The Journey Home - Bombay Dreams

Bombay Dreams

Sunrise, burning heat

Nothing is as travelled as a Bombay street

Contradictions, city of extremes

Anything is possible in Bombay dreams

Some live and die in debt

Others making millions on the Internet

Contradictions, city of extremes

Anything is possible in Bombay dreams

This __ is coming! Hip hip hooray!

CNN cameras are here in Bombay

The slums have to be painted right away

Or next year __ will come from L.A.!

We eunuchs bring you luck

Give us money, you will see

I can change your fortune

If you are kind to me

But if you refuse us

You’ll face adversity

Even though we’re not

The men we used to be

Life’s never easy

Every day you struggle through

You lean on me

I lean on you

Life’s never easy

Every day’s an uphill fight

Prayers are ignored(?)

But we’re all right

Like an Eagle

Akaash

There’s a place where I can take you

You will not believe your eyes

It’s the journey of a lifetime

Where imagination flies

If you believe

Watch me step into my dream

Like the eagle

Was born to fly

Right across the open sky

I was born

To be seen on a screen

In Bollywood

Everybody has their moment

When their world begins to shine

Got to keep the fire inside you

Everything will turn out fine

If you believe

Watch me step into my dream

Like the eagle

Was born to fly

Right across the open sky

I was born

To be seen on a screen

In Bollywood

Like the eagle

Was born to soar

High above the ocean’s roar

I was born

To believe in the dream

Of Bollywood

Like the eagle

Was born to fly

Right across the open sky

I was born

To be seen on a screen

In Bollywood

Like the eagle

Was born to soar

High above the ocean’s roar

I was born

To believe in the dream

Of Bollywood

I was born

To change the face

Of Bollywood

Love’s Never Easy

Sweetie

Love’s never easy

Take it from a girl who knows

Love comes as quickly as it goes

Love’s never easy

Always moments of despair

And we girls get more than our share

All we women want of life

Is to find a man who’s kind and true

We have seen life through men’s eyes

So we know what pleases you

Love’s never easy

You will learn this lesson too

I’ll be here for you when you do

Love’s never easy

One day soon the dream will start

Well, that is what I tell my heart

All we women want of life

Is to find a man who’s kind and true

We have seen life through men’s eyes

So we know what pleases you

Love’s never easy

Take it from a girl who knows

Love comes as quickly as it goes

Love’s never easy

One day soon the dream will start

Well, that is what I tell my heart

Love’s never easy

Don’t Release Me

Madan

You said I would rot in jail

And you’d throw the key away

I feel safer behind bars

I’ll have time to write my memoirs

I’m a monster, I’m a beast

I should never, never be released

I have rigged a mongoose fight

And smoked a cigar on an Air India flight

Don’t release me

Don’t set me free

Don’t release me

Don’t set him free

I’m too bad to be let out

There’s things you don’t know about

Want a passport? Talk to me

I have a warehouse full of duty free

Don’t release me

Don’t set me free

Don’t release me

Don’t set him free

Living in this place does suit me

No one here’s trying to shoot me

I’ll give you movie masterpieces

Like my previous releases

When my next one’s in the can

It’ll be bigger than Star Wars or Spiderman

Throw away the key

Don’t set him free

Don’t release me

Don’t set me free

Don’t release me

Don’t set him free

Happy Endings

Priya

Happy ending’s all you know

Sing and dance your life away

It’s time you realized

Real life is black and white

And heroes don’t fly

Sometimes they cry

Times are changing for the better

Out there is a new Bombay

Human struggle, gritty drama

Stories with something to say

Your head’s been in the clouds

Since I was a little girl

You brought me clothes to wear

But were never there

Madan

Your life has been one big parade

Because of all the deals I made

Yes, it’s true, I had to mix

With men who are corrupt

But that’s what you do

And so will you

Priya

Educating, stimulating

That’s how movies could be

Madan

Gangsters lying, mothers crying

That’s how movies should be

Priya

Motivating, penetrating

That’s how movies could be

Madan

Heroes flying, villains dying

That’s how movies could be

Priya

Happy ending’s all you know

Madan

What’s so wrong with happy endings?

Chance for people to escape

Priya

There are those who want to learn

There are those who like to think

And not every one

Lives to have fun

Happy ending’s all you know

Ooh La La

You’re the only woman I’d die for in this world

I would walk on burning coals for just one kiss

But when I see a pretty girl, I

Cannot let the moment pass by

My smile feels it could stretch from Bombay to Madurai

Ooh la la la

Ooh la la la la la la la

Ooh la la la

Ooh la la la la la la la

When you see a beautiful sunset you must look

When the moon is full you have to stare a while

And when I see an angel face

My heart and my mind start to race

I feel I’m drunk with love in a magic marketplace

Ooh la la la

Ooh la la la la la la la

Ooh la la la

Ooh la la la la la la la

Shakalaka Baby

Priya

Saw your face and the damage was done

You weaved a spell that took me over

A thunderbolt right out of the sun

A love descended, supernova

Catch the rhythm

Jump to the beat

The nights are warm and my words are tender

Can’t escape it

Feel the heat

Lose yourself in sweet surrender

And the planets are colliding

Fantasies are flying

Simply no denying

That you are my Bombay love

Shakalaka baby, shakalaka baby

This is how it’s really meant to be

Shakalaka baby, shakalaka baby

Come and shakalaka with me

Shakalaka baby, shakalaka baby

Nothing here is ever what it seems

Shakalaka baby, shakalaka baby

Let me take with you in my dreams

In a trance, going out of my mind

You lit a flame that keeps me burning

Come on baby, give me a sign

One look from you and the world stops turning

Music is inside me

I need you here beside

I know you’ll satisfy me

There you are, my Bombay lover

Shakalaka baby, shakalaka baby

This is how it’s really meant to be

Shakalaka baby, shakalaka baby

Come and shakalaka with me

Shakalaka baby, shakalaka baby

I just wanna love you every day

Shakalaka baby, shakalaka baby

Promise me you’ll never go away

A secret moon and a jasmine breeze

Pray we’ll share many nights like these

Million stars in the sky

Shakalaka baby, shakalaka baby

This is how it’s really meant to be

Shakalaka baby, shakalaka baby

Come and shakalaka with me

Shakalaka baby, shakalaka baby

Loving you is all I need to know

Shakalaka baby, shakalaka baby

Now you’re here, I’ll never let you go

Are You Sure You Want to Be Famous?

Priya

A movie star must look the part

That’s why it’s called performing art

You have to work out every day

A camera’s never far away

You must develop cool mystique

A boyish charm, a fine physique

You have to work until you drop

That’s how you reach the top

Are you quite sure you want to be famous?

Famous

Akaash

There’s nothing with how I look

Well, not much anyway

Life’s much tougher in the slum

So please help me to become famous

Priya

The public want their stars to be

Part hero and part fantasy

A poet who can play the clown

A leader who will not back down

A perfect love, a __ son

A role model for everyone

A man who still finds time to pray

And never goes astray

Are you quite sure you want to be famous?

Famous

Akaash

Okay, I’ll try to play the part

If you watch over me

Priya

You’ll need more than me to hold your hand

‘Cause it is not a picnic being famous

Famous, famous, famous

I Could Live Here

Akaash

It’s the kind of place I’ve been looking for

No one seems to build like this any more

I would feel at home

It would feel so good

Don’t think I could find a better neighbourhood

Wouldn’t need to bring any packing case

Once I settled in, I’d never leave this place

This would suit me fine

I’d be satisfied

I’d feel like a king once I was inside

I could live here

Only Love

Priya

Only love, it’s only love

I’ve never felt like this before

Only love, it’s only love

This is a feeling I can’t ignore

Only love, it’s only love

This music that’s playing inside my head

Only love, I know it’s love

Without a word ever being said

Something strange has happened here

I’m no longer free

I can’t get you off my mind

What is wrong with me?

All my dreams were spoken for

Then you came along and I dreamed one more

Only love, it’s only love

Feel like I’m floating above the moon

Only love, it’s only love

I think I’ll die if we don’t kiss soon

Chaiyya Chaiyya (thank you Josh!)

Jinke Sar Ho Ishq Ki Chaaon

Paanv Ke Neeche Jannat Hogi

Jinke Sar Ho Ishq Ki Chaaon

Chal Chaiyya Chaiyya Chaiyya Chaiyya

Saare Ishq Ki Chaaon Chal Chaiyya Chaiyya

Paanv Janat Chale Chal Chaiya Chaiya

Chal Chaiyya Chaiyya Chaiyya Chaiyya

Saare Ishq Ki Chaaon Chal Chaiyya Chaiyya

Paanv Janat Chale Chal Chaiya Chaiya

Chal Chaiyya Chaiyya Chaiyya Chaiyya

Woh Yaar Hai Jo Khusbhu Ki Tarah

Jiski Zubaan Urdu Ki Tarah

Meri Shamo-raat Meri Kaynaat Woh Yaar Mera Saiyyan Saiyyan

Chal Chaiyya Chaiyya Chaiyya Chaiyya

Gulposh Kabhi Itraye Kahin, Mehke To Nazar Aa Jaye Kahin

Taabeez Banaa Ke Pahnoo Use Aayat Ki Tarah Mil Jaaye Kahin

Gulposh Kabhi Itraye Kahin, Mehke To Nazar Aa Jaye Kahin

Mera Nagma Wahi Mera Kalma Wahi

Yaar Misaale Os Chale Panv Ke Tale Firdaus Chale

Kabhi Daal Daal Kabhi Paat Paat Main Hawa Pe Dhoondho Uske Nishaan

Chal Chaiyya Chaiyya Chaiyya Chaiyya

Woh Yar Hai Jo Khusbhu Ki Tarah

Jiski Zuban Urdu Ki Tarah

Meri Shamo-raat Meri Kayanat Woh Yar Mera Saiyan Saiyan

Chal Chaiyya Chaiyya Chaiyya Chaiyya

How Many Stars

Akaash

How many stars have to shine

Before your eyes meet mine?

How many stars must I see

Before you dream like me?

Priya

How many tides have to turn

Before you turn to me?

How many stars have to shine

Before my heart is free?

Akaash

How many stars?

Priya

How many stars have to shine

Before your hands hold mine?

How many stars must I see

Before you come to me?

Akaash

How many tides have to turn

Before you turn my way?

Priya

How many stars have to shine

Before you say you’ll stay?

Akaash

Everyone needs a sense of belonging

Someone there who always understands

That precious gifts can come from empty hands

Priya

Precious gifts can come from empty hands

Akaash

How many stars have to shine

Before we find our way?

Both

How many stars have to shine

Akaash

Before we love each day?

Both

How many stars have to shine

Akaash

Before we find our way?

Both

How many stars have to shine

Akaash

Before we love?

Priya

How many stars?

Salaam Bombay

Praise the god who smiles on Bombay

Give me a land free from the flood

Saving the hovels made of mud

Lifting the heart

Cleansing the mind

Testing the conscience of mankind

Salaam Bombay

Here’s to everything in Bombay

Here’s to the poor

And the oppressed

Who have to die before they’re blessed

Salaam Bombay

Here’s to everything in Bombay

Here’s to the poor

And the oppressed

Who have to die before they’re blessed

Salaam Bombay

Closer Than Ever

Priya

There’ll come a morning

When we’ll awaken

Closer than ever

Slowly but surely

Sooner or later

Closer than ever

Breathing the same air

Dreaming the same dreams

Closer than ever before

Priya & Akaash

There’ll come a moment

When I will hold you

Closer than ever

Fairy-tale romance

Princess and hero

Closer than ever

Like an old movie

Where strangers end up

Closer than ever before

Akaash

All of a sudden

Just like a shower

Our love will flower

Life will have meaning

Priya

Worth living for

Akaash

Worth living for

Priya

Worth dying for

Akaash

Worth dying for

Both

There’ll come a morning

When we’ll awaken

Closer than ever before

Priya

Closer than ever

Both

Before

The Journey Home

Akaash

The journey home

Is never too long

Your heart arrives before the train

The journey home

Is never too long

Some yesterdays always remain

I’m going back to where my heart was light

When my pillow was a ship I sailed through the night

The journey home

Is never too long

When open arms are waiting there

The journey home

Is never too long

There’s room to love and room to spare

I want to feel the way that I did then

I’ll think my wishes through before I wish again

Not every road you come across

Is one you have to take

No, sometimes standing still can be

The best move you ever make

The journey home

Is never too long

One helps to heal the deepest pain

The journey home

Is never too long

Your heart arrives before the train

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