Maai Teri Yaad Lyrics English Translation – Assi | Swanand Kirkire

Swanand Kirkire writes and composes the touching track ‘Maai Teri Yaad’ from the album ‘Assi.’ The lyricist pens a heartfelt tribute to a mother’s memory, sung with warmth and longing. The song features the voices of Mohd. Zeeshan Ayyub, Advik Jaiswal, Kani Kusruti, and Taapsee Pannu, adding depth to its emotional weight.

Maai Teri Yaad Lyrics English Translation – Assi | Swanand Kirkire
Released: February 19, 2026

Maai Teri Yaad

Swanand Kirkire • From “Assi”

Lyricist
Swanand Kirkire
Composer
Swanand Kirkire

Maai Teri Yaad Lyrics Translation – Assi Soundtrack

The poet crafts vivid scenes of childhood and loss, mentioning a school bag and crooked paths. A key line, ‘How can I go back home in this darkness, Mother?’ captures the pain of separation. Swanand Kirkire uses simple, relatable imagery to describe the ache of missing a parent.

Maai Meri Maayi Ri Teri Yaad AayiOh Mother, my dear Mother, I miss you so much,
Maai Meri Maayi Ri Maayi Teri Yaad AayiMother, oh my Mother, your memory haunts me now.
Ghar Se Chali Thi Main To Basta Kandhe Pe TaangeI left home with my school bag slung over my shoulder,
Tedhi Medhi Pagdandi Ummeedon Ke Teele Laanghecrossing mounds of hope along these crooked, winding paths.
Subah Ki Dhoop Ne Meri Rahein Thi SajayiThe morning sunlight had adorned my way,
Maai Meri Maayi Ri Maayi Teri Yaad Aayibut now, oh Mother, I miss you so terribly.
School Mein Tha Maine Padha Sabak Jeene Ka NayaIn school, I learned a new lesson about how to live,
Haq Tha Hawa Pe Mera Meri Thi Saari Duniyabelieving I owned the wind and the whole world was mine.
Phir Hawa Ne Kyun Meri Hi Chunar Hawa Mein UdaayiSo why did that same wind blow my scarf away?
Maai Meri Maayi Ri Maayi Teri Yaad Aayi Maayi RiMother, oh my Mother, I’m remembering you now, Mother.
Andhere Mein Ghar Kaise Jaaun Meri MaayiHow can I go back home in this darkness, Mother?
Sannaton Ki Toliyon Ne Siski ChurayiCrowds of silence have stolen my sobs away.
Tedhi Medhi Pagdandi Fehli Re SiyahiDarkness has spread across the crooked path,
Kisiko Na Dikhe Meri Phooti Re Rulaayiand no one can see my outbursts of tears.
Maayi Ri Maayi Ri Hey Maayi Ri Maayi RiOh Mother, oh Mother, hey Mother, oh Mother,
Maai Meri Maayi Ri Maayi Teri Yaad AayiMother, my dear Mother, I miss you so much,
Maai Meri Maayi Ri Teri Yaad AayiMother, oh my Mother, your memory has come back to me.

Maai Teri Yaad Music Video

‘Maai Teri Yaad’ is a Hindi song that beautifully conveys the universal bond between a child and mother. The lyrics of ‘Maai Teri Yaad’ explore themes of longing and nostalgia, making it a deeply moving piece.