Kambakkht Ishq
K.K. & Sunidhi Chauhan Lyrics

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Kambakht hey hey hey,
Kambakht hey hey hey,
Kambakht ishq cheez hai hi aisi hi,
Kambakht ishq cheez hai hi aisi hi,
Ek baar jo ho jaaye, kar jaaye aisi ki taisi
Ek baar jo ho jaaye, kar jaaye aisi ki taisi

Kambakht ishq cheez hai hi aisi hi,

Kambakht ishq cheez hai hi aisi hi,
Ek baar jo ho jaaye, kar jaaye aisi ki taisi
Ek baar jo ho jaaye, kar jaaye aisi ki taisi

Aisi ki taisi, aisi ki taisi, Aisi ki taisi
Kambakht, kambakht...

Aankhonke do peg yeh pilaaye,
Kaali kaali zulfein bichaaye,
Phir yeh leke baahein mulayam,
Tum ko jhat se sooli chadhaye,
Kambakht hey hey hey,
Kambakht hey hey hey,

Pehle to wo darr pe yu aaye,
Bheekh maange jholi failaaye,
Dil jo galti se de diya toh,
Usse football yeh khel jaaye,
Hogi uski IQ hi kam, pyaar jisne kiya,

Kambakht ishq cheez hai hi aisi hi,
Kambakht ishq cheez hai hi aisi hi,
Ek baar jo ho jaaye, kar jaaye aisi ki taisi
Ek baar jo ho jaaye, kar jaaye aisi ki taisi
Aisi ki taisi, aisi ki taisi, aisi ki taisi

Hey guys I wanna say,
Ishq is a game we don't wanna play,
Love is what gives you pain,
It's kambakht ishq..

Ishq is the stop that breaks your heart,
Takes you and tears you all apart,
If you say in love you wanna be,
That means hell is what you are gonna be,
Kambakht ishq makes you wanna cry,
Kambakht ishq I would rather die,
Tricks you and knocks you out of mind,
Screws you in more ways than one

Kehte hai ibaadat karenge,
Umar bhar ki chahat karenge,
Pehli ladki nikali yahan se,
Inki niyat fisali wahan pe,
Kambakht hey hey hey,
Kambakht hey hey hey,
Kehti hai sau taare dila do,
Maang mein phir unko saja do,
Antariksh ka theka liya hai,
Bhaade pe kya rocket liya hai?
Jo le seven easy se steps,
Muh ke bal gir gaya,

Kambakht ishq cheez hai hi aisi hi,
Kambakht ishq cheez hai hi aisi hi,
Ek baar jo ho jaaye, kar jaaye aisi ki taisi
Ek baar jo ho jaaye, kar jaaye aisi ki taisi
Ek baar jo ho jaaye, kar jaaye aisi ki taisi
Ek baar jo ho jaaye, kar jaaye aisi ki taisi

Aisi ki taisi, aisi ki taisi, aisi ki taisi
Kambakht ishq!

Overall Meaning

The song "Kambakkht Ishq" is a playful take on the concept of love, as it warns listeners about the dangers and troubles that come with romantic relationships. The repeated lines of "Kambakht hey hey hey" and "Kambakht ishq cheez hai hi aisi hi" serve as a sort of warning or mantra, as if to say "love is a disaster waiting to happen." The lyrics paint a picture of love as a game that we don't want to play, a stop that breaks our hearts and tears us apart, and a force that tricks and screws with us in more ways than one.

The song also uses humorous and exaggerated scenarios to illustrate its point. For example, it mentions offering someone two drinks and then suddenly putting them on a soft bed before promptly hanging them on the gallows, suggesting that love can be unpredictable and dangerous. Other scenarios include a person begging with outstretched arms, giving away their heart mistakenly, and playing football with it afterwards.

Overall, the song's lyrics serve as a playful but poignant reminder that love is not always what it seems, and that it comes with its own set of challenges and risks.

Line by Line Meaning

Kambakht hey hey hey, Kambakht hey hey hey, Kambakht ishq cheez hai hi aisi hi, Kambakht ishq cheez hai hi aisi hi, Ek baar jo ho jaaye, kar jaaye aisi ki taisi Ek baar jo ho jaaye, kar jaaye aisi ki taisi
Love is a curse that ruins you completely. Once you fall for it, you'll be messed up badly.

Aisi ki taisi, aisi ki taisi, Aisi ki taisi Kambakht, kambakht...
The term 'aisi ki taisi' is a slang that implies something going awry or out of control. Kambakht ishq exemplifies this feeling perfectly.

Aankhonke do peg yeh pilaaye, Kaali kaali zulfein bichaaye, Phir yeh leke baahein mulayam, Tum ko jhat se sooli chadhaye, Kambakht hey hey hey, Kambakht hey hey hey,
The person in love will try to woo you by serving drinks and making an effort for you. But eventually, they will lead you to deep trouble.

Pehle to wo darr pe yu aaye, Bheekh maange jholi failaaye, Dil jo galti se de diya toh, Usse football yeh khel jaaye, Hogi uski IQ hi kam, pyaar jisne kiya,
Initially, the person in love acts submissive and desperately seeks your attention. Once you give your heart out to them, they will treat it as carelessly as kicking a football around. They might seem unintelligent for falling in love in the first place.

Hey guys I wanna say, Ishq is a game we don't wanna play, Love is what gives you pain, It's kambakht ishq..
The singer is trying to warn the listeners that love is not worth the hassle since it's only going to hurt you in the end.

Ishq is the stop that breaks your heart, Takes you and tears you all apart, If you say in love you wanna be, That means hell is what you are gonna be, Kambakht ishq makes you wanna cry, Kambakht ishq I would rather die, Tricks you and knocks you out of mind, Screws you in more ways than one
Love is powerful enough to shatter your heart into pieces and make you feel lost and helpless. Falling in love means inviting misery and pain into your life. Love will make you cry, insane, and destroy you in more ways than one.

Kehte hai ibaadat karenge, Umar bhar ki chahat karenge, Pehli ladki nikali yahan se, Inki niyat fisali wahan pe, Kambakht hey hey hey, Kambakht hey hey hey,
People say that they will worship and love their partner for a lifetime, but their true intentions get revealed after the first girl leaves them for someone else. Love can change a person's behavior unexpectedly.

Kehti hai sau taare dila do, Maang mein phir unko saja do, Antariksh ka theka liya hai, Bhaade pe kya rocket liya hai? Jo le seven easy se steps, Muh ke bal gir gaya,
The person in love will promise to bring down the stars for you and secretly hope to get something in return. They might seem like they are capable of doing impossible things for you, but in reality, they can't even follow the simplest instructions without failing miserably.

Kambakht ishq cheez hai hi aisi hi, Kambakht ishq cheez hai hi aisi hi, Ek baar jo ho jaaye, kar jaaye aisi ki taisi Ek baar jo ho jaaye, kar jaaye aisi ki taisi Ek baar jo ho jaaye, kar jaaye aisi ki taisi Ek baar jo ho jaaye, kar jaaye aisi ki taisi Aisi ki taisi, aisi ki taisi, aisi ki taisi Kambakht ishq!
The repetition of this stanza at the end emphasizes the fact that love is truly disastrous and will lead to chaos and destruction in your life.

Writer(s): ANVITA DUTT GUPTAN, ANU MALIK

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