After completing his education in Himachal Pradesh, Chauhan came to Delhi where he formed the band Silk Route in 1996.The band released two albums, Boondein and Pehchan before getting dissolved and in 2008 Chauhan released the solo album Kalam, for which he composed and sung. Boondein was their first album and included the song "Dooba Dooba". In Bollywood, his career started when he sang the A. R. Rahman song "Khoon Chala" in Rang De Basanti.
In 2009 he released his second solo album Fitoor.
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Ala Barfi
Mohit Chauhan Lyrics
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Gupchup gupchup gupchup hoye
Fus fus fus fus oo ae..
Khwaabon ki nadi mein khaaye gote
Gud gud gud gud gud gud hoye
Bud bud bud bud bud bud..
Oo ae.. aankhon hi aankhon mein kare baatein
Gupchup gupchup gupchup hoye
Khwaabon ki nadi mein khaaye gote
Gud gud gud gud gud hoye
Bud bud bud bud bud..
Ala ala matwaala barfi
Paun pada mota chala barfi
Raatoon ka hai yeh ujaala barfi
Gum sum gum sum hi machaaye yeh toh utpath
Khur khur khur khur khurafati kare non-stop
Khur khur khur.. hey
Bud bud bud bud hoye... hey
Gud gud gud gud maula issi se bachiye le
Khur khur khur.. hey
Bud bud bud bud hoye... hey
Gud gud gud gud maula issi se bachiye le
Hey..
Aankhon hi aankhon mein kare baatein
Gupchup gupchup gupchup hoye
Fus fus fus fus oo ae..
Khwaabon ki nadi mein khaaye gote
Gud gud gud gud gud, oye
Bud bud bud bud..
Kabhi na rukta re, kabhi na thamta re
Gham jo dikha usse khusiyon ki thokar maare
Palko ki harmonium, naino ki gaare saare
Dhadkan ki rhythm pe yeh gaata jaaye gaane pyaare
Bhola na shamjho yeh chalu khiladi hai bada bada
Hey..
Sooraj bhi bhujha dega, maarega phoonk aise
Top taliyya peepal chaiyya
Har kooche ki aisi taisi
Hey..
Aankhon hi aankhon mein kare baatein
Gupchup gupchup gupchup hoye
Fus fus fus fus oo ae..
Khwaabon ki nadi mein khaaye gote
Gud gud gud gud gud, oye
Bud bud bud bud
Barfi jab amma ji ki koakh mein tha soya
Amma ne murphy ka radio mangaya
Barfi munna jaisa lalla
Amma ka tha sapna
Munna jab haule haule duniya mein aaya
Baba ne silon wala station lagaya
Radio on hua amma off hui
Toota har sapna
Oo ae.. munna mute hi aasun bhahaaye, chu chu haye
Munna jhun jhuna sunn bhi na paaye
Jhun jhun jhun jhun jhun, hoye
Jhun jhun jhun jhun jhun
Ala ala matwaala barfi
Paun pada mota chala barfi
Raatoon ka hai yeh ujaala barfi
Gum sum gum sum hi machaaye yeh toh utpath
Khur khur khur khur khurafati kare non-stop
Khur khur khur.. hey
Bud bud bud bud... hey
Gud gud gud gud maula issi se bachiye le
Khur khur khur.. hey
Bud bud bud bud... hey
Gud gud gud gud maula issi se bachiye le
Hey..
Aankhon hi aankhon mein kare baatein
Gupchup gupchup gupchup hoye
Fus fus fus fus oo ae..
Khwaabon ki nadi mein khaaye gote
Gud gud gud gud gud, oye
Bud bud bud bud..
The song Ala Barfi by Mohit Chauhan is a playful and upbeat number that speaks about the joy and free-spiritedness that comes with youth. The lyrics depict two individuals engaging in a flirtatious banter with each other through their eyes. They communicate secretively and giggle as they do so. The song talks about the magic of dreams and how they can sway the heart to do things that may not always be sensible. The words are simple yet catchy, and it’s the rhythm and beats that add the much-needed energy to the track.
The song’s chorus – Ala ala matwaala Barfi – talks about the character Barfi from the Bollywood movie of the same name. The lyrics describe Barfi as carefree and full of life, just like the sweet that he is named after. The following lines describe his movements as he runs around, and the various sounds he makes – from the tapping of his feet to the humming of a tune. The song’s verses then switch back to describing the playful banter between the two individuals, while the chorus emphasizes the lively spirit of Barfi.
Overall, the lyrics and tune of the song evoke a sense of joy and youthful energy. It captures the essence of living in the moment and finding magic in the simplest of things.
Line by Line Meaning
Oo ae.. aankhon hi aankhon mein kare baatein
Whispers sweet nothings to each other with their eyes
Gupchup gupchup gupchup hoye
Silenced, hush-hush secrecy
Fus fus fus fus oo ae..
Whispers and giggles, a childlike innocence
Khwaabon ki nadi mein khaaye gote
Riding on a dreamy river, eating candies
Gud gud gud gud gud gud hoye
The sound of munching candies
Bud bud bud bud bud bud..
The sound of hard candies breaking in your mouth
Ala ala matwaala barfi
Barfi that's high on life and filled with joy
Paun pada mota chala barfi
Waddling, chubby Barfi
Raatoon ka hai yeh ujaala barfi
A light that shines in the darkness, Barfi brings joy and hope
Gum sum gum sum hi machaaye yeh toh utpath
Silently, Barfi causes ruckus and chaos
Khur khur khur khur khurafati kare non-stop
Mischievously causing trouble non-stop
Bud bud bud bud hoye... hey
Breaking candies in your mouth, chewing away
Gud gud gud gud maula issi se bachiye le
Munching on candies, it's what helps us escape the trials and tribulations of life
Kabhi na rukta re, kabhi na thamta re
Never stops or slows down, always moving forward
Gham jo dikha usse khusiyon ki thokar maare
Takes sadness head-on and beats it with joy
Palko ki harmonium, naino ki gaare saare
The eyelids play a harmonium, the eyes sing along
Dhadkan ki rhythm pe yeh gaata jaaye gaane pyaare
Singing sweet melodies to the rhythm of the heartbeat
Bhola na shamjho yeh chalu khiladi hai bada bada
Don't mistake his innocence for naivety, he's a clever player
Sooraj bhi bhujha dega, maarega phoonk aise
He's unstoppable, burning bright and blowing out the sun
Top taliyya peepal chaiyya
A tree of childhood memories with clap-hands games and iced popsicles
Har kooche ki aisi taisiHey..
Joyful chaos on every street corner
Barfi jab amma ji ki koakh mein tha soya
When Barfi was asleep in his mother's womb
Amma ne murphy ka radio mangaya
Mother bought a radio from Murphy
Barfi munna jaisa lalla
Like the darling child Munna
Amma ka tha sapna
It was mother's dream
Munna jab haule haule duniya mein aaya
When Munna slowly arrived in the world
Baba ne silon wala station lagaya
Father installed a sewing machine
Radio on hua amma off hui
Radio on, mother off
Toota har sapna
Every dream shattered
Oo ae.. munna mute hi aasun bhahaaye, chu chu haye
But Munna sings only with his tears, silent laments
Munna jhun jhuna sunn bhi na paaye
Munna can't even hear his own humming
Jhun jhun jhun jhun jhun, hoye
Jingling and ringing, endlessly
Khur khur khur khur khurafati kare non-stop
Mischievously causing trouble non-stop
Contributed by Lillian G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.