Sunday, November 22, 2009

Maa

written in Hindi by Prasoon Joshi, used in the film Taare Zameen Par

Main Kabhi Batlata Nahin
Par Andhere Se Darta Hoon Main Maa
Yun To Main,Dikhlata Nahin
Teri Parwaah Karta Hoon Main Maa
Tujhe Sab Hain Pata, Hain Na Maa
Tujhe Sab Hain Pata, Meri Maa

Bheed Mein Yun Na Choro Mujhe
Ghar Laut Ke Bhi Aa Naa Paoon Maa
Bhej Na Itna Door Mujhko Tu
Yaad Bhi Tujhko Aa Naa Paoon Maa
Kya Itna Bura Hoon Main Maa
Kya Itna Bura Meri Maa

Jab Bhi Kabhi Papa Mujhe
Jo Zor Se Jhoola Jhulate Hain Maa
Meri Nazar Dhoondhe Tujhe
Sochu Yahi Tu Aa Ke Thaamegi Maa

Unse Main Yeh Kehta Nahin
Par Main Seham Jaata Hoon Maa
Chehre Pe Aana Deta Nahin
Dil Hi Dil Mein Ghabraata Hoon Maa
Tujhe Sab Hai Pata Hai Naa Maa
Tujhe Sab Hai Pata Meri Maa


I never say it,
But I'm scared of the dark Mom
I never show it,
But I care about you, Mom.

You know it all don't you, Mom?
You know it all...

Don't lose me in the crowds
That I can't even come back home
Don't send me so far
That even my memory can't touch you

Am I that bad Mom?

Whenever Dad pushes me high on the swing
My eyes look for you, I keep thinking
That you'll come and hold me Mom

I don't tell him, but I am afraid, Mom
I don't let it show on my face
But I am anxious, Mom

You know it all, don't you Mom?
You know it all...

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