Saahil Tak - Nitin Sawhney feat. Papon & Ashwin Srinivasan, Coke Studio @ MTV Season 2

This is a song about crossing to a different shore and how the boatman is the guiding spirit who ferries people across the river. It talks about how the boatman is the only beacon of light amidst the swirling darkness of the river. And about how his presence gives migrants a sense of hope & calm.
This is a recurring theme in Nitin's set because he was brought up in different countries and considers his parents to have migrated similarly; wherein they were taken across the river to start afresh in a new land.
CREDITS:
Composer & Producer: Nitin Sawhney
Lyrics: Saroj Sawhney
Language: Hindi
Vocals: Papon, Samidha Joglekar, Ashwin Srinivasan
Guitar: Nitin Sawhney
Tabla: Vikaash Sankadecha
Drums: Jivraj Singh
Bass: Mohini Dey
Recorded by: Steve Fitzmaurice, Ashish Manchanda (Flying Carpet Productions, Mumbai), assisted by Thorsten Muller
Mixed by Steve Fitzmaurice at the Pierce Rooms, London
Mastered by Bunt Stafford Clark at the Pierce Rooms, London.
Song synopsis:
Tham lo patvaar tanik .... , Meri nav samble jaye
Tum hoke vanhar , toh tufan palat jaye
Band lo nazar mein yun,
Ke zindagi savar jaye
In balao se mein keh doon,
Dur se he laut jaye
Tham lo patvaar tanik .... , Meri nav samble jaye
Tum hoke vanhar , toh tufan palat jaye
Band lo nazar mein yun,
Ke zindagi savar jaye
In balao se mein keh doon,
Dur se he laut jaye
Maaji koi geet sunakar
Mujh ko meethi neend sula do
Aur bor hone se pehle
Mere saahil pass bula do.
Maaji koi geet sunakar
Mujh ko meethi neend sula do
Aur bor hone se pehle
Mere saahil pass bula do.
Tham lo patvaar tanik .... , Meri nav samble jaye
Tum hoke vanhar , toh tufan palat jaye
Band lo nazar mein yun,
Ke zindagi savar jaye
In balao se mein keh doon,
Dur se he laut jaye
Tham lo patvaar tanik .... , Meri nav samble jaye
Tum hoke vanhar , toh tufan palat jaye
Band lo nazar mein yun,
Ke zindagi savar jaye
In balao se mein keh doon,
Dur se he laut jaye
Maaji koi geet sunakar
Mujh ko meethi neend sula do
Aur bor hone se pehle
Mere saahil pass bula do.
Maaji koi geet sunakar
Mujh ko meethi neend sula do
Aur bor hone se pehle
Mere saahil pass bula do.
Maaji koi geet sunakar
Mere saahil pass bula do.
Tham lo patvaar tanik .... , Meri nav samble jaye
Tum hoke vanhar , toh tufan palat jaye
Band lo nazar mein yun,
Ke zindagi savar jaye
In balao se mein keh doon,
Dur se he laut jaye
Maaji koi geet sunakar
Mujh ko meethi neend sula do
Aur bor hone se pehle
Mere saahil pass bula do. (4)
Meaning of the song:
When it comes to the tough and dangerous journeys of life one needs a reliable and assuring hand. A hand you can hold on to, for strength and for direction.
The poet is sharing experiences about his journey across the rivers, to newer prosperous shores. Shores where he hopes to improve his life and give him opportunities that would remove all his hardships.
He surrenders his hope and faith in the boatman and implores him to ensure that the boat gets across safely. He asks the boatman to sing a song, as that would not just remove fear but also make his journey

[@sidharthaa]

One of the most underrated song on Coke Studio!

[@basabsarma.]

One of the best as well

[@bishakhagogoi3577]

So true!!

[@danielpap-km8qh]

Oh .. so .. KI JAIHA !!!

[@adroy7]

An unofficial translation: Hold the helm for but a moment. And steady my boat; For with you as a helmsman, Even storms change course. Do keep watch over me, To see my life get better; And I’ll tell my troubles, To retreat from afar. Sing me a song, oh boatman! And lull me to sweet slumber. And before the break of dawn, Take me to my destination.

[@bethdavis3785]

2022

[@ZEANIV86]

And that's more than a translation Tq Roy from Shome 😍

[@karnailsinghchadha213]

Very near almost with feelings. Thanks.

[@AsifulHasan]

COUNTLESS TIMES!! Yes..I've lost count on how many hours this song has been on my ears...STILL can't get over this song! This song ruined any other song in my collection! I'm HAPPY for that :D

[@ditjedatje9741]

Asiful Hasan me too

[@AsifulHasan]

this song is on my ears right now!

[@pallsonowal1115]

Me too Asiful

[@AsifulHasan]

72 hours..only 1 song in playlist..this song has grown into me

[@senormassao]

There is a huge difference in the quality of composition in this song by Nitin Sawhney and other CS India compositions by Papon. Papon's compositions are far superior :-)

[@studiousant2695]

I used to wait for this song to play on MTV..just listened two lines and it took me completely to unseen ocean🎧 great song.. anybody listening in 2017?

[@pallabdas4197]

studious ant in 1st januwari bro.

[@HimanshuRajmane]

Yes

[@adwitiyabiswas8483]

Listening in 2022 as well And yes RIP kk sir, papon was emotional in his funeral

[@bethdavis3785]

2022. on repeat

[@RKK10880]

Oh My Lord!!!!! Beautiful!!!!! Thanks for posting it!!!

[@giovanniciresa3691]

Nice !

[@jeetsonwane9380]

Gap bas

[@siddeshdesai4]

Revisiting after 10 years. And Samidha is so underatted.

[@hirakdas3854]

Papon daa You are the best❣️ always fav singer🙏

[@ahmetenverkayhan6951]

This is the peace ..........

[@amishah3904]

This evokes such a powerful set of emotions. Love it.

[@terrafabia]

days are tough.. and i have to make it....and this song somehow makes me feel....that i WILL! Music For Life!! God bless everybody....

[@writetovagelis1975]

This song has been on repeat the last few days. Papon is not only an amazing singer but a wonderful producer.

[@shamirupbasu4285]

its produced by nitin swahney

[@hey8958]

I can't believe it has so less like and views.. beautiful composition and singing

[@imperfect3621]

Who is here after watching papon daa's ig story😀

[@yaashi2006]

horrible female vocal.... Great song but feel ear - piercing on female vocals.

[@culdudedoc02]

Its Bhor hone se pehle mera saahil paas bulaado,mate...Bhor means subhe/morning.....Listen the song again,then you will get it,mate....Njoy.

[@boss-the-traveller]

Papon is just amazing. His voice touched my soul what a voice man.

[@jkmani]

Amazing composition, everyone did a fantastic job. Special kudos to Papon. Great improvisation by both the singers. Nitin - awesome work sir. And the lyrics, wow!

[@rupamborgohain8116]

Who listen in 2024❤❤❤

[@pagalahathi890]

Comme c'est beau ! J'adore la voix de Samidha. Merci, thank you, this song is so beautiful !

[@SoulfulSideEffect]

One of the most inspiring sings that i have ever heard :-)

[@sumitp2408]

5:53 Papon being child :)

[@bhuwangujre4205]

stumble upon this song accidentally. ..and now I am in love with this song. superb lyrics. ..talented singers. .love the song

[@sidharthoney]

he`s not wearing shoes of 2 diff colors......its d red light on the turf where his leg is!!

[@mmcc653]

Whenever wherever i listen this song its give me peace 🕊️, relaxation. I just ❤ this song

[@anupamflutexur7819]

Ashwin g

[@yaranaisam6764]

2019!! Anyone? ♥️

[@rajkamalnath5918]

Have listened to this song so many times...just look at their voices Papon and Samidha, such strong voices...and love that composition...too good

[@akatakkar]

Why is Samidha Joglekar not in the title? She has such a prominent part. Anyways... it's great.

[@apacheapache6719]

Yes, i too was wondering the same.

[@mka567]

this is strung together so beautifully. you could imagine someone putting together the song rather one-dimensionally... but Nitin Sawhney intersperses & overlaps Papon's mellow voice, Samidha's steady poignant voice and musical climax with such genius.

[@goransvegler5299]

@Kabla 21: The bassist is NOT "India's Tal Wilkenfeld". She's Mohini Dey of the world - unequalled and grand in her own right. Things are surely gonna spin around her once she's finished high school (mind you, she's only 16!!)

[@namratakakati7460]

Papon da val lagil gaan tu

[@ayushshaw7209]

awesome song touched my soul

[@Offside-again]

Her voice is therapeutic, god bless 🌷

[@mickyandguitar]

so refreshing.....like a morning song...welcome the day....so nicely composed...so so so gud lyrics...and extremely expressive...even i can imagine a film on this song as per the words.....just wow....excellent job by everyone....no words to express the feelings.

[@Arpita_Ch]

where was this song all these years..I'm speechless!! listening on loop!!

[@shivamuniyal7270]

What a creative song

[@2156sachin]

Maanjhi koi geet sunakar mujhko meethi neend sunaakar, the most beautiful track of this episode

[@ram9798]

2020

[@gauravvishwakarma1363]

2021

[@raxguitariz]

She is trying to focus westran style Indian classical with her nose in dis song

[@goel217]

Oh its a fantastic composition, and specially the way the voices blend. Reminds me of this old band called Blutengel. Very catchy and very classic. Simply superb.

[@Valkyri3Z]

she is Indian Tal Winkelfield ! :))))

[@ahmadjamal8171]

Good song produced by Coke studio India

[@rahulsmelody4448]

❤️❤️❤️

[@bikaner007]

papon rockd, girl suckd. overall gret

[@krishnapiyush1]

the song is awesome but the starting riff is too similar to 'your time is gonna come - Led Zep'....but screw that as soon as the vocals start its just beautiful

[@dolgouskodusko]

Amazing song. Cheers from Macedonia.

[@AnshulGupta-cd6ii]

Igor Noveski dude you understand Hindi??or just appreciating good music?

[@dolgouskodusko]

Anshul Gupta Don't understand Hindi, but love the melodies. I found the translation of the lyrics.

[@AnshulGupta-cd6ii]

Igor Noveski nice to see that good Indian music being loved across borders.there are many other song with sweet melody you'll enjoy.

[@merieyer8459]

IDIOT !!! ......

[@jeetsonwane9380]

Laude!

[@monireol]

♥ papon

[@monireol]

♥ papon

[@rupamdutta57]

papon da rockz

[@mstrmndindia]

00:56 The bass guitarist is playing defretted guitar, that too at such young age !!! Awesome

[@Varshaaz]

Tham lo patvaar tanik …. , Meri nav samble jaye Tum hoke vanhar , toh tufan palat jaye Band lo nazar mein yun, Ke zindagi savar jaye In balao se mein keh doon, Dur se he laut jaye Tham lo patvaar tanik …. , Meri nav samble jaye Tum hoke vanhar , toh tufan palat jaye Band lo nazar mein yun, Ke zindagi savar jaye In balao se mein keh doon, Dur se he laut jaye

[@soham2208]

All the tracks in this episode are very good and very different from what we hear around us - but the main problem with all of them is that they are repetitive, and lack the variety that the previous episodes brought. But nonetheless, amazing display of talent.

[@inspiretobepositive]

Who all are listening in may 21 ?

[@VamsiMohanKrishnaVadrevu]

The flute was so fantastic! 🙏🙏

[@gopalkrishnapegu5053]

❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@motifguru]

i have to tell u guys that this is the best best song i have ever heard in my life. Keep it up guys, im going to be ur "Eklavya" from now on.

[@TheArtishan]

a great sensation....the singers, bassist,producer,tabalist,........a great nostalgic feelin touchin the heart......so touchin,so mindcapturin.......who wont like it guys,........so much talent,so much music........really heartfilling....so much loving this song.....i just love......great song....great performance,great composin......

[@SujanDas-zb7fj]

This Ashwin Srinivasan is an amazing guy.

[@shrutinigam1]

❤️❤️❤️

[@priyangikapoor8843]

Love this song , it really calms me down and gives me hope . Such a dreamy song.

[@shivanik1406]

❤️

[@satyajitborah7235]

2020

[@khushjha6263]

💙

[@iampuzzleman282]

Where is nicki wells?

[@Spreadingassam]

Such a beauty voice ❤ & peace of heart

[@mikeus4412]

In this coke studio, Nitin has used many song lyrics penned by his mother. We should greatly appreciate these amazing lyrics from Saroj Sawhney, Nitin's mother..... He should have used these before. Finally, it proves again and again that talent silently oozes from source, parents.....

[@Channa1604]

Perfect voices and subtle melody; Nitin at the creation ♥ France love India ♥

[@sanjeebdev8822]

Fan of❤️ Awshin srinivasan ❤️

[@terrafabia]

Wonder whats the CS rationale of including artistes on the title. Here Samidha is missing - while Ashwin finds his name. As for Vachan Mahesh Vinayakram the soul of the track is missing while Samidha find a mention. STRANGE!

[@AbhishekMishra-iv3vd]

This song is my blood cells' energy..☺

[@healthhub3764]

Dada love you❤️

[@KaptaaanHindustan]

Awesome song......beautiful composition by Nitin Sawhney and very well rendered by Papon....the girl could have done it better but she tried..Papon is just too good...but nevertheless beautiful song.

[@NeetReel]

Please consider adding the english translations to the lyrics on cokestudioindia. Esp now that the whole world is taking interest in india and its arts. :)

[@nayanabhkakati928]

Anyone in 2022?

[@sarvanuchoudhury155]

Ovrall its gud bt d composition was quite slow & sticky. But d levl of singing has lift it up... Da female voice is outstanding. She sang really well... I enjoyd her performance

[@SAMAELbg]

Samidha Joglekar😍 . Тази песен е невероятна , благодарение на тази жена.

[@P13FY]

Samidha u r extraordinary !

[@AnanyaAfreen]

tham lo patvaar tanik meri nav samble jaye tum hoke vanhar toh tufan palat jaye band lo nazar me yu ke zindagi savar jaye 😤

[@Chefazimkitchen]

superb !!

[@krishnamrajgoud]

+Ananya Afreen allow me to correct some of those lyrics, and it goes like this, tham lo patvaarthanik (hold me patvaarthanik(changer)) meri nav sambhal jaaye (so that my boat settles down) tum ho kevanhar(god) (if you are the helmsman) toh tufan palat jaaye (then storm will turns its way) band lo nazar me yu (take me into your stride) ke zindagi savar jaaye... (so that my life settles down).. in balavo se main keh du(and I tell all my troubles) dur se hi laut jaaye..(to turn back) manjhi koi Geet Sunakar(oh! sailor of my boat, sing me any song) mujhko meethi neend sulado( and put me to sweet sleep) aur bhor hone se pehle( and before it gets dark) mera saahil paas bula do .. (get me closer to my destination). correct me if I am wrong :-)

[@BhargabKakati]

ya bikaner007...completly agree with agree...should have been sung only by Papon...

[@japhethebe]

Nothing like the Good old chords... D,C,G... i guess that's what they ve used for this song... keepin it simple...

[@KaptaaanHindustan]

WTF is Papon doing from 5:55 to 5:60 ..lol....but great song nonetheless.

[@pallabdas4197]

zingegi pehli baar aisa gana sun raha hoon bhai.no words.😲😲😲😲😲😲😲😲😲😲😲😲😲😲😲😲

[@mikeus4412]

Beautiful....another masterpiece from Nitin.... Bollywood musician should learn from Nitin's deep understanding of Indian tradition and culture, which reflects in his music.

[@arnabchakraborty7685]

yeah....very close to sweet child o' mine......any way great song papon has great voice..... thumps up

[@kankanmech]

My fav...whn ever i use my cel phn i listen to dis sng...papon da rockxxx....\m/

[@mightyjunn]

super beautiful song.....nostaglic...

[@SIDR1305]

aisa lag rha h school k dino k hindi class me pahuch gya hu... shandar ekdum madhur ☺😇

[@KushalPandya]

Is it normal for singers to shiver? or just a matter of taste...

[@gaurav326913]

superb composition..."a morning song"...extremely proud 2 c papon da is dis platform-want more of u dada...!!!

[@uudeepak]

why their pronouciation sound like half Bengali half Parshi...

[@JamshidMahmood]

Is it just me ... coz i hear a definite riff similar to lynrd skynrd sweet home alabama but with slower tempo ... especially at 03:53

[@Polepeddis]

I listen to this everyday..so soothing..and Ashwins bansuri..adds more depth to the song..Awesome from Nitin Sawhney :)..I heard it more than 300 times now..

[@cstrumsanthony]

hi jivraj charlie here ( u n rohan used to call me the chocolate boy) remember ,, ur doing great, love the song ,, the song probably is a cake walk for u,, I wanna work with you,, m good at vocals too,, plsss do lemme know,, would love to be involve d too

[@DibakarSaha10]

MTV is doing, what it is supposed to be doing "Promoting great Music".. Way to go, MTV.. We want more shows like this...

[@Siddharth89]

superb track...Respect Nitin Sawhney....

[@BhargabKakati]

Wow Papon da....Awesome rendition from your side as always..Samidha Joglekar and Ashwin Srinivasan were also great..... Cheers to Nitin Sawhney for the creation....overall a great creation....Go on Coke Studio India 2

[@pranaysethi87]

So exactly how old is the bassist (15?), the tabla player and the drummer?! Incredible talent man! I am feeling more and more confident about our music's future watching this season of CS!

[@krishnamrajgoud]

beautifully written lyrics, great composition and vocals :-) .. \m/

[@harishmamania2210]

the song seems so much like one of the best italian songs - Io vivo per Lei. sung by Bocelli-Andrea.