Artist: Ayesha Omar

Song: Laage Re Nain

Coke Studio 6: Episode 2

Ayesha Omar connects with the basics this Season with ‘Laage Re Nain’. Based on the early evening raag Bhopali, the song’s composition has manifested in the form of an easy listening experience with a chilled out vibe and a catchy tune – making it a song that’s quick to bob your head to. A raag that she had learnt at the age of 9, Ayesha feels that this experience now transports her to her childhood, as this was one of the earliest raags she had learnt. Composed in the ancient sub-continental language of Poorbi, the verses speak of classic love, mirroring the restlessness that comes with being in love across distance. While the yearning does tug at the heart, the experience in this song is not one of sadness, it is a celebration of being in love and fully experiencing all the feelings associated with the state in true bliss. While the lyrics are reminiscent of folklore, the verses thematically express the perpetual state of search we find ourselves in while all along the way; the true voice of Love is within. While the overall composition stems from Eastern Classical origins, the feel of the song finds itself well placed with the mountain music of Nepal – a connect that begs to dive in further to discover the harmony with the Zen of Buddhist musical influences. The groovy sunshine feel of the song, performed by the band in Serbia, meets influences from Nepal such as the Flute coupled with the calming quality of bells.

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Lyrics:

لاگے رے نیناں تم سے پیا مورے
laage re nainaan tum se piya more
Ever since my eyes met yours, my beloved
گھڑی پل چھن نہیں چین پرت ہے
ghaṛi pal chhin naheen chain parat hai
Not for an instant does my heart get peace
جب سے پیا پردیس گیو رے
jab se piya pardes gayo re
Ever since you went far away from here, my beloved
دیکھی صورتیا دیر بھیو رے
dekhi sooratiya der bhayo re
I’ve been longing to see your face
بنتی کرت ہوں میں
binati karat hoon main
I entreat you
پیّاں پرت ہوں
paiyaan parat hoon
I beg at your feet
لاگے رے نیناں تم سے پیا مورے
laage re nainaan tum se piya more
My eyes met yours, my love
میں دکھیاری برہا کی ماری
main dukhyaari birha ki maari
I am an endless sufferer of the pain of your separation
جاگ گزاروں رتیَن ساری
jaag guzaaroon ratiyan saari
I spend sleepless nights longing for you
بنتی کرت ہوں میں
binati karat hoon main
I entreat you
پیّاں پرت ہوں
paiyaan parat hoon
I beg at your feet

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