This song is from my idol, Sonu Niigaam's private album Classically Mild. The song really touched my heart with its wonderful lyrics and I've tried to translate it here. If you haven't listened the song, you should do so at this link. It is a really, really good song!
The song is composed of four paragraphs (one 'mukhda' and three 'antraas'!). And every line has a lovely feel, like - Pal pal badhti umrr ghate kyun. Very meaningful lyrics, not?
The song is equipped with jazz and guitar melodies. It's a mixture of the Western music style with the Classical Indian style. The song is difficult to sing and one requires a 100% ready voice to sing it properly. And that's why Sonu had taken two years of practice to make this album. His hard-work really gave him a recognition from the stalwarts of music. Here's the translation (I've made an image this time, click on it to enlarge):
I will try to translate some other songs from this album. That will, of course, take some time. But I think you can hang on with me!
The sweet new track Soniyo is one of the best songs sung by Sonu Niigaam and Shreya Ghoshal. And I've loved it every time I listened to it. It's such a beautiful song, and Sonu has sung it on many occations, especially on the stage of Indian Idol on which he came as a mentor. The music to this song is given by Raju Singh, who has composed background scores of many TV shows and films. Sonu and Raju have been good friends for a while, and I really enjoyed this interview. (That's a must-watch interview if you liked the song). Here's the video of Sonu performing the song on stage:
Here are the lyrics of the song (my translation is at the bottom of the post):
Baby, come stand by my side Come and be my guiding light I’ll be what you want me to be I’ll give all my love in whole of my life
Soniyo, o soniyo Tumhe dekhta hu to sochta hu bas yahi Tum jo mera saath do, saare gham bhulake Jee lu muskuraake zindagi Tu dede mera saath thaam le haath Chahe jo bhi ho baat, tu bas de de mera saath Tu dede mera saath thaam le haath Chahe jo bhi ho baat, tu bas de de mera saath
I get this feeling now, I cannot wait no longer I know your love will keep me happy Will keep me stronger I get this feeling now, I cannot live without you I know your love’s the only one so true
Raho me, tanha hu saath le chal yun Sang tere safar poora karun Kya kahu ae zindagi Tu hai meri saans, rehna tu paas har ghadi Tu dede mera saath thaam le haath Chahe jo bhi ho baat, Tu bas de de mera saath
Tujh ko jo, paaya toh hai yeh lagta kyu Baho me bas teri mehfooz hoon Tum bano, saaya mera, zindagi mein aao Zindagi bitaao bas yahi Tu dede mera saath thaam le haath Chahe jo bhi ho baat Tu bas de de mera saath Tu bas de de mera saath
Translation:
Darling, O darling, When I see you, I just think that if you're with me, I can live a true life forgetting all the sadness, You, just be with me, put your hands in mine, Anything may happen, but you should just be with me.
I am alone in my way, Please take me with you, so that I may complete the journey with you, What can I say, my life? You are my breathe, be always with me.
After getting you, why is there the feeling that I am safe only in your arms, You do become, my shadow, Come into my life, and spend yours with me, You, just be with me, put your hands in mine, Anything may happen, but you should just be with me. ---
A great song overall. You should buy the music CD or you can listen to it this link. Hope you like the soundtrack!
Hi there! I am the author of Relish Bollywood. I am a big fan of Bollywood and have watched many Hindi films. Here is my blog, and I write, review and ramble here, which you can relish. More here.
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