Meaning and listening notes
This is the sad version of the song "Kal Ho Naa Ho" from the Hindi movie of the same name. The soundtrack features music by Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy and lyrics by Javed Akhtar, with vocals by Alka Yagnik, Richa Sharma, and Sonu Nigam.
Interpretation
The lyrics convey a sense of poignant farewell, acknowledging hidden sorrow and the uncertainty of future meetings. It reflects a bittersweet acceptance of what has transpired, urging listeners to live fully in the present moment due to the transient nature of time and relationships.
Listen forthe emotional shift from initial celebratory imagery to themes of separationthe repeated phrase kal ho naa ho emphasizing impermanencethe contrast between hidden grief and the call to live in the presentthe melancholic tone conveyed through the lyrical phrasing
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Lyrics
(Sonee banno chan see chamake, mathe uthe jhumkar damake
Palka uth diya ne thum thum ke, mai varee varee java) - (2)
Too vekh tai lai aj raj ke apne sariya nu, chetee apne nahee mil de
Ja banno pave khushiya te dil dariya too, pave arman sab dil de
Too vekh tai lai aj raj ke apne sariya nu, chetee apne nahee mil de
Ja banno pave khushiya te dil dariya too, pave arman sab dil de
Tum ho gham ko chupaye, mai hu sar ko jhukaye
Tum bhee chup ho, mai bho chup hu, kaun kise samjhaye
Abb duriya itanee hain toh, milna yaha kal ho naa ho - (2)
Too vekh tai lai aj raj ke apne sariya nu, chetee apne nahee mil de
Ja banno pave khushiya te dil dariya too
Pave arman sab dil de
Sach hai ke dil toh dukha hai, hamne magar socha hai
Dil ko hai gham kyon, aankh hai nam kyon
Hona hee tha jo huwa hai
Uss bat ko jane bhee do, jiska nishan kal ho naa ho
Har pal yaha je bhar jiyo, jo hai sama kal ho naa ho..........