Sona Mohapatra sings about longing and quiet strength in ‘Noor.’ Munna Dhiman and Sanket Sane write the lyrics, while the same pair creates the folk-inspired melody. The vocalist tells the story of a woman waiting by a canal bridge for a missing beloved.
Released: February 9, 2022
Noor
Sona Mohapatra
Noor Lyrics Translation – Sona Mohapatra
The songwriter mentions jaggery and neem to describe the taste of waiting. One line translates as, ‘Waiting is sweet like jaggery and bitter like neem.’ The narrator stands on a canal bridge while birds ask her why she sits alone.
Panchhi Mujhse Poochh Rahe Noor Tu Kyun Yahan Baithi Aa KeThe birds are asking me, “Noor, why are you sitting here?”
Yeh Pul Tujhko Kisse Milaye Jude Kahan Le Jaa KeWho does this bridge connect you to, and where does it lead?
Jude Kahan Le Jaa Ke Jude Kahan Le Jaa KeWhere does it lead? Where does it lead?
Mainu Nehar Wale Pul ‘Te Bula KeAfter calling me to the bridge by the canal,
Bula Ke Bula Kecalling me, calling me,
Mainu Nehar Wale Pul ‘Te Bula KeAfter calling me to the bridge by the canal,
Ho Mainu Nehar Wale Pul ‘Te Bula KeOh, after calling me to the bridge by the canal,
Pata Nahin Maahi Kitthe Reh GayaI don’t know where my beloved has disappeared to.
Mainu Nehar Wale Pul ‘Te Bula KeAfter calling me to the bridge by the canal,
Ho Mainu Nehar Wale Pul ‘Te Bula KeOh, after calling me to the bridge by the canal,
Pata Nahin Maahi Kitthe Reh GayaI don’t know where my beloved has disappeared to.
Meri Akhiyon Se Nindiya Uda KeAfter stealing the sleep from my eyes,
Ho Meri Akhiyon Se Nindiya Uda KeOh, after stealing the sleep from my eyes,
Pata Nahin Maahi Kitthe Reh GayaI don’t know where my beloved has disappeared to.
Ho Mainu Nehar Wale Pul ‘Te Bula KeOh, after calling me to the bridge by the canal,
Intezar Gud Sa Meetha Bhi Neem Sa Kadwa BhiWaiting is sweet like jaggery and bitter like ‘neem’.
Donon Hi Sar Maathe Pe Jab Lag Jaye Kisi Se JeeI accept both when I’ve given my heart to someone.
Dil Ki Gali Mein Thodi Halchal HaiThere’s a bit of a stir in the lanes of my heart.
Aag Si Jali Hai Dil Pagal HaiA fire is burning, and my heart has gone crazy.
Pagal Hai Pagal HaiIt’s gone crazy, it’s gone crazy.
Ho Dil Ki Gali Mein Thodi Halchal HaiOh, there’s a bit of a stir in the lanes of my heart.
Aag Si Jali Hai Dil Pagal Hai Pagal Hai Pagal HaiA fire is burning, and my heart has gone crazy, crazy, crazy.
Aaisa Bhi Nahin Ki Dil Bas Mein NahinIt’s not that my heart is out of my control.
Bas Mein Hai Par Thoda Chanchal Hai Chanchal Hai Chanchal HaiI’ve got it under control, but it’s a little restless, restless, restless.
Badi Minnato Se Mujhko Bula KeAfter pleading with me so much to come,
Ho Badi Minnato Se Mujhko Bula KeOh, after pleading with me so much to come,
Pata Nahin Maahi Kitthe Reh GayaI don’t know where my beloved has disappeared to.
Badi Minnato Se Mujhko Bula KeAfter pleading with me so much to come,
Ho Badi Minnato Se Mujhko Bula KeOh, after pleading with me so much to come,
Pata Nahin Maahi Kitthe Reh GayaI don’t know where my beloved has disappeared to.
Ho Mainu Nehar Wale Pul ‘Te Bula KeOh, after calling me to the bridge by the canal,
Pata Nahin Maahi Kitthe Reh GayaI don’t know where my beloved has disappeared to.
Kitthe Reh Gaya Kitthe Reh GayaWhere has he gone? Where has he gone?
Maahi Tu Kitna Bhi Chup LeBeloved, you can hide as much as you want.
Main Bhi Mari Na Jaa Rahi Main Bhi Na MajboorI’m not desperate, and I’m not helpless either.
Aayega Aayega Tu Khud Dauda DaudaYou’ll come running back to me on your own.
Le Aayega Kheench Ke Tujhko Noor Ka NoorThe radiance of Noor will pull you back here.
Vaise To Khayal Tera Rehta HaiUsually, you’re always on my mind.
Par Dil Bada Kuchh Kehta HaiBut my heart has a lot to say.
Kuchh Kehta Hai Kuchh Kehta HaiIt says so much, it says so much.
Haye Vaise To Khayal Tera Rehta HaiOh, usually, you’re always on my mind.
Par Dil Bada Kuchh Kehta HaiBut my heart has a lot to say.
Peechhe Peechhe Kisi Ke Yeh Chalta NahinIt doesn’t just follow anyone around.
Apni Hi Dhun Mein Yeh Behta HaiIt flows along to its own rhythm.
Dil Le Gaya Jo Mujhko Uda KeIf someone steals my heart and carries me away,
Ho Dil Le Gaya Jo Mujhko Uda KeOh, if someone steals my heart and carries me away,
Tu Rehna Phir Jitthe Reh Gayathen you can stay wherever you’ve disappeared to.
Dil Le Gaya Jo Mujhko Uda KeIf someone steals my heart and carries me away,
Ho Dil Le Gaya Jo Mujhko Uda KeOh, if someone steals my heart and carries me away,
Tu Rehna Phir Jitthe Reh Gayathen you can stay wherever you’ve disappeared to.
Saanu Nehar Wale Pul ‘Te Bula KeAfter calling me to the bridge by the canal,
Ho Saanu Nehar Wale Pul ‘Te Bula KeOh, after calling me to the bridge by the canal,
Ki Khaure Maahi Kitthe Reh GayaWho knows where my beloved has gone?
Pata Nahin Maahi Kitthe Reh GayaI don’t know where my beloved has disappeared to.
Jaan Boojh Ke Der Se Aana Achhi Baat NahinIt’s not right to show up late on purpose.
Humko Bhi Tumse Yeh Aadat Lag Na Jaye KahinI might end up picking up this habit from you.
Hum Bhi Na Aaya Karenge Tumko Bula Bula KeI’ll stop coming and calling out for you too.
Phir Noor Noor Pukara Karna Nehar Wale Pul Pe Jaa KeThen you’ll be the one crying out for Noor at the canal bridge.
Noor Music Video
What does ‘Noor’ mean? The lyrics celebrate a spirit that stays bright even when love plays hide and seek. Sona Mohapatra offers a folk ballad about quiet confidence.