Abhang or abhanga (Marathi: अभंग) is a form of devotional poetry sung in praise of the Hindu god Vitthala, also known as Vithoba. The word "abhang" comes from a for "non-" and bhang for "ending" or "interrupting", in other words, a flawless, continuous process, in this case referring to a poem. By contrast, the devotional songs known as Bhajans focus on the inward journey. Abhangs are more exuberant expressions of the communitarian experience. Abhanga is considered a form of the ovi. Abhangs are sung during pilgrimage to the temples of Pandharpur, by the devotees.
Marathi bhajans start with the naman'' (invocation of god), followed by the Roopancha Abhang (Portraying the physical beauty of god by personifying in the human form) and towards the end bhajans giving spiritual and ethical messages are sung.
Some famous musicians for Abhangs are Bhimsen Joshi, Suresh Wadkar, Ranjani, Gayatri, Aruna Sairam and Jitendra Abhisheki. It is a form of music performed by both classical and non-classical musicians.
What the fuck is up with this?
You want to live for nothing with a fucked disease
It doesn't make a difference can you believe
Only one condition that I'm not alone
I will do it what it takes
You want to be alive
It don't take much to be
I know that I will survive
Try taking something from me
You ain't nothing
Keep coming back
You ain't nothing
What's the use in bringing me
Bringing me this far to leave me in the dark
You drag me like I've never seen the dark in my life
I close my eyes I hold my breath I'm at the end
Have you got what it takes?
Life is set to death
From the very moment you breathe
Living lies on a needle
Taking life out on me
You ain't nothing
Keep coming back
You ain't nothing