(Karavan are pioneering rockers and in their stint here can be described as the classic rockers of Pakistan. Making their first appearance here, they sing ‘Yaadein’, a pop-rock number. The song is about memories and how they fade, and is played out by the original band along with Omran Shafique, Jaffer Ali Zaidi and Javed Iqbal from the house band. It’s mature rock music at its best: the slow tempo, melody, acoustic sound, along with its conciseness add to its appeal.)
Lyrics of Yaadein Song
Koi bhi na sunay Dil ki baat yeh Dil mein hee rahay Yaadein naa rahain Chaahoon aisa mein toh Naa yaad ho mujh ko mera maazi
Na hee saamnay manzil raastay Jo bhee saath thay, lootay waastay Yaadein na rahain Aisa bikhra mein bhee iss haal mein Bojhal raatein meri Yaadein naa rahain
Kaisi majboori hai Kitna zaroori hai Kay jivan ki taptee iss dhop mein ho Jo saaya, saaya Ho saaya, saaya
Kyun yeh dil kahay Tooh phir aamplay saanson mein rahay Aakhon mein wasay Aur na hon judaa
‘Bibi Sanam Janem’ is another one out of Zeb and Haniya’s quirky, off-beat repertoire. This season the duo brings yet another folk Dari love song, whose variants can be heard well off into Central Asia. While the song has been sung in the traditional Behravi raag, the syncopation has lent a groovy feel to it. Indeed, the house band is at its most experimental in this track in this episode, without compromising on the sweetness of the song.
Lyrics of Bibi Sanam Jaanem Song Bibi sanam janem, anaar-e-sisstanem My love, you are like the sweet pomegranate of Sistan
Ba darwazae tajh quran jayee sanam janem Your being borders on the divine, my love
Bibi sanam janem, anaar-e-sisstanem Bibi sanam janem, anaar-e-sisstanem My love, you are like the sweet pomegranate of Sistan
Ba darwazae tajh quran jayee sanam janem Ba darwazae tajh quran jayee sanam janem Your being borders on the divine, my love
Kassi harfe dile maa ra nadaanist What I feel for you, no one is privy to it
Bibi sanam janem, anaar-e-sisstanem My love, you are like the sweet pomegranate of Sistan
Bahaaie mahafele maa ra nadaanist No one can fathom the depths or value this love
Bibi sanam janem, anaar-e-sisstanem My love, you are like the sweet pomegranate of Sistan
Ba joz tofaan kassi dar shehr-e-ghurbat The wild storms crashing down on strange, distant cities
Bibi sanam janem, anaar-e-sisstanem My love, you are like the sweet pomegranate of Sistan
Nishaan-e mahafel-e maa ra nadaanist Only they know the true worth of our love
Bibi sanam janem, anaar-e-sisstan Bibi sanam janem, anaar-e-sisstanem Bibi sanam janem, anaar-e-sisstanem My love, you are like the sweet pomegranate of Sistan
Ba darwazae tajh quran jayee sanam janem Ba darwazae tajh quran jayee sanam janem Your being borders on the divine, my love
Na mekhawahm ke be taabat bebinom Not ever would I want you to be sad
Bibi sanam janem, anaar-e-sisstanem My love, you are like the sweet pomegranate of Sistan
Dilam khwahad ke shadaab att bebinam, All I ever need is that you be happy and content
Bibi sanam janem, anaar-e-sisstanem My love, you are like the sweet pomegranate of Sistan
Nadeedam man ba bedaari rukhat ra Even if all the flowers in the world wilt and wither away
Bibi sanam janem, anaar-e-sisstanem My love, you are like the sweet pomegranate of Sistan
Magar hamchu pari khwaabat bebinom That love I have for you in my heart will not fade
Bibi sanam janem, anaar-e-sisstanem Bibi sanam janem, anaar-e-sisstanem Bibi sanam janem, anaar-e-sisstanem My love, you are like the sweet pomegranate of Sistan
Ba darwazae tajh quran jayee sanam janem Ba darwazae tajh quran jayee sanam janem Your being borders on the divine, my love
Dil-e-naazok tar az andisha darum What my heart feels is far mellower than my thoughts
Bibi sanam janem, anaar-e-sisstanem My love, you are like the sweet pomegranate of Sistan
Hawaie mottadel chun re sha darum There will never be a moment when I won’t yearn for you
Bibi sanam janem, anaar-e-sisstanem
Hama gul hai e aalaam barge e khoshkad Bibi, believe me, your love is deeply rooted in my heart
Bibi sanam janem, anaar-e-sisstanem
Tu dar baagh e kheialem reesha dary Even if all the flowers in the world wither….
Bibi sanam janem, anaar-e-sisstanem Bibi sanam janem, anaar-e-sisstanem Bibi sanam janem, anaar-e-sisstanem Ba darwazae tajh quran jayee sanam janem Ba darwazae tajh quran jayee sanam janem Bibi sanam janem, anaar-e-sisstanem Bibi sanam janem, anaar-e-sisstanem Bibi sanam janem, anaar-e-sisstanem Bibi sanam janem, anaar-e-sisstanem Ba darwazae tajh quran jayee sanam janem My love, you are like the sweet pomegranate of Sistan And your being borders on the divine
The season opener for Coke Studio 2010, ‘Na Raindee Hai’ has been rendered by Arieb Azhar. Penned by twelfth century Punjabi mystic Baba Bulleh Shah, the kalam talks of man’s desire to speak of realities and how that desire is hard to be shackled. Meticulous enunciation, an unwavering voice, a distinct tone, Azhar brings it all into this performance and is well complemented by the house band. The music for the poetry recital has been kept loungish-ambient, so that the piece has a reflective quality to it.
Lyrics of Monh Aai Baat Na Raindee Hai Song
Munh aayi baat na rehndi ae Munh aayi baat na rehndi ae What’s on the tongue must be said What’s on the tongue must be said
Jhoott aakhaan kuch bachda ae I speak untrue and something remains
Sach aakhaan baambar machda ae I speak the truth and the fire is lit
Donhaan galaan toun ji jachda ae I am afraid of both outcomes
Jach jach ke jibhaan kehndi ae Apprehensively my tongue quivers
Munh aayi baat na rehndi ae Munh aayi baat na rehndi ae What’s on the tongue must be said
(chorus) Aaaa, Oooo
Jiss paya bheit qalandar da Who puts on the garb of the dervish
Raah khojya apne andar da Burrows the way into his self
O waasi hai sukh mandar da Will inherit the temple of peace
Jithay charhdi ae na laindi ae Where there is no rise or fall
Munh aayi baat na rehndi ae Munh aayi baat na rehndi ae What’s on the tongue must be said
(chorus) Na Raindee Ae
Ik laazim baat adab di ae A point to be noted if I may
Saanu baat maloomi sab di ae I know the secret of all
Har har vich soorat rabb di ae Inside each is the face of the lord
Again a Sufic track, some lyrics have been borrowed from Arif Lohar’s father Alam Lohar’s works while others are derived from folk stories and songs. The track’s central philosophy is the promotion of peace and love for mankind. The track is also a cross blending of people of this country and will long be remembered for its seamless merging of modernity and tradition. Arif Lohar and Meesha Shafi compliment each others’ styles effortlessly, and the charged atmosphere with the infectiously positive energy permeating is hard to miss. Music wise, it is folksy yet funky: where Lohar clanks his trademark chimta, Meesha lends her powerful vocals and Gumby wows all with his thunderous drumming
Lyrics of Alif Allah Song Alif allah chambay di booti, tey meray murshid mann vich lai hoo My master has planted the fragrant seed of love in my heart
Ho nafi uss baat da paani dey kay Which flourished with modesty, piety and acceptance of his existence
Har ragaay harjai hoo My God is present in every throbbing pulse
Ho joog joog jeevay mera murshid sohna My spiritual guide is ever-present
Hatay jiss ay booti lai ho The one who blew life into me
(chorus # 1) Pir meraya jugni ji I have the spirit of my guide
Ae way allah waliyan di jugni ji The spirit of all the messengers who brought His message to this Earth
Ae way nabbi pak di jugni ji The spirit of Holy Prophet
Ae way maula ali wali jugni ji The spirit of Ali and his followers
Ae way meray pir di jugni ji The spirit of my saint
Ae way saaray sabaz di jugni ji The spirit of all his words
Dum gutkoon, dum gutkoon, dum gutkoon, dum gootkun… karay Saeein Everytime I think of you God, my heart flutters
Parhay tay kalma nabi da Parhay saeein pir merya So I recite the kalma whenever I think of God
(chrous #1 repeat)
Jugni taar khaeein vich thaal O my creation, share whatever you have
Chad duniya dey janjaal Remove yourself from worldly concerns
Kuch ni nibna bandiya naal There is nothing that you can get from other human beings that you can take to the after-life (repeat)
Rakhi saabat sidh amaal Just keep you actions and intentions pure
(chorus # 1 repeat)
Jugni dig payee vich roi So absorbed was the creation that she stumbled into a ditch
Othay ro ro kamli hoi There she wailed relentlessly
Oddi vaath naye lainda koi But there was no one who enquired about her (repeat)
Tey kalmay binna nai mildi toi Remember, there is no salvation for anyone without remembering your creator (chorus #1 repeat)
Ho wanga charha lo kuriyon Put on your bangles, girls
Meray daata dey darbaar dian Those that you get at your Master’s shrines (repeat)
Ho naa kar teeya khair piyari Daughter, don’t be proud of your youth
Maan daindiya galaryaan Your mother scoffs and scolds you
Din din talhi juwani jaandi That with each passing day, your youth slips by
Joon sohna puthia lariyaan Even gold when put in the furnance moulds itself, there is absolutely no permanence
Aurat marad, shehzaday sohney Women, men are like so beautiful
O moti, O laa lariyaan Like pearls, like the gems
Sir da sarfa kar naa jairey Those who are not self-centered
Peen prem pya lariyan They are the ones who truly love the humanity
O daatay day darbaan chaa akho Whenever you visit the darbar of any saint
Pawan khair sawa lariyan God fulfils all your wishes and showers you with his blessings
(arif plus meesha) (chorus 2)
O wanga charha lo kuriyon meray daata tey darbar diyan Put on your bangles, girls … Those that you get at your Master’s shrines
O wangha charha lo kuriyon meray daata tey darbar diyan Put on your bangles, girls … Those that you get at your Master’s shrines (chorus 2 repeat)
Dum gutkoon, dum gutkoon, dum gootkoon, gootkoon gootkon (chorus 1 repeat) Jugni ji Jugni ji Jugni ji…
Iconic Abida Parveen graces the Coke Studio platform this season. Parveen is well-known for her Sufi works and at Coke Studio she brings some never-before heard combination of Sufi kaafis and doahs. Unlike the rest of her repertoire, ‘Ramooz-e-Ishq’ is in Urdu (also popularly titled ‘Mein Hun Mashhoor’), and dwells on the love man has for his Creator. The piece has been composed in such a way so that the emphasis remains on the Sufi message. So even as the entire Eastern-Western house band plays music – violin, bass, drums, keyboard et al – the sounds being produced are very subtle during her renditions. The focus is entirely on the singing and giving Parveen space to express herself. The individual instruments, such as Gumby crashing on the cymbals, can be heard in between the pauses and one cannot help but appreciate the quality of each.
Lyrics of Ramooz e Ishq Song Ho, jee maula, maula, maula, maula, maula Mera maula, maula O my creator… my lord…
Mein hoon mashhoor ishq baazi mein I am famous for my affair with Him
Khaasa dard-o-gham majaazi mein (For that love) infinite sorrows and pain have been repressed
Mein hoon mashhoor ishq baazi mein (repeat) I am famous for my affair with Him
Khaasa dard-o-gham majaazi mein (For that love) infinite sorrows and pain have been repressed
Mein hoon mashhoor ishq baazi mein I am famous for my affair with Him
Maula, maula…
Woh meh dey dey, jo pehlay Shibli aur Mansoor ko di thee Give me the potion that you gave to Shibli and Mansoor
Toh baydam bhi, nisar-e-murshid-e-meh khana ho jaye So that I (Baidam) am also intoxicated by this wine
Mein hoon mashhoor ishq baazi mein (repeat) I am famous for my affair with Him
Mattab-e-ishq ka dastoor nirala dekha (repeat) The tradition of loving God is unique indeed
Uss ko chutti na milli jis nay sabaq yaad kiya He who loved God the most, could never be idle again
Mein hoon mashhoor ishq baazi mein I am famous for my affair with Him
Khaasa dard-o-gham majaazi mein (For that love) infinite sorrows and pain have been repressed
Maqani hoon, Maqani hoon, kay azad-e-makaan hoon I am free, I am shelter-less
Jahan hoon khud saara jahan hoon Wherever I am, I am the whole universe
Mein hoon mashhoor ishq baazi mein (repeat) I am famous for my affair with Him
Maula, Maula, meri murshid maula Murshid maula, maula, maula
Mein hoon mashhoor ishq baazi mein (repeat) I am famous for my affair with Him
Woh apni laa-maqani mein rahain mast And though God has no abode but his creation’s heart
Mujhay itna bata dey mein kahan hoon All I want to know is that where do I reside?
Mein hoon mashhoor ishq baazi mein I am famous for my affair with Him
Arz-o-sama kahan teri wussat ko paa sakay The sky and earth, and everything in between, cannot contain your being
Arz-o-sama , Arz-o-sama The sky and earth, the sky and earth…
Maula, maula, maula, meray maula, maula
Arz-o-sama kahan teri wussat ko paa sakay The sky and earth, and everything in between, cannot contain your being
Mera hee dil hai jahan tu sama sakay It is only my heart where you can reside
Mein hoon mashhoor ishq baazi mein Mein hoon mashhoor ishq baazi mein Khaasa dard-o-gham majaazi mein Mein hoon mashhoor ishq baazi mein Mein hoon mashhoor ishq baazi mein
Yahan hona naa hona hai, Yahan hona naa hona hai, Naa hona hai, Yahan hona naa hona hai, Yahan hona naa hona hai, But where God lives, I am just a speckle there
Jissay hona ho kuch khaati darri jaana ho jae For him who wants to have a presence, it’s only dust (ash) at his threshold, which can have alms
