“Vande Mataram” by Sukhwinder Singh appears on the Operation Valentine soundtrack, starring Varun Tej and Manushi Chhillar. The song features lyrics by Kumaar and music by Mickey J Meyer. It opens with a soldier carrying “fire in his blood” who refuses to accept defeat.
The meaning of the ‘Vande Mataram’ lyrics is established through elemental imagery. Lyricist Kumaar writes that the sun burns within the blood, causing even the moon and stars to bow down. This courage is presented as strong enough to tear apart a mountain.
Khoon Mein Angaar Le ChalaCarrying fire in his blood, he marches on
Aandhiyon Ko Cheerta HuaTearing right through the tempests
Maut Ko Bhi Dega Yeh HaraHe’ll even bring death to its knees
Aaj Na Maane HaarToday, he won’t know defeat
Ho Ho Ho HoHo ho ho ho
Sooraj Lahu MeinIn his blood, a sun
Chhode AngaareUnleashes burning embers
Iski Tapish SeBefore its scorching heat
Jhukenge SaareEveryone will bow down
Zameen Pe AakeComing down to the earth
Denge SalaamiThey will offer a salute
Chaand Sitaare HoEven the moon and the stars
Vande Mataram‘Vande Mataram’ ‘I bow to you, Mother’
Dharti Hai Yeh Jabazon KiThis is the earth of the dauntless
Mashaal Phoonke Ambaron Ke TaareTheir spirit is a torch that sets the stars ablaze
Katra Katra Beh JaaveEvery last drop of blood will flow
Aan Baan Jab LalkaareWhen honor and pride make their call
Jigra Itna Parvat KyaWith courage so vast, what is a mountain?
Aaj Cheer DeToday, he will tear apart
Jal Ke Yeh DhaareEven these streams of water
Sujalam Sufalam‘Rich with flowing waters, rich with ripening fruits’
Malayaja Sheetalam‘Cooled by the southern winds’
Sasya Shyamala‘Dark with the fields of harvest’
Mataram Vande‘Mother, I bow to you’
Sujalam Sufalam‘Rich with flowing waters, rich with ripening fruits’
Malayaja Sheetalam‘Cooled by the southern winds’
Sasya Shyamala Mataram‘Dark with the fields of harvest, Mother’
Vande Vande VandeI bow, I bow, I bow
Sooraj Lahu MeinIn his blood, a sun
Chhode AngaareUnleashes burning embers
Iski Tapish SeBefore its scorching heat
Jhukenge SaareEveryone will bow down
Zameen Pe AakeComing down to the earth
Denge SalaamiThey will offer a salute
Chaand Sitaare HoEven the moon and the stars
Khoon Mein Angaar Le ChalaCarrying fire in his blood, he marches on
Aandhiyon Ko Cheerta HuaTearing right through the tempests
Jeet Ki Zid Le ChalaHe moves on with a stubborn will to win
Tera Junoon Na Maane HaarYour fiery passion refuses to lose
The composition builds through repetition of key phrases about inner fire. It incorporates Sanskrit verses directly from the original national song. This structure ties the soldier’s personal determination to a historical source of reverence.
