Sunset
Nitin Sawhney feat. Nicki Wells & Ashwin Srinivasan Lyrics
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শেষ বিকেলের মতো অস্ত যেতাম
অসীম রাতের শেষে শয়নে
সূর্যের সাথে আমি ঘুমিয়ে যেতাম
সূর্যের সাথে আমি ঘুমিয়ে যেতাম
Keep moving
Keep changing
Oceans rise
Rivers rise
People rise in the sun
If I were never to leave you
If I were always alone
If I were never to see you
If I could set the sun
If I could set the sun
Tears falling
Rain falling
Leaves are falling with the sun
Lives drifting
Seas drifting
Worlds drifting with the sun
If I were never to leave you
If I were always alone
If I were never to see you
If I could set with the sun
If I could set with the sun
হঠাৎ যদি আমি থেমে যেতাম
শেষ বিকেলের মতো অস্ত যেতাম
অসীম রাতের শেষে শয়নে
সূর্যের সাথে আমি ঘুমিয়ে যেতাম
সূর্যের সাথে আমি ঘুমিয়ে যেতাম
If I were never to leave you
If I were always alone
If I were never to see you
If I could set with the sunset
Set, set, set
Never leave (if I)
Always alone (if I)
Oceans rise
River rise
People rise
With the sun
Oceans rise
River rise
People rise
With the sun
হঠাৎ যদি আমি থেমে যেতাম
শেষ বিকেলের মতো অস্ত যেতাম
অসীম রাতের শেষে শয়নে
সূর্যের সাথে আমি ঘুমিয়ে যেতাম
The lyrics of Nitin Sawhney's "Sunset" featuring Nicki Wells and Ashwin Srinivasan speak of the serenity of a setting sun and a person's desire to live in harmony with nature. The first verse describes a desire to peacefully go to sleep at the end of an infinite night with the sun. The second verse talks about the changes that come with nature while also reminding that people will rise with the sun, metaphorically representing the hope that life has to offer.
The chorus repeats the desire to stay with the setting sun, and the verses and chorus are supported by a soothing melody of wind instruments and electronic beats. The last section of the song highlights the repetition of the verses, emphasizing the longing to stay in harmony with the sun and the natural world.
Overall, the lyrics articulate a peaceful and calming experience of the sunset and urge listeners to find serenity in nature.
Line by Line Meaning
Keep moving
Always keep progressing forward
Keep changing
Don't be afraid to adapt and evolve
Keep flowing in the sun
Remain in harmony with nature and keep moving forward
Oceans rise
The power and beauty of nature is constantly changing
Rivers rise
Life is constantly moving and changing, like a river flowing towards the sea
People rise in the sun
We are all part of this beautiful world, and we rise and fall with it
If I were never to leave you
Imagine if I never had to say goodbye to you
If I were always alone
What if I were destined to be alone forever?
If I were never to see you
What if I could never see your face again?
If I could set the sun
If I had the power to control the world, what would I do?
Tears falling
Life can bring tears, sorrow and heartbreak
Rain falling
Just like rain falls from the sky, sometimes life can be unpredictable
Leaves are falling with the sun
As the sun sets, the cycle of life and death continues
Lives drifting
Our lives often feel adrift and directionless
Seas drifting
The natural world is always in motion, drifting and changing
Worlds drifting with the sun
The beauty and mystery of the universe is constantly shifting before our eyes
If I could set with the sun
What if my destiny was linked with the setting sun?
Never leave (if I)
What if I could never part ways with you?
Always alone (if I)
What if I was fated to live a solitary existence?
Oceans rise
Whether we like it or not, the world around us is constantly changing
River rise
Life is like a never-ending river, always in motion and constantly changing
People rise
We are all part of this wonderful planet, and we must rise to meet the challenges it presents
With the sun
Our lives are inextricably linked with the natural world and the cycle of the sun
Set, set, set
The sun sets on another day, but tomorrow is always a new beginning
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Nitin Sawhney
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@TLMuse
The nearly unaccompanied vocal introduction here is just breathtakingly beautiful. Magic! And then the remarkable band kicks in. Wow; just, wow. A lyrics site has a transliteration/translation of the "Nadia" lyrics (after the opening chant, translated by another commenter), as follows:
Nadiya bair bhai
(Even the Rivers have turned hostile)
Mora saiyyan bulave
(My lover beckons me)
Sune nahi
(But you wouldn't listen)
@kinjaldasbiswas3278
Beautifully done. It is incredible that a foreign-born person can interpret the emotions so accurately. Thanks for sharing, but I find the transliteration is a bit off for the first (more Sanskritic) part of the song. Here is my attempt at a rough translation and transliteration:
Kasturi tilakam (Kasturi mark)
Lalat pat tale (on the forehead)
Vaksh sthale kaustubham (Kaustubh gem on the breast)
Nasagre luv motikm (Pearls (?) on the nose)
Karatale Venu (Flute in hand)
Kare Kankanam ( Bangles on hands)
Sarvange (Body covered in
Sarvange
Hara chandanam sulalitam sandalwood paste)
Kanthecha muktavali (string of pearls on the neck)
Gopastri paribesthita (Surrounded by the cow-maidens)
Vijayate (Victorious)
Gopal chhoodamani (The great Gopal)
@TLMuse
@Kayu, a web search turns up the following transliteration/translation of the three lines that comprise the lyrics:
Nadiya bair bhai
(Even the Rivers have turned hostile)
Mora saiyyan bulave
(My lover beckons me)
Sune nahi
(But you wouldn't listen)
@vectorfox4782
This is one of the most difficult performances for any vocal artist and she does it so beautifully flawlessly.
@thenikkibedi
FYI. Jeff Beck performed Nitin Sawhney's Nadia with Nitin himself at the Royal Albert Hall in 2001 and then asked Nitin's permission to use the song on his own album. The original is NITIN'S!!! and Jeff Beck's is the cover version.
@soumyadip4092
I'm searching for this info thanks 😊
@slippersforlunch
this is a centuries old thumri, it's his beautiful rendition, it's only our heritage which Nitin has rendered beautifully with modern sounds yet preserving the emotion of the thumri. It's no one's original in my opinion, just his rendition.
@e.j.maynard4363
I was at that show!! Couldn't convince my other American roommates to go (I was studying there for a semester) so I went solo. Very glad I did.
@Roddy1965
Only Jeff Beck could pull it off. LEGEND. RIP.
@frederickball2969
Common knowledge
@johngodwin4586
And Mohini Dey on bass is as always astonishing, no mention of her playing!
@g.g.rebimik6209
Listening to Nicki Wells is like going to Heaven!
@shikhaholkar107
G.G. Rebimik true