Jalwa Lyrics – Soba Singh Sitara | O'Romeo

Jalwa Song Description

This song, "Jalwa Mere Aashiq Ka," is from the movie O'Romeo, starring Shahid Kapoor, Triptii Dimri, and Avinash Tiwary. The song is popularly known as Jalwa. It has been composed by the acclaimed composer Vishal Bhardwaj, and the lyrics are written by the legendary Gulzar sahab. It has been sung by Soba Singh Sitara. The song is available on T-Series' YouTube channel.

Talking about the song's lyrics, they beautifully express the emotions of a lover. In the beginning, Gulzar sahab writes: "Do pasliyon mein qaid tha, dil jhoom ke nikla" (The heart was imprisoned between two ribs, but now it has come out dancing with joy). This means the heart was once confined in the chest, but now it has burst out with the passion of love. He further says that the heart came out "Shole ki tarah" (like a flame) and "Falak choom ke nikla" (kissing the sky), indicating it is so intense and full of enthusiasm that it touches the sky. The main hook, "Jalwa mere aashiq ka, badi dhoom se nikla" (The spectacle of my lover came out with great pomp), is repeated often, showing the power and celebration of love. The strong use of words like "Dhoom" (pomp) and "Jhoom" (sway) gives the song a rhythmic energy.

In the later part, the lyrics become a bit more painful, with lines like "Aatishen giri toh paani jal gaya, paon ke tale dil masal gaya" (When sparks fell, even water burned; the heart got crushed under the feet). This describes the heat and pain of love, where the heart gets crushed. Then, the line "O jaane waale chhed ke, kidhar nikal gaya" (O the one who left after teasing me, where have you disappeared?) creates a feeling of restlessness and separation. Finally, lines like "Lahoo ki tarah laal-laal, sona jo pighla" (Like blood, red-red, the gold that melted) depict the intensity and sacrifice of love. The entire song is an emotional journey that presents the excitement, pain, and passion of love in simple Hindi words that everyone can easily understand.