniya
Aaj Mera Aauna Ae Mauhal
Ve Jaaniya, Aaj Mera Aauna Ae Mauhal

Vekh Mera Roop Ve, Chenab Thah Thah Maarda
Chadhiya Toofan, Paiya Qehar Ve Guzaar-da
Vekh Mera Roop Ve, Chenab Thah Thah Maarda
Chadhiya Toofan, Paiya Qehar Ve Guzaar-da
Allah Je Bachayi Jaan, Aayee Mere Haaniya,
Ney Taan Saada Kari Na Khayal....
Ve Jaaniya, Aaj Mera Aauna Ae Mauhal

Chhad Gaya Khaida, Chenab, Aaj Mera Saath Ve
Bada Doonga Paani, Mainu Lagi Di Ney Haath Ve
Chhad Gaya Khaida, Chenab, Aaj Mera Saath Ve
Bada Doonga Paani, Mainu Lagi Di Ney Haath Ve
Jind Nu Dukhai, Kurrlaaye, Mere Haaniya
Dukhi Hunda Jaave Val Val
Ve Jaaniya, Aaj Mera Aauna Ae Mauhal

Machi Sansaara, Channa, Liya Mainu Gher Ve
Chale Koi Na Va, Ki Ae Pai Gaya Hanaer Ve
Machi Sansaara, Channa, Liya Mainu Gher Ve
Chale Koi Na Va, Ki Ae Pai Gaya Hanaer Ve
Vadh Vadh Khaan, Maas Taan, Mere Jaaniya
Kehan: Cheez Sohni Ae Kamaal
Ve Jaaniya, Aaj Mera Aauna Ae Mauhal

Saade Utthay Ho Gaya, Rab Vi Naraaj Ve
Toot Gaye Ne Aaj Mere Zindagi De Saaj Ve
Saade Utthay Ho Gaya, Rab Vi Naraaj Ve
Toot Gaye Ne Aaj Mere Zindagi De Saaj Veh
Mukh Gayi Ae Aas, Aa Ke Takh Meri Laash Ve,
Maar Ke Chenab De Vich Shaar
Ve Jaaniya, Aaj Mera Aauna Ae Mauhal

Paani Vich Sohni, Jeun Kun Chale Aakaash Thay
Saavane Da Rooh, Ucchi Udi Ja Ve Laash Thay
Paani Vich Sohni, Jeun Kun Chale Aakash Thay
Saavane Da Rooh, Ucchi Udi Ja Ve Laash Thay
Allah Mel Amalay Allu (?) Bele Dovan Haaniya
Laash Jadhon Milli Lasah Naal
Ve Jaaniya, Aaj Mera Aauna Ae Mauhal

Dovein Laasha Mil Jatta, Ek Jyot Ho Gaiyan
Rab Kol Ja Ke Roohan, Uth Ke Khalo Gaiyan
Dovein Laasha Mil Jatta, Ek Jyot Ho Gaiyan
Rab Kol Ja Ke Roohan, Uth Ke Khalo Gaiyan
Tere Dar Aaiyan, Sade Saiyan Allah Beliya
Tuvein Hal Kar De Sawaal
Ve Jaaniya, Assi Ithay Aaya Ae Mauhal
Parli Kinare Utthay Baithe Mere Haaniya
Aaj Mera Aauna Ae Mauhal
Ve Jaaniya, Aaj Mera Aauna Ae Mauhal
A whirling dervish of a cover version:

Album: Blood Sweat & Tears
Song: JaanSinger: Darminder (aka Dharminder Sandhu)
Lyrics: Lal Chand Yamla Jatt?
Producer: Taj-E

Je Oh Jaaniya, Kariye Chenab
Aaj Mera Aauna Ae Mauhal
Je Oh Jaaniya Kariye ChenabOh Aaj Mera Aauna Ae Mauhal
Aaj Mera Aauna Ae Mauhal
Aaj Mera Aauna Ae Mauhal

Dekh Mera Roop Ve, Chenab Thah Thah Maarda
Chadhiya Toofan, Paiya Qehar Ve Guzaar-da
Dekh Mera Roop Ve, Chenab Thah Thah Maarda
Chadhiya Toofan, Paiya Qehar Ve Guzaar-da
Allah Je Bachayi Jaan, Aayee Mere Haaniya,
Allah Je Bachayi Jaan, Aayee Mere Haaniya,
Dukhi Hunda Jaa Ve Val Val
Aaj Mera Aauna Ae Mauhal
Aaj Mera Aauna Ae Mauhal

Machi Sansara, Channa, Liya Mainu Gher Ve
Chale Koi Na Va, Ki Ae Pai Gaya Hanaer Ve
Machi Sansara, Channa, Liya Mainu Gher Ve
Chale Koi Na Va, Ki Ae Pai Gaya Hanaer Ve
Jind Kurrlaave, Bosa Kha Ve Mere Haaniya
Jind Kurrlaave, Bosa Kha Ve Mere Haaniya
Jaan Da Tu Sohniye Kamaa, Kamaa...
Aaj Mera Aauna Ae Mauhal
Aaj Mera Aanua Ae Mauhal

Dovein Laasha Mil Jatta, Ek Jyot Ho Gaiyan
Rab Kol Ja Ke Roohan, Uth Ke Khalo Gaiyan
Dovein Laasha Mil Jatta, Ek Jyot Ho Gaiyan
Rab Kol Ja Ke Roohan, Uth Ke Khalo Gaiyan
Tere Dar Aaiyan, Paa De Saiyan Allah Beliya
Tere Dar Aaiyan, Paa De Saiyan Allah Beliya
Ney Thay Hal Kar De Sawaal, Sawaal...
Aaj Mera Aauna Ae Mauhal
Aaj Mera Aauna Ae Mauhal
Aaj Mera Aauna Ae Mauhal
Thanks to Maheshji of HF for helping me with some of the lyrics a while back. :)
Still unsure of some sentences... corrections welcome...
Mauhal = impracticable / impassible
Saavane = Saawan

Jaisa Des Vaisa Bhes

As requested by Z. Another Hindi Lata/Kishore duet with a lighter, Punjabi flavor.

Film: Des Pardes
Singers: Lata Mangeshkar, Kishore Kumar
Lyrics: Amit Khanna
MD: Rajesh Roshan

Jaisa Des, Vaisa Bhes, Phir Kya Darna?
When in a foreign country, wear the native garb/clothes, so why be afraid?
Arre Jaisa Des, Vaisa Bhes, Phir Kya Darna?
Arre Chhodo Rani, Chhodo Yun Hi Aahen Bharna
O leave it, princess, stop sighing so..
Arre Kahe Ki Sharam Hai Kudiye? Jaldi Karna....
What are you embarassed for girl, hurry up!
Main Nahin Karna, Yun Nahin Ban-na
I won't do it, I won't become like that.
Main Nahin Karna, Yun Nahin Ban-na

Ahhhh Ahhhhh Ahhhhh
Kaisi Yeh Nagariya, Kaise Hai Yeh Log?
What is this town? How are these people?
Kaise Hai Yeh Log?
Haye, Sab Ko Laaga, Prabho, Besharmi Ka Rog
O Prabho, everyone seems to be afflicted with immodesty.
Ab Tu Hi Bataa, Bhagwan, Main Bhi Kya Karun?
Now you tell me, God, what shall I do?
Main Bhi Kya Karun?
Main Tau Kuch Bhi Karne Se Na Jaane Kyun Darrun
I don't know why I am afraid to do anything.
Ghoonghta Kolun Na Kolun Na Kolun Kolun Re
I won't open my veil.
Arre Chhod De Nakhra Ab Tau Goriye
O drop this pretence now, fair one.
Arre Aaya Hai Mauka, Le Ab Tu Ban Sanwarna
You have a chance, now adorn yourself.
Arre Kahe Ki Sharam Hai Kudiye? Jaldi Karna...
Main Nahin Karna, Yun Nahin Ban-na
Main Nahin Karna, Yun Nahin Ban-na

Man Ko Dhak Le Gori, Tan Ka Dhakna Hai Beqaar
Cover your heart, fair one, covering your body is useless.
Dhakna Hai Beqaar
Phool Na Mehake Jab Tak, Uska Khilna Hai Beqaar
Until a flower gives off fragrance, it's blooming is useless.
Arre Aksar Aaisa Hota Hai Pehli Pehli Baar
This happens often the very first time (alludes to her shyness)
Pehli Pehli Baar
Aa Mujhse Tu Le Le Himmat Thodi Si Udhaar
Come, borrow a bit of bravery from me.
Jhoot Bolun Na Bolun Na Bolun Bolun Re
I won't lie.
Arre Ghir Na Jaun, Main Tau Kamsin Re, Ouch!
O let me not fall, I'm young..
Arre Haathon Mein Mere Tu Apna Haath Dharrna
Place your hand between my hands,
Arre Kahe Ki Sharam Ve Mundeya, Jaldi Karna...
What are you embarassed for boy, hurry up!
Arre Wah Bhai Wah, Huyi Gal Na
Wow, nice, that's it now.
Jaisa Des, Vaisa Bhes, Phir Kya Darna
Jaisa Des, Vaisa Bhes, Phir Kya Darna
Arre Kahe Ki Sharam Ve Mundeya, Jaldi Karna...