panchhi kahe hot udas
panchhi kahe hot udas
tu tod na man ki aash
panchhi tod na man ki aash
panchhi kahe hot udas
panchhi kahe hot udas

dekh ghataye aayi hai wo
dekh ghataye aayi hai wo
ek sandesha layi hai wo
pinjara lekar ud ja panchhi
pinjara lekar ud ja panchhi
ja sajan ke pas
panchhi kahe hot udas
panchhi kahe hot udas

Why does the bird bear such a shadowed heart?
Why does the bird bear such a shadowed heart?
Shatter not the hope that sings within,
Shatter not the hope that sings within.
Why does the bird bear such a shadowed heart?
Why does the bird bear such a shadowed heart?

See, the clouds have gathered, vast and deep,
See, the clouds have gathered, vast and deep,
A whispered message carried on their sleep.
Take your cage and soar, oh feathered one,
Take your cage and soar, oh feathered one,
Fly to where your love does keep.
Why does the bird bear such a shadowed heart?
Why does the bird bear such a shadowed heart?