“Kehne Laga,” a Hindi lament by Rushil Aswal, cracks open a silenced soul. Its title, “He Started to Speak,” traces a boy’s shift from mute pain to raw defiance. Rushil Aswal writes, sings, and composes, spilling heartbreak and hard-earned grit.
| Track | Kehne Laga |
| Featured Artist | Rushil Aswal |
| Lyrics by | Rushil Aswal |
| Musicians | Rushil Aswal |
| Release Date | February 3, 2025 |
Rushil Aswal’s “Kehne Laga” unfurls in translation, lyrics baring a bruised heart that learns to bite back. From crying over every slight to shrugging off falls, he questions who truly knows him. The chorus, “Lekin Ab Main Rota Nahi,” rings clear: “But now I don’t cry.”
Rushil Aswal’s Kehne Laga Lyrics {English Translation}
Ek Ladka Tha Azeeb Thi Baaton Ki Kami
There was a boy, strangely silent.
Dimag Mein Uske Itni Saari Baatein Chalti Keh Na Saka
So many thoughts ran through his mind, but he couldn’t speak.
Woh Keh Na Saka
He couldn’t speak.
Har Baat Pe Rota Tha
He cried at everything.
Uske Liye Har Pal Ek Dhoka Tha
Every moment was a disappointment for him.
Phir Usne Khayi Itni Saari Thokre
Then, he faced so many hardships.
Ke Kehne Lagaa Woh Kehne Laga
That he started to speak
Lekin Ab Woh Rota Nahi
But now he doesn’t cry.
Rone Se Kya Hi Ho Jayega?
What good will crying do?
Gir Kar Ab Sambhalta Nahi
He doesn’t pick himself up after falling.
Darta Hai Wapas Gir Jayega
He’s afraid he’ll fall again.
Logon Ki Ab Woh Sunta Nahi
Now, he ignores what others say.
Sun’ne Se Kya Koi Laut Aayega
Will listening bring anyone back?
Auron Ke Dil Kitne Bhi Ho Saaf
No matter how pure others’ hearts may be,
Usse Behtar Use Kaun Jaan Payega?
Who will know him better than himself?
Asaan Nahi Tha Yeh
This wasn’t easy.
Jitna Ho Sake Chhipaya Tha Usne
He hid as much as he could.
Aur Jab Jab Uska Dil Hai
And whenever his heart.
Tezi Se Dhadakta Use Satata
Would race and trouble him.
Woh Likhta Jaata
He would keep writing.
Kisi Door Desh Se Aaya Toh Na Woh
He didn’t come from some faraway land.
Jo Usool Bolke Galti Chhupa Do
To hide mistakes by citing rules.
Sapna Bech Ke Door Bhej Ke
By selling him a dream, by sending him far away,
Usko Kyun Fasaya
Why did you trap him?
Use Na Bula Ab Woh Chala Hai Gaya
Please don’t call him now. He is gone.
Lekin Ab Woh Rota Nahi
But now I don’t cry.
Rone Se Kya Hi Ho Jayega?
What good will crying do?
Gir Kar Ab Sambhalta Nahi
I don’t pick myself up after falling.
Darta Hai Wapas Gir Jayega
I’m afraid I’ll fall again.
Logon Ki Ab Woh Sunta Nahi
I don’t listen to people now.
Sun’ne Se Kya Koi Laut Aayega
Will listening bring anyone back?
Auron Ke Dil Kitne Bhi Ho Saaf
No matter how pure others’ hearts may be,
Usse Behtar Use Kaun Jaan Payega?
Who will know me better than myself?
Lekin Ab Main Rota Nahi
But now I don’t cry.
Rone Se Kya Hi Jayega?
What good will crying do?
Gir Kar Ab Sambhalta Nahi
I don’t pick myself up after falling.
Darta Hoon Wapas Gir Jaunga
I’m afraid I’ll fall again.
Logon Ki Ab Mein Sunta Nahi
I don’t listen to people now.
Sunne Se Kya Koi Laut Aayega
Will listening bring anyone back?
Auron Ke Dil Kitne Bhi Ho Saaf
No matter how pure others’ hearts may be,
Mujhse Behtar Mujhe Kaun Jaan Payega?
Who will know me better than myself?
Kya Mujhe Koi Pehchan Payega?
Will anyone be able to recognize me?
Mujhse Behtar Mujhe Kaun Jaan Payega?
Who will know me better than myself?
Kya Mujhe Koi Pehchan Payega?
Will anyone be able to recognize me?
Mujhse Behtar Mujhe Kaun Jaan Payega?
Who will know me better than myself?
Kehne Laga Music Video
The lyrical video’s up there—give it a listen. Rushil Aswal’s words stand solo without a complete visual, etching pain and resolve in every line.