Guru Randhawa’s voice sets a lonely tone in ‘Black Raat’ from his album Man Of The Moon. As the lyricist, he details a lover’s frustration while waiting through the night. Vee’s composition supports this mood with a laid-back beat.
Released: August 22, 2022
Black Raat
Guru Randhawa • From “Man Of The Moon”
Black Raat Lyrics Meaning Guru Randhawa | Man Of The Moon
Guru Randhawa contrasts past promises with his current reality. He notes that the moon watches him and the stars mock his solitude. The singer observes that a rose from his love has now withered.
Oh Kaali Kaali Raat VichIn the deep, dark night,
Jaag Jaag Ke Ni TainuI’m staying wide awake for you,
Yaad Main Kara Ni MutiyareLost in memories of you, my girl.
Oh Ambran Da Chann MainuThe moon in the sky
Takda Reha Ni NaaleKept staring right at me, and what’s more,
Tichran Karan Mainu TaareThe stars were all mocking me.
Kahton Aayi Na Milan Laake LaareWhy didn’t you come to meet me after making all those promises?
Oh Kaali Kaali Raat VichIn the deep, dark night,
Jaag Jaag Ke Ni TainuI’m staying wide awake for you,
Yaad Main Kara Ni MutiyareLost in memories of you, my girl.
Jehda Ditta Si Gulaab MainuThat rose you once gave me,
Lagda Kharab MainuIt seems to be ruined now.
Chhade Na Sharab Mainu SohniyeAnd the alcohol won’t leave me alone, beautiful.
Aa Neend Ditti Chakk MeriYou’ve completely stolen my sleep,
Lagdi Na Ankh MeriMy eyes just won’t close.
Aur Kivein Mainu SohniyeWhat else can I do, beautiful?
Oh Majhe Da Aa Jatt NiI’m a Jatt from the ‘Majha’ region,
Tu Bhool Gayi Jhatt BattiBut you forgot me in an instant,
Kar Gayi Aa Band Ni ChubaareAnd locked yourself away upstairs.
Kahton Aayi Na Milan Laake LaareWhy didn’t you come to meet me after making all those promises?
Oh Kaali Kaali Raat VichIn the deep, dark night,
Jaag Jaag Ke Ni TainuI’m staying wide awake for you,
Yaad Main Kara Ni MutiyareLost in memories of you, my girl.
Paaya Tere Naal PyaarI fell in love with you,
Pai Gaye Saareya Na VairAnd made enemies with everyone else.
Hun Lagdi Na Khair Mainu SohniyeNow, it doesn’t look good for me, beautiful.
Kade Ankhiyan MilaveSometimes you meet my gaze,
Kade Ankhiyan ChuraaveAnd other times you look away,
Kahton Kardi Ni Care SohniyeWhy don’t you even care, beautiful?
Oh Tere Pichhe Jatt HunOne day, for your sake, this Jatt
Kadd Dunga Vatt KadeWill finally prove his worth,
Aayi Pind Saade Ni Tu NaareJust come to my village, girl.
Kahton Aayi Na Milan Laake LaareWhy didn’t you come to meet me after making all those promises?
Oh Kaali Kaali Raat VichIn the deep, dark night,
Jaag Jaag Ke Ni TainuI’m staying wide awake for you,
Yaad Main Kara Ni MutiyareLost in memories of you, my girl.
Black Raat Music Video
The track resolves the pain of waiting with a declaration of self-worth. The Black Raat lyrics translation clarifies the feeling of isolation and betrayal. Randhawa’s performance on the Man Of The Moon album drives this point home.