There are songs that evoke patriotism. There are ones that tickle nostalgia. There also are others that simply make you long for that warm corner of your home.
But this Mukesh-Lata number has an effect that one can only describe as "overwhelming".
Everytime I listen to this heartfelt cry, I get goosebumps. I shudder to think what it does to people living outside the country, surviving only on the dream of returning some day to that corner of their home...
The picturisation of this song is more or less based on the epic journey of Moses and the Jewish slaves of Egypt, "returning" to their promised land. Raj Kapoor (Raju), does just that, promising a "new life" to a delinquent community of dacoits.
While Mukesh croons the inspiring lyrics of Shailendra, Lata haunts with her heavenly pitch.
Aa Ab Laut Chalein, Aa Ab Laut Chalein
(Come, let us return)
Nain Bichaaye, Bahein Pasaare, Tujhko Pukaare Des Tera
(Its eyes longing, and arms spread out for you, your country beckons you)
1. Sehej Hai Seedhi Raah Pe Chalna, Dekh Ke Uljhan Bach Ke Nikalna
(Its easy to just walk straight and even walk away from problems)
Koi Yeh chaahe Maane Na Maane, Bohut Hai Muskhil Gir Ke Sambhalna
(Whether one agrees or not, it is difficult to get up and walk ahead after falling)
2. Aankh Hamaari Manzil Par Hai, Dil Mein Khushi Ki Mast Leher Hai
(Our eyes long for our destination, waves of joy lash in our hearts)
Laakh Lubhayen Mehel Paraaye, Apna Ghar Phir Apna Ghar Hai
(Alien lands may look 1000 times more attractive. But our home is, after all, our home)
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