Kaavish sings the haunting refrain of ‘Dekho’. Jaffer Zaidi drafts the poetic verses that echo longing. The band arranges a tender melody that cradles each line.
Released: May 18, 2021
Dekho
Kaavish
Dekho Lyrics Translation – Kaavish
Jaffer Zaidi describes eyes that weep like rain. The wordsmith writes, ‘They long for just one glimpse’. He asks why the heart clings to a single memory.
Dekho Kya Kahein Yeh AankheinLook, what are these eyes saying?
Kya Kahein YehWhat are they saying?
Socho Poochhti Hain Yeh KyaThink about it, what are they asking?
Poochhti HainThey’re asking.
Jaan Lo Yeh BaateinUnderstand these words.
Dekh Lo Bheegti Hain AankheinLook, my eyes are welling up.
Bheegti HainThey’re welling up.
Socho Kya Kahein Yeh AankheinThink about it, what are these eyes saying?
Neer Bahaayen Aankhon SeTears flow from my eyes.
Neer Bahaayen Aankhon SeTears flow from my eyes.
Ek Jhalak Ki Aas LagaayenThey long for just one glimpse.
Ek Jhalak Ki Aas LagaayenThey long for just one glimpse.
Dil Ko Yoon BahlaayenThis is how they comfort my heart.
Dil Ko Yoon BahlaayenThis is how they comfort my heart.
Dekho Chhod Kar Yeh BaahenLook, leaving these arms behind,
Chal Diye Woh SochoThey’ve walked away; just think about it.
Kya Kahein Yeh AankheinWhat are these eyes saying?
Kya Kahein YehWhat are they saying?
Neend Na Aaye Raaton KoI can’t sleep at night.
Neend Na Aaye Raaton KoI can’t sleep at night.
Yaad Jo Aaye Dil GhabraayeWhen your memory returns, my heart panics.
Yaad Jo Aaye Dil GhabraayeWhen your memory returns, my heart panics.
Teri Yaad Jo AayeWhen your memory returns.
Teri Yaad Jo AayeWhen your memory returns.
Dekho Bhool Gaye Woh Baatein Bhool Gaye WohLook, they’ve forgotten those words; they’ve forgotten.
Socho Kya Kahein Yeh AankheinThink about it, what are these eyes saying?
Kya KaheinWhat are they saying?
Dekho Music Video
The chemistry between Kaavish and the wordsmith makes ‘Dekho’ unforgettable. Jaffer Zaidi, the poet, adds depth to the Urdu verses. The meaning of ‘Dekho’ is yearning for connection. The lyrics trace the ache of unspoken goodbyes.