Birsiney Hau Ki
by The Elements
"Birsiney Hau Ki" (meaning "Will you forget?") is a beautifully melancholic and poetic Nepali indie-pop song performed by the pioneering trio, The Elements. Written and composed by the band's frontman Ishan Raj Onta, the track initially surfaced during a live session before its official digital studio release on March 23, 2019. Driven by minimalist acoustic guitar strumming and raw percussion, the song delves into the vulnerable, universal fear of being forgotten by someone you love. Its centerpiece metaphor, "Aaja le hijo birse jhai birsine hau ki", subtly questions whether the relationship will fade away just as naturally and completely as "today forgets yesterday".
The composition stands out as a landmark track that helped transition a "do-it-yourself" (DIY) indie aesthetic into the mainstream Nepali music landscape. The contrast between Ishan’s soft, echoing vocal textures and deeply evocative lines—such as a simple drizzle suddenly feeling like an overwhelming flood ("Sim sime paani, laagcha baadi")—creates an incredibly intimate listening experience. The song has earned millions of streams on platforms and remains a staple for modern acoustic covers and social media trends. By capturing the exact anxiety of severed connections and fading memories, it has cemented itself as a timeless masterclass in contemporary Nepalese art-pop.
Muskaan timro muskaan yaada bho
Ghaama dhalke jhai mann adhyaro bho
Tasbir timro tasbir baaki bho
Sapana ma tarse jhai man attiyo
Ota liye barsiyo jhari
Sim sime paani lagcha baadi
Katai farkinchau ta ma tirai timi
Aja le hijo birse jhai birsine hau ki
Chanchal yo chanchal man timilai nai khojcha
Bhetdaina jaba ani yad khotalcha
Hamra dui ankha lukamari khelchan
Jun le gham na chiney jhai chindainan
Chutte ko dori lai k kasari badhne
Satne ho ki yo maya nai tyagidine
Samaya chaiye lyeu ghadi nai roki diye
Aja le hijo birse jhai birsine hau ki
Uu uuu uuuu uu uuu
Uu uuu uuuu uu uuu
Ota liye barsiyo jhari
Saatne ho ki yo maya nai tyagidine
Katai farkinchau ta ma tirai timi
Aja le hijo birse jhai birsine hau ki
Aja le hijo birse jhai birsine hau ki
Aja le hijo birse jhai birsine hau ki
