Typewriter Tip Tip Tip from Merchant Ivory's film BOMBAY TALKIE
Asha Bhosle & Kisore Kumar Lyrics
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(Typewriter tip tip tip tip tip tip karata hai
Jindagi ki har kahaani likhata hai) - (3)
Pyaar ki arji karana ho toh (isase pyaar badha lo -2)
Jivan ka hauraj yahi hain -2, haalat dil ki sunata hai
(Typewriter tip tip tip tip tip tip karata hai
Jindagi ki har kahaani likhata hai) - (2)
Naache?? Naache finger (line banati jaaye -2)
Pyaar bhara love letter dekho (kya kya rang dikhaaye -2)
Saadhe saadhe kaagaj mein -2 yeh rang-e-mohabbat bharata hai
(Typewriter tip tip tip tip tip tip karata hai
Jindagi ki har kahaani likhata hai) - (2)
Hum bhi apane dil ki baatein (roj type karate hain -2)
Humako jabse pyaar huwa hai (thandi aahein bharate hain -2)
Madam apna har din tum bin -2 suna suna gujarata hai
(Typewriter tip tip tip tip tip tip karata hai
Jindagi ki har kahaani likhata hai) - (3)
The song "Typewriter Tip Tip Tip" from the film Bombay Talkie by Merchant Ivory is a playful and romantic duet sung by Asha Bhosle and Kisore Kumar. The lyrics are about the role of a typewriter in capturing life's stories and expressing love, as the sound of the typewriter keys represents the rhythm of everyday life. The first verse describes how the sound of the typewriter creates a story of one's life while the next verse suggests using the tool to express love and write about the state of one's heart. The chorus refrains, emphasizing that the typewriter is a powerful tool that captures everything that happens in one's life.
The second stanza describes the joy of writing a love letter, watching the paper fill with love and passion. The writer uses colors to express emotions and creates a masterpiece that tells the story of their love. The final verse shifts to a personal approach, as both the male and female singers confess to typewriting their own thoughts and feelings. The song ends on a beautiful note that captures the significance of the typewriter, reminding the listeners that it captures the essence of one's entire life once the first key is pressed.
Line by Line Meaning
Typewriter tip tip tip tip tip tip karata hai
The sound of the typewriter is a reminder of the immense power of storytelling and its ability to capture the essence of life in every written word.
Jindagi ki har kahaani likhata hai
Every story of life can be narrated by the tap of the typewriter, which helps to unveil the hidden feelings and emotions of people.
Pyaar ki arji karana ho toh (isase pyaar badha lo -2)
If you want to express your love to someone, use the typewriter to write down your feelings and increase the intensity of your love and affection through the written word.
Apane dil ki haalat likh do, (apana kaam bana lo -2)
Write down the state of your heart and convert it into your profession by using the typewriter to express your deepest desires and dreams.
Jivan ka hauraj yahi hain -2, haalat dil ki sunata hai
This is the essence of life, to listen to the voice of the heart and write down its true essence on the page with the help of the typewriter.
Naache?? Naache finger (line banati jaaye -2)
As your fingers dance across the keyboard of the typewriter, they create beautiful lines that tell the story of love and romance through every stroke.
Pyaar bhara love letter dekho (kya kya rang dikhaaye -2)
See the colorful expressions of love in the form of a love letter written on the typewriter, which showcase the power of love and its ability to transform lives.
Saadhe saadhe kaagaj mein -2 yeh rang-e-mohabbat bharata hai
Even a plain sheet of paper can be transformed into a canvas of love, with the vivid colors of emotions brought to life through the words typed on the typewriter.
Hum bhi apane dil ki baatein (roj type karate hain -2)
We also write down our innermost thoughts and emotions every day on the typewriter, reflecting the beauty of the human heart and the power of storytelling.
Humako jabse pyaar huwa hai (thandi aahein bharate hain -2)
Ever since we fell in love, we have been able to express our true selves and find solace in the comforting sound of the typewriter keys as we empty our hearts onto the page.
Madam apna har din tum bin -2 suna suna gujarata hai
Without you, Madam, every day feels dull and empty, and the only way to find meaning and purpose is by writing on the typewriter and expressing the beauty of life through storytelling.
Writer(s): Panchal Jaikishan, Jaipuri Hasrat
Contributed by Samantha J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.