Indian Wedding song- Kala Sha kala

Punjabi 

ਕਲਾ ਸ਼ਾ ਕਲਾ

ਕਲਾ ਸ਼ਾ ਕਲਾ ਮੇਰਾ ਕਲਾ ਏ ਸਰਦਾਰ,

ਗੋਰਿਆਂ ਨੂ ਦਫਾਹ ਕਰੋ, ਮੇ ਆਪ ਤੀਲੇ ਦੀ ਤਾਰ,

ਗੋਰਿਆਂ ਨੂ ਦਫਾਹ ਕਰੋ.

ਸੱਸਰੀਏ ਤੇਰੇ ਪੰਜ ਪੁੱਤਰ, ਦੋ ਐਬੀ ਦੋ ਸ਼ਰਾਬੀ.
ਜਿਹੜਾ ਮੇਰੇ ਹਾਣ ਦਾ ਉਹ ਖਿੜੇਆ ਫੁਲ ਗੁਲਾਬੀ,

ਕਲਾ ਸ਼ਾ ਕਲਾ-------

ਸੱਸਰੀਏ ਤੇਰੇ ਪੰਜ ਪੁੱਤਰ ,ਦੋ ਦਿਓਰ ਤੇ ਦੋ ਜੇਠ,
ਜਿਹੜਾ ਮੇਰੇ ਹਾਣ ਦਾ ਉਹ ਚਲਾ ਗਿਆ ਪਰਦੇਸ ,

ਕਲਾ ਸ਼ਾ ਕਲਾ ----

ਸੱਸਰੀਏ ਤੇਰੇ ਪੰਜ ਪੁੱਤਰ,ਦੋ ਤੀਨ ਦੋ ਕਨਸਤੇਰ,
ਜਿਹੜਾ ਮੇਰੇ ਹਾਣ ਦਾ ਉਹ ਚਲਾ ਗਿਆ ਏ ਦਫਤਰ,

ਕਲਾ ਸ਼ਾ ਕਲਾ ----

English

Kala sha kala

Kala sha kala, mera kala ae sardar, 

goriya nu daffa kro, mein aap telle di tar,

goriya nu daffa kro...

Sasriye tere panj puntar, do eebi do sarabi,

Jhera mere hann da, oh khereya full gulabi,

Kala sha kala....

Sasriye tere panj puntar, do deeor, te do jeth,

Jhera mere hann da, oh chale geya pardesh,

Kala sha kala...

Sasriye tere paj putar, do teen do kanastar,

Jhera mere hann da, oh chala geya e dafftar, 

Kala sha kala....

Importance of Punjabi wedding songs

Punjabi wedding songs are a very integrated part of Punjabi Marriages. From the engagement till the marriage is complete, each and every occasion in Punjabi marriage is celebrated with songs.

Most of the Punjabis have grown up with these evergreen wedding songs.The music and lyrics in these songs are the heart and soul of the great land of Punjab. These are universally sung at Punjabi Weddings.

In the bride’s home the main events at which wedding songs are sung are listed below. This is the complete list of events for which traditionally songs were sung.

1. At the time of writing the sahe di chithhi(Wedding card)
2. During the song sessions (ladies sangeet) each day leading up to the wedding
3. During preparatory work, like sifting flour, sorting stones from the daal(cereals), and rolling rotis etc.
4. While getting the bride ready.
5. When the doli is seen off.

In the son’s home the main occasions for singing songs are:

1. At the time of opening the sahe di chitthi(Wedding card)
2. During the song sessions (ladies sangeet) each day leading up to the wedding.
3. At mahendi rassam;
4. The day before the wedding procession when the guest and relatives give contributions to the groom;
5. When getting the groom ready on the sihra;
6. When groom gets on the ghori;
7. When paying respects at religious places.