Mitwa Lyrics Meaning – Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna | Shafqat Amanat Ali | Shankar Mahadevan
Shafqat Amanat Ali and Shankar Mahadevan perform “Mitwa” for the album Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna. Lyricist Javed Akhtar and composers Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy created the song for the film starring Shahrukh Khan and Rani Mukherjee. It begins with the singer asking his heart where it is going and what it seeks.
Released: May 22, 2014
Mitwa
Shafqat Amanat Ali | Shankar Mahadevan • From “Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna”
Lyricist
Javed Akhtar
Composer
Shankar, Ehsaan, Loy
Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna’s Mitwa Lyrics Translation
The lyrics repeatedly ask the heart to name the “unspoken, unheard” truth it holds. This questioning turns to a challenge, asking why his feet are in shackles when life is dancing around him. He is urged to stop tormenting himself and admit what he feels.
Mitwa Mitwa MitwaMy friend, my friend, my friend
Mere Mann Ye Bata De Tu Kis Or Chala Hai TuMy heart, just tell me, where are you going?
Kya Paaya Nahin Tune Kya Dhoondh Raha Hai TuWhat haven’t you found? What is it you’re looking for?
Jo Hai Ankahee Jo Hai Ansunee Woh Baat Kya Hai BataThat which is unspoken, that which is unheard, tell me what that is
Mitwa Kahe Dhadkanein Tujhse KyaMy friend, what is your heartbeat trying to tell you?
Mitwa Ye Khud Se To Naa Tu ChhupaMy friend, don’t you hide this from yourself
Jeevan Dagar Mein Premnagar MeinOn the path of life, in the city of love
Aaya Nazar Mein Jab Se Koi HaiEver since someone has appeared before you
Tu Sochta Hai Tu Poochta HaiYou think, and you ask yourself
Jiski Kamee Thee Kya Ye Woh Hee HaiThe one whose absence you felt, could this be them?
Haan Ye Woh Hee Hai Haan Ye Woh Hee HaiYes, this is the one, yes, this is the one
Tu Ik Pyaasa Aur Ye Nadee HaiYou are thirsty, and they are a river
Kaahe Nahin Is Ko Tu Khul Ke BataayeWhy don’t you just admit it openly?
Jo Hai Ankahee Jo Hai Ansunee Woh Baat Kya Hai BataThat which is unspoken, that which is unheard, tell me what that is
Mitwa Kahe Dhadkanein Tujhse KyaMy friend, what is your heartbeat trying to tell you?
Mitwa Ye Khud Se To Naa Tu ChhupaMy friend, don’t you hide this from yourself
Ho Teree Nigahein Paa Gayin RaaheinYour eyes have finally found their path
Par Tu Ye Soche Jaaun Naa JaaunBut you keep thinking, “Should I go, or should I not?”
Ye Zindagee Jo Hai Naachtee ToWhen this life itself is dancing
Kyun Bediyon Mein Hain Tere PaonWhy are your feet bound in shackles?
Preet Kee Dhoon Par Naach Le PaagalDance to the melody of love, you foolish heart
Udta Agar Hai Udne De AanchalIf your veil lifts in the wind, just let it fly
Kaahe Koi Apne Ko Aise TarsaayeWhy does one have to torment themselves this way?
Jo Hai Ankahee Jo Hai Ansunee Woh Baat Kya Hai BataThat which is unspoken, that which is unheard, tell me what that is
Mitwa Kahe Dhadkanein Tujhse KyaMy friend, what is your heartbeat trying to tell you?
Mitwa Ye Khud Se To Naa Tu ChhupaMy friend, don’t you hide this from yourself
The song’s entire focus is an internal dialogue between a man and his heart. Javed Akhtar’s lyrics personify the heart as “Mitwa,” or a friend, turning the conflict into a conversation. The song documents the difficult moment of acknowledging a forbidden feeling, marking a shift from denial to awareness.
