The song, which accompanies a Bollywood dance sequence in the film, is sung in Hindi and is interspersed with Spanish lyrics. On an Oprah interview, A.R. Rahman stated that "Jai Ho" means "May Victory be Yours".
An English cover/remix of the song was recorded by The Pussycat Dolls.
'Jai Ho' was originally played during the end credits of the award winning film 'Slumdog Millionaire'. The track, composed by A. R. Rahman, won an Academy Award at this years ceremony. The Pussycat Dolls reinterpreted the track, adding some killer vocals and 'Jai Ho (You Are My Destiny)' was born โ it climbed to No.3 in the UK charts in April 2009.
Jai Ho
A.R. Rahman Lyrics
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Jai Ho
I got shivers
When you touch my face
I'll make you hot
Get all you got
I'll make you wanna say
I got fever running like a fire
For you I will go all the way
I wanna take you higher
(Jai Ho) I keep it steady 'cause steady is how I do it
(Jai Ho) This beat is heavy so heavy you gonna feel it.
(Jai Ho) You are the reason that I breathe
(Jai Ho) You are the reason that I still believe
(Jai Ho) You are my destiny
Jai Oh Oh-oh-oh
(Jai Ho) No there is nothing that can stop us
(Jai Ho) Nothing can ever come between us
(Jai Ho) So come and dance with me
Jai Ho!
Catch me, catch me, catch me, c'mon catch me
I want you now
I know you can save me come and save me
I need you now.
I am yours forever yes forever
I will follow
Anywhere in anyway
Never gonna let go
Jai Ho!
Jai Ho! Escape (escape) away (away)
I'll take you to a place
This fantasy of you and me
I'll never lose my chance
Jai Ho
Mm yeah
Jai Ho! Hm yeah
I can (I can) feel you (feel you)
Rushing through my veins
There's an ocean in my heart
I will never be the same
(Jai Ho) Just keep it burnin' yeah baby just keep it comin'
(Jai Ho) You're gonna find out baby I'm one in a million
(Jai Ho) You are the reason that I breathe
(Jai Ho) You are the reason that I still believe
(Jai Ho) You are my destiny
Jai Oh! Oh-oh-oh-oh
(Jai Ho) No there is nothing that can stop us
(Jai Ho) Nothing can ever come between us
(Jai Ho) So come and dance with me
Jai Ho! (Oh)
Catch me catch me catch me c'mon catch me
I want you now
I know you can save me come and save me
I need you now.
I am yours forever yes forever
I will follow
Anywhere in anyway
Never gonna let go
(Jai Ho) Hmm yeah
(Jai Ho) Hmm yeah
(Jai Ho) I need you gonna make it
(Jai Ho) I'm ready so take it
(Jai Ho) You are the reason that I breathe
(Jai Ho) You are the reason that I still believe
(Jai Ho) You are my destiny
Jai Oh! Oh-oh-oh-oh
(Jai Ho) No there is nothing that can stop us
(Jai Ho) Nothing can ever come between us
(Jai Ho) So come and dance with me
Jai Ho! (Oh) (You and me it's destiny)
Jai Ho!
Baila baila!
Baila baila!
Jai Ho!
Baila baila!
Jai Ho
The song "Jai Ho" by A.R. Rahman is a tribute to the spirit of victory and the celebration of life. The words "Jai Ho" are a Hindi phrase meaning "Let there be victory." The song encourages the listener to hold onto hope and perseverance, as there is nothing that can come between success and the individual. The lyrics also touch upon the importance of love and how it can catalyze both personal and communal success.
The first few lines focus on the physical sensation of being touched by someone, and how that touch can create a strong reaction within the individual. The singer of the song then goes on to express their willingness to do anything for the person they are addressing, in order to take that individual to new heights. The lyrics speak of destiny and how the person they are addressing is the reason they believe in it.
The song talks about the urgency of love and how, it cannot be put on hold. The singer is determined to follow the person they are addressing, wherever they go. The lyrics also speak of the ocean of emotion that the singer feels for the person and how they will never be the same again.
Overall, "Jai Ho" is an uplifting composition that touches on the themes of love, destiny, and victory. It encourages the listener to keep moving forward and celebrates the power of love to motivate individuals to reach their full potential.
Line by Line Meaning
Jai Ho!
Celebrating victory and triumph
Jai Ho
Repeating the phrase "victory and triumph"
I got shivers
When you touch my face
Feeling an electric connection with a loved one
I'll make you hot
Get all you got
I'll make you wanna say
Jai Ho Jai Ho
Promising to ignite passion and inspire celebration
I got fever running like a fire
For you, I will go all the way
I wanna take you higher
Feeling a passionate intensity and desire to elevate the relationship
(Jai Ho) I keep it steady 'cause steady is how I do it
(Jai Ho) This beat is heavy so heavy you gonna feel it.
Expressing confidence in one's abilities and the power of the music
(Jai Ho) You are the reason that I breathe
(Jai Ho) You are the reason that I still believe
(Jai Ho) You are my destiny
Jai Oh Oh-oh-oh
Affirming the importance of the loved one and their place in one's life
(Jai Ho) No there is nothing that can stop us
(Jai Ho) Nothing can ever come between us
(Jai Ho) So come and dance with me
Jai Ho!
Expressing a belief in the strength and resilience of their connection, and inviting celebration together
Catch me, catch me, catch me, c'mon catch me
I want you now
I know you can save me come and save me
I need you now.
Desperately desiring the attention and affection of the loved one
I am yours forever yes forever
I will follow
Anywhere in any way
Never gonna let go
Making a long-term commitment and expressing loyalty
Jai Ho!
Jai Ho! Escape (escape) away (away)
I'll take you to a place
This fantasy of you and me
I'll never lose my chance
Jai Ho
Expressing a desire for escape and to live out romantic fantasies together
Mm yeah
Jai Ho! Hm yeah
Reiterating the celebratory phrase with added emphasis
I can (I can) feel you (feel you)
Rushing through my veins
There's an ocean in my heart
I will never be the same
Describing the intense feelings and emotions evoked by the loved one
(Jai Ho) Just keep it burnin' yeah baby just keep it comin'
(Jai Ho) You're gonna find out baby I'm one in a million
Encouraging the celebration to continue and boasting about one's unique qualities
(Jai Ho) Hmm yeah
(Jai Ho) Hmm yeah
(Jai Ho) I need you gonna make it
(Jai Ho) I'm ready so take it
Repeating the celebratory phrase and expressing readiness and desire for the loved one
Jai Ho! (You and me it's destiny)
Affirming the connection with the loved one and embracing the idea of fate
Baila baila!
Baila baila!
Jai Ho!
Baila baila!
Jai Ho
Encouraging dancing and repeating the celebratory phrase
Lyrics ยฉ Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Gulzar Nama, A. R. Rahman, Shah Tanvi
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@udarakeretaapi4620
Jai Ho! Jai Ho!
I got shivers
When you touch away
I'll make you hot, get all you got
I'll make you wanna say
(Jai Ho!)
(Jai Ho!)
I got fever
Running like a fire
For you, I will go all the way
I'm gonna take you higher
(Jai Ho!)
I keep it steady
'Cause steady is how I feel it
(Jai Ho!)
This beat is heavy, so heavy
You gon' feel it
(Jai Ho!)
You are the reason that I breathe
(Jai Ho!)
You are the reason that I still believe
(Jai Ho!)
You are my destiny (My destiny)
Jai Ho, o-o-o-oh!
(Jai Ho!)
No, there is nothing that can stop us
(Jai Ho!)
Nothing can ever come between us
(Jai Ho!)
So come and dance with me
Jai Ho!
Catch me, catch me, catch me, come and catch me
I want you now
I know you can save me, come and save me
I need you now
I am yours forever, yes, forever
I will follow
Anywhere in anyway
Never gonna let go
(Jai Ho!)
(Jai Ho!)
Escape (Escape) away (Away)
I'll take you to a place
This fantasy of you and me, I'll never lose the chase
(Jai Ho!)
I can (I can) feel you (Feel you)
Rushing through my veins
There's an ocean in my heart, I will never be the same
(Jai Ho!)
Just keep it burnin', yeah, baby
Just keep it comin'
(Jai Ho!)
You're gonna find out, baby
I'm one in a million
(Jai Ho!)
You are the reason that I breathe (That I breathe)
(Jai Ho!)
You are the reason that I still believe (I still believe)
(Jai Ho!)
You are my destiny
Jai Ho, o-o-o-oh!
(Jai Ho!)
No, there is nothing that can stop us
(Jai Ho!)
Nothing can ever come between us
(Jai Ho!)
So come and dance with me
Jai Ho! (You and me, it's destiny)
Catch me, catch me, catch me, come and catch me
I want you now
I know you can save me, come and save me
I need you now
I am yours forever, yes, forever
I will follow
Anywhere in anyway
Never gonna let go
(Jai Ho!)
(Jai Ho!)
(Jai Ho!)
I need you
Gonna make it
(Jai Ho!)
I'm ready
So take it!
(Jai Ho!)
You are the reason that I breathe (That I breathe)
(Jai Ho!)
You are the reason that I still believe (I still believe)
(Jai Ho!)
You are my destiny (My destiny)
Jai Ho, o-o-o-oh!
(Jai Ho!)
No there is nothing that can stop us (Stop us)
(Jai Ho!)
Nothing can ever come between us
(Jai Ho!)
So come and dance with me
Jai Ho! (You and me, it's destiny)
(Jai Ho!)
Baila, baila!
Baila, baila!
(Jai Ho!)
Baila, baila!
(Jai Ho!)
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Jai Ho!
Jai Ho
I got shivers
When you touch my face
I'll make you hot
Get all you got
I'll make you wanna say
Jai Ho Jai Ho
I got fever running like a fire
For you I will go all the way
I wanna take you higher
(Jai Ho) I keep it steady 'cause steady is how I do it
(Jai Ho) This beat is heavy so heavy you gonna feel it.
You are the reason that I breathe
(Jai Ho) You are the reason that I still believe
(Jai Ho) You are my destiny
Jai Oh Oh-oh-oh
No there is nothing that can stop us
(Jai Ho) Nothing can ever come between us
(Jai Ho) So come and dance with me
Jai Ho!
Catch me, catch me, catch me, c'mon catch me
I want you now
I know you can save me come and save me
I need you now.
I am yours forever yes forever
I will follow
Anywhere in anyway
Never gonna let go
Jai Ho!
Jai Ho! Escape (escape) away (away)
I'll take you to a place
This fantasy of you and me
I'll never lose my chance
Jai Ho
Mm yeah
Jai Ho! Hm yeah
I can (I can) feel you (feel you)
Rushing through my veins
There's an ocean in my heart
I will never be the same
(Jai Ho) Just keep it burnin' yeah baby just keep it comin'
(Jai Ho) You're gonna find out baby I'm one in a million
You are the reason that I breathe
(Jai Ho) You are the reason that I still believe
(Jai Ho) You are my destiny
Jai Oh! Oh-oh-oh-oh
No there is nothing that can stop us
(Jai Ho) Nothing can ever come between us
(Jai Ho) So come and dance with me
Jai Ho! (Oh)
Catch me catch me catch me c'mon catch me
I want you now
I know you can save me come and save me
I need you now.
I am yours forever yes forever
I will follow
Anywhere in anyway
Never gonna let go
Hmm yeah
(Jai Ho) Hmm yeah
(Jai Ho) I need you gonna make it
(Jai Ho) I'm ready so take it
You are the reason that I breathe
(Jai Ho) You are the reason that I still believe
(Jai Ho) You are my destiny
Jai Oh! Oh-oh-oh-oh
No there is nothing that can stop us
(Jai Ho) Nothing can ever come between us
(Jai Ho) So come and dance with me
Jai Ho! (Oh) (You and me it's destiny)
Jai Ho!
Baila baila!
Baila baila!
Jai Ho!
Baila baila!
Jai Ho
@ntm_jan
I remember this was the biggest hit in that era... man you can't imagine
@NaderCR
NAQSH LYRICS iknow bro, it was insane how big this movie was
@soojieguadilla2680
agree! haha
@ntm_jan
@@NaderCR indeed <3
@checkthisjunkout
I never heard this song before yesterday. But now I love it.
@yuhyuhh6841
Checkthisjunkout omg this song back then SLAPPED , like slapped even harder then now
@alifsofi5330
A. R. Rahman just repeatedly said two words: "Jai-Ho", still become iconic song through times ๐
@iwi4724
I love it. Nice Video. Shooted in Vienna at Tram end Station ๐ they turn in into india ๐
@faiqlyn7168
Because he was a producer and arrange this song in English from original verse..overall he is own this song...
@ajaygurung8612
Bro the whole music is his composition