Aaj Ki Raat
A R Rahman ft. Palakkad Sriram & Madhumitha Lyrics
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Tan bhi hai mann bhi hai pighla huaan
Chhayi hai ranginiya phir bhi hai betaabiyan
Kyun dhadakta hai dil
Kyun yeh kehta hai dil
Deewanon ko ab tak nahi hai yeh pata
Aaj ki raat khona hai kya paana hai kya
Khona hai kya
Khona hai kya
Do ghadi mein yahaan jaane kya ho gaya
Jo hamesha tha mera dil mera ho gaya
Kaun kiske dil mein hai faisala hoga
Faisala hai yahi jeet hogi meri
Deewaanon ab tak nahi hai yeh pata
Aaj ki raat khona hai kya paana hai kya
Khona hai kya
Aaj ki raat khona hai kya paana hai kya
Khona hai kya
Aaon main tumse kahu baat chupke se
Rang badlegi pal mein raat chupke se
Tumko le jaaunga phir saath chhupke se
Jaaoge tum kahaan dekho main yahaan
Deewaanon ab tak nahi hai yeh pata
Aaj ki raat khona hai kya paana hai kya
Khona hai kya
Aaj ki raat khona hai kya paana hai kya
Khona hai kya
The song "Aaj Ki Raat" by A.R. Rahman ft. Palakkad Sriram & Madhumitha, features Bollywood-style music with lyrics that explore the themes of love, desire, and uncertainty. The song's opening lines speak of an intoxicating evening filled with drinks, music, and passion. The singer is losing themselves in the moment and feeling overwhelmed by the sensuality of the night. Despite the colorful atmosphere, a sense of restlessness creeps in, with the lyrics "Chhayi hai ranginiya phir bhi hai betaabiyan Kyun dhadakta hai dil Kyun yeh kehta hai dil."
The second verse reveals that the singer has fallen in love and their heart has been won over by someone, but they are unsure who that person is. The lines "Do ghadi mein yahaan jaane kya ho gaya, Jo hamesha tha mera dil mera ho gaya" convey this feeling of being lost in the moment and the uncertainty of what will happen next. Despite their confusion, the singer seems to have made a decision to take some kind of gamble and is asking the person they love to take a chance with them. This is reflected in the repeating line "Aaj ki raat khona hai kya paana hai kya, khona hai kya."
Overall, "Aaj Ki Raat" is a song about taking risks and making decisions in the face of uncertainty. The lyrics and the music work together to create a mood of desire, passion, and urgency, with a sense that anything could happen at any moment.
Line by Line Meaning
Shaam hai jaam hai aur hai nasha
It is evening and there is liquor that is enjoyed by all.
Tan bhi hai mann bhi hai pighla huaan
Both the body and the mind are relaxed and in a state of intoxication.
Chhayi hai ranginiya phir bhi hai betaabiyan
Although there are lively colors surrounding us, there remains a restlessness within.
Kyun dhadakta hai dil
Why does the heart beat faster?
Kyun yeh kehta hai dil
Why does the heart speak these words?
Deewanon ko ab tak nahi hai yeh pata
The lovers are not yet aware.
Aaj ki raat khona hai kya paana hai kya
Tonight, is there anything to lose or gain?
Khona hai kya
What is there to lose?
Do ghadi mein yahaan jaane kya ho gaya
What just happened in these two moments?
Jo hamesha tha mera dil mera ho gaya
What was once always mine, is now mine once again.
Kaun kiske dil mein hai faisala hoga
Who will make a decision about whose heart belongs where?
Faisala hai yahi jeet hogi meri
The decision will be in my favor.
Deewaanon ab tak nahi hai yeh pata
The lovers are still unaware.
Aaj ki raat khona hai kya paana hai kya
Tonight, is there anything to lose or gain?
Khona hai kya
What is there to lose?
Aaon main tumse kahu baat chupke se
Let me tell you something quietly.
Rang badlegi pal mein raat chupke se
The colors will change in just one moment of the night.
Tumko le jaaunga phir saath chhupke se
I will take you with me secretly.
Jaaoge tum kahaan dekho main yahaan
Where will you go when I'm here?
Deewaanon ab tak nahi hai yeh pata
The lovers are still unaware.
Aaj ki raat khona hai kya paana hai kya
Tonight, is there anything to lose or gain?
Khona hai kya
What is there to lose?
Contributed by Lillian M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.