Paar Chanaa De Lyrics capture the exact moment a woman refuses to turn back even when the only thing keeping her afloat is about to dissolve. Sung by Shilpa Rao and Noori, composed by Noori from a traditional family source, the track sits in Coke Studio Season 9. Below you get the complete original lyrics in pure Devanagari and full English translation, plus a clear look at why the words still cut deeper than most modern love songs.
Overview: About the Song and Its Creators
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Song Title | Paar Chanaa De (also spelled Paar Channa De) |
| Singers | Shilpa Rao, Noori |
| Composer / Music | Noori (arrangement); produced by Strings |
| Lyricist | Traditional (Punjabi folk) |
| Album / Show | Coke Studio Season 9, Episode 4 |
| Release Date | 2 September 2016 |
| Genre | Punjabi folk, Sufi, indie-rock |
| Language | Punjabi |
| Duration | Approx. 11 minutes |
The song retells one night from the Sohni-Mahiwal legend. Sohni speaks to the unbaked clay pot that is supposed to carry her across the Chenab. The pot answers with brutal honesty. That conversation is the entire emotional engine of the track.
Paar Chanaa De Lyrics In Hindi
पार चनाँ दे दिस्से कुल्ली यार दी
घड़िया घड़िया आ वे घड़िया
पार चनाँ दे दिस्से कुल्ली यार दी
घड़िया घड़िया आ वे घड़िया
रात हनेरी नदी ठाट्ठाँ मारदी
अड़िए अड़िए हाँ नी अड़िए
पार चनाँ दे दिस्से कुल्ली यार दी
घड़िया घड़िया आ वे घड़िया
रात हनेरी नदी ठाट्ठाँ मारदी
अड़िए अड़िए हाँ नी अड़िए
कच्ची मेरी मिट्टी कच्चा मेरा नाम नी
हाँ मैं ना-काम नी
हो मैं नाकाम नी
हाँ मैं ना-काम नी
कच्ची मेरी मिट्टी कच्चा मेरा नाम नी
हाँ मैं ना-काम नी
कच्चियाँ दा हुंदा कच्चा अंजाम नी
एह गल आम नी
कच्चियाँ ते रक्खिए ना उम्मीद पार दी
अड़िए अड़िए हाँ नी अड़िए
रात हनेरी नदी ठाट्ठाँ मारदी
अड़िए अड़िए हाँ नी अड़िए
पार चनाँ दे दिस्से कुल्ली यार दी
घड़िया घड़िया आ वे घड़िया
रात हनेरी नदी ठाट्ठाँ मारदी
अड़िए अड़िए हाँ नी अड़िए
वेख छल्लाँ पैंदियाँ नह छड्डें दिल वे
वेख छल्लाँ पैंदियाँ नह छड्डें दिल वे
अज्ज महीनवाल नूं मैं जाना मिल वे
अज्ज महीनवाल नूं मैं जाना मिल वे
वेख छल्लाँ पैंदियाँ नह छड्डें दिल वे
हाँ लै के खिल वे
अज्ज महीनवाल नूं मैं जाना मिल वे
हाँ ऐहो दिल वे
यार नूं मिलेगी अज्ज लाश यार दी
यार नूं मिलेगी अज्ज लाश यार दी
यार नूं मिलेगी अज्ज लाश यार दी
घड़िया घड़िया आ वे घड़िया
पार चनाँ दे दिस्से कुल्ली यार दी
घड़िया घड़िया आ वे घड़िया
रात हनेरी नदी ठाट्ठाँ मारदी
अड़िए अड़िए हाँ नी अड़िए
पार चनाँ दे दिस्से कुल्ली
हाँ कुल्ली
वे कुल्ली यार दी
घड़िया घड़िया आ वे घड़िया
फड़ पल्लाड़ा पक्के मुर्शद दा
जेहड़ा तैनूं पार लगावे
घड़िया… घड़िया… घड़िया…
जेहड़ा तैनूं पार लगावे…
Paar Chanaa De Lyrics in English
Paar Channa De Disse Kulli Yaar Di
Ghariya, Ghariya, Aa Ve Ghariya
Paar Channa De Disse Kulli Yaar Di
Ghariya, Ghariya, Aa Ve Ghariya
Raat Haneri Nadi Thaathan Maardi
Adiye, Adiye, Haan Ni Adiye
Paar Channa De Disse Kulli Yaar Di
Ghariya, Ghariya, Aa Ve Ghariya
Raat Haneri Nadi Thaathan Maardi
Adiye, Adiye, Haan Ni Adiye
Kacchi Meri Mitti Kaccha Mera Naam Ni
Haan Main Na-Kaam Ni
Ho Main Naakaam Ni
Haan Main Na-Kaam Ni
Kacchi Meri Mitti Kaccha Mera Naam Ni
Haan Main Na-Kaam Ni
Kacchiyaan Da Hunda Kaccha Anjaam Ni
Eh Gal Aam Ni
Kacchiyaan Te Rakkhiye Na Umeed Paar Di
Adiye, Adiye, Haan Ni Adiye
Raat Haneri Nadi Thaathan Maardi
Adiye, Adiye, Haan Ni Adiye
Paar Channa De Disse Kulli Yaar Di
Ghariya, Ghariya, Aa Ve Ghariya
Raat Haneri Nadi Thaathan Maardi
Adiye, Adiye, Haan Ni Adiye
Wekh Chhallaan Paindiyaan Nah Chhaddeen Dil Ve
Wekh Chhallaan Paindiyaan Nah Chhaddeen Dil Ve
Ajj Maheenwaal Noon Main Jaana Mil Ve
Ajj Maheenwaal Noon Main Jaana Mil Ve
Wekh Chhallaan Paindiyaan Nah Chhaddeen Dil Ve
Haan Lai Ke Khil Ve
Ajj Maheenwaal Noon Main Jaana Mil Ve
Haan Aiho Dil Ve
Yaar Noon Milegi Ajj Laash Yaar Di
Yaar Noon Milegi Ajj Laash Yaar Di
Yaar Noon Milegi Ajj Laash Yaar Di
Ghariya, Ghariya, Aa Ve Ghariya
Paar Channa De Disse Kulli Yaar Di
Ghariya, Ghariya, Aa Ve Ghariya
Raat Haneri Nadi Thaathan Maardi
Adiye, Adiye, Haan Ni Adiye
Paar Channa De Disse Kulli
Haan Kulli
Ve Kulli Yaar Di
Ghariya, Ghariya, Aa Ve Ghariya
Phar Pallara Pakke Murshad Da
Jehra Tainoon Paar Lagaave
Ghariya… Ghariya… Ghariya…
Jehra Tainoon Paar Lagaave…
How the Words Shape the Song’s Impact
The power of Paar Chanaa De Lyrics sits in the dialogue between two voices that never fully agree. One voice (Sohni) keeps repeating the destination: the small hut on the far bank. The other voice (the pot, or the chorus of warning) keeps naming the danger: unbaked clay, rising waves, certain failure.
That tension creates a rare emotional effect. Most love songs celebrate the leap. This one shows the cost of the leap in real time. When the line “Yaar noon milegi ajj laash yaar di” arrives, the romance collapses into tragedy without any dramatic exaggeration. The words stay plain. The plainness is what makes them devastating.
On a deeper level the same lyrics carry a Sufi reading that many listeners recognise. The Chenab becomes the barrier between the seeker and the divine. The unbaked pot stands for the fragile body and ego. Sohni’s refusal to turn back mirrors the idea of fana the annihilation of the self. The song never forces this reading on you; it simply leaves the door open.
Musically the arrangement supports the text. Early sections stay sparse and earthy. As the pot begins to dissolve, the drums and electric textures rise, matching the physical threat of the river. Shilpa Rao’s voice stays almost conversational, never turning the moment into pure melodrama. That restraint keeps the focus on the words themselves.
Recent discussions of the track (including detailed analyses published in early 2026) continue to highlight the same quality: the lyrics refuse easy comfort. They offer neither pure triumph nor pure despair. They offer only the decision to keep moving while knowing the pot will not last.
These days, anyone looking for Paar Chanaa De Lyrics wants more than just the text they want the real voice and the full video experience. You can hear and watch the original performance right here: Paar Chanaa De – Shilpa Rao & Noori (Official Coke Studio). This link gives you the complete 11:15-minute version where both singers’ voices shine clearly, and the entire studio setup comes alive on screen.
Disclaimer: These lyrics belong to the original traditional sources and the artists Noori and Shilpa Rao, as presented in Coke Studio Pakistan Season 9. They are provided solely for appreciation and educational purposes. Please support the artists by streaming the original track on Spotify, JioSaavn, YouTube, or other official platforms.
Musical Composition and Vocal Performance
Noori’s arrangement keeps the traditional melody intact while giving it a modern edge. The sagar veena lines create the sense of water moving. Shilpa Rao’s delivery is controlled and intimate; she never over-sings the pain. The result is a performance that feels both ancient and immediate. The song’s length (over eleven minutes) allows the tension to build slowly, so the final repetitions of “ghaṛiya” land with real weight.
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Conclusion
Paar Chanaa De Lyrics ek timeless Punjabi folk classic hai jo Sohni-Mahiwal ki tragic love story, sacrifice aur true love ko deeply express karta hai. Shilpa Rao aur Noori ki soulful performance aur emotional composition is gaane ko aur bhi powerful banati hai. Paar Chanaa De Lyrics ki simplicity aur depth hi is song ko aaj bhi listeners ke dil ke kareeb rakhti hai.
FAQs
Who sang Paar Chanaa De?
Shilpa Rao and Noori for Coke Studio Season 9.
Who wrote the lyrics?
The lyrics are traditional Punjabi folk, passed down orally and arranged by Noori.
What is the story behind Paar Chanaa De?
It depicts the final crossing of Sohni in the classic Sohni-Mahiwal legend. She tries to swim the Chenab on an unbaked clay pot to meet her lover and does not survive.
Is there an official Hindi version of the lyrics?
The song is in Punjabi. The Roman transliteration above is the most widely used form for Hindi-speaking audiences.
Why does the song feel so intense?
The lyrics place the listener inside the moment of irreversible choice rather than after the tragedy. The plain language and repeated warnings create a slow, inevitable pressure.
