In a world choked with words, “Bolo Na” from the film “12th Fail” offers a refreshing pause, urging us to listen to the whispers of the heart instead of the shouts of the mind. Through evocative lyrics penned by Swanand Kirkire A and brought to life by the soulful voices of Shaan and Shreya Ghoshal, the song paints a portrait of unspoken longing, a gentle tug-of-war between yearning to express and fearing rejection.
Imagine walking with a budding love, the air thick with unspoken emotions. That’s the atmosphere “Bolo Na” creates. Kirkire’s lyrics, translated from Hindi, are playful yet profound, drawing parallels between nature’s whispers and the shy confessions of the heart. He asks, “What do the kites have to say to the vast blue sky?” urging us to tune into the subtle language of desire.
The music, which Shantanu Moitra composed, reflects this delicate emotional dance. The melody is lilting and soft, punctuated by the gentle thrum of percussion, mimicking the fluttering of a nervous heart. Each verse builds a crescendo of unspoken words, only to ebb back into a poignant refrain of “Bolo Na,” a plea for that one word that could change everything.
12TH FAIL MOVIE | BOLO NA SONG LYRICS ENGLISH MEANING
Yeh Patange Ambar Se Kehte Hain Kya Sunn Lo
Listen to what kites have to say to the vast blue sky.
Yeh Hawayein Kehti Kya Baadal Se Hmm Hmm..
What the wind murmurs to the cloud
Haan Sunn Lo Haan
Listen to it.
Kya Kahein Dil Se Dhadkanein Paagal
What the heart says through its flutter?
Sunn Lo Kya Bolein Saanson Ki Hulchul
Why is it something you cannot utter?
Baansuri Honthon Se Jo Kahe, Tum Labon Se Bolo Na
If lips speak so bravely to the flute, why are you content to stay mute?
Titliyan Jo Phoolon Se Kahe Tum Nazar Se Bolo Na
What flowers hear from butterflies, why must I only read in your eyes?
Haule Se Bolo Na Chupke Se Bolo Na
Say something softly! Say something in secret.
Bolo Na Haan Bolo Na Bolo Bhi Bolo Na
Please, say something…
Sunn Lo Kya Bole Boondein Saavan Se
Pay attention to what the raindrops are saying to the monsoon.
Kya Kahein Aansu Bheegi Kaajal Se
Pay attention to what tears are saying to the kohl in your eyes.
Bolo Na Haan Bolo Na Bolo Bhi Bolo Na
Please, say something…
Baansuri Honthon Se Jo Kahe, Tum Labon Se Bolo Na
If lips speak so bravely to the flute, why are you content to stay mute?
Titliyan Jo Phoolon Se Kahe Tum Nazar Se Bolo Na
What flowers hear from butterflies, why must I only read in your eyes?
Haule Se Bolo Na Chupke Se Bolo Na
Say something softly! Say something in secret.
Bolo Na Haan Bolo Na Bolo Bhi Bolo Na
Please, say something…
“Bolo Na” is more than just a love song; it’s a celebration of the unspoken language of the soul. It reminds us that sometimes the most powerful emotions are not in grand pronouncements but in the tender, hesitant gestures, the stolen glances, and the unspoken dreams that simmer just beneath the surface.
BOLO NA MUSIC VIDEO
The original lyrics offer a treasure trove of metaphors and imagery for Hindi speakers seeking to delve deeper. But even for those unfamiliar with the language, the sheer emotion conveyed by the singers and the evocative melody make “Bolo Na” a universal experience. It’s a song that lingers long after the last note fades, leaving you with a bittersweet yearning for the courage to speak from the heart and the hope that someone might be listening.
| Title | Bolo Na |
| Movie | 12th Fail |
| Singer(s) | Shaan, Shreya Ghoshal |
| Lyrics Writer(s) | Swanand Kirkire a |
| Music Composer(s) | Shantanu Moitra |
| Actor(s) | Medha Shankar, Vikrant Massey |