“Veham,” a deep Hindi song by Rochak Kohli with his own voice and lyrics written by Vayu, delves into the bittersweet realm of infatuation and unrequited love. Translated from Hindi to English, the title means “Delusion,” and the lyrics explore themes of desire, optimism, and the self-deception that frequently comes with love. Rochak Kohli himself portrays the protagonist’s desire and fragility in the haunting single’s accompanying Arsh Grewal-directed music video.
“Veham” delves into the human urge to construct illusions of love, even in the face of rejected sentiments. Vayu’s passionate Hindi lyrics tell the story of a guy lost in his own ambitions. The chorus line “Maine Veham Paal Liya Hai Ke Tujhe Paa Liya Hai,” which translates as “I’ve nurtured the delusion that I’ve found you,” brilliantly captures the song’s central theme of self-deception and wishful thinking.
Rochak Kohli’s Veham Lyrics Translation (in English)
Kаl Shаm Se Ek Bat Pe Teri Muskura Rahа Hoon
Since last evening, I’ve been smiling repeatedly over something you said.
Bar-Bar Main, Bar-Bar Main,
Repeatedly.
Tere Roz Ke Akhbar Mein Kahin Kho Gaya Chota Sa Ishtehar Main,
I stumbled upon a small advertisement in your daily newspaper.
Bar-Bar Main, Bar-Bar Main,
Repeatedly.
Maine Veham Pal Liya Hai Ke Tujhe Pa Liya Hai,
I have nurtured the illusion that I have found you.
Ye Bayan Haliya Hai Merа,
This is my recent declaration.
Na Manzilon Ka Pata Na Koi Rasta Hai,
I know neither the destination nor the path,
Ye Veham Ashiyan Hai Mera,
yet this illusion is the nest I’ve built.
Tu Ho Samne Mujhe Tham Le Karta Raha Us Pal Ka Intezar Main,
Bar-Bar Main,
You stand before me, and I yearn for that moment when you’ll hold me, a moment I’ve awaited repeatedly.
Tujhe Kyа Pata Hoon Kis Tаrah Teri Arzoo Mein Baitha Bekarar Mаin,
Bar-Bar Main,
You have no idea how restless I sit, consumed by my longing for you, time and again.
Mаine Vehаm Pаl Liya Hаi Ke Tujhe Pа Liya Hai,
Ye Bayan Haliya Hai Mera,
I’ve nurtured the illusion that I’ve found you, a proclamation that has taken hold of me.
Aisa Gunah Kya Kiya Hai Bas Tujhe Chah Liya Hai,
What sin have I committed? I have only loved you.
Ye Veham Hi Gawаh Hai Mera,
This illusion is my only witness.
Sheher Ke Soone Shor Se Harabhara Hai Andhera Mera,
The city’s deserted streets are shrouded in darkness.
Yаhаn Pe Tu Aur Main Ek Hain Nahi Hai Kuch Bhi Teramera,
You and I are one; there is nothing of yours or mine here.
Aisa Jahan Bana Liya Hai Jismein Tujhe Chhipa Liya,
I’ve crafted a world where I have hidden you away.
Ye Vehаm Hi Makan Hai Merа,
This illusion is my home.
Maine Veham Pal Liya Hai Ke Tujhe Pa Liya Hai,
Ye Bayаn Haliya Hai Mera,
I’ve nurtured the illusion that I’ve found you, my latest declaration.
Hal Yeh Hаi Merа Hal Yeh Hai Merа,
This is my condition, this is my state.
Veham Music Video
The music video for “Veham” is a visual trip that enhances the song’s emotional depth. Arsh Grewal’s directing depicts the protagonist’s loneliness and desire, while Rochak Kohli’s performance brilliantly conveys the fragility and self-deception that define the song’s story.
More Songs by Rochak Kohli
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| Singer(s) | Rochak Kohli |
| Songwriter(s) | Vayu |
| Composer(s) | Rochak Kohli |