The playlist starts with the title track that is rendered wonderfully by Arijit Singh. He sings the song with pathos and passion and expresses the emotions of a person who is battling unrequited love. He shows his singing prowess through his voice variation — right fromthe soft mellow tone in the prelude to the crescendo in the later stanzas.
The second track, 'Bulleya', rendered by Amit Mishra and Shilpa Rao, has a Sufi-rock feel to it. The guitar riffs in the prelude lend an infectious vibe. Also, Mishra, who has had hits like 'ManmaEmotion Jaage' from 'Dilwale' and 'Sau Tarah Ke'from 'Dishoom', gives it a raw appeal with his high-pitched vocals.
The theme of heartbreak and turmoil runs through the third track, 'Channa Mereya', too. Arijit's voice captures the nuances of Ranbir's character, who is battling his emotions as he sees his beloved get betrothed to someone else.Western instruments like acoustic guitar, electric and bass guitar are fused with Indian musical instruments like dholak, sarangi and shehnai. The result is a melodious number that stays with you long after the track is over.
The final number on the playlist is 'The Breakup Song'. Arijit, Badshah, Jonita Gandhi and NakashAziz's energetic vocals make this a fun, foot-tapping number. Badshah sings the rap portions in his inimitable style while it's good to hear Arijit move away from the melancholic numbers and sing a quirky track. This is the perfect song that youngsters will groove to with their friends after a break up.
