Bulls Eye - Apne by Shaan, Earl D'Souza

Bulls Eye - Apne arrived from the Apne album and quickly became one of the most replayed tracks of 2007. Himesh Reshammiya has a history of strong work, and the music on Bulls Eye - Apne is among the most memorable of it.

Shaan, Earl D'Souza inhabits this song completely, making every phrase feel like it was written specifically for this voice. Featuring a talented ensemble cast, the song carries the weight of the film's emotional arc and delivers it with conviction.

2007 was a strong year for Hindi music, and Bulls Eye - Apne was among the reasons why. Listeners have described the experience of Bulls Eye - Apne differently — romantic, melancholic, uplifting — which suggests the song is large enough to hold many truths.

The concision of Bulls Eye - Apne — just 3:27 — is part of what makes it work. There is nothing here that should not be. For anyone yet to hear Bulls Eye - Apne, the experience ahead is a good one. For those returning, it will be as good as they remember.