Bilal Saeed writes and composes ‘Misunderstood & 12 Saal,’ a heartfelt song about love and loss. The performer opens with a solitary studio scene, setting the stage for a deeply personal narrative. The track mixes melancholy with resilience, offering a raw look at emotional struggle.
Misunderstood & 12 Saal
Bilal Saeed
Misunderstood & 12 Saal Meaning & Lyrics (Bilal Saeed)
The songwriter describes battling memories and losing repeatedly, turning into ‘piles of dust.’ He references legendary lovers like Ranjha and Mirza, drawing parallels to their tragic fates. The line, ‘Love is indifferent, the one who stays faithful only gets punished,’ captures the song’s core sentiment.
Ajj Raati Badi Der TakLate into the night today
Kalla Baitha Vich Studio DeI’m sitting alone in the studio
Karke Hanera Main Saver TakI’ve kept it dark until the morning
Teri Yaadaan Naal Ladeya TeI fought with your memories and
Haareya Main Ikk Vaari Fer TakI’ve lost once again
Kinna Mareya Te Kinni Vaari BaneHow many times I’ve died and been reborn
Mere Mittiyaan De Dher TakUntil I’ve become piles of dust
Ni Tu Mudke Te Fer TakHey girl, turn around and look again
Kinna Andron Main TutteyaHow broken I am on the inside
Te Duniyaan De Sahmane Main Sher TakWhile I act like a lion to the world
Kinna Dareya Te Kinni VaariHow scared I’ve been and how many times
Ladeya Main Banke Daler TakI’ve fought like a ‘brave man’
Kinna Mareya Te Kinni VaariHow often I’ve perished and been remade
Bane Mere Mittiyaan De Dher TakInto heaps of sand and earth
Mere Te Lagge Ilzaam KinneSo many accusations were leveled against me
Main Peete Behke Sabar De Jaam KinneI sat and drank so many ‘cups of patience’
Kadi Kite Safaai Vich Boleya NahiI never spoke up to clear my name
Khamoshi Vich Ditte Main Paigaam KinneI sent so many messages through my silence
Jinna Ton Jaan Qurbaan MeriThe ones I’d sacrifice my life for
Oh Saare Mere Kolon Anjaan KinneHow many of them remain strangers to me
Jo Tutteya Te Ghar Fir Baneya NahiOnce a home’s broken, it’s never rebuilt
Main Badal Ke Vekh Lye Makaan KinneI’ve tried changing so many ‘physical houses’
Na Zindagi Ch Aaya Thehraav MeriMy life never found any stillness
Halaataan Karvaaye Vi Qayaam KinneCircumstances forced so many ‘temporary stops’ on me
Tamasha Vi Main Baneya Vaan Kayi VaariI’ve become a spectacle many times
Te Hoye Jazbaat Vi Nilaam KinneAnd so many of my emotions were auctioned off
Ni Tu Mudke Te Fer TakHey you, turn back and look again
Kinna Andron Main TutteyaHow shattered I am deep within
Te Duniya De Sahmane Main Sher TakWhile I stand like a lion before the world
Kinna Dareya Te Kinni VaariHow much I’ve feared and how often
Ladeya Main Banke Daler TakI’ve fought with a ‘brave heart’
Kinna Mareya Te Kinni VaariHow many times I’ve perished and how often
Bane Mere Mittiyaan De Dher TakI’ve turned into piles of dust
Ajj Raati Badi Der TakLate into the night today
Kalla Baitha Vich Studio DeI’m sitting alone in the studio
Karke Hanera Main Saver TakI’ve kept it dark until the dawn
Teri Yaadaan Naal Ladeya TeI struggled with your memories and
Haareya Main Ikk Vaari Fer TakI’ve lost once again
Kinna Mareya Te Kinni Vaari BaneHow many times I’ve died and been rebuilt
Mere Mittiyaan De Dher TakUntil I’ve become piles of dust
Oh Ranjhe Majhiyan Charayan 12 Saal‘Ranjha’ grazed buffaloes for twelve years
Doli Lege Par Khaide Aake NaalBut the ‘Khaidas’ came and took the bridal palanquin away
Pher Mirze Vi Pucheya Sawaal Ke SahibaThen ‘Mirza’ also asked ‘Sahiba’ a question
Das Kaidi Gallon Chaliye Tu ChaalTell me, why did you play this trick on me?
Haal Majnu Da Hoya Be-haal‘Majnu’s’ condition became wretched
Ho Sassi Punnu Di Ki Devan Main MisaalWhat example can I give of ‘Sassi’ and ‘Punnu’?
Ho Vekho Jehde Vi ZamaaneLook at any era
Oh Nave Ya PuraaneWhether new or old
Ishq Waleyan Da Hoya Bura HaalThose who loved met a tragic end
Yo Oh Sun LoYo, listen up
Ho Ishq Be-parwahLove is indifferent
Ho Ishq Be-parwahLove is indifferent
Ho Ishq Be-parwahLove is indifferent
Jehda Karda WafaThe one who stays faithful
Te Ohnu Milni SazaOnly gets punished
Oh Main KehaOh, I said
Ho Ishq Be-parwahLove is indifferent
Ho Ishq Be-parwahLove is indifferent
Ho Ishq Be-parwahLove is indifferent
Jehda Karda WafaThe one who remains loyal
Te Ohnu Milni SazaOnly gets punished
Oh Main KehaOh, I said
Dubb Gaiyan Vich Thalan DeThey got buried in the deserts
Sassiyan Ranjhe Jogi HoyeThe ‘Sassis’ perished and the ‘Ranjhas’ became ascetics
Seene Vich Jaage JehdeThose who woke up in the chest
Aag Ishq Di Oh Na SoyeThe fire of love never slept
Ankhiyan Vich Leke SapneTaking dreams in their eyes
Raatan Nu Jagrate KardeThey stay awake all night
Gaande Oh Geet Hijar DeThey sing songs of separation
Har Vehle Oh Hoke PardeThey’re always sighing in pain
Sokhi Ae Yaari LaaniIt’s easy to start a friendship
Laake Pher Nibhani AukhiBut it’s hard to maintain it
Jag Vairi Ho Jaye SaaraThe whole world becomes an enemy
Taane Mene Dende LokiPeople mock and taunt you
Wakhri Ae Reet ZamaaneThe world has a different tradition
Ishq Waleyan Layi BanayiCreated just for lovers
Lekhan Vich Ainna DeIn their destiny
Bas Likhi YaaronIt’s just written, friends
Ho Jaave Ishq Te Neender Vi Mukk JaaveIf love happens, even sleep vanishes
Seene Chon Saah Dil Dadhkan Ruk JaaveThe breath leaves the chest and the heart stops beating
Lagge Fanna Har Duniya Di ThaanEvery place in the world feels like ‘total destruction’
Ankhiyan Chon Vass VassFrom the eyes, as they keep weeping
Athru Vi Sukk JaaveEven the tears dry up
Ho Jaave Ishq Te Duniya Vi Bhull JaaveIf love happens, you forget the world
Saari Jawani Vich Mattiyan De Rull JaaveYour whole youth is ruined in the dust
Jaane Khuda Kis Gall Ton BalaGod knows why this curse exists
Ishq Waleyan Nu Kade Mile Na WafaLovers never find faithfulness
Oh Ranjhe Majhiyan Ch Rahiyan 12 SaalOh, ‘Ranjha’ stayed with the buffaloes for twelve years
Doli Lai Gaye Par Kehde Aake NaalBut who came and took the bridal palanquin away?
Pher Mirze Vi Puchheya SawaalThen ‘Mirza’ also asked a question
Ke Sahiba Dass Kehdi GallonThat ‘Sahiba’, tell me for what reason
Challi Ae Tu ChaalDid you play this trick?
Haal Majnu Da Hoya Be-haal‘Majnu’s’ state became miserable
Ho Sassi Punnu Di Ki Devan Main MisaalWhat example of ‘Sassi’ and ‘Punnu’ should I give?
Ho Vekho Jehde Vi ZamaaneLook at any period in time
Oh Nave Ya PuraaneWhether new or old
Ishq Waleyan Da Hoya Bura HaalThose who loved met a tragic end
Yo Oh Sun LoYo, listen up
Ho Ishq Be-parwahLove is indifferent
Ho Ishq Be-parwahLove is indifferent
Ho Ishq Be-parwahLove is indifferent
Jehda Karda WafaThe one who stays faithful
Te Ohnu Milni SazaOnly gets punished
Ho Main KehaOh, I said
Ho Ishq Be-parwahLove is indifferent
Ho Ishq Be-parwahLove is indifferent
Ho Ishq Be-parwahLove is indifferent
Jehda Karda WafaThe one who remains loyal
Te Ohnu Milni SazaOnly gets punished
Oh Main KehaOh, I said
Misunderstood & 12 Saal Music Video
The ‘Misunderstood & 12 Saal’ lyrics explore the pain of unreciprocated loyalty. Bilal Saeed creates a poignant anthem for those who’ve loved deeply but faced betrayal.