Rahat Fateh Ali Khan performs ‘Dil To Bachcha Hai’ from the album ‘Ishqiya.’ Gulzar’s lyrics and Vishal Bhardwaj’s composition frame a man’s struggle with unexpected love in later life.
Released: January 28, 2015
Dil To Bachcha Hai
Rahat Fateh Ali Khan • From “Ishqiya”
Dil To Bachcha Hai Lyrics Translation Rahat Fateh Ali Khan | Ishqiya
Gulzar contrasts white hair with lingering youthful desires. The singer describes racing pulses and sleepless nights caused by a ‘childlike heart’ ignoring age.
Aisi Uljhi Nazar Unse Hatti NahinMy gaze is so entangled, it just won’t leave them.
Daant Se Reshmi Dor Katti NahinThis silken thread can’t be cut by my teeth.
Umra Kab Ki Baras Ke Safed Ho GayiMy age has long since rained down and turned everything white,
Kaari Badri Jawaani Ki Chhatti NahinBut the dark cloud of youth just won’t disappear.
Vallah Yeh Dhadkan Badhne Lagi HaiMy God, this heartbeat’s starting to race.
Chehre Ki Rangat Udne Lagi HaiThe color’s draining from my face.
Darr Lagta Hai Tanha Sone Mein JiI’m scared to sleep alone now.
Dil To Bachcha Hai JiMy heart’s still a child, you see.
Dil To Bachcha Hai JiMy heart’s still a child, you see.
Thoda Kachcha Hai JiIt’s a little raw and green.
Haan Dil To Bachcha Hai JiYes, my heart’s still a child, you see.
Aisi Uljhi Nazar Unse Hatti NahinMy gaze is so entangled, it just won’t leave them.
Daant Se Reshmi Dor Katti NahinThis silken thread can’t be cut by my teeth.
Umra Kab Ki Baras Ke Safed Ho GayiMy age has long since rained down and turned everything white,
Kaari Badri Jawaani Ki Chhatti NahinBut the dark cloud of youth just won’t disappear.
Kisko Pata Tha Pehlu Mein RakhaWho knew this heart I keep inside,
Dil Aisa Paaji Bhi HogaWould turn out to be so naughty?
Hum To Hamesha Samajhte The KoiI always thought it was someone,
Hum Jaisa Haaji Hi HogaWho was as pious as me.
Haye Zor Kare Kitna Shor KareOh, it’s so forceful, it makes such a racket.
Bewajah Baaton Pe Ainvayi Gaur KareIt pays attention to pointless things for no reason.
Dil Sa Koi Kameena NahinThere’s no scoundrel quite like the heart.
Koi To Roke Koi To TokeWon’t someone stop it, won’t someone correct it?
Iss Umra Mein Ab Khaoge DhokheAt this age, you’ll just end up hurt.
Darr Lagta Hai Ishq Karne Mein JiI’m scared of falling in love now.
Dil To Bachcha Hai JiMy heart’s still a child, you see.
Dil To Bachcha Hai JiMy heart’s still a child, you see.
Thoda Kachcha Hai JiIt’s a little raw and green.
Haan Dil To Bachcha Hai JiYes, my heart’s still a child, you see.
Aisi Udaasi Baithi Hai Dil PeSuch a sadness has settled on my heart,
Hasne Se Ghabra Rahe HainI’m now afraid to laugh.
Saari Jawaani Katra Ke KaatiI spent my whole youth avoiding it,
Peeri Mein Takra Gaye HainOnly to stumble upon it in old age.
Dil Dhadakta Hai To Aise Lagta Hai WohWhen my heart beats, it feels like they’re
Aa Raha Hai Yahin Dekhta Hi Na HoComing right here, I hope they don’t see.
Prem Ki Maare Kataar ReOh, love’s striking with its keenest dart.
Tauba Yeh Lamhe Katte Nahin KyunGoodness, why won’t these moments just pass?
Aankhon Se Meri Hatti Nahin KyunWhy won’t they leave my eyes?
Darr Lagta Hai Khud Se Kehne Mein JiI’m scared to even tell myself.
Dil To Bachcha Hai JiMy heart’s still a child, you see.
Dil To Bachcha Hai JiMy heart’s still a child, you see.
Thoda Kachcha Hai JiIt’s a little raw and green.
Haan Dil To Bachcha Hai JiYes, my heart’s still a child, you see.
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