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.
Go
Prateek Kuhad Lyrics
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we are drunk and driving highways
and our bodies are inclined
to escape the morning light you
bring your hopes up with the sunrise
but our hearts lie someplace else
We are hidden behind these window sills
If you go,
I won't even know, now
if you leave
I won't even show it, now
if you go
I won't even know, now
if you leave
I won't even show it
now
I did try to be your lover
it was beautiful under covers
and our bodies were inclined
we are wasted in our youth and
we are spent and we are clueless
did we question our souls
we are hidden
behind
these window-sills
we are hidden
behind
these sheets that never end
If you go
I won't even know, now
if you leave,
I won't even show it, now
if you go
I won't even know, now
if you leave,
I won't even show it, now
I won't even frown.
The song "Go" by Prateek Kuhad is a melancholic reflection on the complicated nature of love and the inevitable consequences of letting go. The first verse sets the scene with two people who are intoxicated and driving on a highway, trying to evade the morning light. Although they are together physically, they are emotionally distant from each other, and their hearts long for something else. The window sills and unending sheets represent the barriers that keep them apart, hidden from each other's true selves.
In the chorus, the singer acknowledges that if the other person were to leave, they wouldn't even be able to tell or show any emotion. The singer seems to have accepted their fate of emotional detachment, perhaps as a self-preservation technique. The second verse reflects on a past relationship where they tried to be lovers, but it ultimately fell apart. Even in their youth and inexperience, they were unable to connect on a deeper level, and they are now left alone to ponder what could have been.
Overall, "Go" is a poignant and introspective ballad that touches on themes of love, loss, and regret. The song's somber tone and hypnotic melody create an atmosphere of melancholy and introspection, drawing the listener into the complexities of human relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't leave me hanging sideways
I don't want to be left in a difficult or uncomfortable situation.
we are drunk and driving highways
We are driving aimlessly without any direction, under the influence of alcohol.
and our bodies are inclined to escape the morning light
We don't want to face the reality of a new day and want to escape it.
you bring your hopes up with the sunrise, but our hearts lie someplace else
While you are hopeful and optimistic about starting a new day, I don't share the same sentiments as my heart is elsewhere.
We are hidden behind these window sills
We are trying to hide from the world and its expectations by staying indoors.
We are hidden behind these sheets that never end
We are trying to escape the outside world by staying in bed and avoiding the real world.
If you go, I won't even know, now
If you leave me, I won't realize or acknowledge it.
if you leave, I won't even show it, now
Even if you leave, I won't react or show any emotion.
I did try to be your lover, it was beautiful under covers
Our physical relationship was beautiful and passionate.
and our bodies were inclined, we are wasted in our youth, and we are spent and we are clueless, did we question our souls
While we indulged in physical pleasures, we forgot to seek meaning and purpose in life, which has left us feeling lost and confused.
if you go, I won't even know, now
If you leave me, I won't realize or acknowledge it.
if you leave, I won't even show it, now
Even if you leave, I won't react or show any emotion.
I won't even frown.
I won't even display a slight emotion of sadness on my face.
Contributed by Anna B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@gyanstarbaruah4736
Don’t leave me hanging sideways
We are drunk and driving highways
And our bodies are inclined
To escape the morning light you
Bring your hopes up with the sunrise
But our heart lies someplace else
We are hidden behind these window sills
And we are hidden behind these sheets that never end
If you go, I won’t even know
When you leave, i won’t even show it now
I did try to be your lover
It was beautiful under covers
And our bodies were inclined
We are wasted in our youth and
We are spent and we are clueless
Did we question our souls
We are hidden behind these window sills
And we are hidden behind these sheets that never end
If you go, I won’t even know
When you leave, i won’t even show it now
@pratiktalwar
you are the singer Bollywood needs but not the one it deserves 😍
@angelchettri
I think it would be understatement... He is more than to be in Bollywood..... His lyrics, his voice says he is worth much much more
@majestikstyle
Hahahahaha ek Hollywood dialogue se you sealed all the feels bro!!!
@synystergates6770
Bollywood doesn't need him. He is much better than the ones, working in bollywood.
@JohnSmith-le3kl
Bollywood is as doomed as its presumptuous name. It doesn't deserve musicians like Prateek Kuhad. Musicians of such a fine character and caliber are never going to sell their soul to those Bollywood pimps. Keep following the Indie music scene for the love of authentic, mellifluous and artful music. :)
@shivammalhotra4328
He has sang for 2 Bollywood films:
Udi - Gurgaon (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
Kho Gaye Hum Kahan - Baar Baar Dekho (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
His voice is so good! Waiting for his second album. I hope 2nd one will be a Hindi album ❤️
@alexiscruzitalia
Namaste.. Love from brasil !! My indian girlfriend introduce me to your songs !! Felt in love with it , the very first time !! Keep up !! Muito bom !!
@Sachin-nw5tq
Love jehad
@divyanshushambharka
So you have girlfriends, planted in different countries?
@bikashpathak3039
your girlfriend has great taste my friend🥂