Singh is a trained classical singer who has performed in many stage shows. His career as a playback singer started when he participated in a singing reality show called Fame Gurukul (2005), while still in college. Although he did not win the competition, his participation garnered respect and love from fans. He went on to win a subsequent reality show called 10 ke 10 le gaye dil with the help of audience votes. Shankar Ehsaan Loy gave Arijit the first break on one of their songs called "All For One" from High School Musical 2 (Vol 1) album.
Ae Watan
Arijit Singh Lyrics
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आबाद रहे तू आबाद रहे तू आबाद रहे तू(आबाद रहे तू)
ऐ वतन वतन मेरे आबाद रहे तू
ऐ वतन वतन मेरे आबाद रहे तू
ऐ वतन वतन मेरे आबाद रहे तू
मैं जहाँ रहूँ जहाँ में याद रहे तू
ऐ वतन मेरे वतन
ऐ वतन मेरे वतन
तू ही मेरी मंजिल है पहचान तुझी से
तू ही मेरी मंजिल है पहचान तुझी से
पहुंचू मैं जहां भी
मेरी बुनियाद रहे तू
पहुंचू मैं जहां भी
मेरी बुनियाद रहे तू
ऐ वतन वतन मेरे आबाद रहे तू
मैं जहाँ रहूँ जहाँ में याद रहे तू
ऐ वतन मेरे वतन
ऐ वतन मेरे वतन
तुझपे कोई गम की आंच आने नहीं दूं
तुझपे कोई गम की आंच आने नहीं दूं
कुर्बान मेरी जान तुझपे शाद रहे तू
कुर्बान मेरी जान तुझपे शाद रहे तू
ऐ वतन वतन मेरे आबाद रहे तू
मैं जहाँ रहूँ जहाँ में याद रहे तू
ऐ वतन ऐ वतन
मेरे वतन मेरे वतन
ऐ वतन ऐ वतन
मेरे वतन मेरे वतन
आबाद रहे तू आबाद रहे तू मेरे वतन मेरे वतन
ऐ वतन मेरे वतन
आबाद रहे तू
The lyrics of Arijit Singh's "Ae Watan" express a powerful sentiment of love and gratitude towards the motherland. The song begins with the repeated phrase "Ae Watan Mere Watan" which translates to "Oh my country, my nation". The singer is paying homage to his country which he believes will flourish and prosper forever. He prays for the well-being of his nation and wishes that it always stays united. He feels that wherever he may go, his homeland will always stay engraved in his memories.
The lyrics also highlight how the nation is the singer's ultimate destination, identity, and foundation. He feels that the nation is the only place where he truly belongs, and it is his source of identity. The line "Tu hi meri manzil hai, pehchaan tujhi se" translates to "You are my only destination, my identity is from you". The song ends with the singer pledging his unwavering loyalty to the country by saying that he is ready to sacrifice his life for its well-being.
Overall, the lyrics of "Ae Watan" are full of emotions, patriotism, and deep love for the nation. It is a beautiful tribute to India, the singer's homeland.
Line by Line Meaning
ऐ वतन मेरे वतन ऐ वतन
Oh my country, my dear country
आबाद रहे तू आबाद रहे तू आबाद रहे तू(आबाद रहे तू)
May you thrive and prosper, always flourishing
ऐ वतन वतन मेरे आबाद रहे तू
Oh my country, may you always prosper
मैं जहाँ रहूँ जहाँ में याद रहे तू
Wherever I may live, I will always remember you
तू ही मेरी मंजिल है पहचान तुझी से
You are my destination, my identity
पहुंचू मैं जहां भी मेरी बुनियाद रहे तू
Wherever I reach, you will always remain my foundation
तुझपे कोई गम की आंच आने नहीं दूं
I won't let any harm come to you
कुर्बान मेरी जान तुझपे शाद रहे तू
I sacrifice my life for you, may you always remain happy
मेरे वतन मेरे वतन
Oh my country, my dear country
आबाद रहे तू
May you thrive and prosper
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Gulzar
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🇮🇳Happy independence day.... jai hind🇮🇳
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@uzairbashir19
Hatts off u Arijit sir for your soulful and captivating voice ..u deserve appreciate and love ..big fan from kashmir ❤️🤘🏻
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Happy independence day Arijit sir ........ And very very lovely song and voice 💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩💓🤩 thank you so much
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Aye Watan ❤❤❤
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Happy independence day..Jai Hind 🇮🇳🇮🇳 love you Arijit sir
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Congratulate for 75 Independence. I love arijit sir. Love from Bangladesh 🇧🇩🇧🇩🇧🇩