For A While
OaFF
Kabeer Kathpalia, a.k.a OAFF, is a music producer, composer, and multi-inst… Read Full Bio ↴Kabeer Kathpalia, a.k.a OAFF, is a music producer, composer, and multi-instrumentalist who bridges the gap between atmospheric electronica and accessible, feel-good pop. OAFF first garnered international attention for his 2019 single 'For A While,' which has been streamed more than 1 million times on Spotify. The video for his 2020 single ‘Perpetuate,’ directed by Karan Vaidya, won indie publication The Indian Music Diary’s Best Music Video Award. His single ‘Heavy Headed’ (with Kayan) received favourable reviews in the Indian and international music press, while his previous single, “Youth” (with Landslands), premiered on VH1 India and received radio play on the BBC Asian Network. Born in Ahmedabad but currently working in Mumbai, Kathpalia studied physics and mathematics at university. After graduation, however, he chose to pursue his passion for music (astute listeners will recognise the minimalism of his songwriting and production style, which is almost mathematical in its precision and symmetry).

For A While
OaFF Lyrics


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I've got this feeling on the inside pouring outta my eyes
And all these colours that i can see
Ohh i think i'm blinded

Its slowly burning through my skin
Keeping me from where i've been
I've got this feeling on the inside pouring outta my eyes
For a while, i'll know
For a while, i'll go
For a while, i'll know

I hold these songs inside of my mouth
Tryna find their way out
And all these thoughts that echo in me
Ohh i'm haunted

I feel my body start to rise
Think that i've been hypnotised
I've got this feeling on the inside pouring outta my eyes

For a while, i'll know
For a while, i'll go
For a while, i'll know
For a while, i'll know
For a while, i'll go
For a while, i'll know

For a while, i'll know
For a while, i'll go
For a while, i'll know
For a while, i'll know




For a while, i'll go
For a while i'll

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of OaFF's "For a While" express the overwhelming nature of a strong emotion that is difficult to contain. The singer feels a mix of emotions that are represented by colors, and this feeling is so overwhelming that it causes tears to pour out of their eyes, almost as if they were blinded. At the same time, the feeling seems to consume them, slowly burning through their skin and keeping them from where they've been. This intense emotion is so powerful that it stays with them "for a while", as they know, go, and know again.


The singer holds "these songs" inside their mouth, indicating that they have something to say but are struggling to express it. All these thoughts echo inside them, haunting them and making them feel detached from their body. In fact, they feel like their body is rising and that they have been hypnotized. The chorus repeats the idea of being caught in this emotion "for a while", suggesting that it is not a fleeting feeling but something that lingers.


Overall, "For a While" is a poignant reflection on the nature of emotions that cannot be contained and that change the way we experience the world around us. The singer's emotive delivery adds to the intensity of the song, creating a powerful and relatable message about the human experience.


Line by Line Meaning

I've got this feeling on the inside pouring outta my eyes
I am overwhelmed with emotions that make me cry


And all these colours that i can see Ohh i think i'm blinded
My emotions are so intense that even my vision is affected


Its slowly burning through my skin Keeping me from where i've been
My emotions are consuming me, making it hard to move on


I hold these songs inside of my mouth Tryna find their way out And all these thoughts that echo in me Ohh i'm haunted
I have a lot of emotions and ideas that I am struggling to express


I feel my body start to rise Think that i've been hypnotised
My emotions are so strong that they feel almost like a trance or spell


For a while, i'll know For a while, i'll go For a while, i'll know
I am experiencing a temporary period of intense emotions that I will eventually move beyond


For a while i'll
The intense emotions will eventually subside




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Comments from YouTube:

@abhikbasu3795

Amazing! Can't get this tune out of my head. This may just be the best thing I've heard for a while.

@oaffmusic

Thanks man :)

@hsingh4869

Came here after watching the trailer for Gehraiyaan, as the background music sounded amazing. Just had to find out more about Kabir Kathpalia and Savera Mehta! Looking forward to the music of Gehraiyaan being released. ❤

@renaissabhattacharya2446

Samee

@SaketDharewa09

Kudos to those people who found this track and artist 3 years ago.. you are the true music lovers..!! We are just here after doobey from gehraaiyan..!! Such great talent is oaff and savera..!! Never missing future tunes from these artists..!!

@uruzchubun8081

This song hits everything i want in a song perfectly. Thank you

@oaffmusic

thank you! Glad you liked it

@himanishashar5649

Gonna be listening to this track on loop for a while ♥️

@oaffmusic

:)

@shiv11100

I am glad i discovered these amazing artists. You guys are outstanding.

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