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Tere Khayal – Nitin Sawhney feat. Prasad Khaparde & Ashwin Srinivasan, Coke Studio @ MTV Season 2

This song is inspired by the verses of poet Hiranya Ranjan Upadhyaya. The lyrics for this song however are written by his mother. It is a dark, brooding song about longing for someone you love. About closing your eyes, thinking of the one you love and unbeknownst to you, the tears start to flow. The…

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Sunset – Nitin Sawhney feat.Samidha Joglekar & Ashwin Srinivasan, Coke Studio @ MTV Season 2

Sunset is a song about rising up and standing up for oneself. It’s about keeping the faith that dusk is followed by bright, flaming dawn. It’s also about keeping one’s head above the water and never losing faith in oneself. And never hesitating to stand up for what one believes is right. This song is…

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Longing – Nitin Sawhney feat. Nicki Wells & Ashwin Srinivasan, Coke Studio @ MTV Season 2

This song is primarily about an overpowering sense of longing. Based on a poem written by Nitin’s mother, this song is about longing for a person, a life, a home land… It is the chahat one has for various things in life one hasn’t received yet. This composition is very metaphoric and elegant. CREDITS: Composer…

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Nadia – Nitin Sawhney feat. Nicki Wells & Ashwin Srinivasan, Coke Studio @ MTV Season 2

Nadia is a song about two lovers on opposite ends of the river. The song is almost like someone calling across the river. Based on a thumri, this track is about how the river has become the enemy as it is keeping the lovers apart. Nitin’s original version didn’t have any bass but was electronica-heavy.…

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Saahil Tak – Nitin Sawhney feat. Papon & Ashwin Srinivasan, Coke Studio @ MTV Season 2

This is a song about crossing to a different shore and how the boatman is the guiding spirit who ferries people across the river. It talks about how the boatman is the only beacon of light amidst the swirling darkness of the river. And about how his presence gives migrants a sense of hope &…