“Akele Hum Akele Tum” is a duet by Aditya Narayan and Udit Narayan from the 1995 album of the same name. Featuring Aamir Khan and Master Adil, the song was written by Majrooh Sultanpuri with music by Anu Malik. It opens by establishing two people who find comfort together in their solitude.
The lyrics introduce a question about who will remain if the world leaves. The son answers with a pledge to be his father’s companion, or “humsafar.” The meaning of the ‘Akele Hum Akele Tum’ lyrics centers on this exchange of promises.
Akele Hum Akele TumI’m alone and you’re alone
Jo Hum Tum Sang Hai TohBut since we’re together
Phir Kya GhamThen why should we worry?
Tu Mera Dil Tu Meri JaanYou’re my heart, you’re my life
O I Love You DaddyOh, I love you, Daddy
Tu Masoom Tu ShaitaanYou’re innocent, you’re mischievous
But You Love MeBut you love me, Daddy
Tu Mera Dil Tu Meri JaanYou’re my heart, you’re my life
O I Love You DaddyOh, I love you, Daddy
Tu Masoom Tu ShaitaanYou’re innocent, you’re mischievous
But You Love MeBut you love me, Daddy
Yoon Toh Hai Tu Nanha SaEven though you’re just a little one
Hai Magar Guru SabkaYou’re a teacher to us all
Aur Isi Shararat SeAnd with that very mischief
Dil Jigar Main Hoon SabkaYou’ve captured everyone’s heart
Kehne Ko Hai Yoon Toh HazaarThere may be a thousand others to mention
Koi Magar Tujh Sa KahaanBut there’s no one else like you
Akele Hum Akele TumI’m alone and you’re alone
Jo Hum Tum Sang Hai TohBut since we’re together
Phir Kya GhamThen why should we worry?
Tu Mera Dil Tu Meri JaanYou’re my heart, you’re my life
O I Love You DaddyOh, I love you, Daddy
Tu Masoom Tu ShaitaanYou’re innocent, you’re mischievous
But You Love MeBut you love me, Daddy
Maan Lo Kal JoJust suppose that tomorrow
Yeh Saari DuniyaThis entire world
Sath Mera Nahin DegiWon’t stand by my side
Kaun Hai Phir Meri Manzil KaWho then will be my journey’s…
Humsafar MainCompanion? I will
Main Hoon DaddyIt’s me, Daddy
Aaj Lage Kitna HaseenHow beautiful it feels today
Apna Jahaan Apna SamaaOur own world, our own moment in time
Akele Hum Akele TumI’m alone and you’re alone
Jo Hum Tum Sang Hai TohBut since we’re together
Phir Kya GhamThen why should we worry?
Tu Mera Dil Tu Meri JaanYou’re my heart, you’re my life
O I Love You DaddyOh, I love you, Daddy
Tu Masoom Tu ShaitaanYou’re innocent, you’re mischievous
But You Love MeBut you love me, Daddy
Tu Mera Dil Tu Meri JaanYou’re my heart, you’re my life
O I Love You DaddyOh, I love you, Daddy
Tu Masoom Tu ShaitaanYou’re innocent, you’re mischievous
The track takes the form of a dialogue between the father and son characters. This call-and-response format reinforces their interdependence. The song’s structure makes their two-person world feel complete and self-sufficient.
