Nimrat Khaira sings ‘Akhan’ from the album Maanmatti. Harmanjeet Singh and MXRCI write the lyrics, and they also compose the music together.
Released: October 9, 2023
Akhan
Nimrat Khaira • From “Maanmatti”
What is the meaning of Akhan Lyrics from Maanmatti?
Nimrat Khaira asks for eye contact and conversation. She sings, ‘If you sit in front, meet my eyes too.’
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Mere saave je bahina einIf you sit right in front of me,
Taan akhaan vee milaaiya karThen you should also meet my eyes.
Tu chupp karke hee tur jaanaiYou just walk away in silence
Koi gall vee chalaaiya karSo start a conversation too.
Mere saave je bahina einWhenever you’re sitting before me,
Taan akhaan vee milaaiya karMake sure to look into my eyes too.
Tu chupp karke hee tur jaanaiYou always just leave in silence
Koi gall vee chalaaiya karPlease, start a conversation as well.
Hamesha kad rahinde neHow long do they ever stay,
Eh khushiaan noor te nagmeThese joys, the radiance, and the songs?
Eh dauraan mukkdiaan naa veThese phases don’t ever end, do they?
Aapaan kihara jittne tagmeIt’s not like we’ve got to win medals;
Main bahuta kujh taan mangdee naheenI don’t really ask for much.
Lai ke mera naan bulaaiya karJust call me by my name,
Naan bulaaiya karCall out my name.
Mere saave je bahina einIf you sit right in front of me,
Taan akhaan vee milaaiya karThen you should also meet my eyes.
Tu chupp karke hee tur jaanaiYou just walk away in silence;
Koi gall vee chalaaiya karStart a conversation too.
Mere saave je bahina einIf you happen to sit across from me,
Taan akhaan vee milaaiya karThen try to meet my gaze as well.
Tu chupp karke hee tur jaanaiYou tend to just leave in silence;
Koi gall vee chalaaiya karStrike up a conversation too.
Tu kera puchia si sab ton sohani cheez kee lagdeeYou once asked what I find the most beautiful;
Tere naal paidal turna ve mainu taan eed hee lagdeeWalking with you on foot feels like ‘Eid’ [a grand celebration] to me.
Eh raahaan bariaan sohaniaan neThese paths are so very lovely;
Inna da mull paaiya karYou should cherish their worth.
Mere saave je bahina einIf you sit right in front of me,
Taan akhaan vee milaaiya karThen you should also meet my eyes.
Tu chupp karke hee tur jaanaiYou just walk away in silence;
Koi gall vee chalaaiya karStart a conversation too.
Mere saave je bahina einWhenever you’re sitting before me,
Taan akhaan vee milaaiya karMake sure to meet my gaze too.
Tu chupp karke hee tur jaanaiYou always just leave in silence;
Koi gall vee chalaaiya karPlease, start a conversation as well.
Main aapne man dee haalat nu mutthi vich kass chhadddee haanI keep the state of my heart tightly clenched in my fist;
Jadon koi haal puchda ae maara jiha hass chhadddee haanWhen someone asks how I’m doing, I just give a small smile.
Tu vagdee paun de vargia veYou’re like a flowing breeze;
Khare paani hilaaiya karYou should stir these still waters.
Mere saave je bahina einIf you sit right in front of me,
Taan akhaan vee milaaiya karThen you should also meet my eyes.
Tu chupp karke hee tur jaanaiYou just walk away in silence;
Koi gall vee chalaaiya karStart a conversation too.
Mere saave je bahina einWhenever you sit across from me,
Taan akhaan vee milaaiya karMake sure to look into my eyes too.
Tu chupp karke hee tur jaanaiYou always just leave in silence;
Koi gall vee chalaaiya karStrike up a conversation too.
Akhan Music Video
Nimrat Khaira delivers a gentle request. The translation of ‘Akhan’ lyrics offers a heartfelt plea for connection.