Shankar Mahadevan brings a playful wanderlust to ‘Baadal.’ The vocalist joins poets Manoj Yadav and Nishadh Chandra, who both wrote lyrics and composed the tune. Together they create a story about a sky that steals dreams and carries clouds in sacks.
Released: December 23, 2021
Baadal
Shankar Mahadevan
Baadal Lyrics Translation – Shankar Mahadevan
Manoj Yadav drafts verses about a thief who steals dreams and carries heavy sacks. The poet writes, “The sky sits here at leisure,” as an opening image. He describes a wandering heart that serves as a soldier of love, tossing coins of fate into wells while chasing eccentric travelers.
Baitha Fursat Mein Falak YehThe sky sits here at leisure,
Do Nainon Ka Sapna Churaneready to steal the dreams from two eyes.
Baadal Ki Leke BoriyanCarrying sacks filled with clouds,
Ho Bhatke Chahat Ki Chheteinit wanders through the splashes of desire.
Armaanon Ki Andhi Sadak PeOn the blind road of aspirations,
Ramta Dil Ramta Jogiyanmy wandering heart is a wandering soul.
Ramta Dil Ramta JogiyanMy wandering heart is a wandering soul.
Ho Baitha Fursat Mein Falak YehOh, the sky sits here at leisure.
Do Nainon Ka Sapna ChuraneReady to steal the dreams from two eyes,
Baadal Ki Leke Boriyancarrying sacks filled with clouds.
Sai Ke Sachche Kuan MeinIn the Lord’s well of truth,
Kismat Ka Sikka Gira Haithe coin of fate has been tossed.
Dil Ki Ho Jati Hai ChoriMy heart’s been stolen away,
Raahi Bada Sarfira Haias the traveler’s quite eccentric.
Sai Ke Sachche Kuan MeinIn the Lord’s well of truth,
Kismat Ka Sikka Gira Haithe coin of fate has been tossed.
Dil Ki Ho Jati Hai ChoriMy heart’s been stolen away,
Raahi Bada Sarfira Haias the traveler’s quite eccentric.
Jhootha Hai Naam PataHis name and address are both fake.
Is Dil Ka Dil Kahin Bhaag ChhupegaThis heart will run off and hide somewhere,
Fitarat Hai Uski Jaliyanfor its nature is delightfully deceptive.
Ho Aayi Hai Raat Palat KeOh, the night has returned once more,
Phir Barfeela Chand Churaneto steal the icy moon again.
Taaron Ki Leke DoliyanBringing along palanquins of stars.
Taaron Ke Leke DoliyanBringing along palanquins of stars.
Binte Bhar Ke Kashti MeinIn a boat as small as a grain,
Baandh Bator Ke Bhar Ke Sagargathering and binding the entire ocean.
Maanjhi Kya Bole BoliyanWhat stories does the boatman tell?
Baadal Ke Leke BoriyanCarrying sacks filled with clouds,
Ho Ramta Dil Ramta Jogiyanmy wandering heart is a wandering soul.
Main Toh Sipahiya MahiyaI’m just a soldier of love, my dear.
Ho Fitarat Hai Uski JaniyanOh, its nature is well-known.
Ho Taaron Ki Leke DoliyanOh, bringing along palanquins of stars.
Ho Maanjhi Kya Bole BoliyanOh, what stories does the boatman tell?
Baadal Music Video
‘Baadal’ lyrics offer a whimsical journey through dreams and clouds. Shankar Mahadevan delivers a heartfelt Hindi performance that stays with you.