Some songs don’t just tell you a story, instead they walk you through a memory you didn’t know you had. Lamhe, the latest Hindi single by Papabear (Samarth Bahl), captures the exact texture of change: quiet, heavy, and often disguised as something beautiful.
Madhulika Gupta | BeatCurry Team
Born from a period of personal flux, Lamhe is not the type to just grab your attention while it plays, it whispers, and still holds you while lingering in your mind with its aftertaste. Written at the cusp of transformation, when the comfort of the past is still warm and the promise of the future is slightly out of focus, this is a song that knows how to sit with uncertainty. It doesn’t try to fix the feeling, it stays with it.
What started as New Beginnings, written in English, evolved into Lamhe with the help of longtime collaborator and friend Enkore. The process wasn’t just lyrical but an emotional translation. The ease of their session is felt in the seamless way the verses unfold, like thoughts that have finally found the right words, just in a different tongue.
Musically, Lamhe leans into restraint. There’s no rush to get anywhere. The instrumentation is sparse but textured, designed to let the silences speak just as loudly as the notes. And through it all, there’s a particular softness that lingers, an overtone that wraps around the track like a hush. From the first muted piano notes, there’s a sense of intimacy, as if you’ve stumbled upon a private moment. The production is sparse but deliberate, with every element, the hushed vocals, the faint guitar plucks, the ambient textures, that feels like fragments of a half-remembered conversation. It’s not trying to grab you, in turn, waiting for you to lean in.
What sets Lamhe apart is its refusal to lean on experimented structure for safety. There’s no overused drop, no repeated loop, no pre-thought hook to rely on. It evolves with every second, gently pulling you in, unspooling itself in layers. It’s deeply introspective, but not indulgent. It invites you in, then hands you a piece of its solitude.
As Samarth gears up for the release of his debut album Raw Honey later this year, Lamhe arrives like the soft opening of a window, letting in a breeze that smells like old journals, new chances, and unspoken goodbyes. Some songs don’t belong in the noise of a hurried scroll. They deserve stillness and surely, Lamhe is one of them.
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In an email interview with BeatCurry, Samarth shared with us his songwriting process, musical background and inspirations and everything in between. In conversation with Samarth Bahl:
What are some of your musical backgrounds and influences? How did your journey as an artist begin?
Samarth: I grew up surrounded by music, thanks to my dad. He had an endless collection of albums, introducing me to obscure rock music that most 10-year-olds wouldn’t have stumbled upon. Along the way, cassette compilations led me to discover bands like Red Hot Chili Peppers and Linkin Park-artists who inspired me to start writing songs even before I knew how to play an instrument. My first real experience performing came from the church. A childhood friend had taught me a few guitar chords, and one day, when the church guitarist didn’t show up, I was encouraged to step in and play whatever I could. That opportunity grew into something more-performing and singing for the church congregation two to three times a week. This early experience shaped the foundation of my craft. Later, I pursued music more formally at the True School of Music while finishing my engineering degree (yes, I lived the classic cliché!). Eventually, I found my first band, Smalltalk, where I truly began to hone my artistic voice and sensibility.
How would you describe your voice and genre as a songwriter, performer and creative artist?
Samarth: I would describe my voice as warm, approachable, and introspective. Through my songs, I hope to offer comfort – like a warm hug for listeners when they need it most.
What’s something about your music, your story, your songwriting that connects and stays with audiences?
Samarth: The heart of my music lies in the relatability, the quiet tragedies, and small triumphs of everyday living. Even a seemingly “boring” life is rich with adventure, emotion, and unexpected turns. Whether it’s the heartbreak of losing someone or the thrill of long-awaited answers finally arriving, I want my audience to find themselves in these moments. I believe that shared humanity – the beauty in the ordinary – is what stays with people after the music ends.
Upcoming collaborations that we can expect and a highlight into the way forward.
I’m currently working on Raw Honey, my upcoming album, and excited to bring more collaborators into the process. I’ve recently started working with Vavae, a super talented producer, on finishing up a few songs. The album is set for release in November this year, with singles rolling out between July and October. There’s a lot more music on the way, and I can’t wait to share this next chapter with everyone.
Listen to Lamhe by Papabear on Spotify:
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