Jai Ho!
The Pussycat Dolls Lyrics


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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.

(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

Overall Meaning

The song Jai Ho! by The Pussycat Dolls is a tribute to the Indian music culture and tells a story of an intense and passionate love. The song starts by describing how the touch of the person makes the singer shiver, and how she wants to push him to the limit of his desires. The chorus is repeatedly sung as a repetitive chant that conveys the energy and euphoria that the love brings.


The second verse talks about the strong emotions that run through the singer's veins when she's with her partner. She describes how she feels like the ocean is in her heart and that she'll never be the same again. The song then proceeds to state that nothing can stop them and that they should dance together in celebration of their love.


The song also features Hindi phrases such as "Jai Ho," which means "let there be victory." The phrase was popularized by the 2008 film Slumdog Millionaire, which won an Academy Award for Best Original Song. The use of Hindi phrases in the song highlights the cultural fusion that The Pussycat Dolls aimed to achieve with this song.


Line by Line Meaning

Jai Ho!
Celebratory exclamation similar to 'Let's go!'


Jai Ho
Repetition of the celebratory exclamation


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
Physical and emotional response to the significant other's touch; commitment to physical pleasure and satisfaction in the relationship; desire for celebratory exclamation during intimate moments


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.
Desire and commitment to the relationship, including passionate and intense feelings; determination to elevate the relationship to new heights despite challenges; use of music and rhythm to express and enhance passion


(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
Expression of love and devotion to significant other; belief in the importance of the relationship in one's life; recognition of the significance of destiny and fate in bringing two people together


(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!
Confidence in the strength and permanence of the relationship; invitation for celebration and dance as a physical expression of joy and shared passion


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!
Expression of desire for physical and emotional closeness with significant other; recognition of significant other's value in one's life; vow of commitment to never let go or stray from the relationship


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
Desire for escape and adventure with significant other; recognition of the potential for a life-changing experience; commitment to seizing the moment and not letting it pass by


Mm yeah Jai Ho! Hm yeah
Nonverbal expressions of excitement and passion


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
Physical and emotional intensity of the relationship; recognition of significant other's transformative impact on one's life; commitment to keeping the passion and excitement alive in the relationship


(Jai Ho) Hmm yeah (Jai Ho) Hmm yeah (Jai Ho) I need you gonna make it (Jai Ho) I'm ready so take it
Nonverbal expressions of excitement and anticipation; recognition of significant other's importance and readiness for continued commitment


(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)
Reiteration of earlier expressions of love and devotion; reiteration of confidence in the strength of the relationship and its significance in one's life; invitation to celebrate the shared destiny with physical expression and dance


Baila baila! Baila baila! Jai Ho! Baila baila! Jai Ho
Repetition of celebratory exclamation along with Spanish phrase meaning 'dance'; expression of joy and desire to share it through dance and physical expression




Lyrics ยฉ Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Gulzar Nama, A. R. Rahman, Shah Tanvi

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@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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@BrunaSilva-rz1qg

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



All comments from YouTube:

@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

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@alifsofi5330

A. R. Rahman just repeatedly said two words: "Jai-Ho", still become iconic song through times ๐Ÿ˜‚

@iwi4724

I love it. Nice Video. Shooted in Vienna at Tram end Station ๐Ÿ˜ they turn in into india ๐Ÿ˜Š

@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

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