Meaning of Chaiyya Chaiyya: The Sufi Connection The lyrics of ‘Chaiyya Chaiyya’, written by Gulzar, are deeply inspired by the Sufi song ‘Thaiyya Thaiyya’ by the 18th-century poet Bulleh Shah. The word ‘Chaiyya’ refers to a ‘shadow’ or a state of spiritual shade. In the context of the song, it represents walking in the shadow … Read more
If someone had to pick a list of AR. Rehman’s finest works, Kun Faya Kun(Rockstar) and Arziyan(Delhi 6) would easily be on the top of that list. Written by Prasoon Joshi and shot in the beautiful Jama Masjid in Old Delhi, the song has truly a life of its own. I am a huge fan … Read more
Looks like 2012 is coming to a close and as we run out of months, I just realized that I didn’t do my customary “Lyrics(Poetry) Translation Month” for this year. Considering the wonderful response I received and still receive (page views of my site have doubled since then) for the previous set, I was really … Read more
What does Kun Faya Kun Mean? Kun Faya Kun (?? ?????) is an Arabic phrase found in the Quran. It translates to ‘Be, and it is.’ In the context of this song, it represents the moment of creation and the soul’s connection to the Divine. Kun Faya Kun is one of the rare songs that … Read more
There was silent poetry in the way her eyes moved, The way they searched and discovered, The way they got lost in thoughts, The way they looked at him…