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AAINA, meaning mirror, is a free verse about introspection. The song is inspired by the chaotic nature of online activism - ranging from propaganda to virtue signaling, which contributes to the extreme social polarizations across the world.
The lyrics explore personal experiences and vulnerable moments in AFKAP’s life that have made him toxic towards certain types of people. He concludes by stating that it’s extremely convenient to pull people down to feel better about ourselves, but the real conflict is being honest with our introspection.
In a lawless world where truth is relative and ambiguous, the only way there can be a meaningful dialogue between opposing views is when people learn how to confront themselves before defying others.
Audio Credits:
Artist: AFKAP
Lyrics: AFKAP
Producer: Ransom Beatz
Mixing: Hanish Taneja, Cyrus Goes
Mastering: Hanish Taneja
Label: Gully Gang Records
Video Credits:
Directed by: Gaurav Wakankar (@gwakanaka)
Art Director: Samadrita Ghosh (@tikklil)
Animated by: Gaurav Wakankar & Shashank Mani (@all_dat_mani)
Composited by: Kushagrah Kalia (@kush.kalia) & Gaurav
3D layouts by: Shaheen Sheriff (@shaheenyes)
Edited by: Panini Pandey (@afkapanini) & Kushagrah Kalia
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Hundred words but they boil down to one thing And not one night I could sleep without thinking It’s been a year since I last wrote The secrets only my tight ones know Cause the crowd moves like a herd It will judge and discriminate The Devil offers me an apple The God commands me to worship Made up by society, I’d rather wander in my own lane And have my feet bleed before I give up on my knees I’m trying hard but these years go by Anxiety on an all time high That’s why I need a hit, got this JUU
L all the time I’m so far there’s so much my maa wouldn’t find It’s like I’m okay with a trial, but I don’t know the crime I know I’m wrong and I’ll change all my ways But its blurry and I cant see clearly with my eyes Had faith in me ever since I was a child Got tired of blabbering I’ll prove them wrong But then my father also told me, “There’s nothing in talk A thunder doesn’t always mean there’s gonna be rain” Shallow art never finds a place in heart forever Since this game got big they stopp
ed mocking my efforts Since the game got big its a trend to make records Nowadays friendships are burdens They flaunt being happy, so they’re stuck on the phone They’re mad cause I don’t validate In reality they’re empty and double faced Too busy to take trips to trip so they can post some pics I seriously don’t get it I’m 22, getting older My thoughts are turning to writings And my friend’s doing engineering And my friends studying medical Even I scored a 95 Too focused on what didn’t matter Ha
d a friend in ICU I was mad so I didn’t reply And he left without saying a goodbye And sometimes I hate being alone Cause these thoughts keep knocking (Just like that) You could be one in a million But when they talk to you they won't look in the eye Cause these words are a way for intentions to hide And if your friends burn with jealousy, warm your palms If you disagree with what I say, focus on what I mean, Bamboozled by their words Tired of their lies And the ones scared of bleeding Are the o
nes that want to fight for what’s right -- But nobody wants to introspect and be better A broken mirror is a weapon before its used to reflect Doesn’t matter how you pray, hands joined or open It’s a chaos outside, everybody is broken
Comments
Shukriya sabko!
mah zone 😳
On Loop 🔥💣
This MV is a proof That Indian animators can make anime also
"Umar meri ho gayi hai bais(22) Khayal mere ban rahe likhai Double I T baitha mera dost Triple I T baitha mera bhai Number toh mere bhi 95 Par ghanta usse farak pada bhai" Felt these lyrics being a JEE Aspirant myself❤️🥺
I feel ashamed that being a hip-hop listener I have discovered this masterpiece so late.
I Got 95% too when you said "Number mere bhi 95, Ghanta Kuch pharak pada Bhai" I Felt It!🥲🥲
I am leaving a comment in hope that whenever someone like it. I will remind of this masterpiece.. It's relatable to my 2 year struggle Those are lucky who got it in their recommendations.....
This is the level of animation India needs, a huge thanks to animators..
Just to let you know AFKAP, we are still listening to it.
Thanks to Spotify for recommending me this masterpiece ⚡️✌️
Indian's first rapper jiske no. 95 hai ! . . . " no. tho mere bhi 95 !
"Jab se game bada hua ye log haste nai hai" - feels.
This guy has as much potential as Divine, if not more. Hope you get the recognition you deserve soon!❤️
Came here to see why this man is not making more music! He is so sooo good... We need more rappers like you bhai.. make music and shine
Spotify ache gane suggest karne lag gaya hai 😳👌
Bro seriously you do not know how much this song has healed me and helped me to deal with all the struggles in life, listening to this masterpiece since 2020, it has affected me soo much in a good way I can't explain. Thank you, thank you sooo much for this .
"Sabhi kaanch leke ghoome yahan aainey nahi hai" Hits different 💯💯❤️🩹
Rap doesn't always have to be upbeat and loud. This proves that
Feeling sorry for those who haven't found this masterpiece yet❤️