#MellowMusic Hits: Melancholic by Maanu

"Melancholic" by Maanu takes you on a journey through the highs and lows of love, leaving you both comforted and unsettled.

Maanu's song's title, 'Melancholic' is a clue to its overarching theme. It's a meditation on the melancholy that accompanies love.

The lyrics "Adhoori raatein, Teray bin rehta hun mein yu tanha" (Incomplete nights, I remain so lonely without you) speak of the emptiness that fills the heart in the absence of the beloved. It's a solitude that's both painful and poetic, a solitude that's a testament to the depth of the love.

The song kicks off with a line that sets the mood, "Sa hai ye sama mein kahoon kya" (What can I say, this ambiance is so serene). It's a clever play on words, using the tranquility of the setting to contrast the turmoil brewing within. The mention of "Gin and tonic" isn't just a casual reference; it's a metaphor for the intoxicating nature of love, a love that numbs and a love that stings.

The chorus, "I don’t have words, But I do know ke yun haulay haulay, Aagay barh raha hai in dou dillon ka fasaana" (I don't have words, But I do know that slowly, the story of these two hearts is progressing), captures the essence of love's mystery. It's a love that's beyond words, a love that's quietly weaving its magic, creating a story that's both beautiful and enigmatic.

Musically, "Melancholic" is a study in minimalism.

The soft guitar strums and the gentle piano notes create a backdrop that's both soothing and poignant. The music ebbs and flows with the emotions of the lyrics, creating a seamless blend of sound and sentiment.

The recurring question "Kyun dar jata hun jab hun tujh se door?" (Why do I get scared when I'm away from you?) highlights the vulnerability that love brings.

It's a fear of losing the one thing that brings peace to the heart, as captured in the line "Tu hi deti hai iss dil ko sakoon" (You alone bring peace to this heart).

'Melancholic' by Maanu is a reflection on the complexity of love, the intertwining of joy and sorrow, the interplay of presence and absence. It's a reminder that love is not just about the highs but also about the lows. It's a journey that's both beautiful and brutal, and this song captures that duality with a raw honesty that's both refreshing and heart-wrenching.

Lyrics:

Melancholic
Melancholic
Sa hai ye sama mein kahoon kya
What can I say, this ambiance is so serene
Gin and tonic
Gin and tonic
Pe hun mein ab kab se yun zinda
I've been living like this for so long
Haan jab se dekhein teri aankhein
Yes, since I've seen your eyes
Tab se hun mein teri raahon ka deewana
Since then, I've become a fanatic of your paths
I don’t have words
I don’t have words
But I do know ke yun haulay haulay
But I do know that slowly, slowly
Aagay barh raha hai in dou dillon ka fasaana
The story of these two hearts is progressing
Kyun dar jata hun jab hun tujh se door?
Why do I get scared when I'm away from you?
Even though I try to play it cool
Even though I try to play it cool
Tu hi deti hai iss dil ko sakoon
You alone bring peace to this heart
Meinay socha ke ab tujh se kahoon
I thought that now I should tell you
Saari khirkiyan mein khol doon
I'll open all the windows
Tujhay baahon mein mei khainch loon
I'll pull you into my arms
Teri khushion mein khushian sahoon
I'll rejoice in your happiness
Melancholic
Melancholic
Sa hai ye sama mein kahoon kya
What can I say, this ambiance is so serene
Adhoori raatein
Incomplete nights
Teray bin rehta hun mein yu tanha
I remain so lonely without you

Kyun tujh ko dhoondu har jaga
Why do I search for you everywhere
Kahan hai tu ye tou bataa
Where are you, do tell
Teray liye hai yun jeeya
For you, I have lived like this
Kahan hai tu ye tou bata
Where are you, do tell

Adhoori raaton mein ab roye mera dil ye
In incomplete nights, now my heart cries
Tootay waadon se shiru hotay hain din ye
Days start with broken promises
Teri bahoon mein sakoon dhoonda hai kab se
I've been searching for peace in your arms since long
Teray bina hai sooni si zindagi ye
Without you, life is empty
Hun kitna tanha mein
How lonely I am
Khud se rootha hua mein
Angry with myself
Hun yun kaisi saza hai?
What kind of punishment is this?
Har pal bas poochon mein ke
Every moment I just ask
Kyun dar jata hun jab hun tujh se door?
Why do I get scared when I'm away from you?
Even though I try to play it cool
Even though I try to play it cool
Tu hi deti hai iss dil ko sakoon
You alone bring peace to this heart
Meinay socha ke ab tujh se kahoon
I thought that now I should tell you
Saari khirkiyan mein khol doon
I'll open all the windows
Tujhay baahon mein mei khainch loon
I'll pull you into my arms
Teri khushion mein khushian sahoon
I'll rejoice in your happiness
Melancholic
Melancholic
Sa hai ye sama mein kahoon kya
What can I say, this ambiance is so serene
But I got it
But I got it
Teray bin rehta hun mein yu tanha
I remain so lonely without you
Kyun tujh ko dhoondu har jaga
Why do I search for you everywhere
Kahan hai tu ye tou bataa
Where are you, do tell
Teray liye hai yun jeeya
For you, I have lived like this
Kahan hai tu ye tou bata
Where are you, do tell

[Final chorus backing vocals]
Kaisi hai inteha ye
What is this extreme
Tor dia mujh ko ab
You have broken me now
Kaisi mujh pe saza hai
What kind of punishment is this on me
Juda hogaye hain hum dou
We two have become separated
Kaisa hai imtehaan ye
What kind of test is this
Tanhayi ka samandar
The ocean of loneliness
Mein hun ab doob raha mein
I am now drowning
Aja bacha lay mujh ko
Come, save me

Audio Credits:

Written, composed, produced and performed by Maanu
Mixed and mastered by Adeel Tahir (Eridu Studios)
Special thanks: Rozeo