Uth Farida sutteya dunya dekhan ja
Shayd koi mil jaye bakhsheya tu vi bakhsheya ja
Turia turia ja Farida, turia turia ja... x
Dekh Farida jotheya darhi hoyi bhoor
Agga nerre aaya, pichha reh gaya door
Turia turia ja Farida, turia turia ja... x
Uth Farida sutteya jharru de maseet
Tu sutta rab jagda teri dadhe naal pareet
Turia turia ja Farida, turia turia ja... x
Uth Farida sutteya subah namaz guzar
Jo sir sayin na nivee so sir kapp utaar
Turia turia ja Farida, turia turia ja... x
Tan sukka pinjar thiya, talian choondheń kaag
Ajje su rab na bohereyo, dekh bande ke bhaag
Turia turia ja Farida, turia turia ja... x
Farida be-namaza kutteya ae na bhali reet
Kade na chal aaya panje waqt maseet
Turia turia ja Farida, turia turia ja... x
Qabrań lamm tallamian utte paye neiń kakh
Odhroń ki nai bohreyo aedhroń jaan ge lakh
Turia turia ja Farida, turia turia ja... x
Farida kale mede kapre kala meda wais
Gunhin bhareya main phirań lok kehan darwesh
Turia turia ja Farida, turia turia ja... x
Farida jo teiń maran mukkian tinhaań na mareń ghum
Aapnarre ghar ja ke pair tinhaań de chumm
Turia turia ja Farida, turia turia ja... x
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Overall Meaning:
The song Farida Turia Turia Ja by Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan is a beautiful melody that touches upon the themes of faith, devotion, and the struggles of everyday life. The song begins with the phrase, "Uth Farida sutteya dunya dekhan ja," which asks a woman named Farida to get up and look at the world. This could be seen as a call to action, as Farida is urged to take an active role in her own life and not be content with simply sleeping through it. The second line, "Shayd koi mil jaye bakhsheya tu vi bakhsheya ja," encourages Farida to forgive and be forgiven, implying that forgiveness is an important part of spiritual growth.
The following lines describe Farida's physical appearance, her beard being compared to the color of dust, and how she is surrounded by people who are both near and far. Then, the song moves onto Farida's spiritual journey, with the mention of her going to a mosque to pray and also highlighting that God is always watching over her. The lines, "Jo sir sayin na nivee so sir kapp utaar" suggest that Farida should keep her head bowed in prayer and only raise it when necessary.
The last few lines are interestingly more conversational in tone and discuss Farida's clothing, her journeys for spiritual fulfillment, and how she wishes to not die dull deaths but instead return home to embrace loved ones. In essence, the song emphasizes the importance of forgiveness and devotion in achieving spiritual peace and true fulfillment in life.
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