Sukhwinder Singh is an Indian singer, composer, and lyricist, but is most p… Read Full Bio ↴Sukhwinder Singh is an Indian singer, composer, and lyricist, but is most popular for being a playback singer in the Indian film industry. He his voice has reached high demand from composers as it has helped launch numerous film soundtracks into "Super Hit" status in India as well as abroad. Many of his most popular hits have been under such popular and critically acclaimed composers as A.R. Rahman and Sandeep Chowta. His most known work is the song "Chaiyya Chaiyya" for Mani Ratnam's 1998 film Dil Se, composed by A. R. Rahman, which gained him the award for Best Male Playback at the 1999 Filmfare Awards in India. A remix of this song was also used in Spike Lee's film "Inside Man". Besides his playback work he has also released 2 albums where he composes as well as sings, "Nasha Hi Nasha" and "Is Dil Se". Another major hit to his kitty is the Oscar-winning track "Jai Ho" from the Oscar-winning movie Slumdog Millionaire.

Meri Gali Mein Andhera
Sukhwinder Singh Lyrics

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मेरी गली में अंधेरा ही अंधेरा है
शहर को ज़ुल्मत के जालो ने घेरा है
आज की रात चरागो की लौ उँची कर लो
आज की रात चरागो की लौ उँची कर लो
जलने दो अंधेरे लौ पे जलने दो
जलने दो अंधेरे लौ पे जलने दो
जलने दो अंधेरे लौ पे जलने दो

तेज़ हवा है
तेज़ हवा है लौ को ज़रा संभलने दो

आ आ आ
आ आ आ
आ आ आ

आज की रात चरागो की लौ उँची कर लो

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Sukhwinder Singh's Meri Gali Mein Andhera present a picture of darkness and oppression, as the singer laments the all-encompassing darkness in his street and the constricting grasp of the city's cruel networks. The first two lines of the song reveal this darkness, with the phrase "Meri Gali Me Andhera Hi Andhera Hai" indicating that the singer is lost in a world of shadows. The second line furthers this image by describing the city as being surrounded by the "jails of darkness."

However, the singer has not given up hope, and he makes an appeal to his listeners to raise their lamps high so that they can light the way out of the darkness. "Aaj ki raat charago ki lau unchi kar lo" is a call to action, urging people to stand up and use the light they have to gain clarity and direction. The repetition of "jalanay do andheray, lau pe jalanay do" reinforces the idea that the light is necessary to burn away the darkness.

The song can also be interpreted as a metaphorical commentary on the struggles of life, as the darkness could represent the hardships and challenges one may encounter. The light, therefore, can represent hope, optimism and having faith even when everything seems dark and hopeless.

Line by Line Meaning

मेरी गली में अंधेरा ही अंधेरा है
The darkness prevails in my street

शहर को ज़ुल्मत के जालो ने घेरा है
The city is enclosed by the nets of oppression

आज की रात चरागो की लौ उँची कर लो
Elevate the flame of torches tonight

जलने दो अंधेरे लौ पे जलने दो
Let the darkness burn in the fire's light

तेज़ हवा है
The winds are strong

तेज़ हवा है लौ को ज़रा संभलने दो
Be careful with the flame in the strong winds

आ आ आ
Come, come, come

आज की रात चरागो की लौ उँची कर लो
Elevate the flame of torches tonight

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Gulzar Gulzar, Piyush Kanojia, Rajat Dholakia

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