Singh is a trained classical singer who has performed in many stage shows. His career as a playback singer started when he participated in a singing reality show called Fame Gurukul (2005), while still in college. Although he did not win the competition, his participation garnered respect and love from fans. He went on to win a subsequent reality show called 10 ke 10 le gaye dil with the help of audience votes. Shankar Ehsaan Loy gave Arijit the first break on one of their songs called "All For One" from High School Musical 2 (Vol 1) album.
Kabira (From "Ye jawani hai deewai"
Arijit Singh Lyrics
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Na dhoop chune na chhaaon
Kaisi teri khudgarzi
Kisi thor tike na paaon Ban liya apna paigambar
Tar liya tu saat samandar
Phir bhi sookha mann ke andar
Kyun reh gaya
Re Faqeera maan jaa
Aaja tujhko pukaare teri parchhaaiyan
Re Kabira maan ja
Re Faqeera maan ja
Kaisa tu hai nirmohi kaisa harjaaiya
Tooti chaarpaai wohi
Thandi purvaai rasta dekhe
Doodhon ki malaai wohi
Mitti ki suraahi rasta dekhe.
Kaisi teri khudgarzi
Lab namak rame na misri
Kaisi teri khudgarzi
Tujhe preet purani bisri.
Mast Maula, mast Kalander
Tu hawa ka ek bavandar
Bujh ke yun andar hi andar
Kyun reh gaya.
Re Kabira maan jaa
Re Faqeera maan jaa
Aaja tujhko pukaare teri parchhaaiyan
Re Kabira maan ja
Re Faqeera maan ja
Kaisa tu hai nirmohi kaisa harjaaiya...
The song Kabira by Arijit Singh is a soulful and thought-provoking song that explores the theme of self-discovery, and the search for one's place in the world. The lyrics paint a picture of an individual who is trying to figure out their own identity and purpose, and is struggling to reconcile their inner self with the external world around them.
The opening lines of the song, "Kaisi teri khudgarzi, na dhoop chune na chhaaon, kaisi teri khudgarzi, kisi thor tike na paaon" (What kind of self-centeredness is this, not choosing the sun or the shade, what kind of self-centeredness is this, unable to find a place to rest), set the tone for the rest of the song. The singer is questioning their own motivations and desires and grappling with the concept of living a life that is true to oneself.
As the song continues, the lyrics become more introspective, with the phrase "Ban liya apna paigambar, tar liya tu saat samandar, phir bhi sookha mann ke andar, kyun reh gaya" (You made your own prophet, crossed seven seas, yet your heart remains dry, why is that?) referring to the disconnect between the inner and outer self, and the struggle to find fulfillment and meaning in life.
The chorus of the song, "Re Kabira Maan Jaa, Re Faqeera Maan Jaa, Aaja Tujhko Pukare Teri Parchhaaiyaan" (Oh Kabira, believe, Oh Faqeer, believe, your shadows are calling you), conveys the idea that the search for self-discovery is an ongoing process, and that one must be willing to embrace their past, present, and future to find their true self.
Line by Line Meaning
Kaisi teri khudgarzi
What kind of self-centeredness do you have?
Na dhoop chune na chhaaon
You won't go out in the sun or shade.
Kisi thor tike na paaon
You can't settle on any one thing.
Ban liya apna paigambar
You've made yourself a prophet.
Tar liya tu saat samandar
You've crossed seven seas.
Phir bhi sookha mann ke andar
Yet your heart is still dry.
Kyun reh gaya
Why do you remain like this?
Re Kabira maan jaa
Listen to me, Kabira.
Re Faqeera maan jaa
Listen to me, Faqeera.
Aaja tujhko pukaare teri parchhaaiyan
Come, your shadows are calling you.
Kaisa tu hai nirmohi kaisa harjaaiya
What kind of person are you, without desire, without hatred?
Tooti chaarpaai wohi
The broken cot is still there.
Thandi purvaai rasta dekhe
It sees a cool breeze flowing on the road.
Doodhon ki malaai wohi
The same cream of milk.
Mitti ki suraahi rasta dekhe
It sees a pot made of mud on the road.
Lab namak rame na misri
No taste of salt or sugar is left.
Tujhe preet purani bisri
You've forgotten about love from the past.
Mast Maula, mast Kalander
Enjoying, Lord crazy, crazy dervish.
Tu hawa ka ek bavandar
You're like a storm of air.
Bujh ke yun andar hi andar
But inside, you are still unfulfilled.
Contributed by Luke A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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