Some Times - Sorry Bhai by Gaurav Dayal, Nanette Natal

Some Times - Sorry Bhai works because it does not try to do too much — it finds one feeling and holds it perfectly. Gaurav Dayal built the instrumental foundation carefully here — every element earns its place in the mix.

Gaurav Dayal, Nanette Natal inhabits this song completely, making every phrase feel like it was written specifically for this voice. The song is tied to Sanjay Suri, Sharman Joshi, Chitrangada Singh, whose presence gives Some Times - Sorry Bhai a visual dimension that fans of the film will always associate with it.

2008 was a strong year for Hindi music, and Some Times - Sorry Bhai was among the reasons why. The emotional register of Some Times - Sorry Bhai is wide enough to fit celebration and solitude equally well.

The concision of Some Times - Sorry Bhai — just 4:50 — is part of what makes it work. There is nothing here that should not be. This is music that holds up — not because it is perfect, but because it is honest, and honesty in a song is irreplaceable.