Taher shah might be the only Pakistani who doesn’t care about what people say, “log kya kahae gay” still he has a huge cult following.
The release of his new video on Friday caused quite a social media frenzy which made #TaherShah was trending on Twitter in Pakistan, India and the UK.
At first glance the video appears to be a parody, or part of an elaborate sketch in which we laugh with the artist not at him, but this is no joke. Taher Shah says he is a serious artist and has previously described his internet fame as a humbling experience.
Within 20 hours after being uploaded on YouTube, the video hit 0.3 million views.
The song’s simple lyrics, “I am like an angel, mankind’s angel, lonely for you” have captured the attention of social media users, generating a number of memes simultaneously both mocking Taher’s talent, and praising his confidence.
It’s not the first time the businessman from, known for his long hair and unconventional costumes, has made music. His first release Eye to Eye propelled him into the world of online fame in 2013.
With over 45,000 Twitter followers there is no doubt that Shah has gained a sizeable cult following.
Angel shows the tiara wearing singer dressed in a purple robe on a hilltop, singing in English about the virtues of peace. It also features his son dressed in a matching robe.
Perhaps the combination of Taher’s eccentricity and the song’s simple message is the reason why Bollywood film actress Twinkle Khanna is among the high profile Indian and Pakistani figures who have taken to social media to discuss the song.
Many comments also expressed how refreshing it was to see Pakistan in the news for something other than terrorism.
Just so it’s clear here are the lyrics of the song, taken from his website:
ANGEL SONG LYRICS
Angel …… Mankind’s…… Angel……
Angel …… Mankind’s…… Angel……
LONELINESS – MY SOLO PORTION
I’ am like an Angel, … Mankind’s Angel
My heart is like a rose, … mankind’s soul
Dearest creation, by God
Heaven on earth, mankind’s Angel
Lonely for you, like an Angel
Your love is, my true Angel
Without you I always, live alone
As the heart beats, without a soul
I fall in love with you, always….
Like Angels, love other Angels
Angel Angel, … mankind’s Angel
Laa, Laa, Laa, Laa, Laa, Laa, Laa, Laa
LOVE PORTION – I ALONG WITH MODEL
(INTERVAL )
I’ and you, are both like Angels
Within a human, is an Angel
Love is the soul, of an Angel
You are my lovely, … sweet Angel
Without you my love, … stays alone
Like a mermaid, … lives alone
When I found you, I was so glad……
As I gained,… lovely heaven
Angel Angel,… mankind’s Angel
Laa, Laa, Laa, Laa, Laa, Laa, Laa, Laa
VOICE OVER
We can all be Angels, a human like an Angel shines as a star. The Angel’s character speaks like a flower. The stars are decorated by Angels, like dew fills petals of a flower. All Angels remain quite like those flowers, that persist silent but spreads their essence and always reside jovial.
SON / CHILDREN – FAMILY PORTION
You are beautiful, as the universe…
Charming Angel, you are beautiful
Oh! Angel, you are so special…
As you are my,… lovely reflection
Son, you are, my honor my Angel
You are my faith my soul my Angel
Your life is like a pretty flower
Life is so graceful,… like an Angel
Angel Angel,… mankind’s Angel
Laa, Laa, Laa, Laa, Laa, Laa, Laa, Laa
