19 Ton 21 Lyrics English Translation – Satinder Sartaaj

Aadmi Har Ek Reha Utte Nu Hi Vekh
Everybody is only looking at what’s above,

Soche 19 Te Khalota Kiddan Tapp Jaawan 21
Thinking so much to go above & higher!

Es Ton Agaahan Taan Fer Gumm Jaan Raahan, Yaara Pher Nahio Tod Hundi Kaagzi Kudikki
Further than the beautiful ways of living generally get lost, & that trap of money can never be broken!

Aadmi Har Ek Reha Utte Nu Hi Vekh
Everybody is only looking at what’s above,

Soche 19 Te Khalota Kiddan Tapp Jaawan 21
Thinking so much to go above & higher!

Es Ton Agaahan Taan Fer Gumm Jaan Raahan, Yaara Pher Nahio Tod Hundi Kaagzi Kudikki
Further than the beautiful ways of living generally get lost, & that trap of money can never be broken!

33 Sang Jod Ditte Devte Crore, Khaure Rehnde Ne Zameena Te Ja Rehnde Aasmaana Te
Number 33 is related to the mythology of the 330 million Deities, who know if they live on planet earth or in the skies!

Rabb De Ne Bhaane Na Main Dekhe Sune Jaane, Jehde Thode Ku Siyaane Sige Chadh Gaye Chattana Te
It’s the mystery of the Almighty; I have no idea, a few who know, left the world & are meditating in the mountains!

Enna Hi Khayaalan Vich Same Diyan Chaalan Vich, Saari Saari Raat Vekha Chann Wali Tikki
In these very thoughts, through the rhythms of time, I spend entire nights gazing at the moon’s little spot.

Es Ton Agaahan Taan Fer Gumm Jaan Raahan, Yaara Pher Nahio Tod Hundi Kaagzi Kudikki
Further than the beautiful ways of living generally get lost, & that trap of money can never be broken!

Aadmi Har Ek Reha Utte Nu Hi Vekh
Everybody is only looking at what’s above,

Soche 19 Te Khalota Kiddan Tapp Jaawan 21
Thinking so much to go above & higher!

Es Ton Agaahan Taan Fer Gumm Jaan Raahan, Yaara Pher Nahio Tod Hundi Kaagzi Kudikki
Further than the beautiful ways of living generally get lost, & that trap of money can never be broken!

Aa Chakkar 84 Lakh Joon Di Khalasi, Kiddan Hundi Kinne Yug Lagge Chakkar Mukaun Nu
Round & round in the cycle of eighty-four lakhs of births, how many ages it takes to complete the circle!

Aabru Da Mehal Saari Zindagi Banaya Janda
The palace of honor is built over a lifetime,

Ek Pal Lagda Ae Ohi Mehal Dhaun Nu
Yet it takes only a moment to destroy that same palace.

Chakkar 84 Lakh Joon Di Khalasi, Kiddan Hundi Kinne Yug Lagge Chakkar Mukaun Nu
Round & round in the cycle of eighty-four lakhs of births, how many ages it takes to complete the circle!

Aabru Da Mehal Saari Zindagi Banaya Janda
The palace of honor is built over a lifetime,

Ek Pal Lagda Ae Ohi Mehal Dhaun Nu
Yet it takes only a moment to destroy that same palace.

Taahi Main Yaar Tainu Kehnda Baar Baar
That is why, my friend, I tell you again & again:

Ke Tu Jaani Na Bekaar Ve Koi Vi Gall Nikki
Do not think any of these matters are trivial!

Es Ton Agaahan Taan Fer Gumm Jaan Raahan, Yaara Pher Nahio Tod Hundi Kaagzi Kudikki
Further than the beautiful ways of living generally get lost, & that trap of money can never be broken!

Aadmi Har Ek Reha Utte Nu Hi Vekh
Everybody is only looking at what’s above,

Soche 19 Te Khalota Kiddan Tapp Jaawan 21
Thinking so much to go above & higher!

Es Ton Agaahan Taan Fer Gumm Jaan Raahan, Yaara Pher Nahio Tod Hundi Kaagzi Kudikki
Further than the beautiful ways of living generally get lost, & that trap of money can never be broken!

Agedh Jo 99 Di Chain Sukh Vinnvein Da Haal Ki Ji Puchhde Jo Phasse Ohi Jaande
Reflections on Life, The vicissitude of the number of 99 which generally destroy the peace ; Only those trapped truly know their state!

Es Gerh Picchon Taan Halaat Aise Hunde
From this knot of life come such circumstances

Bande Sheeshe Vich Dekh Ke Ni Khud Nu Pachhande
That one sees oneself in a mirror and hardly recognizes.

Aajo Ral Gaaiye Sartaaj Mithe Paaiye, So Aajo Rall Gaaiye Sartaaj Mithe Paaiye
Te Sawaad Layi Banaiye Eho Zindagani Phikki
So Sartaaj says, let’s sing together by putting some sweetness & make this life flavorful, not bland!

Es Ton Agaahan Taan Fer Gumm Jaan Raahan, Yaara Pher Nahio Tod Hundi Kaagzi Kudikki
Further than the beautiful ways of living generally get lost, & that trap of money can never be broken!

Aadmi Har Ek Reha Utte Nu Hi Vekh
Everybody is only looking at what’s above,

Soche 19 Te Khalota Kiddan Tapp Jaawan 21
Thinking so much to go above & higher!

Es Ton Agaahan Taan Fer Gumm Jaan Raahan, Yaara Pher Nahio Tod Hundi Kaagzi Kudikki
Further than the beautiful ways of living generally get lost, & that trap of money can never be broken!