- Lyricist
- Kraven Stratfile
- Singer
- Kraven Stratfile
- Music director
- R. H. Vikram
- Movie name
- Rangoon
- Movie release year
- 2017
- Lyrics added on
- 12 May 2017
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
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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