After completing his education in Himachal Pradesh, Chauhan came to Delhi where he formed the band Silk Route in 1996.The band released two albums, Boondein and Pehchan before getting dissolved and in 2008 Chauhan released the solo album Kalam, for which he composed and sung. Boondein was their first album and included the song "Dooba Dooba". In Bollywood, his career started when he sang the A. R. Rahman song "Khoon Chala" in Rang De Basanti.
In 2009 he released his second solo album Fitoor.
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Sajna
Mohit Chauhan Lyrics
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sajana shaam huyi
tu yaad aane laga
tu yaad aane laga
haay sajana shaam huyi
Banake musaafir phirate hain teri raahon mein
pal pal badale ishq iraadein dhadkan ke
tu yaad aane laga
tu yaad aane laga
sajana o o o
Khoye huye hai tere bina armaan dil ke
aake dikha de raaste abb tu manjil ke
saansein saaj huyi, sajana shaam huyi
tu yaad aane laga
tu yaad aane laga
sajana shaam huyi
The lyrics to Mohit Chauhan's song Sajna are filled with longing and nostalgia as the singer reminisces about a lost love. The opening line repeats twice, emphasizing the fact that the evening has come and with it, thoughts of the beloved begin to haunt him. The next line talks about how the singer is now recalling memories of this person, and their presence is felt even though they are not there. The repetition of the opening line underlines the fact that the evening is drawing to a close, but the longing for the lost love does not dissipate.
The second verse talks about how the singer roams the lover's path like a wanderer, and at every moment his love and intentions change with his every heartbeat. The use of the words "musaafir" and "raahon mein" convey the feeling of aimlessness and a lack of direction as the singer traverses this lover's path. The evening has turned to night, and with it, the singer is feeling the weight of his solitude, reinforced by the repetition of the opening line. The bridge of the song, with its simple "o o o" repetition, adds to the melancholy and deepening sense of longing.
The final chorus talks about how the singer has lost direction and purpose without the loved one, and he implores the person to come back and show him the way. The "saansein saaj huyi" line talks about how his breaths have become infused with the beloved's memory, and the evening has now turned into night. The repetition of the "tu yaad aane laga" line underscores the intensity of the singer's feelings.
Overall, the song is a beautiful expression of longing, nostalgia and heartbreak. Its simple melody and lyrics beautifully capture the depth of the emotions it conveys.
Line by Line Meaning
Sajana shaam huyi
The evening has arrived and it reminds me of you
tu yaad aane laga
The memories of you started flooding back into my mind
haay sajana shaam huyi
Oh my love, the evening has arrived
Banake musaafir phirate hain teri raahon mein
I wander like a traveler in search for you
pal pal badale ishq iraadein dhadkan ke
My heart beats with changing intentions of love every moment
muhsin raat huyi, sajana shaam huyi
The night has become beautiful, just like this evening
Khoye huye hai tere bina armaan dil ke
My heart's desires are lost without you
aake dikha de raaste abb tu manjil ke
Come and show me the path towards our destination
saansein saaj huyi, sajana shaam huyi
The atmosphere has become melodious, just like this evening
tu yaad aane laga
The memories of you started flooding back into my mind
sajana shaam huyi
The evening has arrived and it reminds me of you
Contributed by Landon K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.