Heer
Sukhwinder Singh Lyrics


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Maahi Ve, Maahi Ve,
Maahi Ve, Maahi Ve,
Maahi Ve, Maahi Ve,
Maahi Ve, Maahi Ve,
Maahi Ve, Mohabbata Sachiyane
Maahi Ve, Mohabbata Sachiyane
Mangda Naseeba Kuchh Aur Hai
Maahi Ve, Mohabbata Sachiyane
Kismat De Maare Assi Ki Kariye
Kismat De Maare Assi Ki Kariye
Kismat De Maare O Assi Ki Kariye Kismat Pe Kis Da Jor Hai
Maahi Ve, Maahi Ve, Maahi Ve, Maahi Ve
Ek Taraf Ishq Hai Tanha Tanha, Ek Taraf Husn Hai Ruswa Ruswa
Ek Taraf Ishq Hai Tanha Tanha, Ek Taraf Husn Hai Ruswa Ruswa
Dono Bebas Huye Hain Kuchh Aise, Kare Toh Kisse Kare Hum Shikwa
Maahi Ve
Maahi Ve Shikaeta Sachiyane, Mangda Naseeba Kuchh Aur Hai
Maahi Ve Mohabbata Sachiyane, Mangda Naseeba Kuchh Aur Hai
Maahi Ve, Maahi Ve, Ve
Dil Naa Tute Khuda Kaayeh Ghar Hai, Tere Sajde Mein Mera Yeh Sar Hai
Dil Naa Tute Khuda Kaayeh Ghar Hai, Tere Sajde Mein Mera Yeh Sar Hai
Maut Se Dar Nahi Lagta Mujhko, Sirf Tumse Judayi Ka Dar Hai
Maahi Ve
Maahi Ve Aeneeta Sachiyane, Mangda Naseeba Kuchh Aur Hai
O Maahi Ve Mohabbata Sachiyane, Mangda Naseeba Kuchh Aur Hai
Kismat De Maare Assi Ki Kariye, Kismat De Maare O Assi Ki Kariye
Kismat De Mare Assi Ki Kariye, Kismat Pe Kis Da Jor Hai
Maahi Ve, Maahi Ve, Maahi Ve, Maahi Ve




Maahi Ve, Maahi Ve, Maahi Ve, Maahi Ve
Maahi Ve, Maahi Ve, Maahi Ve, Maahi Ve

Overall Meaning

The song "Heer" by Sukhwinder Singh is a beautiful ballad that depicts the pain and longing of a lover who is separated from his beloved. The song is a tribute to the legendary love story of Heer and Ranjha, which has been immortalized in Punjabi folk culture. The song features a unique blend of traditional and modern musical elements that convey the intensity of the emotion that the singer feels.


The opening lines of the song, "Maahi Ve, Maahi Ve," serve as a call to the beloved, expressing the deep yearning that the singer has to be with his beloved. The repetition of these lines underscores the intensity of the emotion. The lyrics then go on to describe the true nature of love, as opposed to the superficiality of wealth or fortune, symbolized in the line "Mangda Naseeba Kuchh Aur Hai." The singer then questions the role of fate in their separation, musing on the idea that perhaps there is no control over destiny.


The second verse of the song expresses the duality of love and beauty, with the singer stating that both are inextricably intertwined. The line "Ek Taraf Ishq Hai Tanha Tanha, Ek Taraf Husn Hai Ruswa Ruswa" speaks to the idea that love and beauty are both powerful, yet also fleeting concepts. Despite the pain and separation, the singer accepts that his fate is bound to that of his beloved, expressing this in "Kismat Pe Kis Da Jor Hai." Ultimately, the song is a tribute to the pure, undying nature of love, which transcends all barriers.


Line by Line Meaning

Maahi Ve, Maahi Ve,
O Beloved, O Beloved,


Maahi Ve, Maahi Ve,
O Beloved, O Beloved,


Maahi Ve, Maahi Ve,
O Beloved, O Beloved,


Maahi Ve, Maahi Ve,
O Beloved, O Beloved,


Maahi Ve, Mohabbata Sachiyane
O Beloved, love is true


Maahi Ve, Mohabbata Sachiyane
O Beloved, love is true


Mangda Naseeba Kuchh Aur Hai
Destiny demands something else


Maahi Ve, Mohabbata Sachiyane
O Beloved, love is true


Kismat De Maare Assi Ki Kariye
What can we do when fate strikes?


Kismat De Maare Assi Ki Kariye
What can we do when fate strikes?


Kismat De Maare O Assi Ki Kariye Kismat Pe Kis Da Jor Hai
What can we do when fate strikes? Who controls fate?


Maahi Ve, Maahi Ve, Maahi Ve, Maahi Ve
O Beloved, O Beloved, O Beloved, O Beloved


Ek Taraf Ishq Hai Tanha Tanha, Ek Taraf Husn Hai Ruswa Ruswa
On one side there is love, lonely and on the other side is beauty, stained


Ek Taraf Ishq Hai Tanha Tanha, Ek Taraf Husn Hai Ruswa Ruswa
On one side there is love, lonely and on the other side is beauty, stained


Dono Bebas Huye Hain Kuchh Aise, Kare Toh Kisse Kare Hum Shikwa
Both have become helpless in such a way that if they make a complaint, they have no one to complain to.


Maahi Ve
O Beloved


Maahi Ve Shikaeta Sachiyane, Mangda Naseeba Kuchh Aur Hai
O Beloved, the complaint is true, destiny demands something else


Maahi Ve Mohabbata Sachiyane, Mangda Naseeba Kuchh Aur Hai
O Beloved, love is true, destiny demands something else


Maahi Ve, Maahi Ve, Ve
O Beloved, O Beloved,


Dil Naa Tute Khuda Kaayeh Ghar Hai, Tere Sajde Mein Mera Yeh Sar Hai
My heart won't break, it's the house of God, my head is in your worship


Dil Naa Tute Khuda Kaayeh Ghar Hai, Tere Sajde Mein Mera Yeh Sar Hai
My heart won't break, it's the house of God, my head is in your worship


Maut Se Dar Nahi Lagta Mujhko, Sirf Tumse Judayi Ka Dar Hai
I am not afraid of death, I only fear separation from you


Maahi Ve
O Beloved


Maahi Ve Aeneeta Sachiyane, Mangda Naseeba Kuchh Aur Hai
O Beloved, faith is true, destiny demands something else


O Maahi Ve Mohabbata Sachiyane, Mangda Naseeba Kuchh Aur Hai
O Beloved, love is true, destiny demands something else


Kismat De Maare Assi Ki Kariye
What can we do when fate strikes?


Kismat De Maare O Assi Ki Kariye
What can we do when fate strikes?


Kismat De Mare Assi Ki Kariye, Kismat Pe Kis Da Jor Hai
What can we do when fate strikes? Who controls fate?


Maahi Ve, Maahi Ve, Maahi Ve, Maahi Ve
O Beloved, O Beloved, O Beloved, O Beloved


Maahi Ve, Maahi Ve, Maahi Ve, Maahi Ve
O Beloved, O Beloved, O Beloved, O Beloved


Maahi Ve, Maahi Ve, Maahi Ve, Maahi Ve
O Beloved, O Beloved, O Beloved, O Beloved




Writer(s): Majrooh Sultanpuri, Sandeep Chowta

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@teambhavishya9142

I remember when it came out and how it left a deep imprint even then.. Was so much ahead of its times, so hauntingly beautiful. Even after so many years it still sends shivers in my spine.. Sukhwinder Sir and Sandeep Chowta - you are immortalized having produced this kind of music..

@bharathu5354

Sandeep Chowta was fresh and promising. Don't know why he never took off big. But this song was classy man. Growing up in 90's & early 2000 was a different world.

@akashbhuyannn

The Biggest Female Megastar of Bollywood was born

@anjumenon5065

Never realised that it was Katrina Kaif in this song......was in school when this song came out... It had a deep imprint... Even though it was depressing.... It was heart touching.... Love it...

@anikakabir2338

Katrina Kaif looks so beautiful it's her first music video she is my favourite actress queen of bollywood ๐Ÿ˜˜๐Ÿ˜˜๐Ÿ˜˜๐Ÿ˜˜

@hardeepkaurbhachu2900

How should I say Big Thanks to Sukhwinder Singh who sung this song very beautifully.
Noe one can sing like him..

He justice to this song. 1million like...
He is voice Express the pain.....

@elisha2907

I was in school those days. Lovely days.. this song is kinda depressing but i love it, n sukhwinder.

@ankitshekhar206

Elisha listen it in best earplugs..eyes closed and you will be back in school

@kiaramalhotra3362

Katty is so pretty๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿ˜

@sagarg7361

such underrated album and music composer...its easily one of the top albums.

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