Oh, Shashwot Khadka’s “Batash”! This Nepali song is a yearning whirlwind of confusion and raw emotion. Imagine a lover pacing restlessly in a windswept meadow, staring at a longing-painted horizon. “Batash,” a song about unrequited love, captures that.
Khadka sings, writes, and directs this masterpiece, writing lyrics like whispered secrets between friends. “Kina Pachyai Rahanchhau Timi?” (“Why do you linger behind me?”) rings out with unspoken questions and rebuke. The verses are a tapestry of conflicting emotions, where love and doubt coexist, hope and fear fight, and every stolen glance lit the protagonist’s soul.
The relatability of “Batash” makes it beautiful. Any hopelessly smitten person can understand Khadka’s heartfelt words, which transcend Nepali. The yearning in his voice and the tremor in his melody reflect the emotional rollercoaster of chasing a possible love.
BATASH SONG LYRICS ENGLISH MEANING
Kina Pachyai Rahanchhau Timi
Why do you linger behind me?
Sodhenau k afailai yo ek choti
Have you not asked yourself this once?
Dekhdainau ra maya yo mero
Do you not see this love of mine?
Lukai lukdaina bawana mann ko
Feelings cannot be concealed, no matter how you try
Chalna deu batash Udai lagos yo sansar
Let the wind blow, let it carry away this world
Samai rahanchhu tyo hat Baki rahunjel yo sas
I’ll hold your hand as long as my breath remains
Shital chhaya bani ai deu maya
Come to me as a cool solace, my love
Sunya sunya chha yahan Khojchhan timilai nai ankha
Emptiness surrounds me, my eyes seek only you
Ma herchhu daraundai hidchhu bhautaridai
I look at you with a heart full of fear, my footsteps restless
Drishya timro pauna (Drishya timro pauna)
Just to catch a glimpse of you (a glimpse of you)
Khaseko tara hos ya jhareka parela
Be it a falling star or a fallen eyelash
Magchhu timlai harek dina ma
I yearn for you, every single day
Kina ho kina, Tesai lagchha maya
Why, oh why, does my heart love you so
Chhaina kunai karan khas
There’s no particular reason for it
Gumseko mana ra thakeko tana
My suffocating heart and weary body
Khojirahancha dina rat Timro nai awash
Seek your presence, day and night
Chalna deu batash Udai lagos yo sansar
Let the wind blow, let it sweep away this world
Samai rahanchhu tyo hat Baki rahunjel yo sas
I’ll hold your hand as long as my breath remains
Shital chhaya bani ai deu maya
Come to me as a soothing shade, my love
Sunya sunya chha yahan Khojchhan timilai nai ankha
Emptiness pervades, my eyes seek only you
Chalna deu batash Udai lagos yo sansar
Let the wind blow, let it carry away this world
Samai rahanchhu tyo…
I’ll hold your…
Chalna deu batash Udai lagos yo sansar
Let the wind blow, let it carry away this world
Samai rahanchhu tyo hat Baki rahunjel yo sas
I’ll hold your hand as long as my breath remains
Shital chhayan bani ai deu maya
Come to me as a comforting shade
Sunya sunya chha yahan Khojchhan timilai nai ankha
Emptiness surrounds, my eyes seek only you
Kina pachhyai rahanchhau timi
“Why do you linger behind me?”
Sodhenau k afailai yo ek choti
Haven’t you asked yourself this once?
Dekhdainau ra maya yo mero
Don’t you see my love?
Lukai lukdaina bawana mann ko, Oh no
These feelings cannot be hidden, oh no
Not only does “Batash” celebrate heartache, but it also shows hope’s resilience. Khadka holds onto hope despite the swirling dust of uncertainty. “Magchhu timlai harek dina ma” (“I yearn for you, every single day”) and “Drishya timro pauna” (“Just to catch a glimpse of you”) depict unwavering love that will not be quenched by doubt.
BATASH MUSIC VIDEO
Sanjeev Tamang’s music matches the song’s emotion. The protagonist’s sadness is reflected in the melancholy melody, while the occasional uptempo beats hint at hope. This soundscape evokes a rainbow of emotions, leaving you breathless and wanting more.
| Track Name | Batash |
| Singer(s) | Shashwot Khadka |
| Lyrics Writer(s) | Shashwot Khadka |
| Composer(s) | Sanjeev Tamang |