Aai hai khelan ke phaag lala son
Lyrics and meaning.
About this composition
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Raga | Asavari |
| Form | Dhamar (form) |
| Tala | Dhamar (tala) · 14 beats |
| Tempo | Vilambit |
Complete lyrics, transliteration and meanings
| Section | Original script | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sthayi | आई है खेलन के फाग लला सों | Aai hai khelan ke phaag lala son | She has come to play Phag with the beloved lad. |
| Sthayi | हम सों छिपावत कहा जियठानी | Ham son chhipaavat kaha jiyathaani | What are you hiding from me, elder sister-in-law? |
| Antara | हों तो तिहारि प्यारी | Hon to tihaari pyaari | I am dear to you. |
| Antara | सखी हित जानत है | Sakhi hit jaanat hai | Your friend knows your affection, |
| Antara | तेरी ननद जेठानी | Teri nanad jethaani | your sister-in-law and elder sister-in-law. |
Word notes
Phaag is the springtime play of colour associated with Holi. Lala is an affectionate address for a boy or beloved young man. Nanad is a husband’s sister, and jiyathaani or jethaani refers to an elder brother-in-law’s wife.