140. Translation of Sad Songs of Rafi: Main Apne Aap Se Ghabraa Gayaa Hoon...

Movie: BINDIYA (1960)
Lyrics: Rajinder Krishan
Music: Iqbal Qureshi.


Rafi Sahaab singing about the rude awakening to the reality of love: Main Apne Aap Se Ghabraa Gayaa Hoon....

Roman Transliteration/English Translation of the original lyrics:



mai.n apne aap se, ghabraa gayaa hoo.n
I’VE BEEN FRIGHTENED OF MY OWN SELF,

mujhe ai zi.ndagi, deevaanaa kar de,
O LIFE MAKE ME MAD,

mujhe ai zi.ndagi, deevaanaa kar de,
O LIFE MAKE ME MAD,

mai.n apne aap se ghabraa gayaa hoo.n
I’VE BEEN FRIGHTENED OF MY OWN SELF,

Ghabraa gaya hoon,
I’VE BEEN FRIGHTENED,


mai.n apne aap se ghabraa gayaa hoo.n,
I’VE BEEN FRIGHTENED OF MY OWN SELF,

mujhe ai zi.ndagi, deevaanaa kar de,
O LIFE MAKE ME MAD,

mujhe ai zi.ndagi, deevaanaa kar de,
O LIFE MAKE ME MAD,


kahaa.n se yeH fareb-e-aarzoo, mujh ko kahaa.n laayaa
HOW AND WHERE DID THIS DECEITFUL DESIRE LEAD ME TO!

jise mai.n poojtaa thaa, aaj tak niklaa voh ik saayaa,
SHE, WHOM I USED TO WORSHIP TILL TODAY, TURNED OUT TO BE A SHADOW,

Khataa dil ki hai mai.n, sharmaa gayaa hoo.n,
‘TIS THE HEART’S FAULT, I’M ABASHED,


mai.n apne aap se, ghabraa gayaa hoo.n,
I’VE BEEN FRIGHTENED OF MY OWN SELF,

mujhe ai zi.ndagi, deevaanaa kar de,
O LIFE MAKE ME MAD,

mujhe ai zi.ndagi, deevaanaa kar de,
O LIFE MAKE ME MAD....


ba.de hee shauq se, ik Khawaab me.n, khoyaa huaa thaa mai.n,
WITH GREAT FONDNESS I WAS LOST IN A DREAM,

ajab masti bharee, ik neend me.n soyaa huaa thaa mai.n,
A STRANGE DRUNKEN SLEEP I HAD BEEN SLEEPING,

khuli jab aa.nkh toh, thar.raa gayaa hoo.n
ON WAKING UP I TREMBLED ALL OVER,

thar.raa gayaa hoo.n,
I TREMBLED ALL OVER,

mai.n apne aap se, ghabraa gayaa hoo.n,
I’VE BEEN FRIGHTENED OF MY OWN SELF,

mujhe ai zi.ndagi, deevaanaa kar de,
O LIFE MAKE ME MAD,

mujhe ai zi.ndagi, deevaanaa kar de,
O LIFE MAKE ME MAD....

deevaanaa kar de,
MAKE ME MAD.

deevaanaa kar de,
MAKE ME MAD.

deevaanaa kar de,
MAKE ME MAD.

NASIR

The dangerous kind of love that happens once and only once,
that either heals or scars, melds or shatters.
---Crowell's Necessary Madness

139. Translations of Sad Songs of Rafi: Yoon Zindagi ke Raaste...

Movie: LOVE IN SIMLA (1960)
Lyrics: Rajinder Krishan
Music: Iqbal Qureshi




Rafi Sahaab singing about Love’s Whirlpool in Yoo.n Zindagi ke Raaste Sa.nvaarte chale gaye....

Roman Transliteration/English Translation of the original lyrics:


yoo.n zindagi ke raaste sa.nvaarte chale gaye
THUS THE WAYS OF LIFE I KEPT ON AMENDING,

sa.nvaarte chale gaye,
KEPT ON AMENDING,

qadam qadam pe ham tumhe.n,
STEP BY STEP YOU, I

pukaarte chale gaye,
KEPT ON CALLING,

pukaarte chale gaye,
KEPT ON CALLING,


yoo.n zindagi ke raaste sa.nvaarte chale gaye,
THUS THE WAYS OF LIFE I KEPT ON AMENDING,

sa.nvaarte chale gaye,
KEPT ON AMENDING,

qadam qadam pe ham tumhe.n,
STEP BY STEP YOU, I

pukaarte chale gaye,
KEPT ON CALLING,

pukaarte chale gaye,
KEPT ON CALLING,

Yoo.n zindagi ke raaste...
THUS THE WAYS OF LIFE....


jo pyaar me.n guzar gaee,
THAT WHICH PASSED AWAY IN LOVE

woh zindagi thee zindagi,
WAS LIFE, THE LIFE....

jo pyaar me.n guzar gaee,
THAT WHICH PASSED AWAY IN LOVE

woh zindagi thee zindagi,
WAS LIFE, THE LIFE

nikhaarte chale gaye
I KEPT ON EMBELLISHING,

nikhaarte chale gaye
KEPT ON EMBELLISHING,


yoo.n zindagi ke raaste sa.nvaarte chale gaye
THUS THE WAYS OF LIFE I KEPT ON AMENDING,

sa.nvaarte chale gaye,
KEPT ON AMENDING,

qadam qadam pe ham tumhe.n,
STEP BY STEP YOU, I

pukaarte chale gaye,
KEPT ON CALLING,

pukaarte chale gaye,
KEPT ON CALLING,

Yoo.n zindagi ke raaste...
THUS THE WAYS OF LIFE....


chalaa hai raahee pyaar kaa,
THE WAYFARER OF LOVE IS ON THE MARCH,

havaao.n de doh raastaa,
O WIND CLEAR THE PATH

qasam tumhe.n hai pyaar ki,
I BESEECH YOU UPON THE OATH OF LOVE,

hai doh dilo.n kaa vaastaa,
FOR THE SAKE OF THE TWO HEARTS,

chalaa hai raahee pyaar kaa,
THE WAYFARER OF LOVE IS ON THE MARCH,

havaao.n de doh raastaa,
O WIND CLEAR THE PATH

qasam tumhe.n hai pyaar ki,
I BESEECH YOU UPON THE OATH OF LOVE,

hai doh dilo.n kaa vaastaa,
FOR THE SAKE OF THE TWO HEARTS,

yeh doh dilo.n ki bastiyaa.n,
THESE ABODES OF THE TWO HEARTS,

magar bha.nvar me.n kashtiyaa.n,
BUT IN THE WHIRLPOOL, THE BOATS....

yeh doh dilo.n ki bastiyaa.n,
THESE ABODES OF THE TWO HEARTS,

magar bha.nvar me.n kashtiyaa.n,
BUT IN THE WHIRLPOOL, THE BOATS

utaarate chale gaye,
I KEPT ON LOWERING,

utaarte chale gaye,
KEPT ON LOWERING,

yoo.n zindagi ke raaste sa.nvaarte chale gaye,
THUS THE WAYS OF LIFE I KEPT ON AMENDING,

sa.nvaarte chale gaye,
KEPT ON AMENDING,

qadam qadam pe ham tumhe.n,
STEP BY STEP YOU, I

pukaarte chale gaye
KEPT ON CALLING,

pukaarte chale gaye,
KEPT ON CALLING,

Yoo.n zindagi ke raaste...
THUS THE WAYS OF LIFE....


Khyaal teraa saath hai,
YOUR THOUGHT ACCOMPANIES ME,

aur yaad teree paas hai,
AND YOUR MEMORY IS NIGH,

mile.nge zindagi me.n hamm,
WE SHALL MEET IN LIFE

abhee talaq yeh aas hai,
THIS HOPE IS STILL RIFE,

Khyaal teraa saath hai,
YOUR THOUGHT ACCOMPANIES ME,

aur yaad teree paas hai,
AND YOUR MEMORY IS NIGH,

mile.nge zindagi me.n hamm,
WE SHALL MEET IN LIFE

abhee talaq yeh aas hai,
THIS HOPE IS STILL RIFE,


o soniyaa,
O SONIYAA,

o soni soni soniyaa..........
O SONI, SONI, SONIYAA........

o soniyaa,
O SONIYAA,

o soni soni soniyaa..........
O SONI, SONI, SONIYAA........

o soniyaa,
O SONIYAA,

o soni soni soniyaa..........
O SONI, SONI, SONIYAA........

NASIR.

Perhaps love is like a resting place, A shelter from the storm, It exists to give you comfort, It is there to keep you warm, And in those times of trouble, When you are most alone, The memory of love will bring you home”
- John Denver quotes

123. Translation of Sad Song of Rafi: Chal Ud Jaa Re Panchhi - PARTS II & III

From: BHABHI (1957)
Music: Chitragupt
Lyricist: Rajinder Krishen.


The ever-popular song of Rafi Sahaab: Chal Ud Jaa Re Panchhi - continued.

Roman Transliteration/English Translation of the original lyrics: ...Continued ....PART II.

Chal Ud Ja Re Panchhi
GO FLY AWAY BIRDIE

Chal Ud Ja Re Panchhi
GO FLY AWAY BIRDIE

Ke ab yeh des huwa begaana
FOR ALIEN IS THIS HOMELAND NOW,

Chal Ud Ja Re Panchhi
GO FLY AWAY BIRDIE

Bhool Ja Ab Voh Mast Hava...
FORGET THAT BALMY BREEZE

Voh U.dna Daaali Daali,
THAT FLITTING FROM BRANCH TO BRANCH,


Bhool Ja Ab Voh, Mast Hava
FORGET THAT BALMY BREEZE

Voh, U.dna Daaali Daali
THAT FLITTING FROM BRANCH TO BRANCH,

Jag Ki Aankh Ka, Kaanta Ban Gayi Chaal Teri Matwali,
YOUR CHIRPY GAIT BECAME A THORN IN THE EYES OF THE WORLD

Kaun Bhala Us Baagh Ko Poochhe,
WELL, WHO CARES FOR THAT GARDEN

Kaun Bhala Us Baagh Ko Poochhe,
WELL, WHO CARES FOR THAT GARDEN

Ho Na Jiska Maali
THAT HAS NO GARDNER?

Teri Qismat Mein Likha Hai, Jeete Ji Mar Jaana
‘TIS WRITTEN IN YOUR DESTINY: TO DIE A LIVING DEATH.

Chal Ud Ja Re Panchhi
GO FLY AWAY BIRDIE

Ke ab yeh desh huwa begaana
FOR ALIEN IS THIS HOMELAND NOW,

Chal Ud Ja, Re Panchhi
GO FLY AWAY BIRDIE


Rote Hain Woh Pankh Pakheru.... Saath Tere Jo Khele
RUEFUL ARE THE WINGED BIRDS – YOUR PLAY-MATES

Rote Hain Woh Pankh Pakheru.... Saath Tere Jo Khele
RUEFUL ARE THE WINGED BIRDS – YOUR PLAY-MATES

Jinke Saath Lagaye Toone, Armaano.n Ke Mele,
WITH WHOM YOU SHARED CARNIVALS OF DESIRES,

Bheegi Ankhiyon Se Hi Unki, Aaj Duaay.n Le Le
FROM THEIR TEARFUL EYES AT LEAST ACCEPT THEIR BLESSINGS TODAY,

Kisko Pata Ab Is Nagri Mei.n, Kab Ho Tera Aana,
NOW WHO KNOWS WHEN YOU’LL BE BACK IN THIS TOWN.

Chal Ud Ja, Re Panchhi
GO FLY AWAY BIRDIE

Ke ab yeh desh huwa begaana
FOR ALIEN IS THIS HOMELAND NOW,

Chal Ud Ja Re Panchhi
GO FLY AWAY BIRDIE...

AAAA~~~~~~~~~~~~~O~~~~~~~~~~O O O~~~~~~~~

PART III

Chal Ud Ja Re Panchhi
GO FLY AWAY BIRDIE

Chal Ud Ja Re Panchhi
GO FLY AWAY BIRDIE

Ke ab yeh des huwa begaana
FOR ALIEN IS THIS HOMELAND NOW,

Chal Ud Ja Re Panchhi
GO FLY AWAY BIRDIE


Toone Tinka Tinka Chunkar , Nagri Ek Basaai
PICKING UP BITS AND PIECES YOU ESTABLISHED A HEARTH AND HOME,

Toone Tinka Tinka Chunkar , Nagri Ek Basaai
PICKING UP BITS AND PIECES YOU ESTABLISHED A HEARTH AND HOME,

baarish mein teri, bheegi paankhein, Dhoop mein garmi khai
YOUR WINGS DRENCHED IN THE RAINS; IN THE SUN, WERE SCORCHED,

Gham na kar..
DON’T GRIEVE...

Gham Na Kar Jo, Teri Mehnat , Tere Kaam Na Aayi
DON'T GRIEVE THAT YOUR EFFORTS DIDN'T BEAR YOU FRUITS,

Achha Hai Kuchh Le Jaane Se, Dekar Hi Kuchh Jaana
RATHER THAN TAKING, IT'S WELL TO BESTOW SOMETHING WHILE LEAVING.

Chal Ud Ja Re Panchhi
GO FLY AWAY BIRDIE

Ke ab yeh desh huwa begaana
FOR ALIEN IS THIS HOMELAND NOW,

Chal Ud Ja Re Panchhi
GO FLY AWAY BIRDIE...

NASIR.

From these broken days of anguish, some day soon I'm gonna rise, / I'm gonna raise my head to Heaven, I'm gonna fly the starry skies. (Donovan)

122. Translation of Sad Song of Rafi: Chal U.D JAA RE PANCHHI - PART I.

From: BHABHI (1957)
Music: Chitragupt
Lyricst: Rajinder Krishan

The ever-popular song of Rafi Sahaab: Chal Ud Jaa Re Panchhi....

Roman Transliteration/English Translation of the original lyrics:



PART I:

Chal Ud Ja Re Panchhi
GO FLY AWAY BIRDIE

Chal Ud Ja Re Panchhi
GO FLY AWAY BIRDIE

Ke ab yeh, des huwa begaana
FOR ALIEN IS THIS HOMELAND NOW,

Chal Ud Ja Re Panchhi
GO FLY AWAY BIRDIE


Khatam Hue Din Us Daali Ke, Jis Par Tera Basera Thaa,
OVER ARE THE DAYS OF THAT BRANCH ON WHICH YOU HAD A HOME,

Khatam Hue Din Us Daali Ke, Jis Par Tera Basera Thaa,
OVER ARE THE DAYS OF THAT BRANCH ON WHICH YOU HAD A HOME,

Aaj Yahan Aur Kal Ho Wahan Yeh, Jogi Wala Phera Tha
HERE TODAY AND BEING THERE TOMORROW THIS WAS AN ASCETIC’S WANDERING,

Yeh teri jaagir nahee.n thee,
THIS WAS NOT YOUR PERMANENT PROPERTY;

Yeh teri jaagir nahee.n thee,
THIS WAS NOT YOUR PERMANENT PROPERTY;

chaar gha.di ka dera thaa,
IT WAS A TIME-BOUND ABODE

Sadaa Raha Hai, Is Duniya Mein, Kiska Aab-O-Dana,
WHO HAS THE PROVISION LASTING HIM FOR EVER IN THIS WORLD?

Chal Ud Ja Re Panchhi
GO FLY AWAY BIRDIE

Ke ab yeh, des huwa begaana
FOR ALIEN IS THIS HOMELAND NOW,

Chal Ud Ja Re Panchhi
GO FLY AWAY BIRDIE......

NASIR.

113. Translation of Sad Song of Rafi: Teraa Kaam Hai Jalna...

From: Paapi (1953)
Music: S Mohinder
Lyricist: Rajinder Krishen




Rafi's Rare Gem: Tera Kaam Hai Jalna Parwaane...

Roman Transliteration/English Translation of the original lyrics:

Tera Kaam Hai Jalna Parwaane
YOUR JOB IS SELF-IMMOLATION O LOVER

Chaahe Shama Jale Ya Na Jale
WHETHER THE LAMP BURNS OR NOT,

Shama Jale Ya Na Jale,
THE LAMP BURNS OR NOT,

Tuu Pankh Jalaale Deewaane
BURN YOUR WINGS O CRAZY ONE

Chaahe Shama Jale Ya Na Jale
WHETHER THE LAMP BURNS OR NOT,

Shama Jale Ya Na Jale...
THE LAMP BURNS OR NOT...


Yeh Dard Muhabbat Ka Sahe Jaa
THIS PANG OF LOVE GO ON SUFFERING,

Tuu Aag Ke Dariya mein Bahe Jaa
IN THE BLAZING RIVER GO ON DRIFTING,

Kehti Hai Tau Duniya Kehne De
IF THE WORLD BLAMES – BE IT,

Tuu Jalte Jalte Yeh Kahe Jaa
TELL THEM THIS WHILE YOU GO ON BURNING,

Yeh Kahe Jaa
THIS (YOU) GO ON TELLING:

Yoo.n Jal Marte Hai.n Deewaane
THUS THE CRAZY ONES BURN AND DIE,

Yoo.n Jal Marte Hai.n Deewaane
THUS THE CRAZY ONES BURN AND DIE,

Chaahe Shama Jale Ya Na Jale
WHETHER THE LAMP BURNS OR NOT,

Shama Jale Ya Na Jale...
THE LAMP BURNS OR NOT....


Tera Pyaar Nahi.n Hai Harjaaee,
YOUR LOVE IS NOT INCONSTANT,

Tuu Saudaaee Hai Saudaaee,
YOU’RE MAD, INSANE,

Marne Mei.n Hai Shaan Muhabbat Ki
IN DEATH IS THE GLORY OF LOVE

Jeene mein hai Teri Ruswaaee
IN LIVING LIES YOUR IGNOMINY

Ruswaaee,
IGNOMINY

Marte Nahi.n Jalkar Parwaane
LOVERS DON’T DIE AFTER BURNING

Marte Nahi.n Jalkar Parwaane
LOVERS DON’T DIE AFTER BURNING

Chaahe Shama Jale Ya Na Jale
WHETHER THE LAMP BURNS OR NOT,

Shama Jale Ya Na Jale...
THE LAMP BURNS OR NOT...


Teraa Kaam Hai Jalna Parwaane
YOUR JOB IS SELF-IMMOLATION O LOVER

Chaahe Shama Jale Ya Na Jale
WHETHER THE LAMP BURNS OR NOT,

Shama Jale Ya Na Jale,
THE LAMP BURNS OR NOT,


NASIR.

Neither the tale of that candle of Chegel one can tell,
Nor about the state of the burnt heart one can tell.
There is grief in my distressed heart because there is
Not one friend to whom the grief in one’s heart one can tell.
- HAFEZ


Notes: In mid-eastern and Indo-Pak culture and literature, Moth is a metaphor for Lover and the lighted Candle or Lamp is a metaphor for the beloved. Moths hover around the flames till they are burnt down. The lovers are expected to rise to such sublime level.

93. Rafi's Romantic Song: Teri Aankh Jo Ishaara Na Hota...

From: Nai Roshni (1967)
Lyrics: Rajinder Krishen
Music: Ravi




Teri Aankh Ka Jo, Ishaaara Na Hota...
HAD THERE BEEN NO SIGNAL OF YOUR EYES

Teri Aankh Ka Jo, Ishaaara Na Hota...
HAD THERE BEEN NO SIGNAL OF YOUR EYES

Tau Bismil Kabhi, Dil Hamaara Na Hota
OUR HEART WOULD'VE NE'ER SURRENDERED.

Teri Aankh Ka Jo, Ishaaara Na Hota...
HAD THERE BEEN NO SIGNAL OF YOUR EYES

Tau Bismil Kabhi, Dil Hamaara Na Hota
OUR HEART WOULD'VE NE'ER SURRENDERED.

Teri Aankh Ka....
YOURS EYES


Agar Phool Teri, Hansi Na Churaate
HAD THE FLOWERS NOT STOLEN YOUR MIRTH

Tau Bechaare Bagho ke Dil Toot Jaate,
THE POOR GARDENS' HEART WOULD'VE BEEN BROKEN.

Agar Phool Teri, Hansi Na Churaate,
HAD THE FLOWERS NOT STOLEN YOUR MIRTH

Tau Bechaare , Bagho ke Dil Toot Jaate,
THE POOR GARDENS' HEART WOULD'VE BEEN BROKEN.

Chaman ki Yeh Mehfil, Na Aabaad Hoti
THIS GATHERING IN THE GARDEN WOULD'NT HAVE FLOURISHED

Chaman ki Yeh Mehfil, Na Aabaad Hoti
THIS GATHERING IN THE GARDEN WOULD'NT HAVE FLOURISHED

Bahaaro.n Ka, Aysa Nazaara Na Hota
SUCH BLOOMS WOULDN'T HAVE BEEN SIGHTED.

Teri Aankh Ka Jo, Ishaaara Na Hota...
HAD THERE BEEN NO SIGNAL OF YOUR EYES

Tau Bismil Kabhi, Dil Hamaara Na Hota
OUR HEART WOULD'VE NE'ER SURRENDERED.

Teri Aankh Ka....
YOURS EYES


Na Hote Agar, Gesuo.n ke Yeh Saaye,
HAD THERE BEEN NO SHADES OF THESE TRESSES,

Kahaa.n Jaate Hamm, Chot Dil Ki Dabaaye,
WHITHER WOULD WE’VE GONE TO CONCEAL OUR BRUISED HEART?

Na Hote Agar, Gesuo.n ke Yeh Saaye
HAD THERE BE NO SHADES OF THESE TRESSES,

Kahaa.n Jaate Hamm, Chot Dil Ki Dabaaye,
WHITHER WOULD WE’VE GONE TO CONCEAL OUR BRUISED HEART?

Muhabbat Ka Raahi, Bhatakta Hee Rehta
THE LOVE’S WAYFARER WOULD'VE KEPT ON WANDERING,

Muhabbat Ka Raahi, Bhatakta Hee Rehta
THE LOVE’S WAYFARER WOULD'VE KEPT ON WANDERING,

Teri Zulf Ka, Jo Sahaara Na Hota
HAD THERE BEEN NO SUPPORT OF YOUR LOCKS.

Teri Aankh Ka Jo, Ishaaara Na Hota...
HAD THERE BEEN NO SIGNAL OF YOUR EYES

Tau Bismil Kabhi Dil Hamaara Na Hota
OUR HEART WOULD'VE NE'ER SURRENDERED.

Teri Aankh Ka....
YOURS EYES


Tera Saath Hai Tau, Safar Hai Suhaana
AS WE HAVE YOUR COMPANY, THE JOURNEY IS PLEASANT,

Teri Hee, Badaulat Hasee.n Hai Zamaana
BECAUSE OF ONLY YOU, LOVELY IS THE PASSING TIME,

Tera Saath Hai Tau, Safar Hai Suhaana
AS WE HAVE YOUR COMPANY , THE JOURNEY IS PLEASANT,

Teri Hee, Badaulat Hasee.n Hai Zamaana
BECAUSE OF ONLY YOU, LOVELY IS THE PASSING TIME,

Agar Haath Mein Tera, Daaman Na Aata
IF WE HADN’T SOUGHT YOUR SHELTER

Agar Haath Mein Tera, Daaman Na Aata
IF WE HADN’T SOUGHT YOUR SHELTER,

Kahi.n Bhi Hamaara, Guzaara Na Hota
NOWHERE COULD WE'VE SUBSISTED.

Teri Aankh Ka Jo, Ishaaara Na Hota...
HAD THERE BEEN NO SIGNAL OF YOUR EYES

Tau Bismil Kabhi, Dil Hamaara Na Hota
OUR HEART WOULD'VE NE'ER SURRENDERED.

Teri Aankh Ka....
YOURS EYES


NASIR

Romantic Rafi proving that our eyes are the most powerful flirtation device. He sings: Teri Aankh Ka Jo Ishaara Na Hota..

Roman Transliteration/English Translation of the original lyrics:.

78. Translation of Rafi song: Khuda Bhi Aasmaa.n Se Jab Zamee.n Par.....

From: DHARTI (1970)
Lyrics: Rajendar Krishen
Music: Shankar-Jaikishen


Romantic Rafi singing about the unique beauty of his beloved: Khuda Bhi Aasmaan Se...

Transliteration/Translation of the original lyrics:



Khuda bhi Aasmaa.n se Jab Zamee.n par Dekhta Hoga
WHEN GOD TOO FROM THE HEAVENS MUST BE PEEKING AT THE EARTH,

Khuda bhi Aasmaa.n se Jab Zamee.n par Dekhta Hoga
WHEN GOD TOO FROM THE HEAVENS MUST BE PEEKING AT THE EARTH,

Mere Mehboob ko Kisne Banaaya Sochta Hoga
WHO CREATED MY SWEETHEART, HE MUST BE WONDERING,

Khuda bhi Aasmaa.n se Jab Zamee.n par Dekhta Hoga
WHEN GOD TOO FROM THE HEAVENS MUST BE PEEKING AT THE EARTH,

Khuda bhi aasmaa.n se
WHEN GOD TOO FROM THE HEAVENS…..


Musavvir Khud Pareshaa.n Hai Ke Yeh Tasveer Kiski Hai
THE PAINTER HIMSELF IS PERPLEXED WHOSE PICTURE IS THIS,

Banogi Jiss ki Tum Aisi Hasee.n Taqdeer Kiski Hai
WHO IS THE EXCEEDINGLY LUCKY GUY TO WHOM YOU MAY BELONG?

kabhi woh jal raha hoga kabhi khush ho raha hoga
ENVIOUS SOME TIMES, HAPPY AT TIMES HE MUST BE.


Khuda bhi Aasmaa.n se Jab Zamee.n par Dekhta Hoga
WHEN GOD TOO FROM THE HEAVENS MUST BE PEEKING AT THE EARTH,

Mere Mehboob ko Kisne Banaaya Sochta Hoga
WHO CREATED MY SWEETHEART, HE MUST BE WONDERING,

Khuda bhi aasmaa.n se
WHEN GOD TOO FROM THE HEAVENS…..



Zamaane-Bhar ki Masti Ko Nigaaho.n mein Sameta Hai
EXHILIRATION OF AN ENTIRE ERA HAS GATHERED IN THE EYES

Kali Se Jism ko Kitni Bahaaro.n mein Lapeta Hai
THE BUD-LIKE BODY HAS BEEN WRAPPED IN SO MANY BLOSSOMS

Hua Tumsa Koi Pehle Na Koi Doosra Hoga
THERE NEVER WAS, NOR WILL THERE BE ANOTHER LIKE YOU.


Khuda bhi Aasmaa.n se Jab Zamee.n par Dekhta Hoga
WHEN GOD TOO FROM THE HEAVENS MUST BE PEEKING AT THE EARTH,

Mere Mehboob ko Kisne Banaaya Sochta Hoga
WHO CREATED MY SWEETHEART, HE MUST BE WONDERING,

Khuda bhi aasmaa.n se
WHEN GOD TOO FROM THE HEAVENS…..


Farishtey bhi Yahaa.n Raato.n ko Aa Kar Ghoomte Honge
THE ANGELS TOO MUST BE ROAMING AROUND HERE AT NIGHTS,

Jahaa.n Rakhti Ho Tum Paanv Jageh Woh Choomte Honge
WHERE YOU PLACE YOUR FEET, THOSE PLACES THEY MUST BE KISSING,

Kisi ke dil pe kya guzri yeh wohi jaanta hoga
WHAT SOMEONE’S HEART SUFFEERED, ONLY HE MUST BE KNOWING.


Khuda bhi Aasmaa.n se Jab Zamee.n par Dekhta Hoga
WHEN GOD TOO FROM THE HEAVENS MUST BE PEEKING AT THE EARTH,

Mere Mehboob ko Kisne Banaaya Sochta Hoga
WHO CREATED MY SWEETHEART, HE MUST BE WONDERING,

Khuda bhi aasmaa.n se
WHEN GOD TOO FROM THE HEAVENS…..


NASIR.

65. Translation of Rafi Songs: Dil Ke Aainey Mein....

From: AAO PYAR KAREN (1964)

Lyrics: Rajendra Krishen.
Music: Usha Khanna.



Rafi passionately singing to belolved: Dil Ke Aainey mein….


Transliteration/Translation of the original lyrics:


Dil ke Aainey Mein
IN THE MIRROR OF THE MIND

Tasveer Teri Rehti Hai
YOUR PICTURE RESIDES,

Main Yeh Samjhaa
I FANCIED THAT

Koi Jannat ki Pari Rehti Hai
A FAIRY OF PARADISE RESIDES.

Dil ke Aainey Mein…..
IN THE MIRROR OF THE MIND….


Sharbati Aankhe.n Teri
YOUR SENSUOUS EYES,

Champayi Rangg Tera
YOUR TAWNY COMPLEXION,

Shabnami Husn Tera
BEAUTY AS PURE AS THE DEW,

Zindagi Bhar ka Nashaa
EXHILIRATION FOR A LIFETIME,

Dil ki Dhadkan hai Meri
THE HEARTBEAT OF MINE IS

Teri Paayal ki Sadaa
THE SOUND OF YOUR ANKLET.

Ay Jaan-e-Wafaa
O LOYAL SOUL..

Dil ke Aainey Mein…..
IN THE MIRROR OF THE MIND….


Sochtaa hoo.n Mai.n Kabhi
SOMETIMES I THINK

Kyaa Tujhe Bhi Hai Khabar
WHETHER YOU'RE EVEN AWARE

Ke Teri Ek Nazar
THAT A GLANCE OF YOURS

Hai Meri Shaam-o-Sahar
CONSTITUTES MY DUSK AND DAWN,

Tu Bahaaro.n ka Hai Dil
YOU’RE THE SPIRIT OF BLOSSOMS,

Tu Nazaaro.n ka Jigar
YOU’RE THE HEART OF THE PAGEANTS.

Ay Jaan-e-Wafaa
O LOYAL SOUL..

Dil ke Aainey Mein…..
IN THE MIRROR OF THE MIND….


Husn-e-Maasoom Teraa
YOUR INNOCENT BEAUTY

Kabhi Maghroor Na Ho
MAY IT NEVER BE INSOLENT,

Apni Taareef Tujhe
FLATTERY TO THE FACE

Kabhi Manzoor Na Ho
MAY IT NEVER BE ACCEPTABLE,

Ishq Waalo.n Pe jafaa
OPPRESSING OF LOVESICK PEOPLE

Teraa Dastoor Na Ho
MAY THAT NEVER BE YOUR HABIT

Ay Jaan-e-Wafaa
O LOYAL SOUL..

Dil ke Aainey Mein
IN THE MIRROR OF THE MIND

Tasveer Teri Rehti Hai
YOUR PICTURE RESIDES,

Main Yeh Samjhaa
I FANCIED THAT:

Koi Jannat ki Pari Rehti Hai
A FAIRY OF PARADISE RESIDES.

Dil ke Aainey Mein…..
IN THE MIRROR OF THE MIND….

NASIR.

36. Translation of Rafi Song: Jahaan Tu Hai Wahaan Phir Chaandni...

From: AAO PYAR KAREN (1964)
Lyrics: Rajinder Krishen
Music: Usha Khanna


Rafi sings: Jahaa.n Tu Hai Wahaa.n…
English translation/transliteration of the original lyrics:




Bahaar-e-Husn Teri,
THE SPRING OF YOUR BEAUTY,

Mausam-e-Shabaab Tera,
THE SEASON OF YOUR YOUTH,

Kahaa. n Se Dhoondh Ke Laaye,
WHERE TO FIND AND BRING

Koyi Jawaab Tera,
AN ANSWER TO YOU.

Yeh Subah Bhi Tere
EVEN THIS MORN IS YOUR

Rukhsaar Ki Jhalak Hi Tho Hai,
FACE’S GLIMPSE ITSELF,

Ke Naam Leke Nikaltha Hai, Aftaab Tera..
FOR, THE SUN RISES INVOKING YOUR NAME.

Jahaa.n Tu Hai Wahaa.n Phir
IN THE PLACE WHICH YOU’RE, THEN THITHER

Chaandni Ko
ABOUT THE MOONBEAM

Kaun Poochhegaa
WHO’LL BOTHER?

Tera Dar
YOUR THRESHOLD

Ho Tho Jannat Ki Gali Ko
IF THERE BE, THEN ABOUT THE PARADISE LANE

Kaun Poochhegaa?
WHO’LL BOTHER?

Jahaa.n Tu Hai Wahaa.n Phir
IN THE PLACE WHICH YOU’RE, THEN THITHER

Chaandni Ko
ABOUT THE MOONBEAM

Kaun Poochhegaa
WHO’LL BOTHER?

Tera Dar
YOUR THRESHOLD

Ho Tho Jannat Ki Gali Ko
IF THERE BE, THEN ABOUT THE PARADISE LANE

Kaun Poochhegaa?
WHO’LL BOTHER?

Jahaa.n Tu Hai Wahaa.n ….
IN THE PLACE WHICH YOU’RE, THITHER….


Kali Ko Haath Mei.n Laykar
BY HOLDING THE FLOWER-BUD IN HAND

Bahaaro.n Ko Na Shar-maana,
DON’T RIDICULE THE BLOOM,

Kali Ko Haath Mei.n Laykar
BY HOLDING THE FLOWER-BUD IN HAND

Bahaaro.n Ko Na Shar-maana,
DON’T RIDICULE THE BLOOM,

Zamaana
THE WORLD

Tujh Ko Dekheygaa
WILL LOOK AT YOU,

Kali Ko
ABOUT THE FLOWER-BUD

Kaun Puchega,
WHO’LL BOTHER?

Jahaa.n Tu Hai Wahaa.n ….
IN THE PLACE WHICH YOU’RE, THITHER….


Farishton Ko Pata dena
GIVING ADDRESS TO THE ANGELS

Na Apni Rahguzaron Ka,
ABOUT YOUR PATHS – DON’T....

Farishton Ko Pata dena
GIVING ADDRESS TO THE ANGELS

Na Apni Rahguzaron Ka,
ABOUT YOUR PATHS – DON’T....

Woh Kaafir
AS INFIDELS

Ho Gaye Toh Bandagi Ko
IF THEY BECOME, THEN ABOUT THE DEVOTION

Kaun Poochhegaa
WHO’LL BOTHER ?


Jahaa.n Tu Hai Wahaa.n ….
IN THE PLACE WHICH YOU’RE, THITHER….


Kisi Ko Muskura ke
BY SMILING AT SOMEONE

Khoobsoorat Maut Na Dayna,
GIVE NOT A BEAUTIFUL DEATH

Kisi Ko Muskura ke
BY SMILING AT SOMEONE

Khoobsoorat Maut Na Dayna,
GIVE NOT A BEAUTIFUL DEATH

Qasam Hai
UPON THE OATH

Zindagi Ki, Zindagi ko
OF THE LIFE, ABOUT LIFE

Kaun Puchega..
WHO’LL BOTHER?


Jahaa.n Tu Hai Wahaa.n Phir
IN THE PLACE WHICH YOU’RE, THEN THITHER

Chaandni Ko
ABOUT THE MOONBEAM

Kaun Poochhegaa
WHO’LL BOTHER?

Tera Dar
YOUR THRESHOLD

Ho Tho Jannat Ki Gali Ko
IF THERE BE, THEN ABOUT THE PARADISE LANE

Kaun Poochhegaa?
WHO’LL BOTHER?

Jahaa.n Tu Hai Wahaa.n ….
IN THE PLACE WHICH YOU’RE, THITHER….


NASIR.

25. Translation of Rafi song: Dil Ke Aaeene mein....

From: AAO PYAR KAREN (1964)
Lyrics: Rajendra Krishen.
Music: Usha Khanna.

Transliteration/Translation of the original lyrics:


Dil ke Aaeeney Mein
IN THE MIRROR OF THE MIND

Tasveer Teri Rehti Hai
DWELLS YOIUR PICTURE,

Main Yeh Samjhaa
I FANCIED THAT

Koi Jannat ki Pari Rehti Hai
A FAIRY OF PARADISE RESIDES.

Dil ke Aaeeney Mein…..
IN THE MIRROR OF THE MIND….


Sharbati Aankhe.n Teri
YOUR SENSUOUS EYES,

Champayi Rangg Tera
YOUR TAWNY COMPLEXION,

Shabnami Husn Tera
BEAUTY AS PURE AS THE DEW,

Zindagi Bhar ka Nashaa
EXHILIRATION FOR A LIFETIME,

Dil ki Dhadkan hai Meri
THE HEARTBEAT OF MINE IS

Teri Paayal ki Sadaa
THE SOUND OF YOUR ANKLET.

Ay Jaan-e-Wafaa
O LOYAL SOUL..

Dil ke Aaeeney Mein…..
IN THE MIRROR OF THE MIND….


Sochtaa hoo.n Mai.n Kabhi
SOMETIMES I THINK

Kyaa Tujhe Bhi Hai Khabar
WHETHER YOU'RE EVEN AWARE

Ke Teri Ek Nazar
THAT A GLANCE OF YOURS

Hai Meri Shaam-o-Sahar
CONSTITUTES MY DUSK AND DAWN,

Tu Bahaaro.n ka Hai Dil
YOU’RE THE SPIRIT OF BLOSSOMS,

Tu Nazaaro.n ka Jigar
YOU’RE THE HEART OF THE PAGEANTS.

Ay Jaan-e-Wafaa
O LOYAL SOUL..

Dil ke Aaeeney Mein…..
IN THE MIRROR OF THE MIND….


Husn-e-Maasoom Teraa
YOUR INNOCENT BEAUTY

Kabhi Maghroor Na Ho
MAY IT NEVER TURN INSOLENT,

Apni Taareef Tujhe
FLATTERY ON THE FACE

Kabhi Manzoor Na Ho
MAY YOU NEVER APPROVE,

Ishq Waalo.n Pe jafaa
OPPRESSION OF THE LOVELORN

Teraa Dastoor Na Ho
MAY NEVER BE YOUR HABIT,

Ay Jaan-e-Wafaa
O LOYAL SOUL..

Dil ke Aaeeney Mein
IN THE MIRROR OF THE MIND

Tasveer Teri Rehti Hai
YOUR PICTURE RESIDES,

Main Yeh Samjhaa
I FANCIED THAT:

Koi Jannat ki Pari Rehti Hai
A FAIRY OF PARADISE RESIDES.

Dil ke Aaeeney Mein…..
IN THE MIRROR OF THE MIND….

NASIR.