Translation of Song: Aag Hai Lagi Hui Har Taraf …
Singer: Mohammad Rafi | Film: Swarg Narak (1978)
Lyricist: Anand Bakshi | Music Composer: Rajesh Roshan
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There’s a fire burning
There’s a fire burning, everywhere, here and there
The earth is burning, the sky is burning
There’s a fire burning
What is a heart, ha ha ha, it’s a glass toy, a sweet dream
The heart is very fragile, let it not break anywhere
Those who play with hearts don’t know this
What remains when the heart is gone, where the heart is
The earth is burning, the sky is burning, there’s a fire burning
What thing is love, it’s a medicine
This medicine sometimes becomes a cup of sorrow
Every morning of life becomes an evening
The light has gone out, all that remains is smoke
The earth is burning, the sky is burning
The thread breaks, the knot comes undone
(Marriage and weddings, a relationship for once
A promise of love for seven lifetimes)
Ha ha ha ha, in a moment, yet people became suspicious
The earth is burning, the sky is burning
There’s a fire burning, everywhere, here and there
The earth is burning, the sky is burning
There’s a fire burning, everywhere, here and there
The earth is burning, the sky is burning
Note: Hindi readers should refer to the original lyrics, not the translated version.
Essence of the Song
“Aag Hai Lagi Hui …” is a melancholic and introspective song that explores themes of love, loss, and the impermanence of life. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a world consumed by fire, symbolizing the emotional turmoil and pain experienced by the singer.
Key themes and emotions:
Heartbreak and loss: The song expresses deep emotional pain, comparing the heart to a fragile glass toy that can easily break.
Disillusionment: The singer questions the nature of love and relationships, suggesting that they can often lead to disappointment and sorrow.
Impermanence of life: The imagery of fire consuming everything highlights the fleeting nature of life and the inevitability of loss.
Bitterness and cynicism: The repeated phrase “ha ha ha” suggests a sense of bitterness and disillusionment towards love and relationships.
The song’s repetitive chorus emphasizes the overwhelming nature of the pain and sorrow experienced by the singer. The imagery of fire burning everything around suggests a sense of hopelessness and despair.
Overall, it is a powerful and evocative song that delves into the complexities of human emotions and the challenges of navigating life’s uncertainties.
For deeper insight into the song, review the detailed analysis of the lyrics, composition and singing.
~ Balwant S. Wadhwani