Shreya Ghoshal voices urgent curiosity in ‘Bol’ from the PS-1 album starring Vikram and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan. Lyricist Mehboob and composer AR Rahman create a minimalist soundscape. Ghoshal’s delivery transforms questioning into intimate confession.
Bol
Shreya Ghoshal • From “Ps-1”
Bol Lyrics Translation (from “Ps-1”)
Mehboob structures lyrics as direct questions between friends. ‘Open your heart to your friend’ frames the exchange. The friend probes whether the beloved acts as protector or deceiver, poet or simpleton.
Kaanon Mein Bol Dheere Se BolWhisper in my ears, speak softly.
Kya Hai Wo Bol Kaun Hai BolWhat’s he like? Tell me, who’s he?
Ya Patanga Hai Wo BolIs he a moth ‘drawn to the light’? Tell me.
Saccha Premi Hai Wo BolIs he a true lover? Tell me.
Wo Veer Hai Na BolHe’s a hero, isn’t he? Tell me.
Ya Kaayar Hai Wo BolOr is he a coward? Tell me.
Lajja Ye Kya Are Tu Kuch To BolWhat’s this shyness? Hey, say something.
Deewana Hai Bol Ya Sayana Hai Wo BolIs he a mad lover or is he wise? Tell me.
Rakshak Hai Bol Ya Vanchak Hai BolIs he a protector or a deceiver? Tell me.
Agyani Hai Wo Bol Ya Kavi Hai Wo BolIs he a simpleton or is he a poet? Tell me.
Ab Kuch To Bol Dil Saheli Se KholSay something now, open your heart to your friend.
Kahani Hai Wo Bol Ya Sach Hai Wo BolIs he a mere story or is he the truth? Tell me.
Kaanon Mein Bol Dheere Se BolWhisper in my ears, speak softly.
Kya Hai Wo Bol Kaun Hai BolWhat’s he like? Tell me, who’s he?
Kaanon Mein Bol Dheere Se BolWhisper in my ears, speak softly.
Kya Hai Wo Bol Kaun Hai BolWhat’s he like? Tell me, who’s he?
Ya Patanga Hai Wo BolIs he a moth ‘drawn to the light’? Tell me.
Saccha Premi Hai Wo BolIs he a true lover? Tell me.
Kahan Hai Wo Bol Kab Aayega Wo BolWhere’s he? Tell me, when’s he coming?
Wo Veer Hai Na BolHe’s a hero, isn’t he? Tell me.
Ya Kaayar Hai Wo BolOr is he a coward? Tell me.
Deewana Hai Bol Ya Sayana Hai Wo BolIs he a mad lover or is he wise? Tell me.
Agyani Hai Wo Bol Ya Kavi Hai Wo BolIs he a simpleton or is he a poet? Tell me.
Ab Kuch To Bol Dil Saheli Se KholSay something now, open your heart to your friend.
Kahani Hai Wo Bol Ya Sach Hai Wo BolIs he a mere story or is he the truth? Tell me.
Bol Music Video
Mehboob’s writing centers on trust enabling secret-sharing. The lyrics translation for ‘Bol’ shows friendship allowing guarded truths to surface. PS-1 listeners gain clarity through this lyrical dialogue.