Saz writes, composes, and performs “Sundar Gori Re Nadan Gori Re.” The folk melody begins with an address to a “beautiful, innocent girl.” He then declares his intention to sing of her beauty.
Sundar Gori Re Nadan Gori Re
Saz
Saz’s Sundar Gori Re Nadan Gori Re Lyrics Translation
The song builds its meaning by detailing the woman’s traditional adornments. Saz notes the kohl in her eyes and the veil on her face. Later, the lyrics mention the sound of her anklets, adding an auditory element to the portrait.
Rey Sundar Gori Re Nadan GoriOh, beautiful girl, oh, innocent girl
Mahri Pyari Gori RiMy beloved girl
Rey Pyari Gori HeyOh, my beloved girl
Thari Roopeero Karu Bhartar ReLet me sing of your beauty
Sundar Gori Re Nadan Gori ReOh, beautiful girl, oh, innocent girl
Tharo Roopeero Karu Ri Bhartar ReLet me sing of your beauty
Sundar Gori Re Nadan Gori ReOh, beautiful girl, oh, innocent girl
Ankhiyan Mein Surmo Sove‘Surmo’ kohl rests in your eyes
Sar Pe Saalbal RiA ‘saalbal’ scarf upon your head
Ankhiyan Mein Surmo Sove‘Surmo’ kohl rests in your eyes
Sar Pe Saalbal RiA ‘saalbal’ scarf upon your head
Nath Pe Nathni Chokhi LaageA lovely ‘nathni’ nose ring adorns you
Mukhde Oh Sringaar ReOh, what an ornament for your face
Mukhde Re Sringaar ReThe ornament of your face
Sundar Gori Re Nadan Gori ReOh, beautiful girl, oh, innocent girl
Kaana Mein Jhumko SoveA ‘jhumko’ earring graces your ear
Mukhde Ghunghat KaadnoYou draw the ‘ghunghat’ veil over your face
Poori Thari Laaj ReYour modesty is so complete
Sundar Gori Re Nadan Gori ReOh, beautiful girl, oh, innocent girl
Hatha Mein Mehnadi Sove‘Mehnadi’ henna adorns your hands
Chudi Ro Sringaar SaWith the ornamentation of bangles
Hatha Mein Mehnadi Sove‘Mehnadi’ henna adorns your hands
Chudi Ro Sringaar SaWith the ornamentation of bangles
Pagga Mein Payal Baajni‘Payal’ anklets chime on your feet
Ojhar Re Jhankaar ReOh, what a jingle they make
Sundar Gori Re Nadan Gori ReOh, beautiful girl, oh, innocent girl
Tharo Roopeero Karu Ri Bhartar ReLet me sing of your beauty
Sundar Gori Re Nadan Gori ReOh, beautiful girl, oh, innocent girl
Sundar Gori Re Nadan Gori Re Music Video
The track unfolds as a descriptive list with a recurring refrain addressing the “Gori.” This structure ties the singer’s admiration to specific cultural items like the ‘nathni’ nose ring. The song presents affection that values tradition and modesty.