Song Details
- Album Release Date: 2012
- Genre: indian
Song Meaning of “Haveli” by Mukta
“Haveli” by Mukta is an emotional ode to her hometown and a subtle manifesto of resilience in the face of displacement. The track starts slowly, its soothing guitar tones conveying a sense of nostalgia for what was and a longing for a home. The beat builds in intensity throughout, as Mukta’s melancholic voice details her powerful memories of her childhood and her village, and her connection to the land and its people. There is a strong sense of pride and identity in her words, which capture a beautiful innocence of a childhood spent in the village, when the world was simpler and dreams were closer. The chorus lyrics, ‘Haveli oh Haveli, jaana nahi, kisne kiya hai, paar jana nahi’ can be translated to ‘My home oh my home, I don’t want to leave, who has made me leave, I just can’t go’, speaking to the emotion of being uprooted, but having a passionate desire to remain and a will to resist. As the upbeat track comes to an end, it seems to symbolize a powerful hope that despite the displacement, Mukta will never forget her beloved village and the life she cherished there.