Vishal Dadlani and Shalmali Kholgade bring a fresh energy to ‘Chalta Hai,’ a track from the album 2X Side B. Shalmali Kholgade and Shloke Lal write the lyrics and create the melody, blending urban beats with a carefree spirit. The song invites listeners to embrace life’s ups and downs with a laid-back attitude.
Released: December 5, 2022
Chalta Hai
Shalmali Kholgade | Vishal Dadlani • From “2X Side B”
What is the meaning of Chalta Hai Lyrics from 2X Side B?
Shalmali Kholgade pens lines like ‘Anything goes, my friend,’ capturing the essence of going with the flow. The lyrics describe city streets, glowing nights, and the fleeting nature of emotions. The performer mixes introspection with a sense of resilience, making the track relatable and engaging.
Chalta hai yaarAnything goes, my friend.
Chhod naJust let it be.
Itna kaun sochegaWho’s going to think about it that much?
Isko bol yaarTell him, man.
Yeh toh hai roj kaThis is just an everyday thing.
Tu hota kaun haiWho do you think you are?
Tu mujhko sikhaaega haanAre you going to teach me now?
Main toh ek hoonI’m just one person.
Toh kya tu sabko ab samjhaaegaSo, are you going to explain it to everyone now?
Do minat ko hiFor just a couple of minutes,
Toh buraa humko lagta haiwe feel a little bad.
Khalta haiIt bothers us.
Phir khalna bhi talta haiThen that feeling of being bothered fades away too.
Kyuki humko toh sab kucch chalta hai, right (We so good at this)Because for us, anything goes, right? (We’re so good at this.)
Chalta haiAnything goes.
Humko toh chalta hai, rightFor us, anything goes, right?
We so good at thisWe’re so good at this.
Chalta hai (Chalta hai)Anything goes (Anything goes).
Humko toh sub kucch chalta hai (Chalta hai yaar)For us, everything just goes (Anything goes, my friend).
(We so good at this) Chalta hai(We’re so good at this) Anything goes.
Chalta haiAnything goes.
Humko toh chalta hai (Hai na)For us, it’s all fine (Isn’t it?).
We so good at thisWe’re so good at this.
Chalta haiAnything goes.
Humko toh sub kucch chalta hai (Kyu chalta hai)For us, everything just goes (Why does it go?).
Another day another 24Another day, another twenty-four hours.
Nothings promised nowadays, so nowadays I’m letting goNothing’s promised these days, so now I’m just letting go.
Just let it be, I let it showJust let it be, I’ll let it show.
In how I move and how I flowIn how I move and how I flow,
Through the streets that run like riversthrough the streets that run like rivers.
City nights make my nights glowCity nights make my nights glow.
We’ll figure it out, see how it goes, see what unfolds, yeah, there’s no reason to doubtWe’ll figure it out, see how it goes, see what unfolds; yeah, there’s no reason to doubt.
Everyone does it, ain’t no one above it, ain’t nobody calling you out, nah I’m calling you inEveryone does it, no one’s above it, nobody’s calling you out; no, I’m calling you in.
Before we step out, remember the way that we liveBefore we step out, remember the way that we live.
We lacking the care, attention not there, whenever we workWe’re lacking the care, the attention isn’t there, whenever we work.
When time isn’t spared, don’t say it ain’t fair when you ending up hurtWhen time isn’t spared, don’t say it’s not fair when you end up getting hurt.
Commitment is rare the loyalty lacks in how we been movingCommitment is rare and loyalty is lacking in how we’ve been moving.
The problems are shared when we stuck in a place without an improvementThe problems are shared when we’re stuck in a place without any improvement.
It is what it is, but what does that mean, for people and usIt is what it is, but what does that mean for the people and us?
What could’ve been would’ve been should’ve been isn’t what ended happening how can we trust in somethin like this, ignorance is our blissWhat could’ve, would’ve, or should’ve been isn’t what happened; how can we trust in something like this? Our ignorance is bliss.
Chalta hai yaarAnything goes, my friend.
Lets see where we getLet’s see where we get.
Do minat ko hiFor just a couple of minutes,
Toh buraa humko lagta haiwe feel a little bad.
Khalta haiIt bothers us.
Phir khalna bhi talta haiThen that feeling of being bothered fades away too.
Kyuki humko toh sab kucch chalta hai (We so good at this)Because for us, anything goes (We’re so good at this).
Chalta haiAnything goes.
Humko kyu chalta hai (We so good at this)Why does everything just go for us? (We’re so good at this.)
Chalta hai (Chalta hai)Anything goes (Anything goes).
Humko kyu sub kucch chalta hai (We so good at this)Why does everything just go for us? (We’re so good at this.)
Chalta haiAnything goes.
Humko kyu chalta hai (We so good at this)Why does everything just go for us? (We’re so good at this.)
Chalta hai (Kyu kyu kyu kyu chalta hai)Anything goes (Why, why, why, why does it go?).
Humko kyu sub kucch chalta haiWhy does everything just go for us?
We way too good at thisWe’re way too good at this.
Chalta Hai Music Video
The ‘Chalta Hai’ lyrics resonate with anyone navigating life’s uncertainties. Vishal Dadlani and Shalmali Kholgade deliver a song that balances reflection and release.