“Alvida” is an emotional heartbreak song about love, separation, and the lingering pain of a goodbye that neither person was truly prepared for.
Alvida lyrics English translation
Chhupke Se Kahin, Dheeme Paanv Se, Jaane Kis Taraf, Kis Ghadi
Quietly somewhere, with hushed footsteps, don’t know where, or when
Aage Badh Gaye Hum Se Raahon Mein, Par Tum Toh Abhi The Yahin
You moved ahead of me (i.e. left me behind), but you were just here
Kuchh Bhi Na Suna, Kab Ka Tha Gila, Kaise Keh Diya Alvida
Didn’t listen to anything, (how long were you upset), how could you say farewell?
Jin Ke Darmiyaan Guzri Thi Abhi Kal Tak Yeh Meri Zindagi
Between whom my life had existed until yesterday…
Lo Un Baahon Ko, Thandi Chhaon Ko, Hum Bhi Kar Chalein Alvida
To those arms, those cool shadows, I too say farewell
Alvida, Alvida, Meri Raahein Alvida, Meri Saansein Kehti Hain Alvida
Farewell to my ways (my paths), my breath says farewell
Alvida, Alvida, Ab Kehna Aur Kya, Jab Tune Keh Diya Alvida
Farewell, now what’s left to say, when you’ve already said farewell
Sun Le Bekhabar, Yun Aankhen Pher Kar Aaj Tu Chali Ja
Listen, oh unconcerned one, you can leave today and turn your eyes away
Dhoondhegi Nazar Humko Hi Magar Har Jagah
But your gaze will search for me everywhere
Aisi Raaton Mein Leke Karvatein Yaad Humein Karna
During nights, when you turn sides [i.e. because you can’t sleep] you will remember me
Aur Phir Haar Kar, Kehna Kyun Magar Keh Diya Alvida
Then you’ll know your mistake and ask yourself, why did I say farewell
Alvida, Alvida, Koi Puchhe Toh Zara, Kya Socha Aur Kaha Alvida
Farewell, could someone ask her, what she thought when she said farewell
Alvida, Alvida, Ab Kehna Aur Kya, Jab Tune Keh Diya Alvida
Farewell, now what’s left to say, when you’ve already said farewell
Hum The Diljale, Phir Bhi Dil Kahe
My heart was burning, but still it was saying
Kaash Mere Sang Aaj Hote Tum Agar, Hoti Har Dagar Gulsita
That if you were with me today, every path would have blossomed
Tumse Hain Khafa, Hum Naaraaz Hain, Dil Hai Pareshaan
I’m upset at you, I’m mad at you, my heart is confused
Socha Na Suna, Tune Kyun Bhala Keh Diya
You didn’t think clearly, you didn’t listen to reason, why did you say farewell
Alvida, Alvida, Koi Puchhe Toh Zara, Kya Socha Aur Kaha Alvida
Farewell, could someone ask her, what she thought when she said farewell
Alvida, Alvida, Ab Kehna Aur Kya, Jab Tune Keh Diya Alvida
Farewell, now what’s left to say, when you’ve already said farewell
Vocabulary & Meaning
Alvida = Goodbye / farewell
Darmiyaan = Between / among
Bekhabar = Unaware / unconcerned
Karvatein = Turning sides while lying awake
Diljale = Heartbroken person
Khafa = Upset / displeased
Naaraaz = Angry / hurt
Pareshaan = Troubled / disturbed
Gulsita = Garden in bloom / symbol of happiness
Gila = Complaint / grievance
Chhaon = Shade / comfort
Song Credits
Song: Alvida
Movie: Life in a Metro
Singer: James
Music: Pritam
Lyrics: Amitabh Verma
Label: Sony BMG
Year: 2007
Meaning of Alvida
The Alvida lyrics English translation tells the story of a painful goodbye that leaves behind more questions than answers. Unlike songs that focus only on heartbreak, Alvida captures the confusion, regret, and emotional emptiness that follow when someone important suddenly walks away from a relationship.
The song begins with a feeling of disbelief. The person who was once a constant presence is suddenly gone, leaving the singer struggling to understand how everything changed so quickly. There is a strong sense of unfinished conversation, as if important feelings were never fully expressed before the farewell arrived.
One of the most powerful themes in the song is regret. The singer believes that the person who left will eventually realize what was lost. Sleepless nights, memories, and loneliness will bring back thoughts of the relationship, leading them to question why they chose to say goodbye in the first place. This adds a bittersweet layer to the lyrics, where sadness is mixed with lingering hope and unresolved emotions.
The imagery of lost shelter, empty paths, and fading companionship highlights how deeply the relationship shaped the singer’s life. Even while feeling hurt and angry, the singer still imagines a different future where everything could have been beautiful if they had stayed together.
Emotionally, Alvida feels melancholic, reflective, and deeply human. It captures the universal experience of losing someone important and being left with memories, unanswered questions, and the painful echo of a final goodbye.
