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Saturday, January 4, 2020

The only systematically, magically, metaphysically, spiritually, anthropomorphically, ecologically, biochemically, ethically, pedagogically, morally, logically, empathetically, harmonically acceptable way of listening to so gaya ye jahaan

I will not sugarcoat this: so gaya ye jahaan does not get the respect it so richly deserves.

A handbook is long overdue, so I took upon myself to compile one.

Always remember that the "in private" way is always the best one. If you implement the "in public" section in private, you are at best doing the second-best job.

A video of the song is provided after the table, though I believe you know it by heart anyway.

Song
Acceptable response
(in public)
Acceptable response
(in private)
Prelude
Nod
Nod
Mm-hmm-hmm
(four times)
Nod
Mm-hmm-hmm
(four times)
Snapping of fingers
(after third and fourth
mm-hmm-hmm)
Nod
(at different rhythm)
Snap fingers
So gaya, ye jahaan
So gaya, aasmaan
So gaya, ye jahaan
So gaya, aasmaan
Nod
Sing along
So gayiiiii, hai saari manzilein
O saari manzilein
So gaya hai rasta
Nod
Sing along
(get emotional at
“o saari manzilein”)
Dhik tik (instrumental)
Nod twice
Nod twice
So gaya, ye jahaan
So gayaaa, aasmaan
So gayiiii, hai saari manzilein
O saari manzilein
So gaya hai rasta
Nod
Sing along
Dhik tik (instrumental)
Nod twice
Nod twice
So gaya, ye jahaan
So gayaaa, aasmaan
Nod
Sing along
Whistle four tunes
(twice each)
Nod
Try to whistle accordingly
Fail spectacularly
Interlude
Nod
Nod vigorously
Raat aayi to woh jinke
ghar ko gaye so gaye
Nod, preferably with eyes closed
Sing along
Music
Nod
Say ta-ra-ra-ra-ra
Raat aayi to hum jaise
Awara phir nikle
Raahon mein
Aur kho gaye
Nod, preferably with eyes closed
Sing along
(stretch the “aur”)
Music
Nod
Say ta-ra-ra-ra-ra
Is gully, us gully
Is nagar, us nagar
Jaayen bhi to kahaan
Jaana chahen agar
Nod
Sing along
Hooo
So gayiiii, hai saari manzilein
O saari manzilein
So gaya hai rasta
Nod
Sing along
(get emotional at
“o saari manzilein”)
Dhik tik (instrumental)
Nod twice
Nod twice
So gaya, ye jahaan
So gayaaa, aasmaan
So gaya, ye jahaan
So gayaaa, aasmaan
Nod
Nod
Interlude
Nod
Nod
Change of interlude
Roll eyes
Roll eyes
Second antara
Lose focus
Fast forward if needed
Keep watching if YouTube
Because Madhuri
Lose focus
Fast forward if needed
Keep watching if YouTube
Because Madhuri
Antara approaching end
(andhere mein hai)
Regain focus
Regain focus
Hooooo
So gayiii, hai saari manzilein
O saari manzilein
So gaya hai rasta
Nod
Sing along
(get emotional at
“o saari manzilein”)
Dhik tik (instrumental)
Nod twice
Nod twice
So gaya, ye jahaan
So gaya, aasmaan
So gaya, ye jahaan
So gaya, aasmaaaaaan
Nod
Feel sad because
End is nigh
Nod
Feel sad because
End is nigh
Mm-hmm-hmm
(four times)
Nod
Mm-hmm-hmm
(four times)
Snapping of fingers
(after third and fourth
mm-hmm-hmm)
Nod
(at different rhythm)
Snap fingers
Replay
Repeat
Repeat

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