Mika Singh’s song “Dhokha” is from the album Sarfira, with lyrics from Manoj Muntashir Shukla. The track opens with a declaration of self-belief, stating the singer possesses true courage while others are “paani kam,” or watered down. It advises listeners to live with pride and avoid unnecessary burdens.
Released: July 3, 2024
Dhokha
Mika Singh • From “Sarfira”
Lyricist
Manoj Muntashir Shukla
Composer
GV Prakash Kumar
Sarfira’s Dhokha Lyrics Translation
The lyrics later dismiss concerns over right and wrong, calling them a pointless battle. It commands the listener to put their “magaj” or brain aside and use the moment to dance. The meaning of the ‘Dhokha’ lyrics is a call to act instead of getting stuck in thought.
56 Inchi Leke ChhatiWalk with your chest puffed out in pride
Dariya Jaisa Behne KaYou’ve got to flow just like a river
Aune Paune Load Na LeDon’t take on any pointless stress
Saala Wat Mein Rehne KaMan, you have to live with swagger
Apne Jigre Mein Hai DamWe’ve got real courage in our hearts
Baaki Saare Paani KamEveryone else is just watered down
Apni Story Ke HeroWe are the heroes of our own story
Hum Hain Bete Kewal HumSon, it’s only us and no one else
Duniya Kya Hai Dhokha HaiWhat is this world? It’s an illusion
Lehar Se Ladti Nauka HaiIt’s a small boat fighting against the waves
Magaj Ko Mamu Baaju RakhPut your brain aside, my friend
Naach Matak Ke Mauka HaiThis is your chance to dance with flair
Babaji Ne Kaha Hai JoWhatever the wise man has said
Wahi Sahi Hai Re PakiyaThat’s the absolute truth, buddy
Chillam Chilli Kare Hai KyunSo why are you making such a fuss?
Laga Ke So Ja Do TakiyaJust rest your head and go to sleep
Maza Maza Na Maza Ho KamThe fun, the fun should never fade
Hawa Mein Ik Din Udna HaiOne day we all must fly away on the wind
Dhuaan Dhuaan Hai Dhuaan Hain HumWe are smoke, just clouds of smoke
Kya Leke Aaya Hai Kya Leke JayegaWhat did you bring, and what will you take with you?
Duniya Kya Hai Dhokha HaiWhat is this world? It’s an illusion
Lehar Se Ladti Nauka HaiIt’s a small boat fighting against the waves
Magaj Ko Mamu Baaju RakhPut your brain aside, my friend
Naach Matak Ke Mauka HaiThis is your chance to dance with flair
Kahaan Pada Hai Chakkar MeinWhy are you so caught up in this mess?
Koi Nahin Hai Takkar MeinThere is no one who can challenge us
Sheron Waali Baazi KhelPlay the kind of game that lions play
Ulajh Na Akkad Bakkad MeinDon’t get tangled up in random nonsense
Fikar Wikar Ka Zikar Na KarDon’t even speak of all your worries
Sahi Ghalat Ke Raade MeinIn this constant battle of right and wrong
Phasa Phasa Tu Phasa AgarIf you get stuck, trapped, and tangled
Rota Ke Aayega Rota Ke JayegaYou’ll arrive crying, and you’ll leave crying
Duniya Kya Hai Dhokha HaiWhat is this world? It’s an illusion
Lehar Se Ladti Nauka HaiIt’s a small boat fighting against the waves
Magaj Ko Mamu Baaju RakhPut your brain aside, my friend
Naach Matak Ke Mauka HaiThis is your chance to dance with flair
The song frames the entire world as an illusion, or “dhoka,” and life as a boat battling waves. This view encourages a release from worry rather than a sense of loss. It is a direct instruction to embrace chaos with unbothered confidence.
