Delhi 6 - Music Review

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 !

Taare Zameen Par lryics - English translation

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.

Neele Neele amber with translation

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

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.

Life in a Metro- In dino

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

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

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...)