(Garba: a traditional folk circle dance from the Indian state of Gujarat—performed around a lamp to honor the divine feminine and celebrate the light of life)

[ધૂન] Chorus (Gujarati)

ગરબા રમો, તારા નીચે,

પ્રેમની રેખાઓ, જીવનને ચમકાવે છે.

Translation (English):

Dance Garba beneath the stars,

Lines of love illuminate our lives.

[પહેલો अंतરો] Verse 1 (Gujarati)

ચમકતા દિપો, રંગબેરંગી વસ્ત્રો,

સંકલિત છે કૃપા અને પ્રકાશ.

પગલાં તાજા, હૃદય નૃત્ય કરે,

રાત્રિ ગાતા, આનંદથી ભરેલા.

Translation (English):

Shining lamps, colorful robes,

A circle of grace and light.

Fresh steps, the heart dances,

The night sings, filled with joy.

[ધૂન] Chorus (Gujarati)

ગરબા રમો, તારા નીચે,

પ્રેમની રેખાઓ, જીવનને ચમકાવે છે.

Translation (English):

Dance Garba beneath the stars,

Lines of love illuminate our lives.

[બીજું अंतરો] Verse 2 (Gujarati)

અમ્બાના વચનથી રાત જાગી છે,

દરેક સ્પંદન આશાનું વચન છે.

આ બ્રહ્માંડનો જય ઉજવવા,

જોઈએ તારા તळે નૃત્યનો મહોત્સવ.

Translation (English):

By Amba’s blessing, the night awakens,

Each pulse holds a promise of hope.

To celebrate the victory of this universe,

Join the dance festival beneath the stars.

[સેતુ] Bridge (Gujarati)

તંબુરાનો તાલ છુટો, તમારું મન લાવી જાય,

તમારા પગલાં તેજ સાથે ચાલે છે.

દરેક ક્લાપ એક પ્રાર્થના છે,

દરેક પગલું જીવનની કવિતા છે.

Translation (English):

Let the tambourine’s rhythm carry your spirit,

May your steps move with brilliance.

Each clap is a prayer,

Each step, a poem of life.

[ધૂન] Chorus (Gujarati)

ગરબા રમો, તારા નીચે,

પ્રેમની રેખાઓ, જીવનને ચમકાવે છે.

Translation (English):

Dance Garba beneath the stars,

Lines of love illuminate our lives.

[બંધ] Outro (Gujarati)

ચાંદની નીચે, અમારા દિલ આગે ભરાયા,

ગરબા ગાય છે આકાશનો તેજ.

પગ બાદ પગ, ચાલો જીવનનો ઉત્સવ કરીએ,

ગરબા, હંમેશા માટે, આપણું સંગીત.

Translation (English):

Under the moon, our hearts ablaze,

Garba sings the brilliance of the skies.

Step by step, let us celebrate life,

Garba, forever our melody.

French Version with English Translation

[Refrain] Chorus (French)

Danse, danse sous les étoiles,

Garba brille, illumine nos âmes !

Tourne, tourne au rythme des tambours,

Chante la vie, l’amour chaque jour.

Translation (English):

Dance, dance beneath the stars,

Garba shines, illuminating our souls!

Spin, spin to the rhythm of the drums,

Sing life, love every day.

[Couplet 1] Verse 1 (French)

Le cercle s’élargit, les pieds frappent le sol,

Les robes colorées, les cœurs s’envolent.

Les mains qui claquent, les rires s’entrelacent,

La nuit s’embrase dans une divine grâce.

Translation (English):

The circle widens, feet strike the ground,

Colorful robes, hearts take flight.

Clapping hands, laughter intertwines,

The night ignites in divine grace.

[Refrain] Chorus (French)

Danse, danse sous les étoiles,

Garba brille, illumine nos âmes !

Tourne, tourne au rythme des tambours,

Chante la vie, l’amour chaque jour.

Translation (English):

Dance, dance beneath the stars,

Garba shines, illuminating our souls!

Spin, spin to the rhythm of the drums,

Sing life, love every day.

[Couplet 2] Verse 2 (French)

Les lumières scintillent, le pot au centre,

La déesse veille, son énergie entre.

Chaque pas célèbre son pouvoir sacré,

Nous sommes unis, nos âmes enlacées.

Translation (English):

The lights shimmer, the pot in the center,

The goddess watches, her energy enters.

Each step celebrates her sacred power,

We are united, our souls intertwined.

[Pont] Bridge (French)

Laisse les tambours guider ton chemin,

Laisse le vent caresser tes mains.

Chaque mouvement est un poème,

Danser ensemble, voilà notre emblème.

Translation (English):

Let the drums guide your path,

Let the wind caress your hands.

Each movement is a poem,

Dancing together, that is our emblem.

[Refrain] Chorus (French)

Danse, danse sous les étoiles,

Garba brille, illumine nos âmes !

Tourne, tourne au rythme des tambours,

Chante la vie, l’amour chaque jour.

Translation (English):

Dance, dance beneath the stars,

Garba shines, illuminating our souls!

Spin, spin to the rhythm of the drums,

Sing life, love every day.

[Outro] Outro (French)

Sous la lune, nos cœurs en feu,

Garba chante l’éclat des cieux.

Pas après pas, célébrons la vie,

Garba, pour toujours, notre mélodie.

Translation (English):

Under the moon, our hearts aflame,

Garba sings the brilliance of the heavens.

Step by step, let us celebrate life,

Garba, forever our melody.