Ranjit Bawa – Agle Janam Lyrics English Translation

Intro
Ho Ho Ho, Ho Ho Ho

Verse 1
O mother queen, father king of kings,
May this truth never be hidden from me today.
O mother queen, father king of kings,
May this truth never be hidden from me today.

Chorus
If I come into this world in the next life,
Oh God, may these very people be my mother and father.
If I come into this world in the next life,
Oh God, may these very people be my mother and father.

Verse 2
We have played in the same courtyard, years have passed.
Relations of blood are dearer than any other relation.
We have played in the same courtyard, years have passed.
Relations of blood are dearer than any other relation.
Where my own people stand tall, I have no other fear,
And I share my very breath with my mother and sister.

Chorus
If I come into this world in the next life,
Oh God, may these very people be my sister and brother.
If I come into this world in the next life,
Oh God, may these very people be my sister and brother.

Verse 3
Even when friends turn away, life remains incomplete,
And sometimes, even rivals fill your heart in a gathering.
Even when friends turn away, life remains incomplete,
And sometimes, even rivals fill your heart in a gathering.
Oh, those who stand by my side like lions, shoulder-to-shoulder,
How can there be fear where such trust exists?

Chorus
If I come into this world in the next life,
Oh God, may these very people be my beloved friends.
If I come into this world in the next life,
Oh God, may all these people be my friends.

Verse 4
My land is a blessing from the Gurus and Saints,
This soil of Karma, of saints and fakirs.
My land is a blessing from the Gurus and Saints,
This soil of Karma, of saints and fakirs.
With blessings from the elders, the wishes are fulfilled,
May we live in our village like ‘Nawabs’ (kings).

Chorus
If I come into this world in the next life,
Oh God, may my beautiful land be Punjab.
If I come into this world in the next life,
By God’s grace, may my beautiful land be Punjab.
Oh God, may this very land be Punjab.

Outro
Oh God, may these very people be my mother and father.
Oh God, may these very people be my sister and brother.
Oh God, may all these people be my friends.
Ho Ho Ho, Ho Ho Ho

Lyrics Meaning

The song “Agle Janam” (Next Life) is a profound expression of deep-rooted love, gratitude, and belonging. It is not a love song for a person, but for one’s family, community, and homeland (Punjab).

The core theme is a prayer for continuity. The singer cherishes their relationships and heritage so deeply that their greatest wish for the next life is to experience it all over again with the same people and the same land.

Here is a breakdown of the key sentiments in each section:

• Parents as Royalty (“Maavaan Rani, Piu Rajean De Raja”): This opening line elevates parents to the highest status. It reflects immense respect and views the love and protection they provide as the most sovereign and noble gift.

• The Primacy of Family (“Khun De Rishte”): The lyrics state that blood relations are dearer than all others. It highlights the irreplaceable bond of family, forged in shared childhood (“same courtyard”) and creating a fearless, intimate space.

• The Value of True Companionship: The song acknowledges that friends may come and go, but it honors those rare, loyal friends who stand by you “like lions, shoulder-to-shoulder.” This kind of trust eliminates fear.

• Spiritual Connection to the Homeland (“Des Punjab”): The land of Punjab is not just soil; it’s described as a sacred blessing from Gurus and Saints. The wish to live in the village “like Nawabs” speaks of a desire for prosperity, dignity, and deep contentment rooted in one’s own culture and community, rather than material wealth elsewhere.

In essence, the song is a celebration of one’s entire universe—the people and the place that define love, security, and identity. It’s a humble request to the divine to preserve this universe forever, across lifetimes.

I hope this translation and explanation helps you feel the soul of this beautiful song. If you’d like to know more about the cultural context or the artists, feel free to ask