Tanha Dil

During my engineering days, when I used to get bored in class, ie when I had no interest in listening to the lecturer and I had no way to get out to the canteen, I would turn to the last page of the notebook which I used to bring and write the lyrics of the songs that I used to like. Usually my notebooks were empty from the front, but had a lot of songs and solved puzzles from the back.

Today, as I am sitting in front of my computer, waiting for some response from any of my bosses so that I can carry on with my work, I felt like doing the same – To pen down the lyrics of a song. So that’s what I have done.

The song is “Tanha Dil…” by Shaan. This song is from his hit album by the same name. It is one of my all time favourite songs.


Aankhon Mein Sapney Liye,
Ghar Se Hum Chal To Diye,
Jaane Ye Raahein Ab Le Jaayengi Kahaan,
Mitti Ki Khushboo Aaye,
Palkoonpe Aasoo Laaye,
Palkoonpe Reh Jaayegaa Yadoon Ka Jahaan,
Manzil Nayee Hai Anjaana Hai Kaarwaan,
Chalna Akele Hai Yahaan,
Tanha Dil.... Tanha Safar.... Dhoonde Tujhe Fir Kyoon Nazar.....

Dilkash Nazaare Dekhe,
Chilmil Sitaarey Dekhe,
Aankhoon Mein Phir Bhi Tera Chehra Hai Jawaan,
Kitni Barsaatein Aaye,
Kitnee Saugaatein Laaye,
Kaanoon Mein Phir Bhi Goonje Teri Hi Sadaa,
Waade Kiye They Ab Na Hooga Aashiyaan,
Waadoon Ka Jaane Hoga Kya,
Tanha Dil.... Tanha Safar.... Dhoonde Tujhe Fir Kyoon Nazar.....