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Holi Lyrics

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Original Lyrics

Peedha naale jammiya ne saadi dhur to kismat maadi
Saadiyan fasalan da kaato launde mul wapari
Peedha naale jammiya ne saadi dhur to kismat maadi
Saadiyan fasalan da kaato launde mul wapari
Aakho sarkaran nu ni saanu beche laake boli
Assi kachche rang jehe sohniye saadi kaadi holi
Assi kachche rang jehe sohniye saadi kaadi holi
Haalat uss maa wargi bachcha jamman te suk jaave chaati
Palle panda khaka diyan ik palli te ik daati
Meeh pave paharan te saada kotha cheyon lag janda
Barsat di holi nu ni das ki maane sukka tanda
Assi tukde marr jaana kamaliye je na agg baroli
Assi kachche rang jehe sohniye saadi kaadi holi
Assi kachche rang jehe sohniye saadi kaadi holi
Fasalan te sprayan pittheyan de utte hi pump tike ne
Iss vari holi te pata ni kinne jatt vikey ne
Hathayar hi suttey ne ajay chalaune nahin assi bhule
Rafalna diyan naala de rakhe ne muh ajay tak khule
Jit ke ja wardi ae pata ni kitteh thaka di toli
Assi kachche rang jehe sohniye saadi kaadi holi
Assi kachche rang jehe sohniye saadi kaadi holi
Peedha naale jammiya ne saadi dhur to kismat maadi
Saadiyan fasalan da kaato launde mul wapari
Aakho sarkaran nu ni saanu beche laake boli
Assi kachche rang jehe sohniye saadi kaadi holi
Assi kachche rang jehe sohniye saadi kaadi holi

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Holi Song Meaning

Ever gotten sick of seeing the same problems hit your community again and again? That's the feeling Babbu Maan's singing about here. It's a blunt truth wrapped in poetic words. I mean, when he says "Assi kachche rang jehe sohniye, saadi kaadi holi," it hits you hard. Our colors, traditions, joy—they're fading. And not because we want them to, but because everything around us keeps pushing us down—it's about the system, the unfair trade practices that make sure farmers don't get their due. And the way Babbu Maan ties it all to Holi, a festival that's supposed to be full of color and happiness, gives it that extra punch. One line that really got to me was "Haalat us maa wargi bachcha jamman te suk jaave chaati." He's talking about that struggle, that heartbreak when a mother gives everything to her child and then is left with nothing—to me, it mirrors how farmers pour life into their land yet have little to celebrate. We've all seen it, right? You see it in the eyes of people who've given their all and still fight for their simplest joys. What Maan does differently is he doesn’t sugarcoat it. Some might think it's too heavy, but let’s be real, it feels like family when he tells it how it is. And the music, the production, it complements the message without overshadowing it. The beats are grounded, just like the lyrics, pulled from soil and sweat. You know that feeling when the truth is out there, glaringly honest, but everyone chooses to ignore it? That’s what makes this song hit home. And those instances where Maan almost casually mentions weapons thrown aside, "Hathyara hi sutte ne ajay chalaune nahi," it brews a thought—rebellion simmering under a facade of acceptance. It’s like he’s saying, remember, there's potential for change when the wrongs are finally righted. This song might leave you with that nagging sense, that unfinished thought, because we don't have the closure. That's real life, 'specially when you're too tethered to things you can't fix on your own.

Lyric Annotations

Assi kachche rang jehe sohniye saadi kaadi holi

Babbu Maan is calling out the struggles his community faces. "Assi kachche rang jehe sohniye, saadi kaadi holi" is like saying our colors and joys are running thin, like cheap dye. "Kachche rang" means colors that fade easily, hinting at how fragile their happiness feels. "Kaadi holi" suggests a messed-up, dark celebration in a festival known for its brightness. It’s about feeling worn down by unfair systems, especially trade practices that hit farmers hard. This line isn’t just talking about colors; it’s a metaphor for their fading hope and struggling reality.

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"Holi" is a popular song sung by Babbu Maan, released in 2026. The lyrics are written by Babbu Maan. This song is from the movie "Ekam: Son of Soil" (2010).

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Mar 3, 2026

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Mar 3, 2026

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Mar 3, 2026

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Translated lyrics & meanings

Mar 3, 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions about Holi

Babbu Maan lends their voice to this track, released back in 2026.
The words in "Holi" were written by Babbu Maan. Good lyrics make or break a song, and Babbu Maan clearly knew what they were doing here.
Babbu Maan took care of the music composition as well. Wearing both hats as a vocalist and composer is not easy, but it comes through in how tight the track feels.
You'll hear "Holi" in the 2010 film "Ekam: Son of Soil", directed by Mandeep Benipal. The song plays a key role in the movie's soundtrack and gained massive popularity through the film.
Yes! On DJYoungster, you can create beautiful Instagram Stories and Reels directly from "Holi" lyrics. Just tap "Create Story" or "Create Reel" on the lyrics page, select your favorite lines by Babbu Maan, pick a template style, and download a ready-to-share image or animated video clip.
You can find "Holi" on Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music, Gaana, and JioSaavn. And for the full lyrics with translation, you are already here.
There are 1 annotated section in "Holi" where specific lines get broken down in detail. Tap any highlighted part in the lyrics and you will see what that line actually means — the wordplay, the cultural reference, or the story behind what Babbu Maan is saying. No guessing required.