Songs that stick to the mind..

First things first! I don't love blogging for no reason, it indeed is a lovely way to make strangers smile. I logged into this blogger account without any hope for a comment on my previous post- but was taken in for a pleasant surprise when I saw two comments, that too from the same stranger who motivated the lazy buff like me to return to this place...Life's good!

It's a Saturday evening ,when probably most people my age are busy roaming around /chilling with their friends- but the nerdy me and my ever so supportive room mate are too lethargic to leave the bed . Mothers know their daughter too well, maybe that's why my mother just buzzed me, insisting to do a personal favor on myself, by dragging this 65 kgs of human flesh and bones till the balcony, and getting some fresh air...

 I soon realized that the cool breeze is so refreshing! I love dusk- the beautiful hues of colors in the sky, kids playing in the gardens, teenagers jogging with headsets plugged in, the birds returning to their nests- everything is interesting- lively and active... My mood suddenly changed.
When you have a decent playlist of songs in your phone, a hot cup of coffee, and a close friend to talk-- nothing can get better ! 
That's my ideal way to spend weekends- songs+ coffee + friends (or F.R.I.E.N.D.S) + lovely weather :-) 

As the songs play, I get a feeling that some songs are really special- not only because of their soothing music, or sensible lyrics, but also because of the memories attached with them. Even if the years pass , those song still remind of some one, or some thing, and give a chance to relive the past.
There was a song from Lagaan movie- "Koi humse jeet na paaye, badhey chalo!" I listened to this song, before each paper in 10th board exams,it instilled a unique energy in me.It took away all my fear, and I thought if Amir can do wonders in cricket, I can perform well in exams too. During my 12th boards, "Chak de India" did the same magic. 
Whenever i listen to these songs now, the same exam fear, and the last minute preparations cross my mind...
 
I ain't a dancer at all, still listening to "aiwei aiwei " and "banno rani" brings back the memories of sangeet preparation for my sister's wedding- each time and every time. 
"Fashion ka hai ye jalwa" or "pappu cant dance saala!" reminds me of my college group dance practise, and the bunks we had because of it. 

I am a totally pampered friend. During college, whenever I was upset, my best friend sang a particular song from "jaane tu ya jaane na " movie.If that didn't work "Musu musu haasi " did the trick.College days are long gone, yet, those songs remind of all the college memories.I always end up calling that friend , whenever these songs play anywhere, anytime!

 Another friend dedicated "jaane kyu dil jaanta hai, tu hai toh I'll be alright" . Even the tune of this song reminds of that friend now. There's a long list of such songs- some remind of me a person, some remind of any particular situation, sometimes they bring back smiling memories, or at times, the nostalgic tears roll down the face... 

Music is a powerful medium......an instant remedy for mood changes..you never know which song might revive any old memory, and which may create a new one to be cherished for long...... 

PS: Can you imagine- me and my room mate literally danced in the balcony on the tunes of "baby doll me soney ki!" . We sang along in a volume that forced the onlookers to try locating us. Thank god we stay on 7th floor. :-D 

PPS:I read an interesting article today, about a lady who was stranded on an island for 7 long years, and was later rescued when someone noticed her "SOS" symbol on Google earth.Reminds me of a movie called Castaway. SOS is the commonly used description for the international Morse code distress signal (· · · – – – · · ·). Technology is sometimes a blessing. :-)