Music & Lyrics

Yeh jo zindagi hain - 1947 Earth

2010-04-03T17:46:00.000-07:00

Song: Yeh jo zindagi hain

Movie: 1947 Earth

Singers: Srinivas, Sujata Trivedi

Jo afsaane dil ne bunee, Unko koi dil hi suney

All the tales that the heart spun, Only some hearts hear it

Hum haule haule pyaar ki dhundhli fizayon mein aaye

We entered the hazy premises of love

Gehre gehre hain khwaab ki neeli ghatayon ke saaye

The shadows of dreams are a deep blue

Hum tum dono khoye khoye

You and I are completely lost

Sapne dekhein jaage soye

We dream at sleep and at wake

Gumsum hairaan

Silent, surprised.

Ye jo zindagi hai koi dastaan hai
Kab hoga kya ye khabar kahan hai
Ye jo zindagi hai koi carvaan hai
Kahan jayegi ye khabar kahan hai
This life is like some fable,
We have no idea what will happen when
This life is all about the moments
We don't know where it will take us.
Behti hain chingariyaan jaise, sar se paon tak nas nas mein
Like the sparks flow from the head to toe in the veins

Halka halka hosh hai lekin, kuch bhi nahin ab mere bas mein
There is little consciousness, but there is nothing under my control now
Mere ang ang mein bechaini bijli banke lehraaye
There is restlessness in every part of my body that is giving me waves of shock

Ek meethe meethe dard ka badal tan man par chhaye
A sweet cloud of pain envelopes my body and soul

Saansein uljhein dhadke lekin jaane kaisi meri mushkil, hogi aasaan
My breath is confused, but still beats, I wonder how I will ease my difficulty.
This is such a soothing song, with minimal usage of instruments. Both Srinivas and Sujata sound fresh. I love Srinivas's nasal way of ending each note. My pick from the 1947 Earth album.

Vinnaithaandi Varuvaya (VTV) Music - A Review

2010-01-15T07:24:00.000-08:00

Much awaited from ARR after Sakkarakatti and his Oscar, Vinnaithaandi Varuvaya's music held high hopes way ahead of its release. And when it came, it amazed everyone. According to me, this is one of ARR's most quirky and experimental albums in recent times. The songs have a completely different approach and do not follow any standard patterns. And that is exactly what gives the album a raw and exotic appeal which doesn't conform to usual mass standards.

Omana Penne: Benny Dayal, Kalyani Menon
Much was said earlier about Naresh Iyer being the next Karthik and Benny Dayal being the next Naresh Iyer. But with all 3 in the album in their comfortable home zones, its difficult to decide who is the best. Benny Dayal has proved his mettle yet again with this genre. The very unusual usage of classical instruments like the violin and nadaswaram in the background bolster the contemporary rhythm remarkably. This one seems to have left quite an impression on the man by the Mallu lass. Looks like we are going to hear a lot of Omana Penne in fusion music competitions in India.

Kannukul Kannai: Naresh Iyer
Pacing faster than the rest of the songs in the album, this one has some funky techno beats and involves a lot of added sound mixing. Would someone clarify if the opening is a violin or a cello ? If it really is just a violin; only ARR can make it sound that way. We've heard better from Naresh Iyer, but this is definitely not the best of the lot. The persistent hero is not going to let it go easy. The woman has to submit.

Anbil Avan: Devan Ekambaram, Chinmayee
I have almost begun to expect Chinmayee to sound different in every album. How does she manage to do it ? Its a delight to listen to Devan too, his voice just eases you out. Personally I love his voice in the last 20 seconds of the song. Celebrations are in the air. Church music, a disappointed Jeyaraj at his loss for not doing what he has always done and the white vision might just be complete with this track. The girl can't fathom anything beyond our man.

Aaromale: Alphons Joseph
Rock Band aspirants - here is your anthem. Take it and vanish. Yes yes, the strings are very Pink Floyd and Nirvana-ish; we all know that. But shut up and listen to what follows- then go jump. Where did this man come from ? I can almost imagine the crowd going crazy in concerts when this song comes up. Swasthi swasthi sumuhurtham could just be the next chant. There's a strange intensity juxtaposing the softness in the song and more violins, dear lord - have mercy. Aaromale is bound to get you high. No exaggerations! Best of the lot and my pick of the album for endless loop listening sessions.

Hosanna: Vijay Prakash, Suzanne, Blaaze
One minute into the song and you think - ok, so this is going to be the haunting soothing melody, but this serpentines into a foot-tapping, jive-worthy pop. Suzanne's crooning is a like a breeze on a sultry day, you are left with wanting more. Blaaze's rap gives us some hip to hop. Our man is calling out to the girl and he even offers his other heart for her to shatter. And she says Hosanna!!

Mannipaya: Shreya Ghoshal, AR Rahman
Ok, here's your haunting soothing melody. Please don't brand this as the next Munbe vaa. The woman is asking for forgiveness in her honeydew voice and even the most cruel person in the world would oblige her. She seems to have gone the extra mile to get the pronunciation right. Every time Shreya Ghoshal utters Mannipaya (3:45 - 3:57) - it is sheer musical magic. Can some tell me what raga this is? How can I not say something about THE man in this track. Rahman's nasal wheezy high toned voice is unmatchable in this song. He sounds slightly different from what he does usually, that's probably because of the nasal undertone. Lesser said, the better. Just close your eyes and sway!

Vinnathaandi Varuvaya: Karthik
When did we last listen to Karthik sing for ARR ? I could not relate to this song instantly. The unconventional approach is a little hard to take in at first. But it is like tasting beer for the first time, you don't like it at all - but still keep drinking. Beautifully unplugged and very queer.

Vinnaithaandi Varuvaya with its February release, perfectly sets in the mood for Valentine's Day. The Rahman-Gautham combination seems to have sparked a curiosity already. Let's see if the attraction surpasses the Harris-Gautham partnership. But overall, VTV as an album is a delight !

Delhi 6 - Music Review

2009-01-23T08:58:00.000-08:00

AR Rahman sure knows how to live up to his name and fame. I can go on writing about this album, but somehow I find myself comparing it to the charm that Alaipayuthey/Saathiya created. It makes you feel happy about yourself.

The album opens with a devotional song, that does not really invoke a prayerful instinct as Ik Onkaar or O Paalanhare or Pal pal hai bhaari. But somehow this seems more like a wedding song than a prayer. Maybe its because of the all women playback and the dholaks.

Arziyan:
My respect for Javed Ali has increased multifold with this Sufi qawwali. Teaming with Kailash Kher, the song has a divine feeling to it. The jugalbandi in the second antara and the opening by Javed Ali is hair raising. The Islamic side to Delhi(ala Jama masjid, Red Fort et al) is brought out beautifully in this song.

Bhor Bhaye:
A complete-full-fledged-classical-thumri. A woman with a honey coated voice and a legend who has literally stripped every swara in music. A delight for every person who appreciates classical music. Winding, complex alaaps and big expectations from Shreya, and I bet she's lived upto it.

Delhi 6:
Wild ! Insanely brilliant stuff. Brings out the true spirit of the capital in a hip-hoppish style. Total upbeat score.

Dil Gira Dafatan:
Ash King is a popular British singer. But somehow his singing doesn't appeal to me. But what leaves me curious is the usage of the word "Dafatan". How many times have you heard it really ? It means, "suddenly". Chinmayi has 4 lines to herself and breezes through like a zephyr. Serene, yet rustles and refuses to settle down.

Genda Phool:
Think of a wedding'ish folk with someone like Rekha Bharadwaj of "Namak ishq ka" fame. And now think of techno beats along with her nasal undertone. Throw in a little raucous cuckoo'ing. Hard to imagine? Listen to this track.
Fusion at its best and the man has to be lauded for only he can pull off such a thing without making it sound awkward.

Hey kaala bandar:
This reminds me of some mocking song as well, but I can't quite place it right now. I'm probably high on music. Quite funky and I'm raising eyebrows at Srinivas in such a song. After Zindagi from Yuvvraaj, I'd lost hope on him to sing fast paced numbers, leave alone be part of one. This song has familiar bits from Dil ka rishta (Yuvvraaj)

Masakalli:
Before you ask me what on earth it means, its named after the type of dove that you see sitting on Sonam Kapoor's head in the video. The song has a casual attitude to itself and is very easy going. You feel yourself being carried away by Mohit Chauhan in the mataks. :P

Noor:
A poem. Solemn. Heartful. Period.

Rehna Tu:
The opening reminded me of Rangeela for a moment. Somehow I am not able to describe what I feel about this song. The arrangement and usage of vivid instruments that one can't distinguish, its a treat to any hard-core music lover.

Quoting Prasoon Joshi's line from one of the songs -
Gali hai deewano ki Dilli 6 !

Guzaarish lyrics - Ghajini- Translation to english

2009-01-23T08:15:00.000-08:00

Singers: Javed Ali, Sonu Nigam
Music: AR.Rahman
Lyrics: Prasoon Joshi

Tu meri adhoori pyaas pyaas, tu aa gayi mann ko raas raas, ab toh
You are my unquenched thirst, I'm in love with you
ab toh tu aaja paas paas, Hai guzaarish
Please come to me at least now, this is a request.
Hain haal to dil ka tang tang, tu rang ja mere rang rang
The status of my heart is pitiful, let's get you colored in my hues
Bas chalna mere sang sang, Hai guzaarish
Just walk along with me, I request you.
Kehde tu haan toh jindagi, zharano se chhutke hasegi
If you say yes, life will smile at us,
Moti honge moti raaho mein yeah yeah yeah
Our paths will be strewn with pearls, yes.

Shishe ke khwaab leke, raato mein chal raha hu, takara naa jaaun kahin
Taking along dreams made of glass, I'm walking the nights, I hope I don't collide somewhere.
Aasha ki lau hain roshan, phir bhi tufaan kaa darr hain, laun bhuj naa jaye kahin
Light is the flame of hope, yet, I fear the hurricane. I hope the flame doesn't extinguish.
Bas ek haan ki guzaarish, phir hogi khushiyo ki baarish.
Just one request for your approval, then it will rain happiness on us.

Chanda hain aasman hain, aur baadal bhee ghane hain, yeh chanda chhup jaaye naa
There is the moon and the sky, and also the gloomy clouds, I wish the moon doesn't hide itself
Tanhaayi das rahi hain,aur dhadkan badh rahi hain, ek pal bhi chain aaye naa
This loneliness is killing me, and heartbeats are on the rise, my peace is long lost.
Kaisi ajab dastaan hain, bechainiyaan bas yahaan hai.
This story is so peculiar, only impatience is left here.

Javed Ali's voice grows on you magically. There is a certain longing along with the tranquility associated with this song. With amazing picturesque locations, the song could not have been more beautiful. Aamir looks sensational and Asin carries herself with poise.
My pick from the Ghajini album.

Taare Zameen Par lryics - English translation

2008-02-15T21:37:00.001-08:00

Singer: Shankar Mahadevan,Dominique,Viviene
Music: Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy

Dekho Inhein Yeh Hain Aus Ki Boondein
Patton Ki Godh Mein Aasmaan Se Koodein
Look at them, they are like the drops of dew that hopped on to leaves from the sky

Angdayee Lein Phir Karwat Badal Kar
They take change in their own ways

Nazuk Se Moti Hans De Phisal Kar
These gentle pearls who laugh when they slip

Kho Na Jaaye Ye Taare Zameen Par
I wish these stars don't get lost on this Earth.

Yeh To Hain Sardi Mein Dhoop Ki Kirne
These are the rays of warmth during winter

Utarein Jo Aangan Ko Sunhera Sa Karne
who have descended to bring the golden light to your houses

Mann Ke Aandheron Ko Roshan Sa Kar Dein
in order to brighten up your gloomy hearts

Thiturti Hatheli Ki Rangat Badal Dein
To change the characteristic of the shaking palms

Jaise Aankhon Ki Dibiya Mein Nindiya
Like the sleep in your eyes

Aur Nindiya Mein Meetha Sa Sapna
Of the dreams in your sleep

Aur Sapne Mein Mil Jaaye Farishta Sa Koi
Like meeting the angel of your dreams

Jaise Rangon Bhari Pichkari
Like a pump filled with vibrant hues

Jaise Titliyan Phoolon Ki Kyari
Like butterflies on fragrant flowers

Jaise Bina Matlab Ka Pyara Rishta Ho Koi
Like a meaningful relationship full of love

Yeh To Aasha Ki Lehar Hain
These are the wave of hope

Yeh To Ummeed Ki Sehar Hain
They are the dawn filled with optimism

Khusiyon Ki Nehar Hain
They are the canal of happiness

Dekho Raaton Ke Seeney Pe Yeh Toh  
Jhilmil Kisi Lau Se Ugey Hain
Look at how they have sprouted like a flame against the dark sky's chest

Yeh To Amboya Ki Khusboo Hain Baagon Se Beh Chale
They are the odour of the Ambya flower that have drifted from their gardens

Jaise Kaanch Mein Choodi Ke Tukde
Like the broken pieces of a glass bangle

Jaise Khiley Khiley Phoolon Ke Mukhdey
Like the fully blossomed flower

Jaise Bansi Koi Bajaye Pedon Ke Taley
As if someone is playing the flute amidst a copse of trees

Yeh To Jhonke Hain Pawan Ke
They are the gentle zephyr

Hain Yeh Ghungharoo Jeewan Ke
They are the anklet bells of life

Yeh To Sur Hain Chaman Ke
They are the tune of the garden of spring

Muhaley Ki Raunak
Of the luminance in a colony,

Galiyan Hain Jaise 
Khilney Ki Zid Par Kaliyan Hain JaiseLike the streets are
Like the the buds pestering to blossom

Muthi Mein Mausam Ki Jaise Hawayein
Like the breeze in the fists of the weather

Yeh Hain Buzurgon Ke Dil Ki Duwayein
They are the blessings of the aged.

Kabhi Baatein Jaise Dadi Nani
Sometimes they talk like our grandmothers

Kabhi Chalkein Jaise Mum Mum Paani
Sometimes they spill like the lukewarm water

Kabhi Ban Jaaye Bhole Sawaalon Ki Jhadi
Sometimes they become the bush full of innocent questions

Sannatey Mein Hansee Ke Jaise
Like the laughter in a silent environment

Sooney Hothon Pe Khushi Ke Jaise
Like the smile of joy on someone's dry lips

Yeh To Noor Hain Barse agar Teri Kismat Ho Badi
Your fate must be blessed to come across these gems

Jaise Jheel Mein Lehraye Chanda
Like the moon drifts at the reflection of a lake
Jaise Bheed Mein Apne Ka Kandha
Like the support of a loved one in a crowd
Jaise Manmauji Nadiya Jhaag Udaye Kuch Kahe
Like the exuberant river spumes froth
Kaliyan Hain Jaise
Like the buds are
Jaise Baithe Meethi Si Jhapki
They sit like the sweet hugs
Jaise Pyar Ki Dheemi Si Thapki
Like the affectionate touch of love
Jaise Kaanon Mein Sargam Hardam Bajti Hi Rahe
Like the dulcet melody of the 7 swaras keep playing in your ears

Kho Na Jaaye Ye Taare Zameen Par
I wish these stars don't get lost on this Earth.

Shauk Hai Lyrics with meaning

2008-01-26T09:59:00.000-08:00

The translation of Shauk hai from Guru has been provided in English beneath the original lyrics.
One of the most simplest and arguably one of the best songs that AR Rahman has composed ever. A perfect example of Beauty in Simplicity. Beautifully rendered by Sowmya Raoh.

Raat ka shauk hai
I aspire of the night

Raat ki saundhi si
The earthen feel of the night time

Khamoshi ka Shauk hai
I aspire of silence

Subah ki roshni bezubaan subhon ki aur gungunaati
Those rays of the morning light humming towards the mute morning

Roshni ka shauk hai, oh shauk hai !
I aspire of light, I just aspire !

San sani anwlon ka
I aspire to taste the tangy amlas

Ke ishq ke banwlon ka
I aspire to experience the madness that lovers possess

San sani anwle
Of those pungent amlas

Ke ishq ke banwle
Of those crazy lovers

Barf se khelte badalon ka
I aspire of the clouds playing with the ice caps

Shauk hai (I aspire (to touch))

Kaash ye zindagi Khel hi khel mein kho gayi hoti
I wish this life were lost in its own play

Raat ka shauk hai
I aspire of the night

Neend ki goliyon ka
I aspire of those sleeping pills

Khwab ke loriyon ka
Of those lullabies that dreams have in store for me

Bezubaan aus ki boliyon ka; Shauk hai
I aspire of the words of these mute dew drops

Kaash ye zindagi binkahe binsune so gayi hoti
I wish this life never reacted to sound and words and just lay dead

Shayad yehi hai pyar lyrics- Life in a Metro

2007-09-16T08:55:00.000-07:00

Lyrics with translation in English alongside
Movie: Life in a Metro
Music Director: Pritam

Baatein kuch ankahee si, kuch ansuni si hone lagi
Unspoken and unheard conversations started happening,
Kaabu dil pe raha na, hasti hamaari khone lagi
There is no control over my heart, I've lost myself,
Shaayad yehi hai pyaar
Maybe, this is love ?

Keh de mujhse dil mein kya hai, aisa bhi kya guroor
Tell me what's in your heart, why are you so stubborn?
Tujhko bhi toh ho raha hai thoda asar jaroor
I'm sure some effect is rubbing on you as well !
Yeh khaamoshi jeene na de, koi toh baat ho
This silence is killing me, tell me something at least.

Tu hi meri roshni hai, tu hi chiraag hai
You are my light, you are the flame,
Dheere dheere mit jaayega, halka sa daag hai
Its just a mild stain that would gradually disappear,
Yeh zeher bhi yun piya hai, jaise sharaab ho
I've drunk this poison as if it were liquor !

Neele Neele amber with translation

2007-07-18T07:30:00.000-07:00

Movie: Kalakaar
Singer: Kishore Kumar

Neele neele ambar par chaand jab aaye When the moon comes on the blue sky
Pyaar barsaaye humko tarsaaye it showers love and makes us yearn.
Aisa koi saathi ho aisa koi premi ho Let there be some partner, some lover
Pyaas dil ki bujha jaaye who quenches the thirst of the heart.

Oonche oonche parvath jab choomte hain ambar ko
When high mountains kiss the sky
Pyaasa pyaasa ambar jab choomta hai saagar ko
When the thirsty sky kisses the sea
Pyaar se kasne ko baahon mein basne ko
To bind with love and settle in the arms
Dil mera lalchaaye koi to aa jaaye
My heart longs for someone to come.

Thande thande jhonke jab baalon ko sehlayein
When the cold zephyr ruffles the hair
Tapti tapti kirnen jab gaalon ko chhoo jayein
When the hot rays of the sun caress the cheeks
Saanson ki garmi ko haathon ki narmi ko
Of the heat of one's breath and the tenderness of a palm
Mera mann tarsaaye koi to chhoo jhaaye
My heart yearns for someone to touch me.

Zindagi Pyar ka lyrics with meaning

2007-07-14T10:28:00.000-07:00

Movie: Souten
Cast: Rajesh Khanna, Padmini Kolhapuri
Singer: Kishore Kumar

Zindagi pyar ka geet hai
Life, is the song of love
Isey har dil ko gana padega
which every heart has to sing
Zindagi gham ka sagar bhi hai
Life is also the ocean of sadness
Has ke us paar jana padega
Which has to be crossed with a smile

Zindagi ek ehsaas hai
Life is a feeling
Toote dil ki koi aas hai (2)
It is the hope for the broken heart
Zindagi ek banwaas hai
Life is an exile
Kaat kar sabko jana padega
that everyone has to lead.

Zindagi bewafaa hai to kya
So what if life is disloyal ?
Apne ruthe hai hamse to kya (2)
If our loved ones are offended with us, so what?
Haath me haath na ho to kya
So what if we are not holding hands
Saath phir bhi nibhana padenga
Our togetherness will have to be fulfilled

Zindagi ek muskan hai
Life is a smile
Dard ki koi pehchaan hai (2)
It is the identity of pain
Zindagi ek mehmaan hai
Life is a guest
Chhod sansar jana padenga
that has to leave the world and go.

Yaaron - Rockford

2007-07-09T21:14:00.000-07:00

Movie: Rockford
Singer: KK
Music: Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy

Yaaron Dosti, Badi Hi Haseen Hai
Folks, friendship is something very beautiful
Yeh na ho toh kya phir, bolo yeh zindagi hai
Life sums up to nothing when void of friendship
Koi to ho raazdaar
Let someone be your secretkeeper,
Begaraz Tera Ho Yaar
Without hesitation let them be your buddies
Koi To Ho Raazdaar

Yaaron Mohabbat Hi Toh Bandgi Hai
Friends, love is just another way to worship the Almighty
Yeh Na Ho To Kya Phir, Bolo Yeh Zindagi Hai
What would life be without any love ?
Koi To Dilbar Ho Yaar, Jisko Tujhse Ho Pyar
Somebody has to be your loved one, whom you adore the most
Koi To Dilbar Ho Yaar

Teri Har ek Buraai Pe, Daante woh Dost
Your friend scolds you for every mistake of yours
Gham ki Ho dhoop toh saaya bane tera woh dost
If your life is sunny with gloom, your friend becomes thy shade
Naache Bhi Vo Teri Khushi Mein
He'll celebrate your happiness too

(Yaaron Dosti Badi Hi Haseen Hai)

Tan mann Kare.. tum pe fida... mehboob woh
Your loved one would dedicate his heart & soul to you
Palkon Pe Jo Rakhe Tujhe... Mehboob woh
He would keep you safe on his eyelashes
Jiski wafa Tere Liye Ho
His loyalty would always remain for you

(Yaaron mohabbat)

Life in a Metro- In dino

2007-07-04T11:18:00.000-07:00

This is a very beautifully rendered soft rock song that belongs to the genre that the Pakistani bands have mastered much earlier. The young music director Pritam is finding a place amongst the love birds with this romantic song.
Singer: Soham
Lyrics: Syed Quadri

In dino, dil mera, mujhse hai keh raha
These days my heart is telling me to
Tu khwaab saja, tu ji le jara
design my dreams and live my life better
Hai tujhe bhi ijaazat, karle tu bhi mohabbat
You must also love for you have the rights to

Berang si hai badi zindagi, kuch rang toh bharoon
My life has become pale, let me fill it with some colors
Main apni tanahaayi ke waaste ab kuchh toh karoon
Let me do something about my loneliness too
Jab mile thodi fursat , khud se karle mohabbat
When you find some time, one must love the self
Hai tujhe bhi izaazat, karle tu bhi mohabbat
You must also love for you have the rights to

Usko chhupaakar main sabse kabhi le chaloon kahin door
I want to hide her and take her somewhere very far
Aankhon ke pyaalon se pita rahoon uske chehre ka noor
From the chalice of my eyes, I want to keep drinking the beauty of her face
Is zamaane se chhupakar , puri karloon main hasrat
Hiding from this society, I want to complete my grief & longing.
Hai tujhe bhi ijaazat, karle tu bhi muhabbat
You must also love for you have the rights to

(In dino dil mera...)

Lukka Chhupi-RDB-Lyrics with meaning

2007-06-29T09:50:00.000-07:00

Luka Chuppi bahut huyi saamne aa ja naa
Enough of hide and seek, come before me.
Kahan kahan dhoondha tujhe
I searched for you everywhere.
Thak gayi hai ab teri maa
Your mother is now tired.
Aaja saanjh hui mujhe teri fikar
Its evening and I'm worried about you
Dhundhla gayi dekh meri nazar aa ja na
Hazy is what my sight is, come to me

Kya bataoon maa kahan hoon main.
What do I tell you about the place where I am, maa?
Yahan udney ko mere khula aasmaan hai
There is freedom and independence like the vast sky here.
Tere kisson jaisa bhola salona
Like your stories it is innocent and beautiful here
Jahan hain yahan sapno vala
Its like a dreamland here.
Meri patang ho befikar udd rahi hai maa
My kite (I am) is flying without any worries maa.
Dor koi loote nahin beech se kaate na
Nobody to steal or cut my kite's string.

Teri raah takey aankhiyaan
My eyes are waiting for your arrival.
Jaane kaisa kaisa hoye jiyaa
My heart is going through various emotions.
Dhire dhire aangan uthre andhera, mera deep kahan
Slowly darkness in creeping in the courtyard, where is my lamp(son)
Dhalke suraj kare ishara chanda tu hai kahan
The sun is setting and gesturing to the moon, where are you?
Mere chanda tu hai kahan
Where are you my moon (son)?

Kaise tujhko dikhaun yahaan hai kya
How do I show you what is here?
Maine jharne se paani maa, tod ke piya hai
I've drunk water from the fountain maa
Guchcha guchcha kayee khwabon ka uchal ke chuwa hai
I've touched several clusters of my dreams
Chaaya liye bhali dhoop yahaan hai
The sunlight along with the shade is here
Naya naya sa hai roop yahan
The atmosphere is so different and new
Yahaan sab kuch hai maa phir bhi
All that I want is here maa... but still...
Lage bin tere mujhko akela
Loneliness is what I feel here without you

Tere Bina lyrics

2007-06-22T21:46:00.000-07:00

On public demand, the meaning of the song is given alongside.
Prelude : The song “Tere Bina” is dedicated to Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan Saab - fondly remembering his association with me through this decade - AR Rahman

Singers - AR Rahman, Chinmayee Additional voices - Murtaza, Qadir
Dialect Coach - Raqeeb Alam
Lyrics - Gulzar

Dum dara dum dara mast mast
Dara dum dara dum dara mast mast
Dara dum dara dum dum
Oh humdum bin tere kya jeena (2)
Oh my love, what's the point in living without you

Tere bina beswaadi beswaadi rathiyan oh sajna (2) Without you the nights are tasteless oh darling
Ho, rookhi re oh rookhi re Dry and parched they are
Kaatoore kaate re, katenaa Trying to pass them, but they don't seem to
(Dum dara..)

Na jaa; chaakri ke maare Don't go, because of the job
Na jaa; souten pukaare, Don't go, the other wife calls
Saawan aayega to puchega If the rain comes, it would ask
Naa jaa rey Please don't go
Pheeki Pheeki beswaadi yeh rathiyan. Dry and tasteless these nights are
Kaatore kaate na kate na Trying to pass time, but it doesn't
Ab tere bina sajna sajna Now without you my darling
Kaate kate na (2) Even time doesn't pass
(Dum dara...)

Tere bina chand ka sona khota re Without you, the moon's golden is impure
Peeli peeli dhool udaave jhoota re The yellow dust flying is false
Tere bina sona peetal Without you, gold seems like brass
Tere sang keekar peepal With you, the keekar plant becomes peepal
Aaja kate na ye rathiyan Come, these nights don't pass at all
Tere bina beswaadi beswaadi rathiyan oh sajna
(Dum dara...)

Fly high

2007-06-17T06:20:00.000-07:00

Flying high up in the sky
I feet like a free kite
Watching the tiny world
Flying alongside the birds.

The grass looked like a tiny green pool
The woodlands like a vast carpet of green
Dotted with small specks of the season's colors
The rivers like blue satin ribbons
The people like toys
And I felt like a giant
All in a simple dream !

Forgive me

2007-06-13T07:21:00.000-07:00

For everything I've said and done,
For everything that made you run,
Everytime I hurt you bad
I'm sorry, I can't see you sad.

Now I'm mild & meek,
Forgiveness is all I seek,
I cast my eyes upon the ground,
Twiddle my thumbs, not making the slightest of sound.

I don't want to run, escape or hide !
I confront you dumb & mute
I'm so tongue-tied
And so I plead with only the soul so resolute.

You smile, I stutter
My limbs start to flutter
And all I have on my lips now is a simple Sorry.

And another year passes by

2007-06-06T06:03:00.000-07:00

Aug 24th 2005.
That day is etched in my mind. The day I walked into my campus with a totally apprehensive mind. New place, new people, unfamiliar territories, it was a new beginning. I had my doubts if I would be able to manage all this. Is engineering for me? Its a rat race that I'm joining. I would still be a rat at the end of it. I put aside all these thoughts. It was hard to not let them haunt me.I missed my friends from school, I hated it all. I began to rue my fate.
But then I've grown to accept all this and do note, I'm not saying that I'm liking it. I've just gotten used to it. Semester one passed by and in semester 2 I again started doubting if I had made a mistake. But then all this is over. I've got to finish my course and get a life of my own. I've climbed 2 rungs in the engineering ladder and in the process have learnt a lot of things. Am mentally, academically, physically, spiritually an year older and atleast definitely possess a maturity level higher than what I did last year.
And this blog will stand testimonial of all this.

The Terminal

2007-05-31T06:03:00.000-07:00

The time had arrived. She was there too among the huge gathering of people. The friends surrounding him were more in number than his family for he was a popular & lovable person amongst them. But for her, he meant something more than that. Everybody knew who she was, but not as much as he did. They had been together only for a month, but still it seemed as if they had spent their entire life together. But all that was insignificant now. What was more important was that, he was leaving her, why only her, he was leaving a whole bunch of his loved ones.
There were tears welling up in her eyes, but then he didn't want to see tears, not now. Mustering up the last of the resolute courage that was left within her, she put up a good battle against her own self. But then his eyes kept going back to her. She simply wanted to hug him tight and say that she would always be there for him. No! She couldn't do that. She got her answer from him soon. A smile and a bat of the eyelid, that said things more than words could have explained. That was all that he could manage and that was all she needed.
The moment had passed, the time had finally arrived........ the electronic voice on the loudspeaker cried out>>>
"All the passengers to the flight ***** are requested to proceed to the security check"
Final handshakes, hi-fives, pats on the back, hugs and soppy teary kisses and a final look at his sweetheart, he pushed his trolley and moved towards his new destination. A place totally new to him, a place void of his family, friends and of course his lovely sweetheart. Last minute handshakes were exchanged and she kept looking till he reached the point of no visibility.
Some wise soul once said - Time, tide and International flights wait for none. How true !

Beyond the gates

2007-05-24T08:28:00.000-07:00

From atop the bed, little Anandita asked her mother "Amma, do I really have to go?"
"Anu, it'll be great, trust me! You'll love your new school" said her mother as she parted her little one's hair and tied a ponytail on either side.
As she picked up the crisply ironed new grey and black pinafore and matching grey sock, Anandita remarked again, "Amma, will you come to pick me up in the evening?"
"Sure darling, I'll be there at the gates at 2 sharp" said the mother quickly stuffing chutney coated idlis into the constantly talking mouth.
With her water bottle sling on one side and a new bag hoisted firmly on her shoulders, Anandita said her prayers and before she could open her eyes, her father was carrying her to the car.
At the school gates, Anandita couldn't contain her tears.
"Big girls don't cry" reminded her mother.
Pulling her crutch together, little Anandita walked through the gates to her "School for the Disabled"

Mad mad math

2007-05-19T06:08:00.000-07:00

This might sound ridiculous, but my hatred for Mathematics has forced me to key in this. I have no story to recite that dates back to my kindergarten class where I was sitting on a little blue chair wailing away while my teacher was trying to teach numbers!
The basic idea is that I loathe the subject with such a magnanimous despise that makes the situation worse! I find it hard to develop a liking towards it despite several sincere attempts. Today, I'm forced to learn this absolutely nerve raking concept of Laplace Transformations for my mid-terms that begin this Monday! I know this attitude won't help me with the concepts getting tougher with every semester, but I console myself with the fact that, I've survived all these years in its presence and another year won't do much harm !
Hopefully !

Unsung Glories

2007-05-13T07:15:00.000-07:00

7 year old Nandana walked into her contemporary duplex house with a beatific smile on her face. The reason for the big grin was clenched tightly in her little fist. A cup testifying her first place in the singing competition held in her school. She walked in screaming- "Amma, ammaaaa, where are you?" Probably amma hadn't returned from office yet. She ran to the telephone and dialed the ten digit cell phone number. "The person you are trying to call is currently not reachable" repeated the electronic voice. Nandana called up her father's office next - "Daddy, I won the first prize today" she exclaimed excitedly
"That's good darling, now I'm a little busy, we'll talk later baby"
She hung up with a long sigh took the cup upstairs to her disabled grandmother's room. Nandana never liked the room. It smelt of dettol and had the most dull and vapid interiors unlike the rest of the house.
But the moment Nandana walked in, her grandmother stretched her arms out and said - " I knew you'd win Nandu, I'm so proud of you my angel ! Will you sing once again for your grandmother?"
And the smile that was swept off from Nandana's face a few minutes back, lit up the entire room as she sang for her grandmother.

To my dear kith & kin

2007-05-09T06:07:00.000-07:00

The moment I tell people that I'm the only daughter to my parents,
And the moment I add on that I'm the only girl child in my whole family,
And next I say, I'm the youngest of the lot,
The immediate response is " Oh! A pampered girl !"
But I definitely don't think so.
Family.. Relatives..Cousins.. I've longed for these. Not that I'm orphaned.
I've grown the first 11 years of my life away from relatives, just with my parents and paternal grandparents. I do remember occasional visits by relatives, but still I never got to know anyone of them well. The day we landed in Chennai 7 years back, I was totally new to southern customs, traditions, relatives and even the language.
Nothing helped, I had no friends, for I was new to the city. No siblings to share things or thoughts with. I used to long for a brotherly love and affection.
But then, things changed. The secluded girl grew out of her cocoon. She is now totally different to what she had been.
In case any of my cousins are reading this,
"Thanks a lot for all the warmth you've shown. I love all you guys. You mean the world to me."

So much to do, so less time

2007-05-03T11:29:00.000-07:00

After a series of poems/fiction here, I've started feeling that I'm losing that personal touch with my blog. Of course the stories will be interjected at regular intervals. I've seem to have lost continuity with the string of events happening around me.College life can't get more boring ! The 5 working days of the week seem to pass at the slowest pace ever possible. I seem to be catching up on my sleep at college and the rate at which my activities post-college-hours are increasing, I'd probably be an insomniac at the end of this semester ! And yes, my cousin gave birth to a handsome baby boy a few hours back. I can't wait to see him. But I'll have to wait.
I want to involve myself in so many activities that interest me, but academics take the major share of my time and leave me void of any time to spend in activities of my choice. Whoever said college life is fun!
I wish my semester gets over soon, I have a lot of things planned for the vacations ! Trepidation grabs me too fast so I'll just have to patiently hang in here and keep a cool head.
The countdown begins. Finally !

The angels

2007-04-28T07:05:00.000-07:00

Kids are so amazing to be with. Their carefree life, without any worries or disputes. That pampered living void of any conspiracies, hassles, egos or tension.
I live in an apartment complex that houses a dozen kids, majority of them who are so tall that, the top of their heads reach my knees. So, when the clock strikes 6, all of them rush out and well, its invited chaos.
Of lately, I've been involved in their evening playing activities too. I'm supposed to be "ammya", the one who is supposed to cook up new games for them daily and take them for ramya go round spins or at times a ride on my bike.
Running n catching, Hide n Seek, Red Letter, Spell the word, Tricycle Races and so many other activities. This has become a daily routine for me to think of new games everyday. My evenings are spent with these lovely souls, who make me feel so young! (not that I'm 60 already) Their way of talking, their hoppity hoppity hop walks, their cycles, their squeeking shoes, their toys, their shrieks, their grubby knees and muddy hands, their broken teeth issues and so much more. One really has to be around to capture the moment. Words fail always to describe beautiful things in the world !

To PSBB, With love

2007-04-23T04:58:00.000-07:00

This is dedicated to the 8 years i most cherish in my lifetime...
Here goes....
Gone are the days...but not the memories
Gone are the days when the school reopened in June,
And we settled in our dusty desks and chairs.
Gone are the days
When we queued up in book depot,and got our new books.
Gone are the days
When we chased one another in the corridors during Interval, and rushed back before the next class> started.
Gone are the days
When we had lunch in classrooms, corridors,playgrounds, under the trees and the unforgettable canteens.
Gone are the days
When a single Games period in the week's Time Table, was awaited more eagerly than the monsoons.
Gone are the days
When few rushed at 3:30 to "Conquer" window seats in our School bus or sitting half-asleep in the tortuos tuitions that followed.
Gone are the days
Of Sports Day, and the annual School Day, and the one-month long preparations for them.
Gone are the days
Of the stressful Quarterly, Half Yearly and Annual Exams,and the most enjoyed holidays that followed them.
Gone are the days
We learnt, we enjoyed, we played, we won, we lost, we laughed, we cried, we fought, we thought.
Gone are the days
But not the memories, which will be lingering in our hearts for ever and ever.

Missing you...
A true PSBBian

Why do you stare?

2007-04-17T07:17:00.000-07:00

After a 6 year long wait, Radhika's sister was getting married. Radhika was seated close to the dais looking at the proceedings. She was tired of the multiple rituals before the the holy nuptial knot was tied. People came and went. She was looking at them all until her eyes settled on this man seated diagonally across her. She had never seen him before. Probably the groom's relative, she thought. She gave him a warm smile and he returned it.
She turned her gaze towards the dais. Her sister was smiling ever so quaintly at her husband to be. They made such a cute pair, she thought.
Radhika looked again in his direction, and their gazes met. He was looking at her constantly. Her heart started to beat out of its cage, everytime someone looked at her that way. He'd never seen anyone like her before. Her appearance tugged his heartstrings. She felt uneasy about his obscure stare. He took out his handkerchief and patted his forehead. A few moments later someone whispered something into his ears and she noticed his mouth curve into an "oh".

Who wouldn't feel sympathetic when you are a quadruple amputee?

Feline Faults

2007-04-14T09:54:00.000-07:00

Despite its pure appearance, I saw more than pain in this feline's eyes.

Shop till you drop

2007-04-11T07:27:00.000-07:00

I'm a complete shopaholic, I totally love shopping, be it for myself or others or just simply window shopping. But I have my own preferences. T.Nagar or the neighboring Pondy bazaar in Madras is usually referred to as the shopper's paradise. The one stop place for everything. Or rather, what that's what people call it !
When my mother drags me there. I always muse on how the architects come up with a way to squeeze in those multi-storeyed buildings, where I thought no land existed ! Some of the best-bargains are out in the sun on the platforms. From funky junk jewellery that I don't to wear to bags and footwear that I'm crazy about to the cotton clothes that last exactly 3 washes. The range is quite vast.
But the best part I like about all this, is the post-shopping time. It is so rightly said that patience pays! In this case, after all that pushing, foot stomping, waiting and bargaining I get rewarded with a awesome meal at Mansukhs's.
The way in which the dollop of butter melts its way in between the thick layers of the parantha or the tangy chutney with their dhoklas or their kaala khatta, leaves me craving for more.
Anyways, shopping at T.nagar/Pondy bazaar requires a very high degree of patience and is not for those fickle souls like me who can't decide what they want, and land up buying everything or at times nothing at all!

Questions

2007-04-08T09:50:00.000-07:00

What are these clouds trying to hide ? A sun that's much powerful than their withered smoky existence ? How long will they be able to hold the mighty that is not submissive ? Will they fail in the process and lose their identity ?
Taken from my Nokia 3230

SHOCK

2007-04-06T11:40:00.000-07:00

The crashing plane
The derailed coaches
The sinking ship
The smashed cars
The accident victims
The devastated land
The quake-hit ruins
The cruel landslide
The flood havoc
The bloodshed in wars
Murder and Slaughter
All this and more...
Who can witness without sorrow, pity and shock?