Choti Si Umar

Was going through some of the old music folders and came across this beauty sung by Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, who happens to be one of my absolute favorite. While listening to the song I was trying to understand the song and the lyrics. The song from the OST of Bandit Queen (1994), is in Rajasthani and in essence it is a wail of a newly wed bride who questions why she had to be married so early. I think, the beauty of the song lies more in the music and words, which in no way means that the voice is not upto the mark. Nusrat is fabulous as always but for me the lyrics and the music steal the show.

Lyrics:-
Chhottie See Umar, Parnai O Babasa
Chhottie See Umar, Parnai O Babasa
Kayi Tharo Karro Main Kasoor? Ohhhh
Kayi Tharo Karro Main Kasoor? Ohhhh

Tha Ghar Jarni, Tha Ghar Kheli
Tha Ghar Jarni, Tha Ghar Kheli
Ab Ghar Bhejo Dooja Sa Ohhhh
Tha Ghar Jarni, Tha Ghar Kheli
Ab Ghar Bhejo Dooja Sa Ohhhh
Moh se kayi Bola, Mora Aansooda Bole
Moh se kayi Bola, Mora Aansooda Bole
Hiwade Bharo Hai Bharpoor Ohhhh
Hiwade Bharo Hai Bharpoor Ohhhh

Thare Pipariye Ki Bholi Main Chidakli
Thare Pipariye Ki Bholi Main Chidakli
Bhejao To Ud Jaun Sa Ohhhh
Thare Pipariye Ki Bholi Main Chidat Ri
Bhejao To Ud Jaun Sa Ohhhh
Bhejo To Bhejo, Babul, Marji Ho Thari
Bhejo To Bhejo, Babul, Marji Ho Thari
Saawan Mein Bulaiyo Jaroor
Saawan Mein Bulaiyo Jaroor Ohhhh