Asim Azhar’s break up song ‘Saiyyan’ ft Sajal Aly captures love in its complexity

Pakistani singer Asim Azhar has returned with a new heart-wrenching ballad that delves into the depths of heartbreak, titled Saiyyan. The official music video, featuring the captivating chemistry of Asim and Pakistani A-lister Sajal Aly, dropped on Tuesday, adding visual poetry to the already touching lyrics.

As per the description under the YouTube video, Saiyyan is “a poignant Urdu song for heartbroken souls. Its lyrics express the unbearable weight of indifference and anger in love, resonating with those navigating breakup aftermath, offering solace through shared pain and longing.” 

In typical Asim fashion, the song features a dramatic orchestral arrangement of strings and percussion. The track opens with an evocative flute section that melds well in the chorus atop Asim’s melancholic humming. Hassan Ali's lyrics and composition flatter the Jo Tu Na Mila singer’s vocals and can be expected to entrance his longtime fans. The harmonium's subtle resonance adds a layer of depth that is both nostalgic and the right level of filmi.

The music video follows Asim and Sajal in various stages of their romance intercut with moments of discord. The nonlinear progression of the couple’s journey through love and heartbreak is an apt portrayal. The video creatively makes it hard to distinguish the first inklings of love from what could as easily be an attempt at reconciliation, a new falling in love.  

Sajal stuns with her effortless craft of expression, conveying both the sheer magnitude of affection and later grief as the couple parts ways, her taking off an engagement ring further underlining the intimacy of their bond. 

Amassing over 200,000 likes on YouTube, Saiyyan is a comforting embrace for those sharing the pain and longing depicted in its verses and does not disappoint musically for those who readily turn to Asim to heal a broken heart. 

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