Aaj Phir Jeene Ki Tamanna Hai
Lata Mangeshkar · Guide
Lyricist: Shailendra
Singers: Lata Mangeshkar
Ohhh.... Kaanto se kheench ke yeh aanchal,
Tod ke bandhan baandhi paayal
Ohh... Koi na roke di ki udaan ko
Dil woh chala aah aah aah aaaahhhh..
[Aaj phir jeene ki tamanna hai
Aaj phir marne ka irada hai] -- (2)
[Apne hi bas mein nahi main
Dil hai kahin to hu kahin main]-- (2)
Ohhh... Jaane kya paake meri zindagi ne haskar kaha
Ha ha haaaaannnn.... Aaj phir jeene ki.... -- (2)
Hu gubaar ya toofan hu, koi bataye main kahan hu -- (2)
Oh.. darr hai safar mein kahin kho na jaaon rasta naya
Aahhhh, aaj phir jeene ki tamanna hai..
Kal ke andheron se nikal ke, dekha hai aankhen malte malte - (2)
Ho....Phool hi phool zindagi bahar hai
Tay karliya.... aaaahhhhh...
Aaj phir jeene ki tamanna hai... -- (2)
Aaj Phir Jeene Ki Tamanna Hai
Lata Mangeshkar delivers a timeless melody in this recording from the 1965 film Guide. As one of Bollywood's most celebrated playback singers, Mangeshkar's voice embodies the emotional depth and classical sensibility characteristic of her era. The song, composed by Salil Chowdhury with lyrics by Majrooh Sultanpuri, captures a yearning for life and renewal, reflecting the romantic and dramatic themes prevalent in mid-1960s Hindi cinema. Her performance showcases her mastery of the bolu-bolna style, blending traditional Hindustani classical elements with the evolving pop sensibilities of the time. This track remains a staple in the film's soundtrack, illustrating her enduring influence on the genre and her ability to convey complex emotions through pure vocal artistry.