| 🎵 Song Information | |
|---|---|
| Song Name | Samjhawan |
| Singer | Arijit Singh, Shreya Ghoshal |
| Album | Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania (2014) |
| Music Director | Jawad Ahmed (Recreated by Sharib-Toshi) |
| Lyricist | Kumaar, Ahmad Anees |
| Video Director | Shashank Khaitan |
| Label | Sony Music India |
| Release Date | July 11, 2014 |
| Songwriter | Kumaar |
| Details | Mein Tenu Samjhawan Ki Is Under Licensed From Times Music And Originally. Sung By Rahat Fateh Ali Khan & Farah Anwar, Lyrics By Ahmad Anees And Composed By Jawad Ahmed. |
“Samjhawan” is the ultimate anthem of heartbreak and longing. Whether you listen to the original by Rahat Fateh Ali Khan or the unplugged version by Arijit Singh, the emotion remains the same: profound helplessness in love.
The lyrics are written in a mix of Punjabi and Hindi. The singer tries to explain the state of his heart to his beloved, admitting that without them, his life feels empty and his soul finds no peace.
Below is the complete line-by-line translation, including the famous “Ve changa nahion keeta” verse.
The Chorus: Life Without You
“Nahi jeena tere baaju / Nahi jeena, nahi jeena”
“Main tenu samjhawan ki / Na tere bina lagda jee”
The word Baaju (or Baajo) means “Without.”
He says: “I don’t want to live without you.” He then asks helplessly, “How do I explain this to you?” admitting that his heart (Jee) does not feel alive or at peace when they are apart.
“Tu ki jaane pyaar mera / Main karoon intezaar tera”
“Tu dil tui-yon jaan meri”
He challenges her understanding: “What do you know about the depth of my love? I am constantly waiting for you.” He declares that she is not just his heart, but his entire life (“Jaan”).
Verse 1: The Chosen Path
“Mere dil ne chun laiyaa ne / Tere dil diyaan raahan”
“Tu jo mere naal tu rehta / Turpe meriyaan saaha”
“My heart has chosen the paths that lead to your heart.”
He says that if she were with him (“Naal”), his breaths (“Saaha”) would finally start walking/flowing smoothly. Without her, even breathing feels stagnant.
“Jeena mera.. hoye… Hun hai tera, ki main karaan”
“Tu kar aitbaar mera”
He surrenders his existence: “My life is now yours, what should I do?” He begs her to simply trust him (“Aitbaar”).
The Bridge: The Complaint (Heartbreak)
“Ve changa nahion keeta beeba / Dil mera tod ke”
“Ve bada pachhtaiyaan akhaan / Naal tere jod ke”
This is the saddest part of the song.
“Beeba” is a term of endearment for a decent/gentle girl. He says: “You didn’t do a good thing, O beloved, by breaking my heart.”
He adds: “My eyes have regretted it deeply after locking gaze (falling in love) with you.”
Verse 2: Devotion
“Tenu chadd ke kitthe jawan / Tu mera parchhanvaa”
“Tere mukhde vich hi main taan / Rab nu apne pawaan”
“Where can I go leaving you? You are my shadow.”
He elevates his love to worship, saying that in her face (“Mukhde”), he finds his God (“Rab”).
“Meri duaa.. haaye / Sajda tera kardi sadaa”
“Tu sun iqraar mera”
His prayer (“Duaa”) is simple: He always bows in prostration (“Sajda”) to her. He asks her to listen to his confession (“Iqraar”).
Samjhawan Lyrics
Nahi jeena tere baaju
Nahi jeena, nahi jeena
Nahi jeena tere baaju
Nahi jeena, nahi jeena (x2)
(tere baaju: without you)
Main tenu samjhawan ki
Na tere bina lagda jee
Main tenu samjhawan ki
Na tere bina lagda jee
Tu ki jaane pyaar mera
Main karoon intezar tera
Tu dil tui-yon jaan meri
Main tenu samjhava ki
Na tere bina lagda jee
Tu ki jaane pyaar mera
Main karoon intezar tera
Tu dil tui yon jaan meri
Main tenu samjhawa ki
Na tere bina lagda jee
Mere dil ne chun laiyaa ne
Tere dil diyaan raahan
Tu jo mere naal tu rehta
Turpe meriyaan saaha
Jeena mera.. hoye
Hun hai tera, ki main karaan
Tu kar aitbaar mera
Main karoon intezar tera
Tu dil tui-yon jaan meri
Main tenu samjhawan kee
Na tere bina lagda jee
Ve changa nahion keeta beeba
Ve changa nahion keeta beeba
Dil mera tod ke
Ve bada pachhtaiyaan akhaan
Ve bada pachhtaiyaan akhaan
Naal tere jod ke
Tenu chadd ke kitthe jawan
Tu mera parchhanvaa
Tere mukhde vich hi main taan
Rab nu apne pawaan
Meri duaa.. haaye
Sajda tera kardi sadaa
Tu sun iqraar mera
Main karoon intezar tera
Tu dil tui-yon jaan meri
Main tainu samjhawan ki
Na tere bina lagda jee
Conclusion
Whether in the voice of Rahat Fateh Ali Khan or Arijit Singh, “Samjhawan” remains the ultimate anthem for anyone who has ever loved someone more than they can explain. It is about the beautiful pain of needing someone to just *exist*.