Aaj tum bhor bhor hi aaye
Lyrics and meaning.
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Complete lyrics, transliteration and meanings
| Section | Original script | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sthayi | आज तुम भोर भोर हि आये | Aaj tum bhor bhor hi aaye | Today you have come right at dawn. |
| Sthayi | होरि मचाये ऐसे हो तुम चतुर खेलारि | Hori machaaye aise ho tum chatur khelaari | You stir up Holi play; such a clever player you are. |
| Antara | छीन लूंगि मुकुट मुरली | Chhin lungi mukut murali | I shall snatch away the crown and flute. |
| Antara | और मलूंगी मुख रोरी | Aur malungi mukh rori | And I shall smear red powder on your face. |
Word notes
Bhor bhor stresses the early hour. Hori names the festival’s playful colour games, and khelaari describes a participant skilled in them. Rori is the red powder to be rubbed on the face, answering the teasing with an equally playful threat.