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An honest conversation can save a life 💜

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=stwpQHfE8Us

Song: Baatein Karo

Artist: Vayu Shrivastav

Released: 2020

Baitho Kabhi Saath Mere Bhi Do
Baatein Karo, Baatein Karo
Chahe Bhale Baad Mein Tod Do
Vade Karo, Vade Karo

Kaisi Akeli Si Khamosh Si
Hai Raat Bhi Khud Mein Hi Khoyi Si
Tanhaiyan Thodi Kam Hoyi Si
Naate Karo Baatein Karo

Baitho Kabhi Saath Mere Bhi Do
Baatein Karo, Baatein Karo
Chahe Bhale Baad Mein Tod Do
Vade Karo, Vade Karo

Aayo Zara Hasne Rone Sune
Pal Saare Deeware Kone Sune
Ek Bewajah Betuki Si Kahani Mein
Apne Bhi Kirdaar Hone Sune

Baaton Ke Matlab Jaroori Nahi
Ho Labz Ya Lab Jaroori Nahi
Aankho Hi Aankho Me Ek Dusre Ke
Hum Aayo Na Sapne Salone Sune

Chup Chaap Baithe Huye Khaab Hai
Bechain Hai Thode Betaab Hai
Andar Kahin Jo Bhi Sailab Hai
Jaatein Karo Baatein Karo

Baitho Kabhi Saath Mere Bhi Do
Baatein Karo, Baatein Karo
Chahe Bhale Baad Mein Tod Do
Vade Karo, Vade Karo

Film-- Mera Naam Joker (1970)

Lyricist -- Neeraj,

Composed by Shankar Jaikishan,

Singer - Manna Dey

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dddcLWQGkSs

Yeh Safar Bahot Hai Kathin Magar naa Udaas Ho Mere Humsafar from 1942 A love Story. This is another under appreciated album from RD, each and every song is crafted so well, it was the last album that was released after his death. The song is sung by Shibaji Chatterjee.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=egGrrBhwwD8

Here is the video from the movie 1942 A Love Story

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zkBHOktDi44

Kana (Spine), an iconic poem by one of the greatest writers, Kusumagraj (Vishnu Vaman Shirwadkar). The poem is about a man who has lost everything in life to a flood.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ul0DWxdGzXw

So much to say, but words stop on the way,

There is a fear to be looked down for not being okay,

But don't give up, death is not the price to pay,

The sun will always shine the next day

https://youtu.be/25B35c1LkBQ?feature=shared

Aise Kyun Kuch To Likhti Hoon

Likh Ke Mitati Hoon Main Raat Bhar

Aise Kyun Batein Khud Ki Hi

Khud Se Chhupati Hoon Main Aaj Kal

Par Ye Sab Sochna

Dil Ko Yun Kholna

Sab Kuch Keh Kar Hi

Sab Ko Batana Zaroori Hai Kya

Aise Kyun

Aise Kyun Uske Hothon Pe

Acha Lagta Hai Mera Naam

Aise Kyun Kuch Bhi Bole Wo

Man Mein Ghulta Hai Zaafraan

Girta Hai Gulmohar

Khwabon Mein Raat Bhar

Aise Khwabon Se Baahar Nikalna

Zaroori Hai Kya

Aise Kyun

Haan Kyun Haan Kyun

Wo Kuch Bole Na Aise Kyun

Haan Kyun Haan Kyun

Wo Kuch Bole Na

Aksar Tumse Milkar Mujhko

Ghar Sa Lagta Hai

Fir Kyon Dil Hi Dil Mein Koi

Dar Sa Lagta Hai

The obsession for competitive exams and ranks in our country has taken countless lives. So much so that hostels of many esteemed colleges now don't have fans because too many children have hung themselves in shame. Is the % we earn in school/college the only thing that should govern our life for an eternity?

In such a time, here's a song that asks you to hold on and keep fighting, because better days will always come

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K4H_6XjOg4s

Artist: Amit Trivedi

Released: 2020

Song: Main Lad Lunga

Album: Kota Factory

ग़म तो मुझको होगा, मैं रो लूँगा

दिल तो मेरा टूटेगा, समझ लूँगा

पर अपने अंदर रखूँ ना कुछ भी, बात कर लूँगा

जो होता है सो हो जाए, हाँ, झगड़ लूँगा, ओ

पर हिम्मत ना कभी भी हारूँगा, मैं लड़ लूँगा

पर हिम्मत ना कभी भी हारूँगा, मैं लड़ लूँगा

हालात से पीछे ना भागूँगा, मैं लड़ लूँगा

हो, झगड़ लूँगा

मजबूरी (मैं तुझसे ना डरूँगा)

लाचारी (मैं तुझसे ना डरूँगा)

जो भी होगा, जो भी होगा

जो भी होगा, लड़ लूँगा

बेबसी (मैं तुझसे ना डरूँगा)

बेचैनी (मैं तुझसे ना डरूँगा)

जो भी होगा, जो भी होगा

जो भी होगा, लड़ लूँगा

निराशाएँ (मैं तुझसे ना डरूँगा)

मायूसी (मैं तुझसे ना डरूँगा)

जो भी होगा, जो भी होगा

जो भी होगा, लड़ लूँगा

बेबसी (मैं तुझसे ना डरूँगा)

बेचैनी (मैं तुझसे ना डरूँगा)

जो भी होगा, जो भी होगा

जो भी होगा, लड़ लूँगा

पर हिम्मत ना कभी भी हारूँगा, मैं लड़ लूँगा

Modern Slavery, Debt Crisis. Social injustice on a rise makes people want to escape. Therapy is not affordable, help is not available, it is difficult to make ends meet. And the society being a mute spectator witnesses it all, repeating the same cycle of hopelessness. But music is a powerful medium: It can help spread the word on ground reality, it is a reminder you are not alone in your crisis, and can save someone's life 💙

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1__N77CLoEc

Song: This Song Saved My Life

Album: Get Your Heart On!

Artist: Simple Plan

Released: 2011

I wanna start by letting you know this

Because of you my life has a purpose

You helped me be who I am today

I see myself in every word you say

Sometimes it feels like nobody gets me

Trapped in a world where everyone hates me

There's so much that I'm going through

I wouldn't be here if it wasn't for you

I was broken, I was choking

I was lost, this song saved my life

I was bleeding, stopped believing

Could have died, this song saved my life

I was down, I was drowning

But it came on just in time

This song saved my life

Sometimes I feel like you've known me forever

You always know how to make me feel better

Because of you my dad and me

Are so much closer than we used to be

You're my escape when I'm stuck in this small town

I turn you up whenever I feel down

You let me know like no one else

That it's okay to be myself

I was broken, I was choking

I was lost, this song saved my life

I was bleeding, stopped believing

Could have died, this song saved my life

I was down, I was drowning

But it came on just in time

This song saved my life

You'll never know what it means to me

That I'm not alone, that I'll never have to be

I was broken, I was chocking

I was lost, this song saved my life

I was bleeding, stopped believing

Could have died, this song saved my life

I was down, I was drowning

But it came on just in time

This song saved my life

My life, my life

(This song saved my life)

My life, my life

(This song saved my life)

My life, my life

(This song saved my life)

My life, my life

This song saved my life

You are a beautiful song 💛

For anyone who may have lost a loved one to suicide. Pray you stay strong.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5EXGJKxi_PU

You must've a been in a place so dark, couldn't feel the light

Reachin' for you through that stormy cloud

Now here we are gathered in our little home town

This can't be the way you meant to draw a crowd

Oh why, that's what I keep askin'

Was there anything I could have said or done

Oh I, had no clue you were masking a troubled soul, God only knows

What went wrong, and why you'd leave the stage in the middle of a song

Now in my mind I keep you frozen as a seventeen year old

Roundin' third to score that winning run

You always played with passion no matter what the game

When you took the stage you shined just like the sun

Oh why, that's what I keep askin'

Was there anything I could have said or done

Oh I, had no clue you were masking a troubled soul, God only knows

What went wrong, and why you'd leave the stage in the middle of a song

Yeah, yeah, yeah

Now the oak trees are swayin' in the early autumn breeze

The golden sun is shining on my face

The tangled thoughts I hear a mockingbird sing

This old world really ain't that bad a place

Oh why there's no comprehending

And who am I to try to judge or explain

Oh, but I do have one burning question

Who told you life wasn't worth the fight

They were wrong

They lied

And now you're gone

And we cried

'Cause It's not like you, to walk away in the middle of a song

Your beautiful song

Your absolutely beautiful song