Restart Rap N Folk Lyrics - A unique collaborative version from 12th Fail featuring Swanand Kirkire, Shaan, & Raftaar. Folk wisdom meets rap motivation.
Restart - Rap N Folk Lyrics in English Letters (Romanized)
Ek Baari Mein Khel Dekha,
Fail Kar Gayi Maara Maari
Paasa Phenka, Maatha Teka,
Haara Phir Bhi Dooji Baari
Ek-Do Baari Maatha-Maari Mein
Kar Li Aisi Taiyaari
Teeji Baari Sab Pe Bhaari,
Seedha Maine Baazi Maari
Phir Se Karna Seekha,
Phir Se Karna Hoga
Chhoti Si Batti Ke Neeche
Pustak Leke Dharna Hoga
Na Naseebon Ki,
Baaten Na Gareebon Ki
Raaja-Rank, Saare Haare,
Waat Lagi Umeedon Ki
Umeedon Pe Paani Phirte
Dekha Apni Aankhon Se
Girte Paani Ke Dariya Se
Bhid Gaye, Lad Gaye Raaton Se
Taapu Denge Taap,
Apne Chappu Apne Haath
Karte-Marte Kar Daalenge
Phir Se Ek Shuruaat
Restart, Restart (Zero Se Kar, Be),
Restart, Restart
Restart (Restart), Restart (Restart),
Zero Se Kar
Restart (Restart), Restart (Restart)
Restart (Restart),
Abe, Kar Na Restart
Restart (Restart), Restart (Restart),
Restart…!
(Kar Na, Yaar)
Khel Chaalu Karte Hi
Jab Marta Mera Mario
Khatka Daaba Phir Se Chaalu
Karta Dooji Paari Ko
Zindagi Ki Paari Ja Rahi,
Paari Maine Haari Kyun?
Itna Jeeta Jab Jeevan Mein,
Ek Din Mujhpe Bhaari Kyun?
Poori Taiyaari Ki Garaari Li Adaa
Paltoon Main Apni Ye Dasha,
Seekha Jab Haara Aur Hansa
Ay, Gir-Pad Ke Chaalu,
Phir Se Zero Se Ghisa
Zero Ke Teeron Ko Kasa,
Main Na Lakeeron Mein Phansa
He, Apna Koi Jeeni Nahin Hai,
Rukne Ka Scene Hi Nahin Hai
Aansoo Mein Cheeni Nahin Hai,
Apni Peeda Peeni Nahin Hai
Qismat Ko Boloon,
Aaja, Kar Le Do-Do Haath
Jeete-Jee Wo Jeetega
Jo Seekhega Ye Art
Jo Mila Usi Ko Qismat Samjha,
Thought Bada Ye Ganda, Be
Jo Mila Usi Ko Qismat Samjha,
Thought Bada Ye Ganda, Be
Jo Lada Nahin Wo Haar Gaya,
Tu Jaan Laga Ke Lad Na Be
Lad Na Be, Lad Na Be,
Lad Na Be, Abe, Lad Na Be
Kanpatti Khuja Ke Beeti Raat?
Raasta Na Dikhe Koi Aaj?
Batti Jala, Raat Bhaga
Paasa Palat De, Board Ulat De
Phir Baazi Le Apne Haath
Restart (Restart), Restart (Restart)
Restart (Restart),
Are Zor Se Bol, Yaar
Restart (Restart), Restart (Restart),
Zor Se Bolo
Restart (Restart),
Zero Se Karo
Restart (Restart), Restart (Restart)
Restart (Restart),
Zero Se Karo Restart
Restart (Restart)
Restart (Restart),
Are Karo Na, Yaar
Restart (Restart..), Restart…!
Written by: Swanand Kirkire, Raftaar
Restart - Rap N Folk Song Description
This song is "Restart", from the film "12th Fail", and it is a highly inspirational anthem. It features vocals by Swanand Kirkire, Shaan, Vidhu Vinod Chopra, Shantanu Moitra, and Raftaar. The music is by Shantanu Moitra, and the lyrics are written by Swanand Kirkire and Raftaar. The song powerfully conveys the message of getting back up after failure, trying again, and making a new beginning in life.
The song's narrative is like a game or an exam, where you fail the first time—"Ek baari mein khel dekha, fail kar gayi maara maari" (In one try, I saw the game, I failed, it was a tough fight)—but instead of giving up, you prepare and find success on the third try. This shows how essential persistence is. The lyrics talk about sitting under a small lamp with a book, staying awake through the nights and working hard, which directly connects with students and anyone struggling. It says not to complain about fate or poverty but to take the oars in your own hands and cross the river—"Taapu denge taap, apne chappu apne haath" (We will reach the shore, with our own oars in our own hands).
Then, the song views life like a video game, where when your character dies, you have to press the restart button again—"Khel chaalu karte hi jab marta mera Mario, khatka daaba phir se chaalu" (As soon as the game starts, when my Mario dies, press the button to start again). This metaphor explains that in life too, you should start over after failure. The lyrics say that he who did not fight has lost—"Tu jaan laga ke lad na be" (You fight with all your heart, brother)—and finally, it gives a very strong message: "Paasa palat de, board ulat de, phir baazi le apne haath" (Flip the dice, overturn the board, then take the game into your own hands). This means, change the circumstances and win again. This is why the song repeatedly echoes the word "Restart"; it is a motivational push for every person going through a difficult phase.
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