Divine raps ‘Akela’ on his album ‘Gunehgar,’ produced with an atmospheric beat by composer Phenom. The track places a sense of isolation at its core, even with the whole city’s support. This introspective song from 2022 questions the cost of fame and success.
Released: November 10, 2022
Akela
Divine • From “Gunehgar”
Akela Lyrics Meaning Divine | Gunehgar
Divine asks a central question in the ‘Akela’ lyrics: ‘I have everything with me, yet why am I still alone?’ He states that while searching for diamonds, he failed to find his ‘Kohinoor.’ This line expresses a deep loss of something priceless amid the pursuit of wealth.
Gyarahve Maale Pe Khade HaiI’m standing on the eleventh floor.
Saamne Sheher Dikh Raha HaiThe city is spread out before me.
Sab Kuch Hai Paas AurI’ve everything with me,
Phir Bhi Main Akela Kyunyet why am I still alone?
Pura Sheher Mere SathThe whole city is with me,
Phir Akela Kyunso why am I still alone?
Kabhi Kabhi Lagta Hai Main Akela HuSometimes I feel like I’m alone.
Phir Woh Mujhe Bolta Hai Nahi Hai Akela TuThen He tells me, “You aren’t alone.”
Sab Kuch Hai Paas Par Akela KyunI’ve everything with me, but why am I still alone?
Pura Sheher Mere Sath Phir Akela KyunThe whole city is with me, so why am I still alone?
Kabhi Kabhi Lagta Hai Main Akela HunSometimes I feel like I’m alone.
Phir Woh Mujhe Bolta Hai Nahi Hai Akela TuThen He tells me, “You aren’t alone.”
Mehnat Maine Ki HaiI’ve put in all the hard work.
Main Aaya Nahi Naseeb SeI didn’t get here by mere luck.
Toota Mera GharMy home was broken,
Woh Bole Aaya Nahi Gareeb Seyet they claim I didn’t come from poverty.
Paise Ki Keemat JaaneYou only know the value of money,
Jab Nikle Tere Jeb Sewhen it leaves your own pocket.
Woh Dekhte Woh JalteThey watch and they’re envious,
Main Nikla Qareeb Seas I pass right by them.
Kabhi Kabhi LagtaSometimes it feels,
Maine Khaya Us Seb Selike I ate from that ‘forbidden’ apple.
Adam Toh NahiI’m not Adam,
Par Main Aadamkhor Ban Gayabut I’ve become a fierce predator.
Rap Game Mein Laps NahiThere are no laps in this rap game,
Marathon Ban Gayait’s turned into a marathon.
Nip Wali SochWith a ‘Nipsey Hussle’ mindset,
Aur Main Bemisaal Ban GayaI’ve become incomparable.
Apno Ko Liye Kya KiyaWhat have I done for my people?
Apne Ko Main Kya DiyaWhat have I given to myself?
Apno Se Main Kya LiyaWhat have I taken from my people?
Apno Se Main Kya LuWhat should I take from my people?
Meri Zindagi Ek SapnaMy life is a dream,
Aur Main Sapne Main Nikaluand I’m living it all out in a dream.
Yeh Dard Mera ApnaThis pain is my own,
Aur Main Apne Main Nikaluand I’ll work through it on my own.
Ek Dost Se Hai Baat BandI’m not speaking to one friend,
Doosra Banta Chaluwhile the other’s acting too clever.
Ye Zindagi Na MalumThis life is unpredictable.
Jo Jitna DetaWhatever you give out,
Usse Zyada Milta Tujhe Malumyou get back even more, you know.
Ye Zindagi Na MalumThis life is unpredictable.
Sab Kuch Hai Paas AurI’ve everything with me,
Phir Bhi Main Akela Kyunyet why am I still alone?
Pura Sheher Mere SathThe whole city is with me,
Phir Akela Kyunso why am I still alone?
Kabhi Kabhi Lagta Hai Main Akela HunSometimes I feel like I’m alone.
Phir Woh Mujhe Bolta Hai Nahi Hai Akela TuThen He tells me, “You aren’t alone.”
Sab Kuch Hai Paas Phir Akela KyunI’ve everything with me, so why am I still alone?
Pura Sheher Mere Sath Phir Akela KyunThe entire city stands with me, so why am I still alone?
Kabhi Kabhi Lagta Hai Main Akela HunSometimes I feel like I’m alone.
Phir Woh Mujhe Bolta Hai Nahi Hai Akela TuThen He tells me, “You aren’t alone.”
Mashoor Hoon MainI’m famous now,
Toh Kya Hai Kasoor Meraso what’s my fault in this?
Khud Main Hai VishwaasI believe in myself;
Ye Tha Pehle Se Usool Merathat’s always been my principle.
Heere Ki Khoj MeinIn my search for diamonds,
Nikla Na Kohinoor Meramy ‘Kohinoor’ rarest treasure didn’t emerge.
Har Shabd Nikalta MereEvery word comes from my
Dil Se Jaise Khoon Meraheart as if it were my own blood.
Akela Tha Main Aur Meri MicIt was just me and my mic,
Music Meri Mashooqamusic is my mistress,
Sirf Main Aur Meri Wifejust me and my craft.
Maa Likhti KhatMy mother writes letters,
Plane Lagti Uski Flighther flight feels like a soaring plane.
Bachpan Se They BhookeWe’ve been hungry since childhood,
We Were Always On A Dietwe were always on a ‘diet’ of necessity.
Chhat Se Paani TapkeWater drips from the ceiling,
Do Ghante Bharne Ke Liyeit takes two hours to fill the buckets.
Books Pe Karte RollWe’d roll smokes on our books,
Sahi Mein They Woh Padhne Ke Liyethough they were really meant for studying.
Lagta Tha Main Paida HuaI used to think I was born
Khali Marne Ke Liyeonly to die.
Hath Nahi Mange KabhiI never begged for a handout
Uppar Chadhne Ke Liyeto climb my way to the top.
AkelaAlone,
Par Lagta Jaisa Army Mein Hoonbut I feel like I’m an entire army.
Music Ek Kitaab Kahani Main HoonMusic is a book, and I’m the story inside.
Akela Par Army Mein HoonI’m alone, but I’m an entire army.
Music Ek Kitaab Kahani Main HoonMusic is a book, and I’m the story inside.
Sab Kuch Hai Paas AurI’ve everything with me,
Phir Bhi Main Akela Kyunyet why am I still alone?
Pura Sheher Mere SathThe whole city is with me,
Phir Akela Kyunso why am I still alone?
Kabhi Kabhi Lagta Hai Main Akela HuSometimes I feel like I’m alone.
Phir Woh Mujhe Bolta Hai Nahi Hai Akela TuThen He tells me, “You aren’t alone.”
Sab Kuch Hai Paas Phir Bhi Main Akela KyunI’ve everything with me, so why am I still alone?
Pura Sheher Mere Sath Phir Akela KyunThe entire city stands with me, so why am I still alone?
Kabhi Kabhi Lagta Hai Main Akela HunSometimes I feel like I’m alone.
Phir Woh Mujhe Bolta Hai Nahi Hai Akela TuThen He tells me, “You aren’t alone.”
Sometimes I Feel Like I Am Flying AwaySometimes I feel like I’m flying away.
But The Lord Says I Am Here To StayBut the Lord says I’m here to stay.
So Many Wanna Take My PlaceSo many want to take my place,
But They Don’t Know What It Takesbut they don’t know what it takes.
Sometimes I Feel Like I Am Flying AwaySometimes I feel like I’m flying away.
But The Lord Says I Am Here To StayBut the Lord says I’m here to stay.
So Many Wanna Take My PlaceSo many want to take my place,
But They Don’t Know What It Takesbut they don’t know what it takes.
Khudgarz Banna Abhi Sahi Lagta HaiBeing selfish feels like the right move now.
Kaun Dega Dhoka Thoda Bhaey Lagta HaiI’m a bit afraid of who might betray me.
Khudgarz Banna Abhi Sahi Lagta HaiBeing selfish feels like the right move now.
Kaun Dega Dhoka Thoda Bhaey Lagta HaiI’m a bit afraid of who might betray me.
Khatam Hone AataWhen it’s all about to end,
Fir Nahi Lagta Haithen it doesn’t feel that way anymore.
Ha Khatam Hone AataYes, when it’s all about to end,
Fir Nahi Lagta Haithen it doesn’t feel that way anymore.
Akela Music Video
A journey from poverty to fame creates the emotional landscape of the ‘Akela’ lyrics translation. Divine contrasts his public success with private loneliness, questioning what he has given or taken from his own people. The Gunehgar track concludes with the rapper accepting his solitary path, feeling like an entire army.