zora zori ja ladian - 2
ehna akhhian ne pesh na jaan ditti
eh ladian te waqhtan nu main fadhian
ik pardesi sang ja judian
mod rahi main mool na mudian
zulf kundal vich ja adian
zora zori...
sohni surat ne moh layian
bankean naina sang mil gayian
dil nu vi lag gayian hathhkadian
zora zori...
raah watna de pai pardesi
lut put ke tur gaye pardesi
raundian ne hun la la jhadian
zora zori...
sadar mude na nain diwane
ki pardesian naal yaraane
gina main firaq dian ghadian
zora zori...
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Overall Meaning:
In Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan's song "Zora Zori Ja Ladiyan," the lyrics describe the struggles of a migrant who is separated from their home and loved ones. The first two lines of the song translate to "Don't expect me to present my eyes to you. I have wasted many moments on these battles." The singer is tired and worn out from their constant struggle, and they feel as though they have nothing left to give.
They go on to describe their feelings of loneliness and isolation after being forced to travel to a new land. With lines such as "I joined hands with a foreigner," they convey the sense of displacement and discomfort that often accompanies being a stranger in a strange land. Despite their efforts to adjust and assimilate, they feel as though they will never truly belong, as they are constantly looking back at the life they left behind.
The song's titular phrase, "Zora Zori Ja Ladiyan," is a Punjabi phrase that translates to "the clashing of bangles." This phrase is used to convey a sense of excitement, and it is often used in the context of weddings and other celebrations. In this song, however, it is used to describe the singer's struggles and battles, which may feel never-ending at times.
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