O Re Piya Lyrics Meaning – Aaja Nachle | Rahat Fateh Ali Khan
“O Re Piya” by Rahat Fateh Ali Khan is from the soundtrack for “Aaja Nachle,” starring Madhuri Dixit. Jaideep Sahni wrote the lyrics for the Salim-Sulaiman composition. The song opens with the singer wondering why his restless heart has suddenly taken flight.
Released: May 12, 2015
O Re Piya
Rahat Fateh Ali Khan • From “Aaja Nachle”
Lyricist
Jaideep Sahni
Composer
Salim, Sulaiman
Aaja Nachle’s O Re Piya Lyrics Translation
The lyrics state the entire world is part of a “Saazish,” or conspiracy, to bring the lovers together. This follows a description of walking on burning embers, which points to a life of previous hardship. The singer asks to be taken to the beloved’s “Mulk,” or country, calling the modern age an enemy.
O Re Piya HaayeOh, my dearest beloved
O Re PiyaOh, my beloved
O Re Piya HaayeOh, my dearest beloved
O Re PiyaOh, my beloved
O Re Piya HaayeOh, my dearest beloved
O Re PiyaOh, my beloved
Udne Laga Kyon Mann Baawla ReWhy has my wild heart begun to fly?
Aaya Kahan Se Yeh Hausla ReWhere did this courage come from?
O Re PiyaOh, my beloved
O Re Piya HaayeOh, my dearest beloved
Taana Baana Taana Baana Bunti Hawaa Haaye Bunti HawaaThe wind weaves an intricate web, oh, the wind weaves
Boondein Bhi Toh Aaye Nahin Baaz YahanEven the raindrops don’t hold back here
Saazish Mein Shaamil Saara Jahan HaiThe entire world is part of this conspiracy
Har Zarre Zarre Ki Yeh Iltija HaiIt’s the plea of every single particle
O Re PiyaOh, my beloved
O Re Piya HaayeOh, my dearest beloved
O Re Piya HaayeOh, my dearest beloved
O Re PiyaOh, my beloved
Ni Re, Re Re GaNi Re, Re Re Ga
Ga Ga MaGa Ga Ma
Ma Ma PaMa Ma Pa
Pa Ma Ga Re SaPa Ma Ga Re Sa
Sa Re Re SaSa Re Re Sa
Ga Ga ReGa Ga Re
Ma Ma GaMa Ma Ga
Pa Pa MaPa Pa Ma
Dha Dha PaDha Dha Pa
Ni Ni Sa Sa PaNi Ni Sa Sa Pa
Pa Sa Ma Pa Dha Ni Sa NiPa Sa Ma Pa Dha Ni Sa Ni
Re Ni Sa Sa SaRe Ni Sa Sa Sa
Nazrein Bolen Duniya BoleOur eyes speak, the world speaks
Dil Ki Zubaan Haaye Dil Ki ZubaanThe language of the heart, oh, the heart’s own tongue
Ishq Maange Ishq Chaahe Koi ToofanLove demands, love desires a storm
Chalna Aahiste Ishq Naya HaiLet’s walk slowly, for this love is new
Pehla Yeh Vaada Humne Kiya HaiThis is the first promise we have made
O Re Piya HaayeOh, my dearest beloved
O Re Piya HaayeOh, my dearest beloved
O Re PiyaOh, my beloved
PiyaMy love
Yeh PiyaThis love
Nange Pairon Pe AngaaronBarefoot on burning embers
Chalti Rahi Haaye Chalti RahiI kept on walking, I just kept on walking
Lagta Hai Ke Gairon MeinIt feels as though among strangers
Palti Rahi HaayeI was raised, just passing through
The song shows a progression from the dizzying start of a romance to a deep need for safety. Love is not presented as a simple choice but as a cosmic event that offers shelter. The meaning of the ‘O Re Piya’ lyrics centers on finding a complete sanctuary in another person.
