“Rate Bhar Me” by Khesari Lal Yadav and Shilpi Raj is a duet written by Krishna Bedardi and composed by Arya Sharma. The song, starring Khesari Lal Yadav and Neelam, opens on a couple’s first night. The woman’s opening line humorously complains that he might “take her very life.”
The lyrics continue her defense as she calls herself an inexperienced girl while labeling him a mature man. She also points out the ceremonial wedding turmeric has not yet washed off. These details establish her request for him to slow down.
Pahila Raat Mein Atna Baat MeinOn our first night, after all this talk
Taniko Naahi Moha TaruYou’re not showing any affection at all
Ketno Dhare Ke Chaha TaniNo matter how I try to hold you
Kora Mein Naahi Dhara TaruYou won’t come into my arms
Pahila Raat Mein Atna Baat MeinOn our first night, after all this talk
Taniko Naahi Moha TaruYou’re not showing any affection at all
Ketno Dhare Ke Chaha TaniNo matter how I try to hold you
Kora Mein Naahi Dhara TaruYou won’t come into my arms
Samjhaai Mein Hota BihaanThe morning will arrive while I’m still trying to explain
Rate Bhar Mein Lagata Ki Le Leba ParanIt feels like in one night, you’ll take my very life
Haaye Haaye Re JawaanOh, my dear young man
Arey Hum Baani Laiki RajauOh, I’m just a girl, my king
Tu Baada SeyaanAnd you’re so experienced
Haaye Haaye Re JawaanOh, my dear young man
Haan Haan Hat Jaalu Faraka HaanYes, yes, you keep moving away
Maarka Lagle NaahiI haven’t even left a mark
E Ho Hum Baani JaagalHey, I’m awake
Mood Jaagle Naahi DekhaBut my mood isn’t, you see
Agutai Lagani Baghuaile BaaniI’m starting to get anxious and flustered
E Raja Pahila Ratiye MeinOh king, on our very first night
Garmaye Baani Paglaye BaaniI’m all fired up, I’m going crazy
Tani Sa Meetha Batiye MeinOver just a little of your sweet talk
Ta Saanjhi Se Karelu PareshanYou’ve been bothering me since evening
Rate Bhar Mein Lagata Ki Le Leba ParanIt feels like in one night, you’ll take my very life
Haaye Haaye Re JawaanOh, my dear young man
Arey Hum Baani Laika RajauOh, I’m just a girl, my king
Tu Baada SeyaanAnd you’re so experienced
Haaye Haaye Re JawaanOh, my dear young man
Ae Ho Katna Haali KahaniOh, how many stories will I tell
Bahani Bane Da NaJust let me make excuses
Jaan Khushi Mein SohaagMy love, in the happiness of our wedding
Ratiya Maane Da NaPlease let me enjoy the night
Na Na Sardi Ba Ho Gardi BaNo, no, it’s cold, there’s a chill
Chhutil Na Dehiya Ke Hardi BaThe ceremonial ‘hardi’ turmeric hasn’t even left my skin
Dar Lagta Clear LagataI’m scared, it’s so clear
Raja Raur Namwe Bedardi BaMy king, your name must be ‘Bedardi’ (the heartless one)
Laage Poora Tu Paibu AjmaIt seems you’re going to test all my limits
Rate Bhar Mein Lagata Ki Le Leba ParanIt feels like in one night, you’ll take my very life
Haaye Haaye Re JawaanOh, my dear young man
Arey Hum Baani Laiki RajauOh, I’m just a girl, my king
The track is built as a direct back-and-forth dialogue. This call-and-response format creates a playful tension. The meaning in the lyrics of “Rate Bhar Me” roots itself in this specific, theatrical negotiation between a new couple.
