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Lyrics & meaning

Ey Jajabor

From Rangoon · 2017

Lyricist
Kraven Stratfile
Singer
Kraven Stratfile
Music director
R. H. Vikram
Details
Rangoon2017

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Aeyeee jajaborHey wanderer,
Jibon norokhibaDo not stop life.
Aei jajaborOh wanderer,
Jibon tu tumi norokhibaYou must not stop this journey of life.
Male
Sokur paniTears in your eyes,
Ulalae tumi nomusibaWhen they flow, do not wipe them.
Dukhor hopunWhen painful dreams arrive,
Ahilae tumi noporibaDo not give in or fall apart.
Fagunor botaWhen the spring breeze blows,
Ahilae uthi poribaRise up with it.
Male
Aei jajabor bukuIn this wanderer's heart,
Ulomi uthaSoar high and hang in there,
Ulomi uthaSoar high and hang in there,
Ulomi uthaaaa….aa..Soar high and hang in there...
Ulomi uthaSoar high and hang in there,
Ulomi uthaSoar high and hang in there,
Ulomi uthaaaa..aa…Soar high and hang in there...
Male
Kumol kumolGentle and tender
Bhabona aamarare our thoughts.
Monor kothaThe feelings of the heart,
Jodi buji puwaif only you could understand.
Okolae ThakiStaying all alone,
Aru bhoi tu maariand conquering all fear,
Jodi kunnueven if no one is around,
Nethaakae uribo paariwe can still fly high.
Male
Ki BisaaraeWhat does it seek,
Aei montu aamarthis heart of ours?
Tumi bujiYou will never quite
Nepaba bukurae kothaunderstand the deep words of this heart.
Male
Ulomi uthaSoar high and hang in there,
Ulomi uthaSoar high and hang in there,
Ulomi uthaaaa….aa..Soar high and hang in there...
Ulomi uthaSoar high and hang in there,
Ulomi uthaSoar high and hang in there,
Ulomi uthaaaa..aa…Soar high and hang in there...

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

The song is an evocative, reflective track focused on the journey of a 'Jajabor' (a nomad or free-spirited wanderer). It delivers a poignant message about emotional resilience, encouraging one to embrace sadness without wiping away tears and to endure bad dreams without breaking down. The imagery of the spring breeze ('Fagunor bota') symbolizes hope and revival, urging the spirit to rise above adversity. In the second half, the lyrics express the solitude and delicate nature of inner thoughts. It celebrates self-reliance and emotional independence—overcoming fear to fly high even when completely alone. Ultimately, the song captures the essence of an misunderstood soul seeking liberation, resilience, and inner strength.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor

Aeyeee jajabor

The term 'Jajabor' (wanderer/nomad) acts as a central metaphor for a restless human soul navigating through life's trials and tribulations.

Repetition / Refrain

Ulomi utha

The phrase 'Ulomi utha' is repeated continuously to emphasize the motif of rising high, soaring, and holding on through life's ups and downs.

Imagery

Fagunor bota / Ahilae uthi poriba

Evokes seasonal and natural imagery using the spring breeze ('Fagunor bota') as a catalyst for uplifting oneself.

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Trivia

Although featured in the context of the 2017 Hindi film 'Rangoon', the lyrics of this song are written in Assamese by Kraven Stratfile. 'Rangoon', directed by Vishal Bhardwaj, is set during World War II in the Indo-Burma border region, which explains the incorporation of authentic Northeastern linguistic and musical elements into the film's atmospheric soundtrack.

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