What Does ‘FA9LA’ Mean? Akshaye Khanna’s Viral ‘Dhurandhar’ Song Lyrics Explained
A few songs arrive quietly in films and leave loudly in real life. FA9LA, featured in Dhurandhar, is one such track. What began as a soundtrack moment has now turned into a viral sensation, echoing across Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts, and dance floors everywhere. Like Animal’s Jamal Kudu, the song has crossed language barriers, with people grooving to its infectious rhythm even before fully understanding the words.
Before decoding what the song actually says, it helps to understand how FA9LA became part of Dhurandhar, the Ranveer Singh-starrer directed by Aditya Dhar.
FA9LA is originally a Bahraini hip-hop track written and performed by Flipperachi and Daffy, with music composed by DJ Outlaw. The song existed long before the film came into the picture. In an interview with Fever FM’s RJ Avni, Flipperachi revealed that the filmmakers reached out to them directly.
“They approached us first. They said they needed the licence for the song. They wanted the beat because they were planning to do their own version,” he said.
However, those plans changed due to time constraints. “Out of shortage of time, they said, ‘You know what, the song is good by itself. Let’s keep it like this’,” Flipperachi added. That decision turned out to be crucial, as keeping the song in its original Arabic form helped preserve its raw, unfiltered energy a key reason behind its viral success.
What FA9LA’s Lyrics Really Mean
"Ya Akhi Dus Dus 'Indi Khosh Faslah/Ya Akhi Tfuz Tfuz Wallah Khosh Raqsah" (Bro, go hard, go hard, I've got an amazing beat drop! Bro, you'll win, you'll win, I swear it's a great dance!)
"Helu-Helu Zayn Makanah Helu/Il-Decoration Malah Helu" (So sweet, so beautiful is this place. Even the decoration here is lovely.)
"Sweeli Raqset Il-Marshmallow/Rabi'na Hafouh Kilah Kamil Killoh" (Dance the marshmallow dance for me. Our Lord created everything perfectly.)
"Rfeejak Tayeh Jetfah Kan Yehizzah Hizz/Yai Min Zaman Awwal Layl" (Your friend is lost, his shoulder shaking. From long ago, from the very first night.)
"Ambay Shfeeh 'Abboudi Yodhah/Lana Ihna Shayleen Hal-Laylah Yaba Sheel" (Hey, look, Abboudi is calling out! We are carrying this night - come on, let's go!)
"Agool A'tini Raqsa Tiggli Sarnay/Agool A'tini Raqsa Akel Metay" (I say, dance for me - it makes me happy! I say, dance for me - eat sweets!)
"Agool Sweeli Raqsa, Hello Goodbye!/Zeidli Shakar Wayed W Ana Ashrab Shay" (I say, dance for me, hello and goodbye! Add lots of sugar while I drink tea!)
“FA9LA is a vibe. When I say ‘I got a FA9LA’, it means I have a vibe going on right now. The song talks about different dances. I turn everything into a dance, into a moment,” he said.
He also noted that the track is filled with fun cultural nods. “I make a dance out of everything,” he added, capturing the song’s carefree spirit.
With FA9LA gaining cult popularity, Flipperachi has started connecting with Indian indie artists like Param and Siyahi. He has also expressed interest in collaborating with rapper Badshah, calling the Punjabi music scene “a hype.” He also shared that his stage name was inspired by American rapper Busta Rhymes’s Flipmode Squad a childhood influence that eventually evolved into the name Flipperachi.
Before decoding what the song actually says, it helps to understand how FA9LA became part of Dhurandhar, the Ranveer Singh-starrer directed by Aditya Dhar.
How FA9LA Became Part Of Dhurandhar
FA9LA is originally a Bahraini hip-hop track written and performed by Flipperachi and Daffy, with music composed by DJ Outlaw. The song existed long before the film came into the picture. In an interview with Fever FM’s RJ Avni, Flipperachi revealed that the filmmakers reached out to them directly.
“They approached us first. They said they needed the licence for the song. They wanted the beat because they were planning to do their own version,” he said.
However, those plans changed due to time constraints. “Out of shortage of time, they said, ‘You know what, the song is good by itself. Let’s keep it like this’,” Flipperachi added. That decision turned out to be crucial, as keeping the song in its original Arabic form helped preserve its raw, unfiltered energy a key reason behind its viral success.
What FA9LA’s Lyrics Really Mean
"Ya Akhi Dus Dus 'Indi Khosh Faslah/Ya Akhi Tfuz Tfuz Wallah Khosh Raqsah" (Bro, go hard, go hard, I've got an amazing beat drop! Bro, you'll win, you'll win, I swear it's a great dance!)
"Helu-Helu Zayn Makanah Helu/Il-Decoration Malah Helu" (So sweet, so beautiful is this place. Even the decoration here is lovely.)
"Sweeli Raqset Il-Marshmallow/Rabi'na Hafouh Kilah Kamil Killoh" (Dance the marshmallow dance for me. Our Lord created everything perfectly.)
"Rfeejak Tayeh Jetfah Kan Yehizzah Hizz/Yai Min Zaman Awwal Layl" (Your friend is lost, his shoulder shaking. From long ago, from the very first night.)
"Ambay Shfeeh 'Abboudi Yodhah/Lana Ihna Shayleen Hal-Laylah Yaba Sheel" (Hey, look, Abboudi is calling out! We are carrying this night - come on, let's go!)
"Agool A'tini Raqsa Tiggli Sarnay/Agool A'tini Raqsa Akel Metay" (I say, dance for me - it makes me happy! I say, dance for me - eat sweets!)
"Agool Sweeli Raqsa, Hello Goodbye!/Zeidli Shakar Wayed W Ana Ashrab Shay" (I say, dance for me, hello and goodbye! Add lots of sugar while I drink tea!)
What “FA9LA” Actually Stands For
Flipperachi has explained that FA9LA, pronounced as faasla, is more about feeling than literal translation.“FA9LA is a vibe. When I say ‘I got a FA9LA’, it means I have a vibe going on right now. The song talks about different dances. I turn everything into a dance, into a moment,” he said.
He also noted that the track is filled with fun cultural nods. “I make a dance out of everything,” he added, capturing the song’s carefree spirit.
What’s Next For Flipperachi
With FA9LA gaining cult popularity, Flipperachi has started connecting with Indian indie artists like Param and Siyahi. He has also expressed interest in collaborating with rapper Badshah, calling the Punjabi music scene “a hype.” He also shared that his stage name was inspired by American rapper Busta Rhymes’s Flipmode Squad a childhood influence that eventually evolved into the name Flipperachi.
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