Do you ever feel like there’s so much running through your head that you can’t even close your eyes and sleep? Staring at the fan or your window screens, you wait for a wave of drowsiness to hit. But it doesn’t. You end up thinking about what you could have replied differently to someone and how that could have changed everything. And before you know it, it’s already 4 in the morning.
So here’s some music for those nights you spend overthinking, for those nights you feel like waking up the next day would be a struggle, and for those nights you spend… alone. However you feel, just know that these feelings are fleeting, they’ll be gone before you even realise it.
1. Waqt Ki Baatein by Dream Note
Do you ever listen to a song and wish it just… stays with you and nobody gets to find out about it because it’s so good? Waqt Ki Baatein is one of those songs. (I’m sharing it here only because I know that if you’re reading this, you will appreciate the song :P) I view this song as someone who tells me that everything will be okay in the end. It has gotten me through some difficult times, during days when I thought nothing was going the way it was supposed to. The power of soulful music and meaningful lyrics cannot be understated.
2. Sabr by Piyush Bhisekar
This song fits best under the title of this blog. The song tells us to cling to our faith, to have ‘sabr’ (patience) because the next good thing will arrive sooner than you can imagine. It has a way of making you cry as well as lulling you to sleep. What I like most about this song are its lyrics; simple yet effective. Additionally, I recommend checking out Piyush Bhisekar’s music. In my opinion, he is one of the best new indie artists in India!
3. Ankahee (from Lootera)
“Patte jo shaakhon se toote, bewajah toh nahi roothe hain sabhi”. Ankahee describes an age-old tale left untold. Amitabh Bhattacharya beautifully narrates stories through his words. I am still in awe of this song, its music and the wonderful songwriting. It is difficult for me to interpret it without having seen the movie, however, feel free to share your thoughts on it if you have!
4. Stop This Train by John Mayer
The train of life goes by all too quickly, and we are so preoccupied with the idea of growing up that we forget to enjoy the remaining parts of our childhood. In his song, John Mayer talks about a feeling very personal yet universal, which makes you think about everything you have not thought about yet. At the end of the day, don’t we all want to stop the train, get off, and go home again?
5. Khud Se by Osho Jain
My favourite lines from this song are: “Mujhko nadiyon pahadon ne bola, koi bhi khafa na hai tujhse, tu hi khafa hai bas khudse.” As we fret about what others think about us, we often lose sight of who we are. The most important thing is to love yourself, accept your flaws, and be a better person.
6. Nindiya Re – Studio Version by Kaavish
Ending this list with a lullaby. Listen to this song if you’re having a tough time sleeping. It works like magic. Kaavish is a contemporary semi-classical band formed in Pakistan, but as we all know, Coke Studio has been a musical bridge between the talented artists of both our countries. This song is proof that music truly has no boundaries. ❤
As you must have noticed already, this blog mostly contains indie music, since these songs and their artists are very underrated. They deserve more appreciation because their music provides so many people with the hope they need.
The idea for this blog came from a playlist I created a long time ago. It helped me sleep (literally), so if you want to check it out, here’s the link! https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5Oq3fqm1G8WQLE7C1ObSxG?si=2caaf14100864e11
Until next time,
Saanvi (@tunesnmelodieswriter)
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