Standing in the midst of a desert with three other young men, donned in white shalwar kameez and ajraks, crooning sanwli saloni si mehbooba, is how most 90’s kids remember Junaid Jamshed. The legend passed away yesterday in a plane crash and the entire nation is still in a state of utter disbelief and grief. A number of JJ and vital signs enthusiasts have taken to twitter to express their grief. Everyone’s remembering him in the ways they can most relate with.
Here are some people who remember Junaid Jamshed from the 90’s.
1. This enthusiast who left no stone unturned in order to get his hands on JJ’s album back in the day.
https://twitter.com/faaran/status/806492470397825024
2. And this one who really lost a part of her youth
https://twitter.com/Zahra_K_Afridi/status/806551903161249792
3. Here’s how this one mourned the loss
Another day of listening to Vital Signs. I haven't turned on the television. No reason to do it.
— Muniba Kamal (@MunibaKamal) December 8, 2016
Also read: 15 Iconic Songs By Junaid Jamshed That Will Forever Be A Part Of Pakistan’s History
4. Some people are sharing albums they have so lovingly kept intact through all these years
Since childhood..aur hamesha ka saath #Junaidjamshed #VitalSigns #PK661 Vital Signs pic.twitter.com/uhNmTss7Oh
— Syed Noman (@syednomanali_) December 8, 2016
5. While others are just holding on to whatever they remember about him and Vital Signs
https://twitter.com/Awwmara/status/806740200424509440
6. People are even comparing Vital Signs to Beatles
https://twitter.com/RabailJehan/status/806739378957451264
7. This guy explaining how JJ was able to stir the inner patriotic in him with just a song is speaking so much truth right now
https://twitter.com/AQpk/status/806754072950734848
8. While some elaborate on how he was the pioneer in representing a happy and mellow version of Pakistan
Growing up in the 90's JJ represented the happy and mellow version of Pakistan. Songs that made you believe in "Aesi zameen aur asmaan.."
— This is Clem Fendango (@ammaryasir) December 8, 2016
Also read: Here’s How Celebrities Are Paying Their Last Respects To Junaid Jamshed
9. This.
The generation of Coke Studio will never understand what JJ represents for kids of 80/90s.
— Hammad Ansari 🇵🇰🇵🇸 (@EngrH_Ansari) December 7, 2016
10. And this too. He was so much more than just a musician.
https://twitter.com/xrkayx/status/806558122605166592
11. He was practically a 90’s kid’s entire childhood. A childhood summed up by one man and his incredible songs.
https://twitter.com/PseudoPsychotic/status/806503442269216769
12. This guy beautifully captures Vital signs true impact, in the 90’s
Vital Signs was an iconic band and defined the youthful aspirations of the early 90s when Pakistan was leaving behind martial law memories
— Salman Masood (@salmanmasood) December 7, 2016
Also see: Junaid Jamshed, You May Be Gone But You Will Not Be Forgotten
13. While this one couldn’t help but share Junaid’s own song to mourn him
"Mar bhi jaoon toh mat rona
Beeti hui baaton ko, Jagi hui raaton ko
Yaad karna
Yaad karna aur jee lena" https://t.co/BSjWeEOtoQ— 🕷 Childish Ghambino 🍉 (@Sarkhail7Khan) December 7, 2016
14. To each, his own.
15. And this girl saying what most of us have been feeling all along; the vital signs disbanded yesterday.
RIP Junaid Jamshed. You will be missed.
For me Vital Signs actually disbanded yesterday. Rest in peace Junaid Jamshed! #PK661
— Syeda Mahnoor Fatima (@Mahn0oor_) December 8, 2016
If you really want the feels, here are 15 Iconic Songs By Junaid Jamshed That Will Forever Be A Part Of Pakistan’s History
