Understanding the Feelings: A Look at Umair’s ALL WE HAD ft. Asim Azhar & Annural Khalid

Umair’s song “ALL WE HAD,” featuring the voices of Asim Azhar and Annural Khalid from the album ROCKSTAR WITHOUT A GUITAR, gives us a touching picture of a relationship that’s struggling with doubt and feelings that aren’t being shared. The song starts with the lonely sound of a phone call that isn’t answered, showing us the distance between people. It then explores the inner confusion, doubts, and leftover feelings people have when they can’t communicate well and the relationship’s future is unsure. It’s a story filled with feelings of longing, hesitation, and the heavy feeling of words left unspoken. The song makes us wonder about what the relationship really was or is.

It shows that difficult time when feelings are still there, but doubts are growing. It talks about wanting to speak up but being afraid of what might happen, and how old promises (“Kiya tujhpe yaqeen” – I trusted you) start to feel weak because of today’s uncertainty. It explores the kashmakash – the inner confusion or dilemma – that comes with these unclear feelings.

What Does the Title “ALL WE HAD” Mean?

The title, “ALL WE HAD,” has a sad feeling and makes you wonder. Is it looking back sadly at a connection that’s now gone or changed forever? Does it mean that this difficult, unsure situation shown in the song is all that’s left? Or maybe it asks a harder question: Was this state of doubt, hidden tension (“thori aag” – a little fire), and temporary closeness (“saath aarzi” – temporary togetherness) everything the relationship ever was? The title makes you think about whether the relationship ever reached its full potential, or if it was always built on a weak foundation.

“ALL WE HAD” Lyrics Explained: Breaking Down the Uncertainty

Let’s look at how the song unfolds, showing the story of doubt and unspoken feelings from both singers.

Intro: The Sound of Being Unavailable The song begins with a common voicemail message: “The number you have dialed is not available at present…” This right away shows feelings of distance, someone being unreachable, and problems in communication. It creates a sad mood, suggesting one person can’t be reached, maybe really or maybe emotionally. This sets the stage for the thoughts we hear next.

Verse 1 (Asim Azhar): Feeling Restless and Asking Questions Asim Azhar’s part pulls the listener into his inner trouble and searching. He asks, “Kese mein kahoon?” (How should I say it?), showing how hard it is to share his feelings. He finds no peace (“Milta nahi ab sukoon” – I find no peace/comfort) and struggles without his partner (“Tum bin kese jiyoon?” – How do I live without you?), showing he feels dependent and upset. He mentions a tension – “Hai masla tou nahi / Par thori aag hai” (It might not be the problem, but there’s some fire/tension) – suggesting problems hidden underneath. The verse ends with the main question: “Tu saath hai / Ya na” (Are you with me, or not?), showing the conflict between past trust (“Kiya tujhpe yaqeen”) and present doubt.

Pre-Chorus (Asim Azhar): Leftover Feelings and the Big Dilemma The pre-chorus talks about a leftover feeling, described in a poetic way as something seen passing (“Guzri nazar se”) through branches and trees (“Shaakh-o-Shajar se”) that has stayed in the heart (“Dil ke ek konay mein / Thehra jo tera jazar hai” – the low tide/lasting trace of you that remains). This suggests the partner’s memory or effect is still strongly felt, maybe even when not wanted. It shows the situation is hard (“Lamba safar hai” – It’s a long journey) and clearly points out the inner confusion: “ek kashmakash hai / Chahun mein ya chahun na” (There’s a conflict/dilemma / Do I want this, or do I not want this?). This is the main point of the song’s indecision.

Chorus (Asim Azhar): The Difficulty of Unspoken Words The chorus is like a request coming from hesitation and suffering. “Kehdoon ya kehdoon ya nahi” (Should I say it, or should I not say it?) shows how he’s stuck, unable to decide about speaking up. “Sehloon kia sab hi?” (Should I just endure it all?) talks about the difficulty of holding onto unsaid feelings and problems. The lines “Kuch baatein rehgaiyn / Jo hotin na kabhi” (Some things remained [unsaid] / Which should never have happened/existed) suggest regret, missed chances to be clear, or maybe even hurtful words that were said, making things more complicated now.

Verse 2 (Annural Khalid): Similar Doubts and Fear of Losing Annural Khalid’s part gives another viewpoint, filled with similar worries. She questions if the partner’s promises are true: “Waaday Iraaday kitnay hain sachay ye jaanun na” (Promises, intentions, how true they are, I don’t know). Her own trust is unsure: “Karun ya nahii? / Mein tera yakeen” (Should I do it or not? / Trust you). She notices how unstable things are, like changing weather: “Pal dou pal mein badlay ye mausam” (The weather/mood changes in moments). This supports the feeling that things won’t last, which she states as “Hai saath aarzi” (This companionship is temporary). Her lines, “‘gar chahun yun tumhein / Kyun rehne dun kami” (If I want you like this / Why should I let there be a lack/distance?), show she wants to hold on, but then comes the fear, “Na kho jaon tumhein” (So I don’t lose you). Her verse shows the same uncertainty as Asim’s but focuses more on the weakness of promises and the fear of loss.

Outro: A Quick Change to Being Strong The song ends with a surprising change in language and attitude. Switching to English, the outro takes a strong, almost challenging tone: “You know I don’t play, right? / I’ll put up a good fight / Just give me the word, aight?”. This is very different from the weak and hesitant feelings in the Urdu parts. It could be a way to protect oneself, suddenly setting limits after feeling unsure for so long, or maybe just another side of the speaker showing. The last line, “I gonna get back when I feel like,” suggests taking back control, deciding to connect or disconnect based on their own feelings. This unexpected end makes you wonder about the speaker’s true nature and where the relationship is heading.

Final Thoughts: The Common Pain of Unclear Relationships

“ALL WE HAD” is a touching look at relationship uncertainty. Through the emotional singing of Asim Azhar and Annural Khalid, Umair tells a story full of the pain of unsaid words, the worry that things won’t last, and the inner kashmakash of deciding whether to speak up or suffer silently. The song connects with anyone who has felt the frustration of a relationship filled with doubt, where distance grows because of poor communication and lack of trust, not necessarily lack of love. The title stays with you, making you think if these difficult relationships can survive, or if the uncertainty itself becomes the main part – maybe, sadly, all they had. The strong outro adds another level of meaning, suggesting that even when feeling weak, people still have an instinct to protect themselves and stay in control.