Kuchh na bol (Don’t say a word)

(Attempting translation in English)

In front of the oppressor, don’t say a word
In front of the brute, don’t say a word
Watch, but don’t say a word
Listen, but don’t say a word

Gets suffocating
Labored breathing

Time keeps on flowing
Soon its about to be too late

In front of a uniform, don’t say a word
In front of a beard, don’t say a word
thinking about history? don’t say a word
thinking about the future? don’t say a word

The world is your enemy
Don’t you ever forget

Time keeps on flowing
Soon its about to be too late

In front of men, don’t say a word
What will every one say? don’t say a word
Dress up, look pretty, don’t say a word
Just smile, and don’t say a word

Better not question
Better not analyze

Time keeps on flowing
Soon its about to be too late

Original in Urdu:

Zaalim ke agay, Kuchh na bol 
Vehshi ke agay, Kuchh na bol 
Dekh magar tu, Kuchh na bol 
Sun le magar tu, Kuchh na bol 

Dam ghutta jaye
Saa rukta jayay 

Paani yeh behta jayay re
Sarr se guzarta jayay re

Wardi ke agay, Kuchh na bol 
Darhi ke agay, Kuchh na bol 
Maazi ko samjha, Kuchh na bol 
Mustaqbil ka bhi, Kuchh na bol 

Dushman hai zamaana
Yeh na bhool jana

Paani yeh behta jayay re
Sarr se guzarta jayay 

Mardon ke aagay, Kuchh na bol 
Sabb kya kahayn gay, Kuchh na bol 
Sajj ja sanwar ja, Kuchh na bol 
Muskura bass, Kuchh na bol 

Sawaal na karna
Hisaab na karna

Paani yeh behta jayay re
Sarr se guzar ta jayay

Kuch Na Bol

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