44 Nimma Nimma, Shani Arshad - Al Halim, (The Forbearing), Pakistan
According to my source the 32nd name Al Halim is tender love, gentle and kind love. The tenderness of Al Halim is physical, emotional and nurturing. God manifest this quality anywhere and everywhere, without exception. One root meaning is the shyness and gentleness that is found in a young girl. There is a kind of retiring or monastic quality to Al Halim. It offers softness and kindness that makes for perseverance. Al Halim is the place where the dreams can arise, which are really visions. Al Halim offers an avenue for creative imagination, even as God is said to lovingly dream the universe. Al Halim is mildness of manner this is an antidote for anger and impatience. It expands with immense openness.
For days now the song below has been playing inside me. The qualities I read above somehow relate to the qualities of the song even though its a man singing and the content is very delicate and deeply moving. I just had it playing in the background then as always when a song gets my attention I have to look deeper into it. I believe its a song about longing for mum. Something that made me flood my room with tears and my mum is still around. It made me appreciate her and make internal promises that I will soak every moment I have with her.
This is the write up and lyrics/translation below. What other songs remind you of Al Halim?
An affectionate ode to a mother, ‘Nimma Nimma’ explores the longing of love and nostalgia capturing a sea of emotions through the duration of the track. Composed and performed by music director, Shani Arshad – the beautiful and subtle songwriting by Sabir Zafar elevates the bar even further. An irresistible melody, underlining the eastern sensibilities with the string section and soft drums to accentuate the soundscape – Shani’s warm and soulful vocals are at once honest and heartrending. The interval featuring Sajid’s flute solo is particularly special as it translates the emotions of the singer and the lyrics into the piece that resonates through this deeply moving and heartfelt tribute.
Nimma Nimma Lyrics - Coke Studio
Khaali jhoola jhool raha hai
Bachpan saara bhool raha hai (x2)
Lori mujh ko kaun sunaaye ni
Khali jhoola jhool raha hai
Bachpan sara bhool raha hai
Lori mujhko kaun sunaye ni
Nimma nimma dukh maayen ni (x2)
The empty cradle is swinging softly
My childhood memories are fading away
Who will now sing me a lullaby?
Tere bina to chain na aye maa
Kya tujhe meri yaad na aye maa
Thapki de ke kaun sulaaye ni
Nimma nimma dukh maaen ni (x2)
A wistful sorrow lingers, o mother
I can’t gain solace without you, mother
Do you never think of me, mother?
Whose hands will now pat me tenderly to sleep?
A wistful sorrow lingers, o mother
Prem patang bhi chhoot chali thi
Saans ki dor bhi toot chali thi (x2)
Charkhah kaatne wali budhiya
Mujhse jaise rooth chali thi
The kite of love slipped from my hands
The kite-string of life also got snapped
The old woman from childhood stories
Who used to spin the wheel
It is as if she became displeased and abandoned me
Soona soona aangan laaga
Ruk gaya charkhah toota dhaaga
Main hoon tanha raat daraaye ni
Nimma nimma dukh maayen ni (x2)
The courtyard of my home appeared desolate
The wheel stopped spinning
The thread snapped I am left all alone now
And the dark night scares me
A wistful sorrow lingers, o mother
God men teri kya yih taare
Aankh michauli khelen saare (x2)
Sunte hain kya yeh bhi lori
Kya lagte hain tujh ko pyaare
Tujhse lipat ke sote hain kya
Chupke chupke rote hain kya
In ko bhi kya neend na aaye ni
Nimma nimma dukh maaen ni (x2)
The stars in the sky sheltering in your lap
All of them playing blind man’s buff
Do they now hear your lullaby?
Do they now have your love and affection?
Do they now sleep in your arms?
Do they cry silent, secret tears?
Do they also find it hard to sleep?
A wistful sorrow lingers, o mother
Tere bina to chain na aaye maan
Kya tujhe meri yaad nah aaye maan
Thapki de ke kaun sulaaye ni
Nimma nimma dukh maayein ni (x
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