Her first album Ishqa Ishqa came in 2004 with Gulzar as lyricist and husband Vishal Bhardwaj as composer. She is the recipient of 58th National Film Awards for the Best Female Playback singer for the film Ishqiya in 2011.
She is reportedly working on a new album on traditional sufi poetry.
Selected Discography
* Dilli 6 (2009)
* Haal-E-Dil (2008)
* No Smoking (2008)
* Superstar (2008)
* Laaga Chunari Mein Daag: Journey of a Woman (2007) (playback singer)
* Red Swastik (2007) (playback singer) (as Rekha Bhardwaj)
* Omkara (2006) (lead singer)
* Bachke Rehna Re Baba (2005) (playback singer) (as Rekha)
* Maqbool (2003) (playback singer) (as Rekha)
* Makdee (2002) (playback singer) (as Rekha Vishal)
* Abhay (2001) (as playback singer)
* Hu Tu Tu (1999) (music assistant) (as Rekha Vishal)
* Godmother (1999) (playback singer)
* Chachi 420 (1997) (playback singer)
* Maachis (1996) (music assistant) (as Rekha Vishal)
Laakad
Rekha Bhardwaj Lyrics
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लाकड जलके कोयला होई जाए
कोयला होई जाए ख़ाक
जिया जले तोह कुछ ना होय रे
ना धुआ ना राख
जिया ना जलैय्यो रे
हाय जिया ना जलैय्यो रे
हाय जिया ना लगैयो रे
कोयला होई जाए
हो बर्फ पिघल्के पानी हूय जाय रे
बर्फ पिघल्के पानी हूय जाय रे
बाहल बाला उड जाई रे
पीड जिया मे एसी बैठी रे बैठी
एसी बैठी रे बैठी
ना पिघले ना जाए रे
नदी किनारे बहते सहारे
नारा लागैय्यो रे ना लागैय्यो रे
जिया ना लागैय्यो रे
हाय जिया ना जलैय्यो रे
हाय जिया ना जलैय्यो रे
हो लाकड जलके कोयला होई जाए
कोयला होई जाए
हो झुटे वचन सब सारी बात रे
हो झुटे वचन सब सारी बात रे
एक बरखा का पानी
बरस बरस सब बह जावे सब बह जावे नैन
जीने जितनी पानी
सावन से ये ना बुझने की जान ना जगैय्यो रे
ना जगैय्यो रे
जिया ना जलैय्यो रे
हाय जिया ना जलैय्यो रे
जिया ना लागैय्यो रे
जिया ना लगैयो रे
हाय जिया ना जलैय्यो रे
हाय जिया ना जलैय्यो रे
The song "Laakad" by Rekha Bhardwaj is a beautiful lament about the pain of unfulfilled desire. The song talks about how burning desires can sometimes cause a lot of pain and agony. The metaphorical use of wood and coal to represent burning emotions adds an element of depth to the song. The lyrics suggest that sometimes it's better to let go of unfulfilled desires because they will only lead to more pain and suffering.
The first stanza talks about how burning wood turns into coal and how that coal can be used to reduce to ash. In the same way, unfulfilled desires can be the source of great pain and unhappiness. The second stanza talks about how quickly things can change, like ice melting into water and flowing away. The singer talks about how she is unable to find relief from her pain and how the river flowing along the bank never gives her solace. The final stanza talks about how people can say things they don't mean, but ultimately the pain and agony of unfulfilled desires never leaves.
Overall, "Laakad" is a poignant song about the pain of unfulfilled desire and the importance of letting go of things that are hurting us.
Line by Line Meaning
ये लाकड जलके कोयला होई जाए
This wood will burn and turn to coal
कोयला होई जाए ख़ाक
Turning to coal, it will leave behind ashes
जिया जले तोह कुछ ना होय रे
When the heart burns, there's nothing left
ना धुआ ना राख
No more smoke, no more ash
जिया ना जलैय्यो रे
May my heart not turn to ash like the wood
हाय जिया ना जलैय्यो रे
Oh, may my heart not burn
हाय जिया ना लगैयो रे
Oh, may my heart not ignite
हे लाकड जलके कोयला होई जाए
This wood will turn to coal when burnt
कोयला होई जाए
It will turn to coal
हो बर्फ पिघल्के पानी हूय जाय रे
As snow melts to water and flows away
बाहल बाला उड जाई रे
Carrying away along with it all our worries
पीड जिया मे एसी बैठी रे बैठी
This pain sits in my heart and never goes away
ना पिघले ना जाए रे
It doesn't melt nor does it flow away
नदी किनारे बहते सहारे
Beside the riverbank, with the flowing breeze
नारा लागैय्यो रे ना लागैय्यो रे
The heart doesn't call out for anything
जिया ना लागैय्यो रे
The heart doesn't yearn for anything
हाय जिया ना जलैय्यो रे
Oh, may my heart not burn
हो झुटे वचन सब सारी बात रे
All the false promises and words said
एक बरखा का पानी
The rainwater
बरस बरस सब बह जावे सब बह जावे नैन
When it rains, it washes away everything from the eyes
जीने जितनी पानी
As long as we live
सावन से ये ना बुझने की जान ना जगैय्यो रे
May this fire inside us never be extinguished
जिया ना जलैय्यो रे
May my heart not turn to ash
हाय जिया ना जलैय्यो रे
Oh, may my heart not burn
जिया ना लागैय्यो रे
May my heart not yearn for anything
जिया ना लगैयो रे
May my heart not ignite
हाय जिया ना जलैय्यो रे
Oh, may my heart not burn
हाय जिया ना जलैय्यो रे
Oh, may my heart not burn
Lyrics © THE ROYALTY NETWORK INC.
Written by: Vishal Bhardwaj, Gulzar
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@ankitasengupta6919
This song is criminally underrated. How can Honey Singh's song gets more viewers than this masterpiece?
@mehuljain3922
Above the brain lyrics, can be understood by some special people like u and me
@yogeshrane3609
My personal best in this album..with due respect to other songs as well
@bibekacharya7060
Rekha Bhardwaj's voice is just 💖💝🎶
@ahtashamlatif261
wah raikha j wah dil cheer dia aap ke voice NY.whata great composition.wah
@vaibhavhot2009
Just outstanding & excellent voice.salute to you mam
@fijianz1
Too good.. need more from Vishal n mrs Bhartwaj
@shaileybidwaikar4246
Ufffff this song! Brings tear to my eyes
@piyushapurwapurushottamnai5428
This song made me cry
@Deepak_Singh_Raghuvanshi
Rekha Bhardwaj ji have very unique voice