Frankly speaking, the first time I heard the title track of Rang De Basanti, I didn't find it too interesting. The only thing I liked was the piece of music..digidigidigidigidig..But later, as I kept hearing it again and again...I started falling in love with it. But the real magic happened once "Pathshaala" started being aired. It was such a fun filled song...any one would surely love it.
Then came "Khalbali" and "Rubaroo" which were equally amazing. I also heard the other songs, but these four songs were the only ones I really liked, until...I actually saw the movie.
Once I saw the movie, all the songs started making sense all of a sudden. I must say, the songs really gel perfectly with the theme of the movie, and that is what makes this album so very special. These days, we have more of item numbers, wherein the song hardly has any relation with the story.
But for RDB, it's completely different. Even the lyrics of the songs are a part of the story. Take for instance "Luka Chupi"....it doesn't make much sense before...just looks like a normal lullaby. But imagine it been remembered by a mother during her son's cremation! It surely brings a tear to your eye, once you realize the depth and emotion in the situation....
The other song which makes so much sense, and has been picturized so perfectly is "Khoon Chala". It comes at a stage wherein the friends have awaken for the nation...and are willing to be rebels. The lyrics are so amazing....lemme put a few lines here...
"Kuch kar guzarne ko khun chala
Aakhon ke sheeshe me utarne ko khun chala
Badan se tapak kar, Zameen se lipat kar
Galiyon se raston se, Ubhar kar, Umad kar
Naye rang bharne ko khun chala khun chala....."
What an amazing piece of poetry yaar! It's really incredible.....and believe me, I didn't feel for it this way before I had seen the movie. But now when I hear this song, the whole scene just flashes before my eyes...
The only romantic number of the movie "Tu Bin Bataye" doesn't disappoint at all....infact, before seeing the movie, I didn't even realize it was a romantic number....but now...i just love it! Especially the lyrics....
"Tu bin bataye, Mujhe le chal kahin,
Jahan tu muskuraaye, Meri manzil wahin"
"Lalkaar" and "Ik Omkar", are just Ok, but the real highlight of the movie is "Roobaroo"......
It comes at a time when the group has been awakened completely and is prepared to make a difference. The lyrics completely justify this.....
Aye saala, abh abhi, hua yakeen,
Ke aag hai. mujhme kahin,
Hui subah, mai chal gaya
Suraj ko mai nigal gaya...
Roobaro roshni.....
Dhuan chata khula gagan mera
Nayi dagar naya safar mera
Jo ban sake tu humsafar mera
Nazar mila zaraa.....
Aandhyon se jhagad rahi hai lau meri
Ab mashalo se badh rahi hai lau meri
Namonishaan rahe na rahe
Ye karwaan rahe na rahe
Ujaale mai pee gaya
Roshan hua, jee gaya
Kyu sehte rahein...
It's a really inspirational movie, and so is the album! I just love A R Rehman for doing such a wonderful work yet again!!
