तुम तूफ़ान समझ पाओगे
गीले बादल, पीले रजकण
सूखे पत्ते, रूखे तृण घन
लेकर चलता करता 'हरहर'--इसका गान समझ पाओगे
तुम तूफान समझ पाओगे
गंध-भरा यह मंद पवन था
लहराता इससे मधुवन था
सहसा इसका टूट गया जो स्वप्न महान, समझ पाओगे
तुम तूफान समझ पाओगे
तोड़-मरोड़ विटप-लतिकाएँ
नोच-खसोट कुसुम-कलिकाएँ
जाता है अज्ञात दिशा को! हटो विहंगम, उड़ जाओगे
तुम तूफान समझ पाओगे

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of the song "Tum Toofan Samajh Paoge" by Amitabh Bachchan are a reflection on the power and intensity of a storm, and the message it sends to us. The opening line "Tum Toofan Samajh Paoge" translates to "You will understand the storm". The singer goes on to highlight different aspects of a storm, such as the wet clouds and the dry leaves, and how they reveal the true nature of the storm. He sings that the storm takes everything with it, and leaves behind only its own "har har" sound, a tribute to Lord Shiva.

The song then moves on to describe the scent-filled gusts of wind, and how they carry the fragrance of the flowers with them, leaving behind a sweet-smelling atmosphere. The singer then notes that sometimes the dreams that we have built up inside us are shattered by an unexpected storm, and that it takes us time to understand the extent of the damage.

Towards the end of the song, the singer describes how even the strongest of flowers are trampled in a storm, leaving only nothingness behind. He concludes by asking us to move aside and let the storm pass, reminding us that only then can we truly understand the power and intensity of the storm.

Overall, the lyrics of "Tum Toofan Samajh Paoge" are an ode to the symbolism and beauty of a storm, and how it can teach us about the chaos and destruction of the world around us.

Line by Line Meaning

तुम तूफ़ान समझ पाओगे
You will understand the storm

गीले बादल, पीले रजकण
Damp clouds, yellow streaks

सूखे पत्ते, रूखे तृण घन
Dry leaves, withered grass

लेकर चलता करता 'हरहर'--इसका गान समझ पाओगे
Chanting 'Hare Hare' while carrying them - You will understand its tune

गंध-भरा यह मंद पवन था
This gentle breeze was full of fragrance

लहराता इससे मधुवन था
It made the honey garden sway

सहसा इसका टूट गया जो स्वप्न महान, समझ पाओगे
If suddenly this great dream is shattered, you will understand

तोड़-मरोड़ विटप-लतिकाएँ
Twisted and bent vines and creepers

नोच-खसोट कुसुम-कलिकाएँ
Crushed and broken flower buds

जाता है अज्ञात दिशा को! हटो विहंगम, उड़ जाओगे
It goes in an unknown direction! Move away bird, you will fly

Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: HARIVANSH RAI BACHCHAN, MURLI MAHOHAR SWARUP

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