Hari Inder Singh Jaaj writes lyrics, and Sukhmani Malik composes music for ‘Paranda’ from Modern Punjab. The poet describes a black paranda gift, while the tunesmith builds a swaying melody. Their track invites dancing.
Released: November 8, 2024
Paranda
Hari | Sukhmani • From “Modern Punjab”
Paranda Lyrics Translation (from “Modern Punjab”)
Hari Inder Singh Jaaj uses simple, physical images like a black paranda, black braids, and black clouds. Hoop earrings swing in the dance, and a honeybee hums on a beauty mark. A key line translates: ‘Waking up fresh each morning, alive beside you.’
Kaale rang daa parandaa mere saajanaa le aandaaMy beloved brought me a black ‘paranda’ (hair accessory).
Nee main jhoom jhoomOh, I’m swaying and dancing.
Ho nee main jhoom jhoomOh, I’m swaying and dancing.
Ho nee main jhoom jhoom rakhdee firaanOh, I’m keeping myself swaying and dancing.
Ke pabbaan bhar nachdee firaanThat I’m dancing on my tiptoes.
Kaale rang daa parandaa mere saajanaa le aandaaMy beloved brought me a black ‘paranda’ (hair accessory).
Nee main jhoom jhoomOh, I’m swaying and dancing.
Nee main jhoom jhoomOh, I’m swaying and dancing.
Ho nee main jhoom jhoom rakhdee firaanOh, I’m keeping myself swaying and dancing.
Ho kaale rang daa parandaaOh, this black ‘paranda’ (hair accessory).
Kaale rang ho kaale rang daa parandaa parandaaBlack colored, oh, it’s a black ‘paranda’ (hair accessory).
Hmmm yeah yeahHmmm, yeah, yeah.
Kaalaa hai parandaa naale medeeaan vee kaaleeaanThe ‘paranda’ (hair accessory) is black, and my braids are black too.
Ambaree ghataavaan ajj kaaleeaanThe clouds in the sky are black today.
Ambaree ghataavaan ajj kaaleeaanThe clouds in the sky are black today.
Khushee vich nachaan mere naal paeeaan nachdeeaanI’m dancing in joy, and dancing along with me are,
Kannaan vich paaeeaan hoeeaan vaaleeaanthe ‘vaaleeaan’ (hoop earrings) I’m wearing in my ears.
Kannaan vich paaeeaan hoeeaan vaaleeaanThe ‘vaaleeaan’ (hoop earrings) I’m wearing in my ears.
Nee main kujh kujh kujh kujhOh, I’m feeling something, something…
Kujh kujh chakdee firaanI’m feeling a bit light-headed with joy.
Ke pabbaan bhar nachdee firaanThat I’m dancing on my tiptoes.
Ke pabbaan bhar nachdee firaanThat I’m dancing on my tiptoes.
Wake up in the morning and the day’s newI wake up in the morning and the day’s new.
And it feels so good to be alive lying next to youAnd it feels so good to be alive, lying next to you.
Wake up in the morning and the day’s newI wake up in the morning and the day’s new.
And it feels so good to be alive lying next to youAnd it feels so good to be alive, lying next to you.
Haan yehYes, yeah.
Ho kaale rang daa parandaaOh, this black ‘paranda’ (hair accessory).
Ho kaale rang ho kaale rang daa parandaa parandaaBlack colored, oh, it’s a black ‘paranda’ (hair accessory).
Wake up in the morningI wake up in the morning.
Ho nee main jhoom jhoom rakhdee firaanOh, I’m keeping myself swaying and dancing.
Ke pabbaan bhar nachdee firaanThat I’m dancing on my tiptoes.
Ambaraan daa hassaa saanoo degyaa dilaasaaThe laughter of the sky gave me comfort.
Ohde kadmaan ‘ch rakh deaan nee neeI’ll place my heart at his feet.
Ohde kadmaan ‘ch rakh deaan nee neeI’ll place my heart at his feet.
Oh naa naa naa no hoOh no, no, no.
Phullaan utte jeeven koee bhaur baithaa japdaaLike a honeybee sits on flowers, humming its prayer,
Aave ohde mukhre daa til neethe ’til’ (beauty mark) on his face looks just like that.
Aave aave ohde mukhre daa til neeThe ’til’ (beauty mark) on his face looks just like that.
Nee main luk luk luk lukOh, I’m hiding, hiding…
Luk luk takdee firaanhiding and glancing at him.
Ke pabbaan bhar nachdee firaanThat I’m dancing on my tiptoes.
Ke pabbaan bhar nachdee firaanThat I’m dancing on my tiptoes.
Wake up in the morning and the day’s newI wake up in the morning and the day’s new.
And it feels so good to be alive lying next to youAnd it feels so good to be alive, lying next to you.
Feels so good to be alive lying next to youIt feels so good to be alive, lying next to you.
Wake up in the morning and the day’s newI wake up in the morning and the day’s new.
And it feels so good to be alive lying next to youAnd it feels so good to be alive, lying next to you.
Hold onHold on.
Kaale rang daa parandaaThe black ‘paranda’ (hair accessory).
Mere saajanaa le aandaa nee mainMy beloved brought it for me, and I…
Hmm yeah yeahHmm, yeah, yeah.
Kaale rang daa parandaaThe black ‘paranda’ (hair accessory).
Mere saajanaa le aandaa nee mainMy beloved brought it for me, and I…
Next to you hoNext to you, oh.
Ho kaale rang daa parandaaOh, this black ‘paranda’ (hair accessory).
Ho kaale ho kaale rang daa parandaaOh, this black, black ‘paranda’ (hair accessory).
Wake up in the morningI wake up in the morning.
Wake up in the morningI wake up in the morning.
Jhoom jhoom nachdee firaan ke pabbaan bhar nachdee firaanI’m swaying and dancing, oh, I’m dancing on my tiptoes.
Paranda Music Video
The track has a lively rhythm, and the lyrics of ‘Paranda’ celebrate small joys and beloved gifts. Hari Inder Singh Jaaj and Sukhmani Malik sing in Punjabi.