Sohni ajj sidakti kholi, kare dalali honi.
Sohni aj sidak ti kholi, te kare dalali honi.
Saude bhot kawalle hoye, ishq karai honi.
Ve milliyan dukhan ch han diyan chhallan, tutti ghade di dhouni.
Le geyi leher ishq di aake, ajj jo vatteya c sohni.
Aake kande utte meharma ve, main te kadon di khadi-3
Main te kadon di khadi, khadikhadi khadi.
Kande utte meharma ve, main te kadon di khadi Aaaa...
Kande utte meharma ve, main te kadon di khadi-3
Ve kande utte kande utte-16
Kande utte utte-2
Kande utte kande utte ve main khadi
O mennu teriyan udeekan kade utte-5
Teri deed da cha, cha, cha-3
Cha-4
Teri deed da cha cha cha-4
Teri deed da cha bas waqt e mija-2
Nikkle mera sah takkde takkde
O mennu teriyan udeekan kande utte-3
Aaaaa... aa
O mennu teriyan udeekan kande utte-4
Mere beperwah, mere beperwah hun aa bhi ja-7
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Overall Meaning:
The lyrics of Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan's song, Kande Utte Mehrman Way, describe a woman named Sohni who is trying to win over her lover using her charms and flirtatious ways. The first line of the song, "Sohni ajj sidakti kholi, kare dalali honi", roughly translates to "Sohni opens her eyes and starts her bargaining to win her lover". The use of the term "dalali" can be seen as a metaphor for manipulation and persuasion.
The next few lines speak about the intense nature of love, with "saude bhot kawalle hoye, ishq karai honi" roughly translating to "bets being placed, the intensity of love growing". The use of the word "saude" denotes a gambling mentality, which adds to the idea of risk-taking in love.
As the song progresses, Sohni is described as using her feminine wiles to captivate her lover. The line "Le geyi leher ishq di aake, ajj jo vatteya c sohni" can be translated to "She brought a wave of love with her, like the one that Sohni created." Sohni is a historical Punjabi figure known for her beauty and seductive nature.
The chorus of the song, "Kande utte meharma ve, main te kadon di khadi", roughly translates to "On the riverbank stands my beloved, when will I ever stand there?" The use of the word "khadi" repeatedly reinforces the idea of waiting and anticipation.
Overall, the lyrics of the song paint a picture of a woman using her charm and cunning to win over a lover, while also highlighting the intensity and risks involved in romantic relationships.
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