Rahwa cho rohlna
Tere naal chana dukh sukh main bholna
Rahwa cho rohlna
Tere naal chana dukh sukh main bholna
Rous ke nah jah ahh
Dhe nah saza ahh
Sunle tu dil dhi sada
Janiyah mere dil jaaniya Jinna keeh jeh tu haas ke nai bholna
Dil tere naal
Tuvi kar haan
Jaaniya mere dil jaaniya
Dil naiyon lagdha tu hoveh jeh koul nah
Mere koul boh
Daur nah roh
Pyar wali kar koi kaam
Jaaniya mere dil jaaniya
Pholah jaiya jindri nu chad dhe rohlna
Rahwa cho rohlna
Rahwa cho rohlna
Tere naal chana dukh sukh main bholna
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Overall Meaning:
The lyrics of Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan's song "Na Jaween Dholna" (Don't Go, Beloved) express the desire of the singer to stay close to their beloved and never let go. The opening lines "Rahwa cho rohlna, tere naal chana dukh sukh main bholna" (Stay close to me, I'll forget all pain and joy with you) set the tone for the rest of the song. The singer implores their beloved not to leave and promises to endure any hardship or punishment for their sake. "Rous ke nah jah ahh, Dhe nah saza ahh" (Do not leave me in anger, do not punish me) highlights the depth of the singer's love and their willingness to endure the worst as long as they can be together.
The chorus "Jaaniya mere dil jaaniya" (Beloved of my heart) repeats throughout the song, emphasizing the emotional connection between the singer and their beloved. They declare that their heart belongs to their beloved, but also express some insecurity about the strength of their bond. "Dil naiyon lagdha tu hoveh jeh koul nah, Mere koul boh, Daur nah roh" (My heart doesn't feel secure if you're not around, I have nothing without you) reveal the singer's dependency on their beloved's presence. The song comes to a close with the lines "Pholah jaiya jindri nu chad dhe rohlna, Rahwa cho rohlna" (Let the flame of life extinguish, but stay close to me, stay close to me), underscoring the absolute importance of being together.
Overall, the lyrics of "Na Jaween Dholna" convey a deep sense of longing and devotion, as the singer pleads with their beloved not to leave and promises to endure anything for their love.
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