With the release of his EP, Raat Raazi, in 2013, Delhi-based multi-lingual singer-songwriter Prateek Kuhad instantly established himself as one of the most promising artists in the Indian independent music scene. Written completely in Hindi, Raat Raazi released to critical acclaim and featured complex and nuanced guitar work.
Prateek, with his unique blend of minimal, folk arrangements and pop-rock melodies, effortlessly captures life’s complexities in his songs. Having performed at venues across New York, Prague, New Orleans, and India, he has played at festivals such as the Bacardi NH7 Weekender (2012, 2013), Ziro Festival (2014) and more. Live, Prateek perfectly recreates the warmth and vulnerability that are a signature on his recordings, using his folk-pop sensibilities to forge an infrangible connection with the audience.
He has played for the band, Freep Monera, ich is also based in Jaipur. He does rhythm/lead guitars and lead vocals for the same band.
Prateek recently released his much-awaited debut album titled, In Tokens & Charms, on 21st January 2015. Now, he often sings for Pagal Hai Na Records.
Drown
Prateek Kuhad Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
But the salt of my wounds
Will never follow you around
I won′t ever make a sound
Taking every step in fear
If only you could hold me close
This time, I think I'm bound to stay alone
We inched close to cyanide
Our blood red as beetroots
And I can show you
The skies, they felt orange
They held me in solace
Just whisper my name
I′ll never let you go
Baby, can you hold me close, please?
Tell me all your stories, so I can sleep in peace
Baby, can you whisper my name?
I could never swim in sorrows
But tomorrow always follows
So I'll tie up my lips for you, babe
Silently, we break our keys, see?
Can we open doors?
Shyly find me, wine me kindly
Kiss me as I drown
As I drown, as I drown
As I drown, as I drown
As I drown, as I drown
As I drown, as I drown
And if only your love could hold me
If your arms would just enfold me
I would tie up my lungs for you, babe
As I drown, as I drown
As I drown, as I drown
As I drown, as I drown
As I drown, as I drown
In Prateek Kuhad's "Drown", the artist is expressing his overwhelming feeling of heartbreak and fear, and the need for comfort and security. He begins the song by saying that his heart is broken, but his wounds won't follow the person who broke him. He is taking each step with fear, and wishes that the person who hurt him could hold him close. However, he believes that this time he is bound to be alone. The next verse talks about how last night was the first time that they came close to danger, where their blood was red as beetroots. Even though the sky was orange and held him in solace, he wants the person to whisper his name and never let him go. In the chorus, he asks the person to hold him close and tell him stories so that he can sleep in peace. He also wants the person to tie up his lips and lungs, so that he won't speak or breathe without them. He concludes the song by saying that he will drown, but if only the person he loves could hold him and enfold him, he would tie up his lungs for them.
Line by Line Meaning
And all of my heart is broken
My heart is shattered into a million pieces.
But the salt of my wounds
The pain is still fresh and raw.
Will never follow you around
I won't let my broken heart affect you.
I won't ever make a sound
I won't let you see my hurt and vulnerability.
Taking every step in fear
I'm walking on eggshells, afraid to make a mistake.
If only you could hold me close
I crave your comfort and affection.
This time, I think I'm bound to stay alone
I'm afraid of getting hurt again, so I'll stay single.
And last night was the first time
Something significant happened between us recently.
We inched close to cyanide
Our love is dangerous, like poison.
Our blood red as beetroots
Our passion runs deep and intense.
And I can show you
I want to share my experiences and emotions with you.
The skies, they felt orange
The world was beautiful and vibrant in that moment.
They held me in solace
I found comfort in that moment of beauty.
Just whisper my name
I want to feel loved and desired by you.
I'll never let you go
I'm committed to you and our relationship.
Baby, can you hold me close, please?
I need your physical touch and affection.
Tell me all your stories, so I can sleep in peace
I find comfort in hearing about your life and experiences.
I could never swim in sorrows
I don't want to get lost in pain and despair.
But tomorrow always follows
I have hope that better days are ahead.
So I'll tie up my lips for you, babe
I won't complain or express my pain because I love you.
Silently, we break our keys, see?
We're slowly losing our connection and compatibility.
Can we open doors?
Can we find a way to be closer again?
Shyly find me, wine me kindly
Be gentle and loving as we navigate our relationship.
Kiss me as I drown
Hold me and love me even when I'm struggling.
As I drown, as I drown
I feel overwhelmed with emotion and pain.
And if only your love could hold me
Your love is the only thing that can make me feel better.
If your arms would just enfold me
I need to feel secure and protected in your embrace.
I would tie up my lungs for you, babe
I'll do anything for your love and affection.
Writer(s): Prateek Kuhad
Contributed by Cole I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@dukhunghabung1519
[Verse 1]
And all of my heart is broken
But the salt of my wounds
Will never follow you around
I won't ever make a sound
Taking every step in fear
If only you could hold me close
This time, I think I'm bound to stay alone
[Verse 2]
And last night was the first time
We inched close to cyanide
Our blood red as beetroots
And I can show you
The skies, they felt orange
They held me in solace
Just whisper my name
I'll never let you go
[Chorus]
Baby, can you hold me close, please?
Tell me all your stories so I can sleep in peace
Baby, can you whisper my name?
I could never swim in sorrows
But tomorrow always follows
So I'll tie up my lips for you, babe
Silently, we break our keys, see?
Can we open doors?
Shyly find me, wine me kindly
Kiss me as I drown
As I drown, as I drown
As I drown, as I drown
As I drown, as I drown
As I drown, as I drown
[Chorus]
And if only your love could hold me
If your arms would just enfold me
I would tie up my lungs for you, babe
As I drown, as I drown
As I drown, as I drown
As I drown, as I drown
As I drown, as I drown
@ArmaanKumar2000
Prateek's ear for details in his songs is beyond this world!
@anuragnautiyal7941
Best example of "Can we bring out new memories from the same thing"
@ArmaanKumar2000
This is one of my favorites! I remember listening to the live versions of it on youtube! The production on it is so beautiful!
@rishabhkumargupta4256
Give a try to the one which was sung in Darshan Raval's show.
@chinaysolanki5258
Can you share the link
@dikayatama3777
Day by day your spirits go down but his songs are the one that dig it back up :)
@dukhunghabung1519
[Verse 1]
And all of my heart is broken
But the salt of my wounds
Will never follow you around
I won't ever make a sound
Taking every step in fear
If only you could hold me close
This time, I think I'm bound to stay alone
[Verse 2]
And last night was the first time
We inched close to cyanide
Our blood red as beetroots
And I can show you
The skies, they felt orange
They held me in solace
Just whisper my name
I'll never let you go
[Chorus]
Baby, can you hold me close, please?
Tell me all your stories so I can sleep in peace
Baby, can you whisper my name?
I could never swim in sorrows
But tomorrow always follows
So I'll tie up my lips for you, babe
Silently, we break our keys, see?
Can we open doors?
Shyly find me, wine me kindly
Kiss me as I drown
As I drown, as I drown
As I drown, as I drown
As I drown, as I drown
As I drown, as I drown
[Chorus]
And if only your love could hold me
If your arms would just enfold me
I would tie up my lungs for you, babe
As I drown, as I drown
As I drown, as I drown
As I drown, as I drown
As I drown, as I drown
@ameetasode
Thanks 😊 🙏
@cancer8304
I want to be heartbroken,a lover,a writer,a singer at the same time when i listen to this album
@Prashant-ql4zh
his songs nevers get old ... period.