By Hamsar Hayat Link — Kisi Ki Rabba Maa Na Mare Lyrics

The repeated invocation of “Maa” serves several functions:

The specific words used—”Duaan ch” (in prayers), ”Khandar” (ruins), ”Sohneya” (O beautiful one [addressing God])—give the song a rustic, authentic feel of rural Punjab, which resonates deeply with listeners from both India and Pakistan.

The use of the word "Rabba" (God/Lord) immediately establishes the song as a dialogue with the Creator. In Sufi tradition, God is often addressed as the ultimate refuge. The singer appeals not to a specific sectarian deity but to the universal "Lord." By saying "Kisi Ki" (Someone's), the lyricist generalizes the plea. It is not a selfish prayer for one’s own mother alone, but a collective prayer for the safety of all mothers. kisi ki rabba maa na mare lyrics by hamsar hayat link

Another popular segment of the poem reads:

"Maavan bina ghar soone lagde, Chulha bina chah nahi bhane da. Rabba, kisi di maa na maare, Dard utha nahi jaanda maa de jaane da." The specific words used— ”Duaan ch” (in prayers),

Translation:

"Homes feel empty without mothers, Without the hearth, tea is not brewed (metaphor for life/comfort). God, don't let anyone's mother die, The pain of a mother leaving is unbearable." "Maavan bina ghar soone lagde, Chulha bina chah

The arrangement of the song typically follows a slow, building tempo characteristic of traditional Kalams (spiritual poetry).