Tum Hi Ho
by Arijit Singh
"Tum Hi Ho" (translating to "You Are the One") is a monumental, genre-defining Hindi romantic ballad from the 2013 Bollywood musical drama film Aashiqui 2. Masterfully written and composed by the acclaimed music director Mithoon, the song serves as a profound, poetic confession of unconditional love, absolute emotional dependence, and spiritual surrender. Driven by a hauntingly beautiful piano arrangement, acoustic guitar, and deeply stirring strings, it captures the desperate reality of a lover whose entire life, peace, and purpose revolve solely around their soulmate. Picturized on actors Aditya Roy Kapur and Shraddha Kapoor amidst rain-drenched streets, the track perfectly anchors the intense emotional connection between the movie's tragic protagonists.
The song's release marked a massive historic shift in contemporary Indian pop culture, catapulting Arijit Singh into overnight global stardom and establishing him as the definitive playback voice of the modern era. Upon its release by T-Series on March 16, 2013, the song became an immediate viral phenomenon, racking up millions of views in days and utterly dominating major musical countdowns like MTV India for weeks. "Tum Hi Ho" swept major industry accolades, fetching Arijit his very first Filfare Award for Best Male Playback Singer and earning Mithoon the trophy for Best Music Director.
Hum tere bin ab reh nahi sakte
Tere bina kya wajood mera
Hum tere bin ab reh nahi sakte
Tere bina kya wajood mera
Tujhse juda gar ho jaayenge
Toh khud se hi ho jaayenge judaa
Kyunki tum hi ho
Ab tum hi ho
Zindagi ab tum hi ho
Chain bhi mera dard bhi
Meri aashiqui ab tum hi ho
Tera mera rishta hai kaisa
Ik pal door gawara nahi
Tere liye har roz hai jeete
Tujh ko diya mera waqt sabhi
Koi lamha mera na ho tere bina
Har saans pe naam tera
Kyunki tum hi ho
Ab tum hi ho
Zindagi ab tum hi ho
Chain bhi mera dard bhi
Meri aashiqui ab tum hi ho
Tere liye hi jiya main
Khud ko jo yun de diya hai
Teri wafa ne mujhko sambhala
Saare ghamon ko dil se nikala
Tere saath mera hai naseeb juda
Tujhe paake adhoora naa raha hmm
Kyunki tum hi ho
Ab tum hi ho
Zindagi ab tum hi ho
Chain bhi mera dard bhi
Meri aashiqui ab tum hi ho
Kyunki tum hi ho
Ab tum hi ho
Zindagi ab tum hi ho
Chain bhi mera dard bhi
Meri aashiqui ab tum hi ho
