Songs about Henna
The beauty of henna is sung about in these Bollywood songs
Mehndi Mehndi
Music: Anu Malik
Lyrics: Sameer
Label: Universal Music India
Singer: Jaspinder Narula
Band Mutthi Me Dil Ko Chhupaye Baithe Hain…
I’ve hidden my heart in my clenched fist
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Hai Bahana Ke Mehndi Lagaye Baithe Hain
I’m giving the excuse that I’ve applied henna on my hands
Aaa… Mehndi Haan Haan Mehndi (x2)
Henna, yes henna
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Toot Ke Daali Se Haathon Pe Bikhar Jaati Hai
After breaking from the branches, it spreads on the hands
Mehndi Haan Haan Mehndi
Henna, yes henna
Toot Ke Daali Se Haathon Pe Bikhar Jaati Hai (x2)
After breaking from the branches, it spreads on the hands
Ye To Mehndi Hai
This is henna
Ye To Mehndi Hai, Mehndi To Rang Laati Hai
This is henna, it has to bring out colour eventually
Toot Ke Daali Se Haathon Pe Bikhar Jaati Hai
After breaking from the branches, it spreads on the hands
Mehndi Haan Haan Mehndi
Henna, yes henna
Log Baagon Se Ise Tod Ke Le Aate Hai
People pluck it from the gardens/jungles
Aur Patthar Pe Ise Shauk Se Pisawaate Hai
And with great fervour they ground it on the rock
Mehndi Haan Haan Mehndi Henna,
yes henna
Log Baagon Se Ise Tod Ke Le Aate Hai
People pluck it from the gardens
Aur Patthar Pe Ise Shauk Se Pisawaate Hai (x2)
And with great fervour they ground it on the rock
Phir Bhi Hothon Se
Still from its lips
Phir Bhi Hothon Se Iske Uff Talak Na Aati Hai (x3)
Still from its lips,
You can’t even hear a whimper (Despite such bad treatment, henna doesn’t complain)
Ye To Mehndi Hai
This is henna
Ye To Mehndi Hai, Mehndi To Rang Laati Hai
This is henna, it has to bring out colour eventually
Mehndi Haan Haan Mehndi
Henna, yes henna
Apne Ras Rang Se Is Duniya Ko Sajaana Hai
With its colour and fragrance, it has to decorate the world
Kaam Mehndi Ka To Gairon Ke Kaam Aana Hai
All henna does it to provide service to others
Mehndi Haan Haan Mehndi (x2)
Henna, yes henna
Apne Ras Rang Se Is Duniya Ko Sajaana Hai
With its colour and fragrance, it has to decorate the world
Kaam Mehndi Ka To Gairon Ke Kaam Aana Hai (x2)
All henna does it to provide service to others
Apni Khushboo Se
With its fragrance
Apni Khushboo Se Ye Seharaon Ko Mehkaati Hai (x2)
With its fragrance, it fragrances even the deserts
Toot Ke Daali Se Haathon Pe Bikhar Jaati Hai
After breaking from the branches, it spreads on the hands
Ye To Mehndi Hai, Mehndi To Rang Laati Hai
This is henna, it has to bring out colour eventually
Mehndi Haan Haan Mehndi (x2)
Henna, yes henna
Ho… Mehndi Haan Haan Mehndi (x2)
Henna, yes henna
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Mehndi hai Rachnewali
(Mehndi hai rachnewaali, haathon mein gehri laali
Henna paste is going to be applied, it will stain my hands red
Kahe sakhiyaan, ab kaliyaan
My friends say, now flower buds
Haathon mein khilnewaali hain
Are going to blossom in your hands
Tere mann ko, jeevan ko
Your heart, your life
Nayi khushiyaan milnewaali hai) - 2
Are going to receive new joys
O hariyali banno
Oh fresh bride
Le jaana tujhko guiyyaan aane waale hai saiyyaan
To take you away, your lover is going to come
Thaamenge aake baiyyaan, goonjegi shehnaayi
He will come and take your arms, the shehnaai (instrument) will sound
Angnaayi, angnaayi
In the courtyards
Mehndi hai rachnewaali, haathon mein gehri laali
Henna paste is going to be applied, it will stain my hands red
Kahe sakhiyaan, ab kaliyaan
My friends say, now flower buds
Haathon mein khilnewaali hain
Are going to blossom in your hands
Tere mann ko, jeevan ko
Your heart, your life
Nayi khushiyaan milnewaali hai
Are going to receive new joys
Gaaye maiya aur mausi, gaaye behna aur bhabhi
Your mother and aunt sing, your sister and sister-in-law sing
Ke mehndi khil jaaye, rang laaye hariyaali banni
In hope that the henna will bloom and bring color to the fresh bride
Gaaye phoofi aur chaachi, gaaye naani aur daadi
Your aunts sing, Your grandmothers sing
Ke mehndi mann bhaaye, saj jaaye hariyaali banni
In hope that the henna will please you and decorate the fresh bride
Mehndi roop sanwaare, o mehndi rang nikhaare, ho
May the henna bring out our beauty and purify your color, oh
Hariyaali banni ke aanchal mein utrenge taarein
Stars shall come down into the fresh bride's scarf
Mehndi hai rachnewaali, haathon mein gehri laali
Henna paste is going to be applied, it will stain my hands red
Kahe sakhiyaan, ab kaliyaan
My friends say, now flower buds
Haathon mein khilnewaali hain
Are going to blossom in your hands
Tere mann ko, jeevan ko
Your heart, your life
Nayi khushiyaan milnewaali hai
Are going to receive new joys
Gaaje, baaje, baraati, ghoda, gaadi aur haathi ko
Instruments, the wedding procession, a horse carriage and an elephant
Laayenge saajan tere aangan, hariyaali banni
Your lover will bring them to your frontyard, fresh bride
Teri mehndi woh dekhenge
He will see your henna paste
To apna dil rakhdenge woh
And he will place his heart
Pairon mein tere chupke se, hariyaali banni
At your feet softly, fresh bride
Mehndi roop sanwaare, o mehndi rang nikhaare, ho
May the henna bring out our beauty and purify your color, oh
Hariyaali banni ke aanchal mein utrenge taarein
Stars shall come down into the fresh bride's scarf
Mehndi hai rachnewaali, haathon mein gehri laali
Henna paste is going to be applied, it will stain my hands red
Kahe sakhiyaan, ab kaliyaan
My friends say, now flower buds
Haathon mein khilnewaali hain
Are going to blossom in your hands
Tere mann ko, jeevan ko
Your heart, your life
Nayi khushiyaan milnewaali hai
Are going to receive new joys
Bumbro
Movie: Mission Kashmir
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chorus:
bumbro bumbro shyaam rang bumbro...
Bumblebee, bumblebee, dark-hued bumblebee,
aaye ho kis bagiya se tum
what garden do you come from?
chorus
bhanwre o shyaam bhanwre khushiyon ko saath laaye
Bumblebee, black bumblebee, you bring happiness with you.
mehndi ki raat mein tum leke saugaat aaye
On this wedding night you come bearing gifts.
kaajal ka rang laaye nazarein utaarne ko
You bring the color of kohl to ward off the evil eye.
baagon se phuul laaye raste sanwaarne ko
From gardens you bring flowers to adorn our lanes.
kaajal ka rang laaye nazarein utaarne ko
You bring the color of kohl to ward off the evil eye.
baagon se phuul laaye raste sanwaarne ko
From gardens you bring flowers to adorn our lanes.
haan mehndi ke chaanvon mein git sunaayein bumbro
Come, let's sing in the shadow of the henna tree, bee.
jhuumein naachein saaz gaayein jashn manaayein bumbro
Let's sway and dance, play music, celebrate, bee.
chorus
khil khil ke laal hua mehndi ka rang aise
The henna has bloomed dark red, like flowers,
gori hatheliyon pe khilte ho phuul jaise
in these fair palms; it has bloomed like flowers.
bumbro bumbro bumbro bumbro
Bumblebee...
khil khil ke laal hua mehndi ka rang aise
The henna has bloomed dark red, like flowers,
gori hatheliyon pe khilte ho phuul jaise
in these fair palms; it has bloomed like flowers.
ye rang dhuup ka hai ye rang chaanvon ka
This is the color of sunlight; this, of shadow.
mehndi ka rang nahin maan ki duaaon ka hai
This is not the color of henna; it's the color of a mother's blessing.
is mehndi ka rang hai sachcha baaki saare jhuuthe
The color of this henna is true; all others are false.
haathon se ab mehndi ka ye rang kabhi na chhuutein
May this color never fade from your hands.
chorus
chanda ki paalki mein dil ki muraad laayi
Bearing the wishes of the heart in the palanquin of the moon,
jannat ka nuur leke mehndi ki raat aayi
this night of henna has come lit by a heavenly light.
mehndi ki raat aayi
this night of henna has come,
chanda ki paalki mein dil ki muraad laayi
Bearing the wishes of the heart in the palanquin of the moon
jannat ka nuur leke mehndi ki raat aayi
this night of henna has come lit by a heavenly light.
rukh pe saheliyon ke khwaabon ki roshni hai
On the faces of the bride's friends is the glow of dreams.
sab ne duaayein maangi rab ne kabuul ki hai
They all asked for blessings, which the Lord gladly gave.
ye haathon mein mehndi hai ya shaam ki laali bumbro
Is this henna on our hands, or the dark red glow of evening?
chaand sitaare rahkar aaye raat ki laali
In the dark red light of evening the moon and stars have emerged.
o chanda ki paalki mein dil ki muraad laayi
Bearing the wishes of the heart in the palanquin of the moon,
jannat ka nuur leke mehndi ki raat aayi
this night of henna has come lit by a heavenly light.
rukh pe saheliyon ke khwaabon ki roshni hai
On the faces of the bride's friends is the glow of dreams.
sab ne duaayein maangi rab ne kabuul ki hai
They all asked for blessings, which the Lord gladly gave.
ye haathon mein mehndi hai ya shaam ki laali bumbro
Is this henna on our hands, or the dark red glow of evening?
chaand sitaare rahkar aaye raat ki laali bumbro
In the dark red light of evening the moon and stars have emerged