Interpretation
The lyrics of the song 'Tere Liye, Tere Liye' from the film
Veer Zaara are a profound declaration of love that speaks of unconditional love and devotion. The lyrics express how someone lives, cries, and even endures pain for the love of their life.
'Tere liye, ham hain jiye, honton ko siye, Tere liye, ham hain jiye, har aansoo piye' - these lines translate to 'We live for you, our lips are sealed. We live for you, we drink every tear'. This shows the willingness of the lyrical self to live for the beloved person and endure any sorrow.
'Dil mein magar, jalte rahe, chaahat ke diye' - 'But in my heart, the candles of love continue to burn'. This underscores the depth of love, which continues to burn despite all difficulties and pain.
'Zindagi, le ke aayi hai, beete dinon ki kitaab -2 Ghere hain, ab hamein, yaadein be-hisaab' - 'Life has brought the book of past days, now we are surrounded by countless memories'. These lines express that life and time bring many memories and experiences, but love remains constant.
The text 'Kya kahoon, duniya ne kiya, mujh se kaisa bair -2 Hukam tha, main jiyun, lekin tere baghair' - 'What should I say, how much the world has wronged me. It was a command that I should live without you' expresses how the lyrical self feels unjustly treated by the world as it has to live without its beloved person.
Overall, the lyrics of the song 'Tere Liye, Tere Liye' are a poignant portrayal of love, devotion, and sacrifice that endure even in times of pain and sorrow.