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Dhee More
Ustad Sultan Khan & Chitra Lyrics
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Dheemo re, chale re, chale re bayariyo
O dheemo re, chale re, chale re bayariyo
Sena ra bayariya, dheemo re madiro chaal
Dheemo re, chale re, chale re bayariyo
Sena ra bayariya, dheemo re madiro chaal
Jin disha me mharo piyuji base hai, un disha se aawe thandi bhaal re
Mharo ude re dakhaniyo cheer re, bayariyo, ude re dakhaniyo cheer re bayariyo
Sena ra bayariya, dheemo re madiro chaal
Piya ke bina mharo jee nahi laage, piya ji base hain bideswa ho
Sun le, sun le, sun le pukar ho
Piya ke bina mharo jee nahi laage, piya ji base hain bideswa
Mhare jiya main uthat hai, re bayariyo
Sena ra bayariya, madiro chaal re
Dheemo re, chale re, chale re bayariyo
Sena ra bayariya, dheemo re madiro chaal
The lyrics of "Dhee More" by Ustad Sultan Khan and Chitra depict a longing for the beloved and the feeling of being incomplete without them. The song is composed in a traditional Rajasthani folk style, characterized by the rhythmic beats and melodic patterns. The repetitive phrase "Dheemo re ho, deemo re, dheemo re" is an expression of the restless heart, seeking the presence of the beloved.
The verses talk about the lover's yearning for their beloved, who resides in a distant direction. They describe how the winds blow from that direction, providing a cooling comfort to the lover's forehead. The mention of flying birds and tearing silk symbolizes the restlessness and longing of the lover, as they wait for their beloved. The lyrics convey the message that without the presence of the beloved, life feels incomplete, and the heart yearns for their return.
The song beautifully captures the emotions of love and separation, and the use of traditional Rajasthani folk elements adds an authentic touch to the composition. Ustad Sultan Khan's soulful voice and Chitra's melodious rendition create a mesmerizing atmosphere, making "Dhee More" a heartfelt expression of love and longing.
Line by Line Meaning
Dheemo re ho, deemo re, dheemo re
Slowly, slowly, slowly
Dheemo re, chale re, chale re bayariyo
Slowly, moving ahead, moving ahead, dear friends
O dheemo re, chale re, chale re bayariyo
Oh slowly, moving ahead, moving ahead, dear friends
Sena ra bayariya, dheemo re madiro chaal
Just like a beloved, slowly a companion walks
Jin disha me mharo piyuji base hai, un disha se aawe thandi bhaal re
The direction where my beloved resides, from that direction a cool breeze comes
Mharo ude re dakhaniyo cheer re, bayariyo, ude re dakhaniyo cheer re bayariyo
My heart keeps fluttering and dancing, dear friend, it keeps fluttering and dancing
Piya ke bina mharo jee nahi laage, piya ji base hain bideswa ho
Without my beloved, my heart does not find any peace, my beloved is living far away
Sun le, sun le, sun le pukar ho
Listen, listen, listen to the calling
Mhare jiya main uthat hai, re bayariyo
Within my soul, it rises, dear friend
Dheemo re, chale re, chale re bayariyo
Slowly, moving ahead, moving ahead, dear friends
Sena ra bayariya, madiro chaal re
Just like a beloved, walk gracefully
Sena ra bayariya, dheemo re madiro chaal
Just like a beloved, slowly a companion walks
Writer(s): Sandesh Shandilya, Ustad Sultan Khan
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