Song: Aayi Bahaaron Ki Shaam
Singer: Mohammad Rafi | Film: Wapas (1969)
Lyricist: Majrooh Sultanpuri | Music Composers: Laxmikant-Pyarelal
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The evening of spring has come, I wonder, for whose name
The cool breeze and damp atmosphere have brought, whose greeting
The evening of spring has come, I wonder, for whose name
The evening of spring has come
The stars have adorned the sky, like blooming flowers
In the silent dreams, in the full valleys
The clouds have arranged the paths with moonlight
I wonder, for whose name, the evening of spring has come
I sing songs of love for which beloved
Who is coming, in the loneliness
Quietly, I don’t know whose message is beating in this heart
I wonder, for whose name
The cool breeze and damp atmosphere have brought, whose greeting
The evening of spring has come, I wonder, for whose name
The evening of spring has come.
As if someone has called me, with trembling lips,
With her swaying pallu, spreading fragrance, with henna-stained fingers
Has increased the cup of desire, who knows, for whose name
The evening of spring has come,
The evening of spring has come, ho ho ho ho
Note: Hindi readers should refer to the original lyrics, not the translated version.
Essence of the Song
“Aayi Baharon Ki Shaam …” is a melancholic and romantic Hindi song that captures the essence of longing and solitude. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a beautiful spring evening, but the overall mood is tinged with sadness and introspection.
Key themes and emotions:
Longing for love: The song expresses a deep longing for a loved one, suggesting a sense of loneliness and isolation.
Beauty of nature: The imagery of the spring evening, with its cool breeze and blooming flowers, creates a sense of beauty and tranquility.
Introspection: The lyrics delve into the inner thoughts and feelings of the singer, exploring themes of love, loss, and the passage of time.
Uncertainty: The repeated question “Kya jaane, phir kiske naam” (I wonder, for whose name) reflects the uncertainty and confusion felt by the singer.
The song’s melancholic tone is further enhanced by the imagery of stars adorning the sky and the quietness of the night. The repetition of the phrase “Aayi Baharon Ki Shaam” creates a haunting and evocative effect.
Overall, “Aayi Baharon Ki Shaam” is a beautiful and poignant song that captures the universal human experience of longing and the bittersweet nature of love. It’s a song that invites listeners to reflect on their own experiences of love, loss, and the passage of time.
For deeper insight into the song, review the detailed analysis of the lyrics, composition and singing.
~ Balwant S. Wadhwani