“Muskurane” (often referred to as Muskurane Ki Wajah Tum Ho) is the soulful backbone of the 2014 film CityLights. In a movie that portrays the gritty, often heart-wrenching struggle of a family migrating to Mumbai, this song acts as a beacon of hope and emotional refuge. It celebrates the idea that even in the toughest times, the presence of a loved one is enough to keep one smiling.
The song was composed by Jeet Gannguli, who captured a perfect blend of acoustic warmth and soaring melody. The lyrics, penned by Rashmi Singh, are simple yet profound, focusing on the shared journey of a couple. Arijit Singh’s rendition is iconic; he brings a sense of yearning and deep affection that made the song a chartbuster and a modern romantic classic.
The recurring phrase “Jiya jaaye na” translates to “Life cannot be lived (without you),” emphasizing the theme of interdependence. The lyrics about “sharing whatever we get” (Jo mile usme kaat lenge hum) beautifully mirror the plot of the movie, where the protagonists face extreme poverty but stay united through their love.
Song Credits:
- Movie: CityLights (2014)
- Singer: Arijit Singh
- Music Director: Jeet Gannguli
- Lyricist: Rashmi Singh
- Starring: Rajkummar Rao & Patralekha
- Label: Sony Music India
मुस्कुराने की वजह (Hindi Lyrics):
मुस्कुराने की वजह तुम हो
गुनगुनाने की वजह तुम हो
जिया जाए ना, जाए ना, जाए ना
ओ रे पिया रे…
ओ रे लम्हे तू कहीं मत जा
हो सके तो उम्र भर थम जा
जिया जाए ना, जाए ना, जाए ना
ओ रे पिया रे…
धूप आए तो छाँव तुम लाना
ख्वाहिशों की बारिशों में भीग संग जाना
जिया जाए ना, जाए ना, जाए ना
ओ रे पिया रे…
जो मिले उसमें काट लेंगे हम
थोड़ी खुशियाँ, थोड़े आँसू बाँट लेंगे हम
जिया जाए ना, जाए ना, जाए ना
ओ रे पिया रे…
मुस्कुराने की वजह तुम हो
गुनगुनाने की वजह तुम हो
जिया जाए ना, जाए ना, जाए ना
ओ रे पिया रे…
पिया रे…
Muskurane ki wajah tum ho Romanized Lyrics:
(Chorus)
Muskurane ki wajah tum ho
Gungunane ki wajah tum ho
Jiya jaaye na, jaaye na, jaaye na
O re piya re… (x2)
(Verse 1)
O re lamhe tu kahin mat jaa
Ho sake toh umr bhar tham jaa
Jiya jaaye na, jaaye na, jaaye na
O re piya re… (x2)
(Verse 2)
Dhoop aaye toh chhaaon tum laana
Khwahishon ki baarishon mein bheeg sang jaana
Dhoop aaye toh chhaaon tum laana
Khwahishon ki baarishon mein bheeg sang jaana
Jiya jaaye na, jaaye na, jaaye na
O re piya re… (x2)
(Verse 3)
Jo mile usme kaat lenge hum
Thodi khushiyaan, thode aansu baant lenge hum
Jo mile usme kaat lenge hum
Thodi khushiyaan, thode aansu baant lenge hum
Jiya jaaye na, jaaye na, jaaye na
O re piya re… (x2)
(Outro)
Muskurane ki wajah tum ho
Gungunane ki wajah tum ho
Jiya jaaye na, jaaye na, jaaye na
O re piya re…
Piya re…