Meaning, Summary and Listening Notes
This Hindi track is from the 1981 film Naseeb and features vocals by Mohammed Rafi. The lyrics, penned by Anand Bakshi, present a spirited character introducing himself and expressing loyalty to his friends.
What it means
The song appears to celebrate a carefree persona who values friendship, respects diverse faiths, and humorously reflects on life's unpredictable path.
Listen forthe catchy rhythmic repetition of the chorus chanting the protagonist's namea shift in tone during the stanza referencing different religious figuresthe playful phrasing of his dreams of becoming an actor versus working in a hotel
Moodjoyfulplayfulenergetic
Themesfriendshipcelebrationdevotion
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Lyrics
John jaani janardan, tara-ram-pam-pam-pam-pam
John jaani janardan, tara-ram-pam-pam-pam-pam
Sahib ne bulavaya, haazir hun mai aaya
Hun yaaro ka mai yaar, dushmano ka dushman, de dhana-dhan!
Jaacn jaani janardan
Jaacn jaani janardan
Sahib ne bulavaya, haazir hun mai aaya
Hun yaaro ka mai yaar, dushmano ka dushman, de dhana-dhan!
John jaani janardan, tara-ram-pam-pam-pam-pam
John jaani janardan, tara-ram-pam-pam-pam-pam
Ye tino naam hai mere
Ye tino naam hai mere, alla, jisas, ram hai mere
Jis naam se jo chahe, jo chahe mujhe bulaaye
Jisane jo faramaaya, jo maanga mai laaya
Hun yaaro ka mai yaar, dushmano ka dushman, de dhana-dhan!
John jaani janardan, tara-ram-pam-pam-pam-pam
Hey john jaani janardan, tara-ram-pam-pam-pam-pam
Ye filmo ke sitare oo..
Ye filmo ke sitare, dekho nikale chamakate taare
Ye sabaka dil bahalaaye, mai inaka dil bahalaaun
Ye sabaka dil bahalaaye, mai inaka dil bahalaaun
Hiroin se takaraya, hiro ko gussa aaya
Hun yaaro ka mai yaar, dushmano ka dushman, madh dhana-dhan!
John jaani janardan, tara-ram-pam-pam-pam-pam
Are john jaani janardan, tara-ram-pam-pam-pam-pam
Angrezi ho ya desi, filme sabhi maine dekhi
Angrezi ho ya desi, filme sabhi maine dekhi
Har pikchar dekhake socha, mai bhi aiktar ban jaaun
Har pikchar dekhake socha, mai bhi aiktar ban jaaun
Qismat ne ghumaaya, hotal me pahunchaya
Hun yaaro ka mai yaar, dushmano ka dushman, de dhana-dhan!
John jaani janardan, tara-ram-pam-pam-pam-pam
John jaani janardan, tara-ram-pam-pam-pam-pam
