This is from back in the day when Atif Aslam was still a bit of a rogue. He's since straightened up, alas, looks sharp and very orthodox. But I liked him better as a rogue.
Anyway, the guy can really sing. This is another song produced by Rohail Hyatt for Coke Studio long ago -- 12 years. Does anybody remember who, what, or where they were twelve years ago?
The song walks that fine line between sacred and secular love, a false division anyway. When Aslam hits the note for the word "Beloved" 2 minutes and 30 seconds in, listen for how long he holds that note -- it's my favorite part of the entire song -- but it's interesting throughout. This is just a little more of a glimpse into the culture of Pakistan, which I confess, I really know nothing about. We're learning together. Hit the "closed captioning" for the English translation and then, enjoy.
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