Ours is a flock of sparrows
This song is the inner monologue of a bride at her farewell, encapsulating all the conflicting emotions of the day.
The Sparrow Metaphor: The chiryaan da chamba (flock of sparrows) is the central image. Daughters are seen as birds who are raised in the nest (the father's home) only to one day "fly away" (ud jaana) to a new, unknown land.
The Pain of Leaving: The bride feels like her home is pushing her out ("Your streets have shrunk") and the unknown (pardes) has become her new reality. Her heart "waivers" in the very home where she played, as she realizes no one can truly understand her unique pain.
The Transfer of Responsibility: The line "Mother, take care of the keys" is deeply symbolic. It's the daughter relinquishing her role in the household, acknowledging her part is over, and passing the duties back to her mother.
The Power of Fate: She sees her family watching, helpless. They love her, but they cannot change her likhiyaan (destiny). This is a common theme: marriage is seen as a fated, unchangeable path.
Seeking Forgiveness: The plea to her mother to "forgive my 32 misdeeds" (a traditional way of saying "all my faults") is a touching moment of humility. Before starting her new life, she seeks to be absolved of any wrongdoings or pain she may have caused as a daughter, wanting to leave with a clean slate and her mother's blessing.
Performed by Various Artists
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