Khuda Jaane

by Vishal-Shekhar , KK , Shilpa Rao , Anvita Dutt Guptan

A sweeping rock ballad that captures the overwhelming, almost spiritual, feeling of surrendering completely to newfound love.
Release Date July 5, 2008
Duration 05:33
Album Bachna Ae Haseeno
Language HI

Emotions

anger
bittersweet
calm
excitement
fear
hope
joy
longing
love
nostalgia
sadness
sensual
tension
triumph

Mood

positive
negative
neutral
mixed

Song Analysis for Khuda Jaane

"Khuda Jaane" is a profound exploration of the overwhelming and mystifying nature of falling deeply in love. The title itself, translating to "God Knows," sets the central theme: the lovers are in a state of awe, unable to logically comprehend the intensity of their emotions. They attribute this powerful feeling to a force beyond their understanding, a divine intervention. The song's lyrics portray a love that transcends mere affection and borders on spiritual devotion. The lovers see each other as their guide, teacher, and ultimate destination. Phrases like "Tumse dil ki baatein seekhi" (I learned the matters of the heart from you) and "Tum pe mar ke main toh jee gaya" (By dying for you, I have truly lived) signify a love that is transformative and life-defining. The most significant metaphor in the song is elevating the beloved to the status of 'Khuda' (God), as expressed in the line "Ke ban gaye ho tum mere khuda." This isn't meant in a literal religious sense but as the highest possible expression of reverence, indicating that the beloved has become the center of their universe, an object of worship and complete surrender. The song captures the feeling of losing oneself entirely to another person, where one's own identity merges with the devotion for their partner.

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Most Frequently Used Words in This Song

main ravaan tere kol taa rehna tainu rawaan takda aave nazraan eyes keep khud hansdi rave hansanda ishq duaavan blessing love gal sun zaraa depends one looks listen takdi naina

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