“Cigarette,” a Hindi tune by Farhan Khan, is a passionate declaration of love and reliance that compares a lover to a cigarette. Farhan Khan’s lyrics expertly depict a profound emotional dependency, merging sentiments of love with images of smoking. At the same time, Mr. Doss’ arrangement serves as an appropriate backdrop, complementing the song’s dramatic story—Farhan Khan stars in this work, directed by Sujit Rao, Tejas Bane, and himself.
| Title | Cigarette |
| Singers | Farhan Khan |
| Lyricist | Farhan Khan |
| Composer | Mr. Doss |
Farhan Khan’s song “Cigarette” depicts the narrative of a guy entirely in love with his beloved. He compares his need for her to his need for a cigarette. The lyrics’ translation expresses a genuine statement of love and reliance, likening the beloved to an addiction.
Farhan Khan’s Cigarette Lyrics With English Meaning
Seene Se Saanse Na Nikle
The breaths barely escape my chest;
Pahuncha De Dhua Taaki Nikle Wo Bahar
I release smoke so that it can go out.
Dhue Se Sab Kar Dete Dhundhla
The smoke makes everything hazy;
Hai Dar, Na Wo Padh Le Ye Chehre Ka Haal
I’m afraid she might read the state of my face.
Na Lagti Ab Bhook Par Kha Lete Khana
I don’t feel hungry anymore, but I still eat;
Bahana Hai Peene Ka Khane Ke Baad
It’s just an excuse to have something after I drink.
Hum Marte Har Waqt
I’m dying every moment,
Bas Peene Ke Waqt Hum Thoda Sa Jee Lete The Sahab
Only while drinking do I feel a little alive.
Wo Kehte Hain “Mohabbat Wahi Jismein Aashiq Bichhad Jaate Hain
They say, “True love is when lovers become separated;
Rehte Na Saath”
They don’t stay together.”
Aur Meri Mohabbat Ka Haal Ki Hothon Se Chhoote Hi Ho Jaati Raakh
And the state of my love is such that it turns to ash with a mere touch.
Maachis Ki Teeli Ko Chhoo Loo Toh Jal Jaati Ho Jaati Hai Mujhse Naraaz
If I touch a matchstick, it burns and becomes upset with me.
Phir Chum Ke Samajhta Mar Jaata Kab Ka
Then I appease her with kisses; I would have died long ago,
Par Teri Talaab Toh Bacha Li Hai Saanse
But your desire has saved my breath.
Ab Mujhko Bas Tera Hai Saath
Now, I only need your companionship.
Bewafa Tu Bhi Na Ban Jana Yaar
Please don’t become unfaithful, my love.
Maana Ki Jab Bhi Hum Mile Main Chhota Hoon Tujhko
I know that whenever we meet, I seem smaller than you,
Par Paakeeza Hai Mera Pyaar
But my love is pure.
Haan Tujhse Hi Milta Sukoon
Yes, I find peace only with you;
Warna Khatam Hoti Kaisi Ye Raat?
Otherwise, how would these nights end?
Kaise Bhulaata Main Laila Ko
How could I forget Laila,
Jаb Tak Bulаti Nа Tere Tu Mujhko Yun Pаs,
Until you call me close like this?
Ab Mere Kameezon Se Tere Badan Kiye Khushboo,
Now, my shirts carry the scent of your body,
Na Ghar Ko Pasand,
Which my family doesn’t approve of.
Pаr Kaise Bаtaoon Ki Ungli Ko Tu Na Pakadti Hai,
But how can I explain that if you didn’t hold my finger,
Toh Chal Paate Hargiz Na Hum
I wouldn’t be able to walk at all.
Haan Kaise Nikalte Hum Khud Ke Khyaalon Se
Yes, how could I escape my thoughts?
Phas Jaate Mar Jaate Hum
I would get trapped and die.
Jo Tu Na Chamakti Andheron Mein Jal Ke
If you didn’t shine in the darkness,
Toh Khud Ke Hi Saayon Se Dar Jaate Hain
I would be afraid of my own shadow.
Toh Hona Nahi Mujhse Yun Door
So, please don’t be so distant from me.
Tere Liye Todhi Hain Saari Hai Kasmein
All my promises are for you.
Maara Hai Laila Ne
Laila hurt me,
Par Le Leta Saans Jab Leta Hoon Kash Mein
But I breathe at ease only when I take a drag (of a cigarette).
Laila Thi Bas Khaali Dil Mein
Laila was only in my heart;
Tu Mere Khoon Mein Tu Meri Nass Mein
You are in my blood, in my veins.
Kehte Hain Marne Ke Baad Bhi Zindagi
They say there is life even after death;
Hona Dafan Saath Meri Kabar Mein
I want to be buried alongside you in my grave.
Dhue Ke Bana Ke Baadal
Creating clouds of smoke,
So Rahe Lapete Baadalon Ki Chaadar
We are sleeping, wrapped in a blanket of clouds.
Jala Rahe Hain Khud Ko Ho Chuke Hain Paagal
We are burning ourselves; we have become mad.
Ab Zindagi Hai Cigarette (Cigarette)
Now life is like a cigarette.
Dhue Ke Bana Ke Baadal
Creating clouds of smoke,
So Rahe Lapete Baadalon Ki Chaadar
We are sleeping, wrapped in a blanket of clouds.
Jala Rahe Khud Ko Ho Chuke Hain Paagal
We are burning ourselves; we have become mad.
Ab Zindagi Hai Cigarette (Cigarette)
Now life is like a cigarette.
Padhta Hai Chup-Chup Ke Milna
We meet secretly.
“Ye Rishte Na-Jaayaz Hai” Kehte Hain Log
People say, “This relationship is illegitimate.”
Kehte Ki Majnu Ko Patthar Padhe Hain
They say Majnu was stoned.
Ab Dar Pe Khareede Ye Paise Se Maut
Now, people buy death with money out of fear.
Par Kaise Khareede Mohabbat Ko Koi?
But how can anyone buy love?
Paise Nahi Yahaan Nazarana Dost
There is no money here, my friend, it’s a gift.
Toh Laila Ke Jaate Hi Mar Gaya Majnu
When Laila left, Majnu died.
Main Jal Raha Hoon Mujhko Tu Parwana Bol
I am burning; call me a moth (a moth drawn to a flame).
Aur Dhua Ye Saanson Ki Mala Hai
And this smoke is a garland of breaths;
Sambhaalu Ki Haathon Se Chhoote Na
I must hold it carefully so it doesn’t slip from my hands.
Main Pal Mein Bikhar Jaoonga
I will shatter in an instant.
Toh Dar Hai Ki Mala Ye Galti Se Chhoote Na
I am afraid this garland might accidentally break.
Jo Chhootegi Mala Agar
If this garland breaks,
Toh Marne Ke Baad Khuda Mujhse Poochhega
Then, after death, God will ask me,
“Bande Bata Teri Kya Hai Raza?”
“Tell me, what is your desire?”
Main Hans Ke Kahunga “Ye Banda Bas Phootega”
I will laugh and say, “This person will simply burst.”
Na Jannati Chahta Libaas
I desire neither heavenly garments,
Na Hoorein, Na Peene Mein Chahta Hai Sharaab
Nor celestial maidens, nor wine to drink.
Hai Nafrat Sharaab Se
I hate alcohol;
Behakti Mujhko Le Jaati Hai Laila Ki Galiyon Ke Paas
It misleads me and takes me to Laila’s streets.
Toh Khaali Hai Dhua
So, it is just smoke;
Ye Aisa Hai Rakhta Daba Ke Jo Seene Mein Raaz
It hides the secrets in my chest.
Warna Ye Kаmbakht Paimana Aisa,
Otherwise, this wretched measure (of alcohol)
Ki Jhootha Bana De Ye Peene Ke Bad,
Can make one a liar after drinking.
Aur Chor Do Mere Tum Hal Pe,
Please leave me to my fate;
Koi Na Ake Bhi Mujhko Salаh Do,
Please don’t come and advise me.
Jo Itni Hai Meri Fikr
If you are so worried about me,
Toh Aa Ke Khaali Mera Sutta Jala Do
Then just come and light my cigarette.
Wo Bahut Hai Mere Liye
That is enough for me.
Ye Zindagi Maut Hai Mere Liye
This life is death for me;
Na Maut Ka Dar
I have no fear of death,
Bas Jo Bachi Saansein Wo Saansein Bhi Jodh Li Tere Liye
I have dedicated the remaining breaths to you.
Toh Hona Nahi Mujhse Yun Door
So, please don’t be so distant from me.
Tere Liye Todhi Hain Saari Hai Kasmein
All my promises are for you.
Maara Hai Laila Ne
Laila hurt me,
Par Le Leta Saans Jab Leta Hoon Kash Mein
But I breathe with ease only when I take a drag (of a cigarette).
Laila Thi Bas Khaali Dil Mein
Laila was only in my heart;
Tu Mere Khoon Mein Tu Meri Nass Mein
You are in my blood, in my veins.
Kehte Hain Marne Ke Baad Bhi Zindagi
They say there is life even after death;
Hona Dafan Saath Meri Kabar Mein
I want to be buried alongside you in my grave.
Dhue Ke Bana Ke Baadal
Creating clouds of smoke,
So Rahe Lapete Baadalon Ki Chaadar
We are sleeping, wrapped in a blanket of clouds.
Jala Rahe Hain Khud Ko Ho Chuke Hain Paagal
We are burning ourselves; we have become mad.
Ab Zindagi Hai Cigarette (Cigarette)
Now life is like a cigarette.
Dhue Ke Bana Ke Baadal
Creating clouds of smoke,
So Rahe Lapete Baadalon Ki Chaadar
We are sleeping, wrapped in a blanket of clouds.
Jala Rahe Khud Ko Ho Chuke Hain Paagal
We are burning ourselves; we have become mad.
Ab Zindagi Hai Cigarette (Cigarette)
Now life is like a cigarette.
Dhue Ke Bana Ke Baadal
Creating clouds of smoke,
So Rahe Lapete Baadalon Ki Chaadar
We are sleeping, wrapped in a blanket of clouds.
Jala Rahe Hain Khud Ko Ho Chuke Hain Paagal
We are burning ourselves; we have become mad.
Ab Zindagi Hai Cigarette
Now life is like a cigarette.
Cigarette Music Video
Watch the Hindi music video for “Cigarette.” Directed by Sujit Rao, Tejas Bane, and Farhan Khan, it brilliantly depicts the powerful emotions communicated in the lyrics through Farhan Khan’s performance.