There’s something about the monsoon that makes music feel deeper. Maybe it’s the way songs echo off drenched streets or how lyrics hit harder when you’re curled up by a window with a cup of chai, watching the rain fall.
Every year, as the skies darken and the breeze gets heavier, I end up making a playlist like this one. Not just because it’s tradition, but because something shifts when it rains — in me, in the world, in the way music feels.
So here’s my Monsoon playlist 2025 — a mix of Bollywood ballads, indie gems, and regional tracks that each carry their own kind of storm. These aren’t just songs I liked — they’re songs I felt. Some comfort, some sting a little, and a few just quietly sit with you.
Hit play. Let the rain do the rest.
Bollywood: Where Heartache Sounds Like Thunder
Jab Tu Sajan – Aap Jaisa Koi
There are songs that just… hold you. Jab Tu Sajan is one of them. The moment Mohit Chauhan sings “Tu hai dua meri jo poori huyi…”, you’re gone. Gurpreet Saini’s writing feels personal, like it was pulled straight out of a forgotten journal, and brings a calming pause to the fast‑paced world (TOI). It’s the kind of track that feels like home, or a memory you didn’t know you missed. Full of sukoon, through and through.
R. Madhavan shared the song on Instagram, saying:
“Excuse… I heard it once and I was addicted. Was it the same with you?”
And if the comments and fan reactions are anything to go by — yes, Maddy! It was exactly the same. The song doesn’t just play; it settles in. It’s slow, warm, and completely addictive — a proper monsoon mood. (Urban Asian)
Zamaana Lage—Metro…In Dino
This one’s already blowing up everywhere — and I get it. It’s catchy, romantic, and wrapped in Arijit Singh’s voice (which is a genre of its own). I’ll admit I was a little unsure at first — would today’s listeners really know where this song came from, lyrically speaking? But Sandeep Shrivastava’s writing does justice to Qaisar-Ul-Jafri’s original lines. It’s modern, sure, but rooted. A perfect love anthem for now.
Bas Ek Dhadak – Dhadak 2
This one’s haunting in the best way. Shreya Ghoshal and Jubin Nautiyal sound like they’re singing from opposite sides of the same heartbreak — soft, tender, and aching. The arrangement stays out of the way and lets the emotion breathe. It feels like watching rain fall slowly on glass — a little sad, a little hopeful, and entirely beautiful. This one will stay etched on your mind (Pinkvilla). (Watch trailer)
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Naamumkin – Maalik
I’ve had this song on loop lately. “Bina tere mera hona hai naamumkin”—that line alone sticks with you. Varun Jain and Shreya Ghoshal deliver it with a kind of quiet honesty that’s rare. There’s no big moment here—no dramatic build-up. Just soft piano, strings, and two voices trying to hold on to something that’s slipping away.
Indie: For the Rainy Nights You Don’t Talk About
The Sofa—Wolf Alice
This one hit me out of nowhere. “The Sofa” is slow, stripped-down, and totally raw. It’s not trying to be pretty — it’s just honest. You can feel the hurt, the confusion, the stillness. It’s the kind of track that makes you sit in your own feelings. No climax, no drama. Just the quiet kind of heartbreak that shows up when everything else has gone quiet, too.
Taxes—Geese
If the rain had a rock phase, it’d sound like this. “Taxes” is sharp, chaotic, and totally gripping. The lyrics pull no punches — “I should burn in hell / but I don’t deserve ”this”—and Cameron Winter’s voice doesn’t hold back either. It’s messy and cathartic, like a good cry during a storm.
All Night All Day—Big Thief
I’ve heard this one in a few different versions—some live, some solo—and every time, it lands. Adrianne Lenker’s voice feels like it’s about to break at any second, and that makes it even more powerful. It starts unsure and grows into something you don’t want to end. It’s not polished, but that’s what makes it so human.
Faza—Samad Khan & Crustacean
“Faza” is simple, clean, and addictive without trying too hard. Samad Khan’s voice is smooth and comforting, floating over light synths and an easy beat. There’s no rush here. No heavy drop. Just a vibe that slips into the background and stays there — like a soft drizzle on an empty street.
Regional: Where Rain Sounds Like Language
Muththa Mazhai—Thug Life (Tamil)
A.R. Rahman + Chinmayi Sripada = monsoon magic. Her reprise version — especially her live comeback — carries so much quiet power. It’s gentle, nostalgic, and soaked in longing. This one feels like someone standing in the rain, waiting for something they’re not even sure will return.
Paisa Themb Themb Gala – Abhijeet Sawant (Marathi)
This one’s just fun. A playful nod to old-school Marathi vibes, but with a sharp, modern edge. Abhijeet Sawant brings his A-game here — catchy hooks, clever production, and a beat that makes you want to dance in the rain. Pure joy.
Haoar Sorir—Mohammad Irfan (Bengali)
Soft, soulful, and quietly devastating, “Haoar Sorir” feels like it’s been lived in. Irfan’s voice doesn’t just sing — it carries something heavier: fragments of memory, echoes of longing, a kind of ache that isn’t easy to name. The whole track feels less like a performance and more like a confession spoken into the wind. There’s no gloss, no big hook — just emotion, plain and unfiltered. That’s what makes it linger.
Curated Monsoon Vibes—Pick Your Mood
Monsoon Melodies: The Classics
Rain shifts things. The way the air feels. The way thoughts drift. And the music we play during those moments? It often becomes part of the memory.
This playlist is mine. Built for slow mornings, quiet nights, sudden storms, and everything in between. Maybe — if you let it — it’ll become part of your story too.
