652. Philosophical Song of Rafi: Har sapna ek din TooTe....

har sapna ek din toote _madan mohamn"s unreleas..., posted with vodpodOn the occasion of the 30th Death Anniversary of the Singing Legend, Mohammed Rafi Sahaab:

Transliteration/Translation of the MADAN MOHAN’S HITHERTO UNRELEASED
PHILOSOPHICAL SONG OF RAFI SAHAAB, NOW RELEASED.




har sapnaa ik din TooTe is duniya me.n,
EVERY DREAM SHATTERS IN THIS WORLD ONE DAY,


har sapnaa ik din TooTe, is duniya me.n,
EVERY DREAM SHATTERS IN THIS WORLD ONE DAY,


har saathee mil kar, chhoote, is duniya me.n
EVERY COMPANION SPLITS UP AFTER MEETING IN THIS WORLD,


har sapnaa, ik din TooTe is duniya me.n,
EVERY DREAM SHATTERS IN THIS WORLD ONE DAY,


tere, saath yaad, reh jaaye re ta.dpaaye re,
WHAT REMAINS WITH YOU IS THE MEMORY AND THE PAIN!


har sapnaa ik din TooTe, is duniya me.n…
EVERY DREAM SHATTERS IN THIS WORLD ONE DAY…


jo tuu soche jo tuu chaahe, voh tujh ko mil jaaye,
IF YOU’RE ABLE TO GET WHAT YOU THINK AND DESIRE,


jo tuu soche jo tuu chaahe, voh tujh ko mil jaaye,
IF YOU’RE ABLE TO GET WHAT YOU THINK AND DESIRE,


aisaa ho toh phir yeh duniya, kyoo.n duniya kehlaaye,
IF THIS WERE TO HAPPEN, THEN WHY SHOULD THIS EARTH BE CALLED WORLD!


ban, ban ke aas miT jaaye re ta.dpaaye re,
HOPE AFTER HOPE IS DASHED, RENDERING PAIN,


har sapnaa ik din –
EVERY DREAM ONE DAY…


har sapnaa ik din TooTe, is duniya me.n,
EVERY DREAM SHATTERS IN THIS WORLD ONE DAY,


har sapnaa ik din TooTe, is duniya me.n…
EVERY DREAM SHATTERS IN THIS WORLD ONE DAY…


duniya kee har subha sunehree, aur har shaam sindooree,
EVERY MORNING A GOLDEN ONE, EVERY EVENING BEING CRIMSON,


duniya kee har subha sunehree, aur har shaam sindooree,
EVERY MORNING A GOLDEN ONE, EVERY EVENING BEING CRIMSON,


phir bhee jeenaa is duniya me.n, hai bas ik majbooree,
EVEN THEN, STAYING IN THIS WORLD IS JUST A COMPULSION,


koee, ranggg haath naa, aaye re ta.Dpaaye re
NO HUE COMES WITHIN THE REACH, RENDERING PAIN,


har sapnaa ik din –
EVERY DREAM ONE DAY…


har sapnaa ik din TooTe, is duniya me.n,
EVERY DREAM SHATTERS IN THIS WORLD ONE DAY,


har sapnaa ik din TooTe, is duniya me.n…
EVERY DREAM SHATTERS IN THIS WORLD ONE DAY…


ek se teraa pyaar yahaa.n kyoo.n, sab se preet lagaa le,
HERE, WHY LOVE ONE? HAVE AFFECTION FOR EVERYONE!


ek se teraa pyaar yahaa.n kyoo.n, sab se preet lagaa le,
HERE, WHY LOVE ONE? HAVE AFFECTION FOR EVERYONE,


sab saathee hai.n, is duniya me.n, sab ko meet banaa le,
ALL ARE COMPANIONS IN THIS WORLD, BE FRIENDS WITH EVERYONE,


tere, mann ko chayn mil jaaye re mil jaaye re,
YOUR MIND MAY FINALLY FIND PEACE, MAY FIND…


har sapnaa ik din –
EVERY DREAM ONE DAY…


har sapnaa ik din TooTe, is duniya me.n,
EVERY DREAM SHATTERS IN THIS WORLD ONE DAY,


har sapnaa ik din TooTe, is duniya me.n,
EVERY DREAM SHATTERS IN THIS WORLD ONE DAY,


har saathee mil kar, chhooTe, is duniya me.n
EVERY COMPANION SPLITS UP AFTER MEETING IN THIS WORLD,


har sapnaa, ik din, TooTe is duniya me.n,
EVERY DREAM SHATTERS IN THIS WORLD ONE DAY,


tere, saath yaad reh jaaye re, ta.dpaaye re,
WHAT REMAINS WITH YOU IS THE MEMORY AND THE PAIN!


har sapnaa ik din, TooTe is duniya me.n
EVERY DREAM SHATTERS IN THIS WORLD ONE DAY,


har sapnaa ik din TooTe is duniya me.n,
EVERY DREAM SHATTERS IN THIS WORLD ONE DAY,


har sapnaa ik din TooTe, is duniya me.n.
EVERY DREAM SHATTERS IN THIS WORLD ONE DAY.


NASIR


lyrics

translation

225. Translation of Sad Songs of Rafi: Akele Hain, Chale Aao...

Movie: Raaz (1967)
Lyrics: Shamim Jaipuri
Music: Kalyanji-Anandji
Main Theatrical Release in Bombay: Novelty Cinema.

Rafi Sahaab’s popular song: Akele Hain, Chale Aao....

Roman Transliteration/English Translation of the original lyrics:


akele hai.n, chale aao, jahaa.n ho,
I’M LONESOME, COME OVER, WHEREVER YOU’RE,

akele hai.n, chale aao, jahaa.n ho,
I’M LONESOME, COME OVER, WHEREVER YOU’RE,

kahaa.n aavaaz de.n tum ko, kahaa.n ho,
WHERE SHOULD I CALL YOU OUT? WHERE ARE YOU?

akele hai.n, chale aao, jahaa.n ho,
I’M LONESOME, COME OVER, WHEREVER YOU’RE,


tumhe.n hamm Dhoo.nDhate hai.n,
I’M LOOKING FOR YOU,

hame.n dil Dhoo.NDhataa hai,
THE HEART IS LOOKING FOR ME,

tumhe.n hamm Dhoo.nDhate hai.n,
I’M LOOKING FOR YOU,

hame.n dil Dhoo.NDhataa hai,
THE HEART IS LOOKING FOR ME,

na ab ma.nzil hai koyee,
NOW THERE’S NO DESTINATION,

na koyee raastaa hai,
NOR IS THERE ANY PATH.

akele hai.n, chale aao, jahaa.n ho,
I’M LONESOME, COME OVER, WHEREVER YOU’RE,

kahaa.n aavaaz de.n tum ko, kahaa.n ho,
WHERE SHOULD I CALL YOU OUT? WHERE ARE YOU?

akele hai.n...
I’M LONESOME...


yeh tanhaaee kaa aalam,
THIS STATE OF ISOLATION,

aur us par aap kaa gham,
AND TO TOP IT - YOUR GRIEF,

yeh tanhaaee kaa aalam,
THIS STATE OF ISOLATION,

aur us par aap kaa gham,
AND TO TOP IT – YOUR GRIEF,

na jeete hai.n na marte,
NEITHER ARE WE LIVING; NOR ARE WE DYING,

bataao kyaa kare.n hamm,
TELL US WHAT WE SHOULD DOING.

akele hai.n, chale aao, jahaa.n ho,
I’M LONESOME, COME OVER, WHEREVER YOU’RE,

kahaa.n aavaaz de.n tum ko, kahaa.n ho,
WHERE SHOULD I CALL YOU OUT? WHERE ARE YOU?

akele hai.n, chale aao, jahaa.n ho,
I’M LONESOME, COME OVER, WHEREVER YOU’RE.

NASIR.

“When we truly realize that we are all alone is when we need others the most” - Ronald Anthony.

224. Translation of Sad Songs of Rafi: Kis Tarah Jeete Hain Yeh Log...

Movie: NAI ROSHNI (1967)
Music: Ravi
Lyrics: Rajinder Krishan
Main Theatrical release in Bombay: Super Cinema.


Rafi Sahaab’s popular song on grappling with life: Kis Taraah Jeete Hain....

Roman Transliteration/English Translation of the original lyrics:


Kis taraah jeete hai.n, yeh log, bataa doh yaaro.n,
TELL US HOW DO THESE PEOPLE SUBSIST, O FRIENDS,

Kis taraah jeete hai.n, yeh log, bataa doh yaaro.n,
TELL US HOW DO THESE PEOPLE SUBSIST, O FRIENDS,

Hamm ko bhee jeene ka andaaz, sikha doh yaaro.n,
SO TEACH US TOO THE ART OF LIVING, O FRIENDS,

Kis taraah jeete hai.n, yeh log, bataa doh yaaro.n,
TELL US HOW DO THESE PEOPLE SUBSIST, O FRIENDS...


Pyaar lete hai.n, kahaa.n se yeh, zaamaane waale,
WHERE DO THESE WORLDLY PEOPLE GET LOVE FROM?

Pyaar lete hai.n, kahaa.n se yeh, zaamaane waale,
WHERE DO THESE WORLDLY PEOPLE GET LOVE FROM?

Un gali koocho.n ka, rastaa toh, dikhaa doh yaaro.n,
SO SHOW US THE WAY TO THOSE LANES AND ALLEYS , O FRIENDS,

Un gali koocho.n ka, rastaa toh, dikhaa doh yaaro.n,
SO SHOW US THE WAY TO THOSE LANES AND ALLEYS , O FRIENDS,

Hamm ko bhee jeene ka, andaaz, sikha doh yaaro.n,
SO TEACH US TOO THE ART OF LIVING, O FRIENDS,

Kis taraah jeete hai.n, yeh log, bataa doh yaaro.n,
TELL US HOW DO THESE PEOPLE SUBSIST, O FRIENDS...


Dard ke naam se, waaqif na, jahaa.n ho koee,
WHERE NO ONE KNOWS THE MEANING OF “PAIN,”

Dard ke naam se, waaqif na, jahaa.n ho koee,
WHERE NO ONE KNOWS THE MEANING OF “PAIN,”

Aisee mehfil me.n, hame.n bhee toh, bithaa doh yaaro.n,
SO MAKE US ALSO SIT IN SUCH A PARTY, O FRIENDS,

Aisee mehfil me.n, hame.n bhee toh, bithaa doh yaaro.n,
SO MAKE US ALSO SIT IN SUCH A PARTY, O FRIENDS,

Hamm ko bhee jeene ka, andaaz, sikhaa doh yaaro.n,
SO TEACH US TOO THE ART OF LIVING, O FRIENDS,

Kis taraah jeete hai.n, yeh log, bataa doh yaaro.n...
TELL US HOW DO THESE PEOPLE SUBSIST, O FRIENDS...


Saath denaa hai toh, khud peene ki, aadat daalo,
IF YOU WANNA GIVE COMPANY, CULTIVATE A DRINKING HABIT YOURSELF,

Saath denaa hai toh, khud peene ki, aadat daalo,
IF YOU WANNA GIVE COMPANY, CULTIVATE A DRINKING HABIT YOURSELF,

Warnaa maikhaana ka, dar hamm se, chhu.da doh yaaro.n,
OTHERWISE, MAKE US QUIT THE TAVERN’S DOOR , O FRIENDS,

Kis taraah jeete hai.n yeh log.
HOW DO THESE PEOPLE SUBSIST....

NASIR.

“We love those who know the worst of us and don't turn their faces away” – Walker Percy

223. Translation of Sad Songs of Rafi: Log Kehte Hain....

Please see the Revised Version with the same serial no.

222. Translation of Sad Songs of Rafi: Jitni Likkhee Theeh Muqaddar Me.n...

Movie: NAI ROSHNI (1967)
Music: Ravi
Lyrics:Rajinder Krishan


Rafi Sahaab’s song on drinks and destiny: Jitni Likkhee thee....

Roman Transliteration/English Translation of the original lyrics:

Jitni likkhee theeh, muqaddar me.n,
AS MUCH AS WE WERE DESTINED

hamm utnee pee chuke,
THAT MUCH WE’VE DRUNK,

Jitni likkhee theeh, muqaddar me.n,
AS MUCH AS WE WERE DESTINED

hamm utnee pee chuke,
THAT MUCH WE’VE DRUNK,

Ab toh din marne ke hai.n,
THE DYING DAYS ARE HERE NOW,

Jeena thaah jitna, jee chuke,
AS MUCH AS WE'D TO LIVE, WE'VE LIVED,

Jitni likkhee theeh, muqaddar me.n,
AS MUCH AS WE WERE DESTINED

hamm utnee pee chuke,
THAT MUCH WE’VE DRUNK...


Ay zamaane ab na aana, hamm ko samjhaane kabhee,
O WORLD, NOW DON’T COME TO EXPLAIN TO US EVER,

Ay zamaane ab na aana, hamm ko samjhaane kabhee,
O WORLD, NOW DON’T COME TO EXPLAIN TO US EVER,

Apni keh lee, sabki sun lee,
WE’VE SAID OUR BIT, HEARD OUT EVERYONE,

hont ab toh, see chuke,
OUR LIPS ARE SEALED NOW,

Apni keh lee, sab ki sun lee,
WE’VE SAID OUR BIT, HEARD OUT EVERYONE,

hont ab toh, see chuke
OUR LIPS ARE SEALED NOW,

Ab toh din, marne ke hai.n,
THE DYING DAYS ARE HERE NOW,

Jeena thaah jitna, jee chuke,
AS MUCH AS WE’D TO LIVE, WE’VE LIVED,

Jitni likkhee theeh, muqaddar me.n,
AS MUCH AS WE WERE DESTINED

hamm utnee pee chuke...
THAT MUCH WE’VE DRUNK...


Ab hamaari, khushk aankho.n me.n na kuchh, dhoondhe koee,
NOW IN OUR DRY EYES LET NO ONE SEARCH A THING,

Ab hamaari, khushk aankho.n me.n na kuchh, dhoondhe koee,
NOW IN OUR DRY EYES LET NO ONE SEARCH A THING,

Ashq jitney, inn me.n theh hamm, pee chuke,
AS MANY TEARS AS WERE IN THEM, WE’VE DRUNK,

Hamm pee chuke,
WE’VE DRUNK,

Ashq jitney, inn me.n theh hamm, pee chuke,
AS MANY TEARS AS WERE IN THEM, WE’VE DRUNK,

Hamm pee chuke
WE’VE DRUNK,

Ab toh din, marne ke hai.n,
THE DYING DAYS ARE HERE NOW,

jeena thaah jitnaa, jee chuke,
AS MUCH AS WE’D TO LIVE, WE’VE LIVED,

Jitni likkhee theeh, muqaddar me.n,
AS MUCH AS WE WERE DESTINED

hamm utnee pee chuke...
THAT MUCH WE’VE DRUNK...


Zindagi aur maut dono, ek hai.n apne liye,
BOTH LIFE AND DEATH ARE ONE AND THE SAME FOR US,

Zindagi aur maut dono, ek hai.n apne liye,
BOTH LIFE AND DEATH ARE ONE AND THE SAME FOR US,

Ab kisee ko kya bataaye.n,
NOW WHAT TO REVEAL TO ANYONE

mar chuke, yaa jee chuke,
WHETHER WE’VE DIED OR FINISHED LIVING,

Ab kisee ko kya bataaye.n,
NOW WHAT TO REVEAL TO ANYONE

mar chuke, yaa jee chuke
WHETHER WE’VE DIED OR FINISHED LIVING,

Ab toh din, marne ke hai.n,
THE DYING DAYS ARE HERE NOW,

jeena thaah jitnaa, jee chuke,
AS MUCH AS WE’D TO LIVE, WE’VE LIVED,

Jitni likkhee theeh muqaddar me.n,
AS MUCH AS WE WERE DESTINED

hamm utnee pee chuke...
THAT MUCH WE’VE DRUNK...


Ghar se be-ghar ho gaye,
DEPRIVED AS WE’RE OF A HOUSE AND HOME,

ab ghar kee yaad aaye toh kyoo.n,
SO WHY REMEMBER THE HOME NOW?

Ghar se be-ghar ho gaye,
DEPRIVED AS WE’RE OF A HOUSE AND HOME,

ab ghar kee yaad aaye toh kyoo.n,
SO WHY REMEMBER THE HOME NOW?

Zindagi peechhaa na kar hamm, jee chuke,
O LIFE DON’T YOU CHASE US, WE’RE PAST LIVING,

hamm jee chuke,
WE’VE FINISHED LIVING,

Zindagi peechhaa na kar hamm, jee chuke,
O LIFE DON’T YOU CHASE US, WE’RE PAST LIVING,

hamm jee chuke,
WE’VE FINISHED LIVING,

Jee chuke,
FINISHED LIVING,

jee chuke,
FINISHED LIVING,

jee chuke,
FINISHED LIVING,

jee chuke.
FINISHED LIVING.

jee chuke,
FINISHED LIVING,

jee chuke.
FINISHED LIVING.

NASIR.

And when night, darkens the streets, then wander forth the sons of Belial, flown with insolence and wine.
John Milton

221. Translation of Sad Songs of Rafi: Ay Mere Dost Ay Mere Hamdam,

Movie: MEHERBAAN (1967)
Lyrics: Rajinder Krishan
Music: Ravi
Bombay Main Release: Apsara Cinema


Rafi Sahaab's Rare Gem: Ay Mere Dost, Ay Mere Hamdam....

Roman Transliteration/English Translation of the original lyrics:

mujhe jab, apnee guzree zindagaanee yaad aatee hai,
WHEN I REMEMBER MY PAST LIFE,

toh bas ik meharabaa.n kee, meharbaanee yaad aatee hai.
I’M REMINDED OF THE BENEVOLENCE OF A GRACIOUS PERSON.


ay mere dost ay mere hamdam,
O MY FRIEND, O MY CONFIDANT,

mere mohsin, mere karam farmaa,
MY BENEFACTOR, MY MAGNANIMOUS ONE,

voh mera gham thaah yaa khushee meree,
WHETHER IT WAS MY SORROW, OR MY JOY,

har jagah tuune, meraa saath diyaa,
EVERY PLACE YOU SHARED WITH ME,

ay mere dost, ay mere hamdam,
O MY FRIEND, O MY CONFIDANT,

mere mohsin, mere karam farmaa,
MY BENEFACTOR, MY MAGNANIMOUS ONE,

voh mera gham thaah, yaa khushee meree,
WHETHER IT WAS MY SORROW, OR MY JOY,

har jagah tuune meraa saath diyaa
EVERY PLACE YOU SHARED WITH ME,

ay mere dost, ay mere hamdam....
O MY FRIEND, O MY CONFIDANT....

kaun thaah tuu kahaa.n se aayaa thaah,
WHO YOU WERE AND WHENCE YOU HAD COME,

aaj tak maine yeh nahee .n jaanaa,
THIS I DIDN’T LEARN EVEN TILL TODAY,

tuu meree rooh thaah, magar maine,
YOU WERE MY SPIRIT, BUT I

tere jaane ke baad pehchaanaa,
RECOGNISED THAT, AFTER YOU HAD LEFT.

ay mere dost, ay mere hamdam,
O MY FRIEND, O MY CONFIDANT,

mere mohsin, mere karam farmaa,
MY BENEFACTOR, MY MAGNANIMOUS ONE,

voh mera gham thaah, yaa khushee meree,
WHETHER IT WAS MY SORROW, OR MY JOY,

har jagah tuune meraa saath diyaa
EVERY PLACE YOU SHARED WITH ME,

ay mere dost, ay mere hamdam....
O MY FRIEND, O MY CONFIDANT....


tuu sudaamaa bhee hai, aur kanhaiyaa bhee
YOU’RE A “SUDAMA” AND A “KANHAIYAA” TOO,

kanhaiyaa kanhaiyaa
“KANHAIYAA, KANHAIYAA,”

tuu bhikhaaree bhee hai, aur daataa bhee,
YOU’RE A BEGGAR AND PROVIDER TOO,

tere sau ra.ng hai.n, mere pyaare,
A HUNDRED HUES YOU’VE, MY PRECIOUS,

tuu hee pyaasaa hai, tuu hee jharnaa bhee.
THIRSTY YOU’RE, YOU ALONE ARE A CASCADE.


ay mere dost, ay mere hamdam,
O MY FRIEND, O MY CONFIDANT,

mere mohsin, mere karam farmaa,
MY BENEFACTOR, MY MAGNANIMOUS ONE,

voh mera gham thaah, yaa khushee meree,
WHETHER IT WAS MY SORROW, OR MY JOY,

har jagah tuune meraa saath diyaa
EVERY PLACE YOU SHARED WITH ME,

ay mere dost, ay mere hamdam....
O MY FRIEND, O MY CONFIDANT....


tuu meree bebasee ke aalam me.n,
IN THE STATE OF MY HELPLESSNESS

jab kabhee mujh ko yaad aataa hai,
WHENEVER I ’M REMINDED OF YOU,

soch kar meharabaaniyaa.n teree,
BY THINKING ABOUT YOUR FAVOURS

dil meraa baiTh-baiTh jaataa hai,
MY HEART GETS DESPIRITED, DEPRESSED.

aakharee arz meree tujh se hai,
MY LAST REQUEST TO YOU IS:

har khataa meree darguzar karnaa,
FORGIVE EVERY ERROR OF MINE,

voh gha.dee aa rahee hai, jab mujh ko,
THAT TIME IS COMING WHEN I

iss zamaane se hai safar karnaa,
I HAVE TO TRAVEL FROM THIS WORLD.

ay mere dost, ay mere hamdam,
O MY FRIEND, O MY CONFIDANT,

ay mere dost, ay mere hamdam,
O MY FRIEND, O MY CONFIDANT,

ay mere dost, ay mere hamdam,
O MY FRIEND, O MY CONFIDANT,

ay mere dost, ay mere hamdam,
O MY FRIEND, O MY CONFIDANT.

NASIR.

A beneficent person is like a fountain watering the earth, and spreading fertility; it is, therefore, more delightful and more honorable to give than to receive.
- Epicurus

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219. Translation of Sad Songs of Rafi: Mujhe Bhool Jaana....

Movie: TAQDEER (1967)
Music: Laxmikant-Pyarelal
Lyrics: Anand Bakshi

Rafi Sahaab's voice steeped in tears: Mujhe Bhool Jaana...

Roman Transliteration/English Translation of the original lyrics:



Mujhe, bhool jaana, agar ho sake,
FORGET ME, IF YOU CAN,

mujhe bhool jaana, agar ho sake,
FORGET ME, IF YOU CAN,

na phir yaad aana, agar ho sake,
DON’T RECUR TO MEMORY, IF YOU CAN,

mujhe bhool jaana, agar ho sake,
FORGET ME, IF YOU CAN,

mujhe bhool jaana...
FORGET ME....


mera pyaar guzre, zamaane ki baat,
MY LOVE IS THE MATTER OF THE PAST,

mera pyaar guzre, zamaane ki baat,
MY LOVE IS THE MATTER OF THE PAST,

rahe yaad, kyuu.n bhool jaane ki baat,
WHY REMEMBER THAT, WHICH IS FORGETTABLE,

nahee.n koee, aa. nsoo bahaane ki baat,
THERE’S NOTHING TO SHED TEARS ABOUT,

na aa.nsoo bahaana, agar ho sake
DON’T SHED TEARS, IF YOU CAN,

Mujhe, bhool jaana agar ho sake,
FORGET ME, IF YOU CAN,

Mujhe bhool jaana....
FORGET ME....

mujhe maaf karna, mere ham-safar
FORGIVE ME, O MY LIFE-MATE,

mujhe maaf karna, mere ham-safar
FORGIVE ME, O MY LIFE-MATE,

kaheen kho gayaa mai.n, tumhe. n chho.d kar,
I’VE BEEN CASTEAWAY SOMEWHERE, AFTER FORSAKING YOU,

tumhen maine aa.nsoo diye hai. n magar,
I’VE GIVEN YOU TEARS, BUT

sadaa muskuraana, agar ho sake
ALWAYS SMILE, IF YOU CAN,

Mujhe, bhool jaana agar ho sake,
FORGET ME, IF YOU CAN,

na phir yaad aana, agar ho sake,
DON’T RECUR TO MEMORY, IF YOU CAN,

mujhe bhool jaana, agar ho sake
FORGET ME, IF YOU CAN,

Mujhe, bhool jaana...
FORGET ME....

NASIR.

Love is as much of an object as an obsession, everybody wants it everybody seeks it, but few ever achieve it, those who do, will cherish it, be lost in it, and among all, will never...never forget it.”
Curtis Judalet quotes

218. Translation of Sad Songs of Rafi: Kal Raat Zindagi Se...

Movie: PALKI (1967)
Lyrics: Shakeel Badayuni
Music: Naushad


Rafi Sahaab singing about the tender meeting with the Lost Love in: Kal Raat Zindagi Se...

Roman Transliteration/English Translation of the original lyrics:


THE PALANQUIN OF LOVE:

Kal raat zindagee se, mulaaqaat ho gayee,
LAST NIGHT I MET WITH LIFE,

Kal raat zindagee se, mulaaqaat ho gayee ,
LAST NIGHT I MET WITH LIFE,

Labb thar-thara rahe theh magar,
LIPS WERE QUIVERING BUT

Baat ho gayee,
WE’D A CHAT,

Kal raat zindagee se, mulaaqaat ho gayee,
LAST NIGHT I MET WITH LIFE...


Ek husn saamne thaah,
FACING ME, STOOD A BEAUTY

Qayaamat ke roop me.n,
IN AN UTMOST WONDERFUL FORM,

Ek khwaab jalwaagar thaah,
A DREAM WAS IN MANIFESTATION

Haqeeqat ke roop me.n,
IN THE REALISTIC FORM,

Chehra vahee gulaab kee, rangat liye huwe,
THE SAME FACE, WITH THE COMPLEXION OF A ROSE,

Nazre.n vahi payaam-e-, muhabbat liye huwe,
THE SAME GLANCES , COMMUNICATING MESSAGES OF LOVE,

Zulfe.n vahi, ke jaise, dhu.ndhalka ho shaam ka,
THE SAME TRESSES - AS IF THEY WERE THE DUSKY MIST,

Aankhe.n vahi, jin aankho.n pe, dhokha ho jaam ka
THE SAME EYES –THAT ONE MISTAKES FOR THE GOBLETS OF WINE,

kuchh der ko, tasallee-e-jazbaat ho gayee ,
FOR SOME TIME, REASSURED WERE THE EMOTIONS.

Labb thar-tharaa rahe theh magar,
LIPS WERE QUIVERING BUT

Baat ho gayee,
WE’D A CHAT,

Kal raat zindagee se, mulaaqaat ho gayee,
LAST NIGHT I MET WITH LIFE. ....


Dekha usse toh daaman-e-, ruksaar namm bhee thaah,
AS I SAW HER, HER CHEEKS LOOKED MOIST TOO,

Wallaah uss ke dil ko kuchh, ehsaas-e-gham bhee thaah,
BY ALLAH, HER HEART WAS CONSCIOUS OF SORROWS TOO,

Theh uss ki, hasrato.n ke khazaane, lute huwe,
LOOTED WERE THE TREASURES OF HER DESIRES,

lab par ta.dap rahe theh fasaane, ghute huwe,
TOSSING ABOUT IN AGONY WERE THE MUTED TALES ON HER LIPS,

kaa.nte chubhe huwe theh, sisakti umang me.n,
THORNS HAD PRICKED THE GASPING ENTHUSIASM,

Doobi huwee theeh phir bhee, vafaao.n ke rang me.n,
EVEN THEN SHE WAS SUBMERGED IN THE HUE OF LOYALTY,

Damm bhar ko, khatm gardish-e-haalaat, ho gayee
FOR A MOMENT, THE ADVERSITY OF MY STATE HAD VANISHED.

Labb thar-thara rahe theh magar,
LIPS WERE QUIVERING BUT

Baat ho gayee
WE’D A CHAT.

Kal raat zindagee se mulaaqaat ho gayee
LAST NIGHT I MET WITH LIFE....


Ay mere rooh-e-ishq
O SPIRIT OF MY INTENSE LOVE,

meree, jaan-e-shaayree,
O SOUL OF MY POEMS,

Dil maanta nahee.n ke tuu, mujh se bichhad gayee,
THE HEART REFUSES TO BELIEVE THAT YOU'VE PARTED FROM ME,

Maayoosiyaa.n hai.n phir bhee, mere dil ko aas hai,
DEJECTIONS ARE THERE, EVEN THEN MY HEART HAS A HOPE,

Mehsoos ho raha hai ke, tuu mere paas hai,
I FEEL AS THOUGH YOU ARE NEAR ME,

Samjhaaoo.n, kis tarah se dil-e-, beqaraar ko
HOW SHOULD I COMFORT MY RESTLESS HEART?

Waapas kahaa.n se laaoo.n, mai.n guzree bahaar ko,
WHENCE SHOULD I BRING BACK THE SPRING THAT’S PAST,

Majboor, dil ke saath ba.di ghaath, ho gayee,
AWFUL TREACHERY BEFELL THE COERCED HEART.

Labb thar-thara rahe theh magar,
LIPS WERE QUIVERING BUT

Baat ho gayee ,
WE’D A CHAT,

Kal raat, zindagee se, mulaaqaat ho gayee.
LAST NIGHT I MET WITH LIFE.


NASIR.

At the touch of love everyone becomes a poet – Plato.

217. Translation of Sad Songs of Rafi: Raha Gardishon Mein Hardam..

Movie: Do Badan (1966)
Lyrics: Shakeel Badayuni
Music: Ravi
Bombay Main Release at: Alankar Cinema.



When the Love Star is pushed into a vicious revolution of Misfortune, Rafi Sahaab sings: Raha Gardishon Me.n Har Damm....

Roman Transliteration/English Translation of the original lyrics:


rahaa gardisho.n me.n har damm, mere ishq kaa sitaaraa,
ALWAYS UNFORTUNATE HAS BEEN THE STAR OF MY LOVE,

rahaa gardisho.n me.n har damm, mere ishq kaa sitaaraa,
ALWAYS UNFORTUNATE HAS BEEN THE STAR OF MY LOVE,

kabhee Dagmagaayee kashtee, kabhee kho gayaa, kinaaraa,
SOMETIMES THE BOAT ROCKED, SOMETIMES THE SHORE WAS LOST,

rahaa gardisho.n me.n har damm,
ALWAYS UNFORTUNATE HAS BEEN...


koee dil ke khel dekhe, ke muhabbato.n kee baazee,
SHOULD THE HEART’S FROLICS SOMEONE MIND, OR THE STAKES OF LOVE?

koee dil ke khel dekhe, ke muhabbato.n kee baazee,
SHOULD THE HEART’S FROLICS SOMEONE MIND, OR THE STAKES OF LOVE?

woh qadam qadam pe jeete, mai.n qadam qadam pe haaraa,
SHE WON AT EVERY PACE, I LOST OUT AT EVERY STEP,

rahaa gardisho.n me.n har damm, mere ishq kaa, sitaaraa,
ALWAYS UNFORTUNATE HAS BEEN THE STAR OF MY LOVE,

rahaa gardisho.n me.n har damm..,
ALWAYS UNFORTUNATE HAS BEEN....


yeh hamaaree badd-naseebee, jo nahee.n toh aur kyaa hai,
IF THIS ISN’T OUR MISFORTUNE, THEN WHAT IS IT?

yeh hamaaree badd-naseebee, jo nahee.n toh aur kyaa hai,
IF THIS ISN’T OUR MISFORTUNE, THEN WHAT IS IT?

yeh hamaaree badd-naseebee, jo nahee.n toh aur kyaa hai,
IF THIS ISN’T OUR MISFORTUNE, THEN WHAT IS IT?

ke ussee ke ho gaye hamm, jo na ho sakaa, hamaaraa.
FOR, WE GAVE OURSELF TO THE ONE, WHO COULDN’T BE OURS.

rahaa gardisho.n me.n har damm, mere ishq kaa, sitaaraa,
ALWAYS UNFORTUNATE HAS BEEN THE STAR OF MY LOVE,

Rahaa gardisho.n me.n har damm....
ALWAYS UNFORTUNATE HAS BEEN...


pa.de jab ghamo.n se paale, rahe miT ke miTne waale,
WHEN THE SORROWS SEIZED, DEVASTATED WERE THE ONES WHO UNDERWENT DEVASTATION.

pa.de jab ghamo.n se paale, rahe miT ke miTne waale,
WHEN THE SORROWS SEIZED, DEVASTATED WERE THE ONES WHO UNDERWENT DEVASTATION,

jise maut ne na poochhaa, usse zi.ndagee ne maaraa.
HE, WHOM THE DEATH DENIED, WAS KILLED BY LIFE.

rahaa gardisho.n me.n har damm, mere ishq kaa sitaaraa,
ALWAYS UNFORTUNATE HAS BEEN THE STAR OF MY LOVE,

kabhee Dagmagaayee kashtee, kabhee kho gayaa, kinaaraa,
SOMETIMES THE BOAT ROCKED, SOMETIMES THE SHORE WAS LOST,

Rahaa gardisho.n me.n har damm....
ALWAYS UNFORTUNATE HAS BEEN...


NASIR.

The course of true love never did run smooth – Shakespeare.

216. Translation of Sad Songs of Rafi: Itni Badi Dunya...

Movie: Toofan Mein Pyar Kahan (1966)
Lyrics: Prem Dhawan
Music: Chitragupt

Versatile Rafi Sahaab commendably modulates his voice to suit the great natural actor, Ashok Kumar, while singing on the pangs of loneliness in: Itnee Badee Dunya.....

Roman Translation/English Translation of the original lyrics:



Itnee ba.dee dunyaa, jahaa.n itnaa ba.daa melaa,
SUCH A BIG WORLD, WITH SUCH A MULTITUDE OF PEOPLE,

magar mai.n, h.N ha.N ha.N,
BUT AS FOR ME? (sarcastic grin)

kitnaa akelaa,
HOW LONESOME AM I!

kitnaa akelaa,
HOW LONESOME AM I!

Itnee ba.dee dunyaa, jahaa.n itnaa ba.daa melaa,
SUCH A BIG WORLD, WITH SUCH A MULTITUDE OF PEOPLE

magar mai.n, h.N ha.N ha.N,
BUT AS FOR ME? (sarcastic grin)

kitnaa akelaa,
HOW LONESOME AM I!

kitnaa akelaa,
HOW LONESOME AM I!


ay dil gha.dee bhar ko, mil ke kare.n baate.n,
O HEART, FOR A MOMENT, LET’S TALK TO EACH OTHER,

ay dil gha.dee bhar ko, mil ke kare.n baate.n,
O HEART, FOR A MOMENT, LET’S TALK TO EACH OTHER,

kaTtee nahee.n aise tanhaa, meree raate.n,
THE LONELY NIGHTS OF MINE DON’T PASS SO,

sab ko milaa saathee, jabhee aayee milan belaa,
EVERYONE FOUND HIS COMPANION, WHEN THE TIME CAME FOR THE UNION,

magar mai.n, h.N ha.N ha.N,
BUT AS FOR ME? (sarcastic grin)

kitnaa akelaa ...
HOW LONESOME AM I!

kitnaa akelaa.
HOW LONESOME AM I!


guzre dino.n kaa hai, dhu.ndhalaa nishaa.n baaqee,
OF THE DAYS GONE BYE, A FAINT TRACE REMAINS,

guzre dino.n kaa hai, dhu.ndhalaa nishaa.n baaqee,
OF THE DAYS GONE BYE, A FAINT TRACE REMAINS,

dil toh bujhaa kab se ab hai, dhu_aa.n baaqee,
THE HEART HAS EXTINGUISHED SINCE LONG, NOW THE SMOKE REMAINS,

dukhte huwe dil pe, bhalaa kyaa-kyaa nahee.n jhelaa,
WELL, WHAT NOT THE ACHING HEART HAS ENDURED!

magar mai.n, h.N ha.N ha.N,
BUT AS FOR ME, (sarcastic grin)

kitnaa akelaa,
HOW LONESOME AM I!

kitnaa akelaa,
HOW LONESOME AM I!

Itnee ba.dee dunyaa, jahaa.n itnaa ba.daa melaa,
SUCH A BIG WORLD, WITH A MULTITUDE OF PEOPLE,

magar mai.n,
BUT AS FOR ME,

kitnaa akelaa,
HOW LONESOME AM I!

kitnaa akelaa.
HOW LONESOME AM I!

NASIR.

“The most terrible poverty is loneliness, and the feeling of being unloved.”
Mother Teresa

215. Translation of Sad Songs of Rafi: Tumne Mujhe Dekha...

Movie: TEESRI MANZIL (1966)
Lyrics: Majrooh Sultanpuri
Music: R.D. Burman
Bombay's main release at: Naaz Cinema.


Sadness lingers in this romantic number of Rafi Sahaab: Tumne Mujhe Dekha...

Roman Transliteration/English Translation of the original lyrics:


tum ne mujhe, dekhaa, ho kar, mehrbaa.n,
YOU LOOKED UPON ME WITH COMPASSION,

ruk gayee yeh zamee.n, tham gayaa aasmaa.n,
THE EARTH STOOD STILL, THE HEAVENS CAME TO A HALT,

jaan-e-mann, jaan-e-jaa.n,
O SWEETHEART, SOUL OF MY SOUL,

tum ne mujhe, dekhaa, ho kar, mehrbaa.n,
YOU LOOKED UPON ME WITH COMPASSION,

ruk gayee yeh zamee.n, tham gayaa aasmaa.n,
THE EARTH STOOD STILL, THE HEAVENS CAME TO A HALT,

jaan-e-mann, jaan-e-jaa.n,
O SWEETHEART, SOUL OF MY SOUL,

tum ne mujhe, dekhaa,...
YOU LOOKED UPON ME....


o~~ kahee.n dard ke sehraa me.n, rukte chalte hote,
MOVING, RESTING, SOMEWHERE IN THE WASTELAND OF PAIN,

inn ho.nTho.n kee hasrat me.n, tapte, jalte hote,
FLUSHED AND BURNING WITH DESIRE FOR THESE LIPS,

mehrbaa.n ho gayee.n, zulf kee badliyaa.n,
CURLS OF BLACK-CLOUDS TURNED BENEVOLENT,

jaan-e-mann, jaan-e-jaa.n,
O SWEETHEART, SOUL OF MY SOUL,

tum ne mujhe, dekhaa, ho kar, mehrbaa.n,
YOU LOOKED UPON ME WITH COMPASSION,

ruk gayee yeh zamee.n, tham gayaa aasmaa.n,
THE EARTH STOOD STILL, THE HEAVENS CAME TO A HALT,

jaan-e-mann, jaan-e-jaa.n,
O SWEETHEART, SOUL OF MY SOUL,

tum ne mujhe, dekhaa,...
YOU LOOKED UPON ME....


O~~ lekar yeh hasee.n jalwe, tum bhee na kahaa.n pahu.nche,
WITH ALL THIS BEAUTIFUL DISPLAY, WHERE YOU, TOO, HAVE LANDED,

aakhir ko mere dil tak qadmo.n, ke nishaa.n pahu.nche,
AT LAST, THE FOOT-PRINTS HAVE REACHED UP TO MY HEART,

khatm se ho gaye, raaste sab yahaa.n,
ALL THE PATHS SEEM TO HAVE ENDED HERE,

jaan-e-mann, jaan-e-jaa.n,
O SWEETHEART, SOUL OF MY SOUL,

tum ne mujhe, dekhaa, ho kar, mehrbaa.n,
YOU LOOKED UPON ME WITH COMPASSION,

ruk gayee yeh zamee.n, tham gayaa aasmaa.n,
THE EARTH STOOD STILL, THE HEAVENS CAME TO A HALT,

jaan-e-mann, jaan-e-jaa.n,
O SWEETHEART, SOUL OF MY SOUL,

tum ne mujhe, dekhaa, ho kar, mehrbaa.n,
YOU LOOKED UPON ME WITH COMPASSION,

NASIR.

“All major religious traditions carry basically the same message, that is love, compassion and forgiveness ... the important thing is they should be part of our daily lives.”
Dalai Lama

214. Translation of Sad Songs of Rafi: Naseeb Me.n Jis Ke Jo Likhaa Thaah...

Movie: Do Badan (1966)
Lyrics: Shakeel Badayuni
Music: Ravi
Bombay Main Release at: Alankar Cinema.

Rafi Sahaab’s evergreen number: Naseeb Me.n Jis Ke Jo Likhaa Thaah...

Roman Transliteration/English Translation of the original lyrics:



Naseeb me.n jis ke jo likhaa thaah,
THAT WHICH WAS WRITTEN IN SOMEONE’S DESTINY

voh teree mehfil me.n kaam aayaa,
THAT CAME TO BE USED IN YOUR GATHERING,

Naseeb me.n, jis ke jo likhaa thaah,
THAT WHICH WAS WRITTEN IN SOMEONE’S DESTINY

voh teree mehfil me.n kaam aayaa,
THAT CAME TO BE USED IN YOUR GATHERING,

kisee ke hisse me.n pyaas aayee,
SOMEONE’S LOT WAS THE “THIRST”,

kisee ke hisse me.n jaam aayaa,

SOMEONE WAS ALLOTTED “WINE,”

naseeb me.n, jis ke jo likhaa thaah...
THAT WHICH WAS WRITTEN IN SOMEONE’S DESTINY...


mai.n ik fasaanaa hoo.n bekasee kaa,
MINE IS A STORY OF HELPLESSNESS,

yeh haal hai, meree zi.ndagee kaa,
THIS IS THE STATE OF MY LIFE...

mai.n ik fasaanaa, hoo.n bekasee kaa,
MINE IS A STORY OF HELPLESSNESS,

yeh haal hai, meree zi.ndagee kaa,
THIS IS THE STATE OF MY LIFE...

yeh haal hai meree zi.ndagee kaa,
THIS IS THE STATE OF MY LIFE:

na husn hee, mujh ko raas aayaa,
NEITHER THE BEAUTY APPEALED TO ME

na ishq hee mere kaam aayaa,
NOR DID LOVE ITSELF PROVE USEFUL TO ME,

naseeb me.n jis ke jo likhaa thaah ...
THAT WHICH WAS WRITTEN IN SOMEONE’S DESTINY...


badal gayee.n teree ma.nzile.n bhee,
YOUR DESTINATIONS ALSO CHANGED,

bichha.d gayaa, mai.n bhee kaarvaa.n se
I, TOO, STRAYED AWAY FROM THE CARAVAN,

badal gayee.n, teree ma.nzile.n bhee,
YOUR DESTINATIONS ALSO CHANGED,

bichha.d gayaa, mai.n bhee kaarvaa.n se,
I, TOO, STRAYED AWAY FROM THE CARAVAN,

bichha.d gayaa, mai.n bhee kaarvaa.n se,
I, TOO, STRAYED AWAY FROM THE CARAVAN,

teree muhabbat ke raaste me.n,
IN THE PATH OF YOUR LOVE

na jaane yeh kyaa maqaam aayaa,
WHO KNOWS WHAT STATION ARRIVED,

naseeb me.n jis ke jo likhaa thaah ...
THAT WHICH WAS WRITTEN IN SOMEONE’S DESTINY...


tujhe bhulaane ki koshishe.n bhee,
EVEN MY EFFORTS IN TRYING TO FORGET YOU

tamaam naakaam ho gayee.n hai.n,
HAVE ALL BEEN UNSUCCESSFUL,

tujhe bhulaane ki koshishe.n bhee,
EVEN MY EFFORTS IN TRYING TO FORGET YOU

tamaam naakaam ho gayee.n hai.n,
HAVE ALL BEEN UNSUCCESSFUL,

tamaam naakaam ho gayee.n hai.n,
ALL HAVE BEEN UNSUCCESSFUL,

kisee ne zikr-e-vafaa kiyaa jab,
WHEN SOMEONE BROACHED “FIDELITY,”

zubaa.n pe teraa hee naam aayaa,
ONLY YOUR NAME CAME TO BE SPOKEN,

Naseeb me.n, jis ke jo likhaa thaah,
THAT WHICH WAS WRITTEN IN SOMEONE’S DESTINY

voh teree mehfil me.n kaam aayaa,
THAT CAME TO BE USED IN YOUR GATHERING,

kisee ke hisse me.n pyaas aayee,
SOMEONE’S LOT WAS THE “THIRST”,

kisee ke hisse me.n jaam aayaa,
SOMEONE WAS ALLOTTED “WINE,”

naseeb me.n, jis ke jo likhaa thaah...
THAT WHICH WAS WRITTEN IN SOMEONE’S DESTINY...

Nasir.

"Love is like a tree in the four seasons of change. It can either bloom and blossom into a warm, loving relationship, or it can slowly turn, fade, and die, and grow unbearably bitter and cold."

Source Unknown

212. Translation of Sad Songs of Rafi: Jaata Hoon Main...

Movie: Daadi Maa (1966)
Lyrics: Majrooh Sultanpuri
Music: Roshan.
Bombay Main Release: Naaz Cinema.

Rafi Sahaab sings this song with a charged emotion that forcefully conveys life’s frustration. The heavenly Voice of Rafi Sahaab has a resounding impact more so on a person who may have suffered setbacks and frustrations in life from the childhood to the youth, making it difficult to control the tears streaming down the cheeks.

Roman Transliteration/English Translation of the original lyrics:



jaataa hoo.n mai.n mujhe, ab naa bulaanaa,
I’M OFF TO, DON’T SUMMON ME NOW,

meree yaad bhee apne, dil me.n na laanaa,
DON’T RECALL EVEN MY MEMORIES TO YOUR MIND,

meraa hai kyaa meree, manzil na koyee Thikaanaa,
WHAT’S WITH ME, I’VE NEITHER DESTINATION NOR ADDRESS,

jaataa hoo.n mai.n....
I’M OFF TO....


pyaasaa thaah bachpan jawaanee bhee, meree pyaasee,
A CRAVING CHILDHOOD I’D, MY YOUTH TOO IS ATHIRST,

peechhe ghamo.n kee galee, aage udaasee,
THE SORROWS' LANE IS BEHIND; AHEAD IS THE GLOOM,

pyaasaa thaah bachpan jawaanee bhee, meree pyaasee,
A CRAVING CHILDHOOD I’D, MY YOUTH TOO IS ATHIRST,

peechhe ghamo.n kee galee, aage udaasee,
THE SORROWS’ LANE IS BEHIND; AHEAD IS THE GLOOM,

ho~~~ mai.n tanhaaee kaa raahee, koyee apnaa naa begaanaa

A WAYFARER OF LONELINESS, I’VE NO FRIENDS NOR FOES,

mujhe, ab naa bulaanaa,
DON’T SUMMON ME NOW,

meree yaad bhee apne, dil me.n na laanaa,
DON’T RECALL EVEN MY MEMORIES TO YOUR MIND,

meraa hai kyaa meree, manzil na koyee Thikaanaa,
WHAT’S WITH ME, I’VE NEITHER DESTINATION NOR ADDRESS.


mujh ko ha.see bhee milee saaye, liye dukh ke,
EVEN THE LAUGHTER THAT I GOT HAD THE SHADES OF SORROWS,

khul ke na royaa kisee, kaa.ndhe pe jhuk ke,
I NEVER WEPT HEARTILY, LEANING ON SOMEONE’S SHOULDERS,

mujh ko ha.see bhee milee saaye, liye dukh ke,
EVEN THE LAUGHTER I GOT HAD THE SHADES OF SORROWS,

khul ke na royaa kisee, kaa.ndhe pe jhuk ke,
I NEVER WEPT HEARTILY, LEANING ON SOMEONE’S SHOULDERS,

ho~~~ meraa jeewan bhee kyaa hai, adhooraa saa ik afsaanaa
OH WHAT’S THIS LIFE OF MINE – SORT OF AN INCOMPLETE TALE.

mujhe, ab naa bulaanaa,
DON’T SUMMON ME NOW,

meree yaad bhee apne, dil me.n na laanaa,
DON’T RECALL EVEN MY MEMORIES TO YOUR MIND,

meraa hai kyaa meree, manzil na koyee Thikaanaa,
WHAT’S WITH ME, I’VE NEITHER DESTINATION NOR ADDRESS,

jaataa hoo.n mai.n....
I’M OFF TO....


thaah pyaar kaa ik diyaa wo bhee, bujhaa Daalaa,
I’D A LAMP OF LOVE, EVEN THAT’S BEEN EXTINGUISHED,

dhu.Ndhalaa saa bhee kahee.n, kyoo.n ho ujaalaa,
WHY SHOULD EVEN THE FAINTEST OF LIGHT BE SOMEWHERE?

thaah pyaar kaa ik diyaa wo bhee, bujhaa Daalaa,
I’D A LAMP OF LOVE, EVEN THAT’S BEEN EXTINGUISHED,

dhu.Ndhalaa saa bhee kahee.n, kyoo.n ho ujaalaa,
WHY SHOULD EVEN THE FAINTEST OF LIGHT BE SOMEWHERE?

ho~~~ ab un yaado.n se keh doh, meree duniyaa me.n naa aanaa
OH! TELL THOSE MEMORIES NOT TO ENTER INTO MY UNIVERSE,

mujhe, ab naa bulaanaa,
DON’T SUMMON ME NOW,

meree yaad bhee apne, dil me.n na laanaa,
DON’T RECALL EVEN MY MEMORIES TO YOUR MIND,

meraa hai kyaa meree, manzil na koyee Thikaanaa.
WHAT’S WITH ME, I’VE NEITHER DESTINATION NOR ADDRESS.

NASIR.

“Good bye, proud world! I'm going home; Thou art not my friend, and I'm not thine” - Ralph Waldo Emerson

211. Translation of Sad Songs of Rafi: Mere Dushman Tuu Meree Dosti ko Tarse...

Movie: Aaye Din Bahaar Ke (1966)
Lyrics: Anand Bakshi
Music: Laxmikant-Pyarelal
Main release in Bombay: Roxy Cinema.


When Sadness leads to Vengeance, Rafi Sahaab sings: Mere Dushman Tuu Meree...

Roman Transliteration/English Translation of the original lyrics:


Mere dil se, sitamgar, tuu ne achchee, dillagee kee hai,
O OPPRESSOR, WHAT A CRUEL JOKE YOU’VE PLAYED ON MY HEART,

Ke bann ke dost, apne doston se, dushmani kee hai,
FOR, IN THE GUISE OF A FRIEND, YOU’VE BEEN HOSTILE TO YOUR FRIENDS.

Mere, dushman tuu meree, dostee ko tarse,
O MY FOE, MAY YOU ACHE FOR MY FRIENDSHIP,

mere dushman, tuu meree, dostee ko tarse,
O MY FOE, MAY YOU ACHE FOR MY FRIENDSHIP,

mujhe gham dene waale, tuu khushee ko tarse,
O MY GIVER OF SORROWS, MAY YOU ACHE FOR HAPPINESS,

mere dushman,...
O MY FOE...


tuu phool bane patjha.d kaa,
MAY YOU BECOME AN AUTUMN FLOWER,

tujh pe, bahaar na aaye kabhee
NO SPRING SHOULD EVER COME TO YOU,

meree, hee tarah, tuu ta.dpe,
MAY YOU SQUIRM JUST LIKE ME,

tujh ko, qaraar na aaye kabhee,
NO PEACE SHOULD EVER COME TO YOU,

tujh ko, qaraar na aaye kabhee,
NO PEACE SHOULD EVER COME TO YOU,

jiye tuu iss tarah ke, zi.ndagee ko tarse,
MAY YOU LIVE THUS THAT YOU ACHE FOR LIFE,

mere dushman tuu meree, dostee ko tarse,
O MY FOE, MAY YOU ACHE FOR MY FRIENDSHIP,

mere dushman....
O MY FOE...


itnaa toh asar kar jaaye.n,
MAY THERE BE AT LEAST AN IMPACT OF

meree, wafaaye.n O bewafaa
MY LOYALTIES, O FAITHLESS ONE,

ik roz tujhe, yaad aaye.n,
MAY A DAY COME WHEN YOU REMEMBER

apnee, jafaaye.n O bewafaa
YOUR OWN BETRAYALS, O FAITHLESS ONE,

apnee, jafaayen O bewafaa,
YOUR OWN BETRAYALS, O FAITHLESS ONE,

pashemaa.n ho ke roye,
WAILING WITH REMORSE

tuu ha.nsee ko tarse,
MAY YOU ACHE FOR LAUGHTER,

mere dushman, tuu meree, dostee ko tarse,
O MY FOE, MAY YOU ACHE FOR MY FRIENDSHIP,

mere dushman...
O MY FOE...


tere gulshan se ziyaadaa, veeraan koee, veeraanaa na ho
MORE DESOLATE THAN YOUR ROSE GARDEN, MAY THERE BE NO DESOLATION,

iss duniyaa me.n koee, teraa, apnaa to kyaa, begaanaa na ho
IN THIS WORLD, LET ALONE SOMEONE OF YOUR OWN, MAY THERE BE NOT EVEN A STRANGER,

apna toh kyaa, begaanaa na ho,
LET ALONE SOMEONE OF YOUR OWN, MAY THERE BE NOT EVEN A STRANGER,

kisee kaa pyaar kyaa tuu, berukhee ko tarse.
LET ALONE THE LOVE OF SOMEONE, MAY YOU ACHE FOR APATHY,

mere dushman tuu meree, dostee ko tarse,
O MY FOE, MAY YOU ACHE FOR MY FRIENDSHIP,

mujhe gham dene waale, tuu khushi ko tarse,
O MY GIVER OF SORROWS, MAY YOU ACHE FOR HAPPINESS,

mere dushman.
O MY FOE!

NASIR.

“Cursing is invoking the assistance of a spirit to help you inflict suffering. Swearing on the other hand, is invoking, only the witness of a spirit to an statement you wish to make.”
John Ruskin quotes

210. Translation of Sad Songs of Rafi: Aap Ke Pehloo Mein Aakar...

Movie: MERA SAAYA (1966)
Lyrics: Raja Mehdi Ali Khan
Music: Madan Mohan


Rafi Sahaab’s unforgettable song: Aap Ke Pehloo Me.n Aakar....

Roman Transliteration/English Translation of the original lyrics:


aap ke, pehloo me.n aakar, ro diye
COMING BY YOUR SIDE, WE WEPT,

aap ke, pehloo me.n aakar ro diye,
COMING BY YOUR SIDE, WE WEPT,

daastaan-e-gham sunaakar, ro diye
RELATING THE TALE OF SORROW, WE WEPT,

aap ke, pehloo me.n aakar ro diye....
COMING BY YOUR SIDE, WE WEPT.

zindagee ne, kar diyaa, jab bhee udaas
WHENEVER LIFE MADE US UNHAPPY,


zindagee ne, kar diyaa, jab bhee udaas
WHENEVER LIFE MADE US UNHAPPY,

aa gaye, ghabraa ke hamm, ma.nzil ke paas,
BEING FRIGHTENED, WE CAME NEAR THE DESTINATION,

sar jhukaayaa, sar jhukaakar ro diye,
BOWED OUR HEAD, BOWING OUR HEAD WE WEPT.

aap ke, pehloo me.n aakar ro diye....
COMING BY YOUR SIDE, WE WEPT.


shaam jab, aa.nsoo bahaatee, aa gayee,
WHEN EVENING CAME SHEDDING TEARS,

shaam jab, aa.nsoo bahaatee, aa gayee
WHEN EVENING CAME SHEDDING TEARS,

har taraf, gham kee udaasee, chhaa gayee,
THE GLOOM OF SORROW SPREAD ALL AROUND,

deep yaado.n ke jalaakar, ro diye
LIGHTING THE LAMP OF MEMORIES, WE WEPT.

aap ke, pehloo me.n aakar ro diye.
COMING BY YOUR SIDE, WE WEPT.

gham judaaee kaa sahaa, jaataa nahee.n
UNBEARABLE IS THE GRIEF OF ABSENCE,

gham judaaee, kaa sahaa, jaataa nahee.n
UNBEARABLE IS THE GRIEF OF ABSENCE,

aap ke, bin ab rahaa, jaataa nahee.n,
LIVING WITHOUT YOU IS NAUGHT,

pyaar me.n, kyaa-kyaa ga.nvaakar ro diye.
LOSING OUT ALL IN LOVE, WE WEPT.

daastaan-e-gham sunaakar, ro diye
RELATING THE TALE OF SORROW, WE WEPT,

aap ke, pehloo me.n aakar, ro diye.
COMING BY YOUR SIDE, WE WEPT.

NASIR.

I wept thy absence - o'er and o'er again
With what a deep devotedness of woe
Thinking of thee, still thee, till thought grew pain,
And memory, like a drop that, night and day,
Falls cold and ceaseless, wore my heart away!
Thomas Moore

209. Translation of Sad Songs of Rafi: Bhari Duniya Mein Aakhir...

Movie: DO BADAN (1966)
Lyrics: Shakeel Badayuni
Music: Ravi


Rafi Sahaab exudes the helplessness of a star-crossed lover in a voice full of pain and emotions in his Bhari Duniya me.n Aakhir Dil....

Roman Transliteration/English Translation of the original lyrics:


Bharee duniyaa me.n aakhir dil, ko samjhaane kahaa.n jaaye.n,
IN THE WHOLE WIDE WORLD, FOR MOLLIFYING THE HEART, WHERE TO GO,

Bharee duniyaa me.n aakhir dil, ko samjhaane, kahaa.n jaaye.n
IN THE WHOLE WIDE WORLD, FOR MOLLIFYING THE HEART, WHERE TO GO?

muhabbat ho gayee jin ko, woh deewaane kahaa.n jaaye.n,
THOSE WHO HAVE FALLEN IN LOVE, WHERE SHOULD SUCH CRAZY ONES GO?

Bharee duniyaa me.n aakhir dil, ko samjhaane, kahaa.n jaaye.n
IN THE WHOLE WIDE WORLD, FOR MOLLIFYING THE HEART, WHERE TO GO?

bharee duniyaa.....,
THE WHOLE WIDE WORLD....


lage hai.n shammaa par pehre, zamaane kee nigaaho.n ke
ON THE BELOVED, THE WORLD’S KEEPING AN EYE,

lage hai.n, shammaa par pehre, zamaane kee nigaaho.n ke,
ON THE BELOVED, THE WORLD’S KEEPING AN EYE,

zamaane kee nigaaho.n ke,
THE WORLD’S KEEPING AN EYE,

jinhe.n jalne kee hasrat hai, ....
THOSE WHO DESIRE TO BE CONSUMED...

jinhe.n jalne kee hasrat hai, woh parwaane kahaa.n jaaye.n,
THOSE WHO DESIRE TO BE CONSUMED, WHERE SHOULD SUCH LOVERS GO?

muhabbat ho gayee jin ko, woh deewaane kahaa.n jaaye.n,
THOSE WHO HAVE FALLEN IN LOVE, WHERE SHOULD SUCH CRAZY ONES GO?

Bharee duniyaa me.n aakhir dil, ko samjhaane kahaa.n jaaye.n,
IN THE WHOLE WIDE WORLD, FOR MOLLIFYING THE HEART, WHERE TO GO?

bharee duniyaa, ....
THE WHOLE WIDE WORLD....


sunaanaa bhee jinhe.n mushkil, chhupaanaa bhee jinhe.n mushkil
THOSE WHICH ARE DIFFICULT EVEN TO NARRATE, THOSE WHICH ARE DIFFICULT EVEN TO HIDE,

sunaanaa, bhee jinhe.n mushkil, chhupaanaa bhee jinhe.n mushkil,
THOSE WHICH ARE DIFFICULT EVEN TO NARRATE, THOSE WHICH ARE DIFFICULT EVEN TO HIDE,

chhupaana bhee jinhe.n mushkil,
THOSE WHICH ARE DIFFICULT EVEN TO HIDE,

zaraa tuu hee bataa ay dil, ....
O HEART AT LEAST LET ME KNOW....

zaraa tuu hee bataa ay dil, woh afsaane kahaa.n jaaye.n,
O HEART AT LEAST LET ME KNOW, WHERE SHOULD SUCH TALES GO?

muhabbat ho gayee jin ko, woh deewaane kahaa.n jaaye.n,
THOSE WHO HAVE FALLEN IN LOVE, WHERE SHOULD SUCH CRAZY ONES GO?

Bharee duniyaa me.n aakhir dil, ko samjhaane, kahaa.n jaaye.n
IN THE WHOLE WIDE WORLD, FOR MOLLIFYING THE HEART, WHERE TO GO,

bharee duniyaa, .....
THE WHOLE WIDE WORLD...


nazar me.n uljhane.n dil me.n, hai aalam beqaraari ka
CONFUSIONS IN SIGHT, A STATE OF RESTLESSNESS IN THE HEART,

nazar me.n, uljhane.n dil me.n, hai aalam beqaraari ka,
CONFUSIONS IN SIGHT, A STATE OF RESTLESSNESS IN THE HEART,

hai aalam beqaraari ka...,
A STATE OF RESTLESSNESS...

samajh me.n kuchh nahee.n aataa,...
CAN’T UNDERSTAND ANYTHING...

samajh me.n kuchh nahee.n aataa, sukoo.n paane kahaa.n jaaye.n,
CAN’T UNDERSTAND ANYTHING , TO FIND PEACE, WHERE TO GO?

muhabbat ho gayee jin ko, woh deewaane kahaa.n jaaye.n,
THOSE WHO HAVE FALLEN IN LOVE, WHERE SHOULD SUCH CRAZY ONES GO?

Bharee duniyaa me.n aakhir dil, ko samjhaane kahaa.n jaaye.n,
IN THE WHOLE WIDE WORLD, FOR MOLLIFYING THE HEART, WHERE TO GO,

bharee duniyaa.....
THE WHOLE WIDE WORLD...

NASIR.

"If love was a choice, who would ever choose to feel such exquisite pain."
- Anna and The King.

207. Translation of Sad Songs of Rafi: Khaamosh Zindagi ko...

Movie: NAAG MANDIR (1966)
Music: Laxmikant-Pyarelal
Lyrics: Shiv Kumar Saroj



A Rare Treat from Rafi Sahaab: Khaamosh Zindagee Ko....

Roman Transliteration/English Translation of the original lyrics:


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206. Translation of Sad Songs of Rafi: Main Bewafaa Naheen Hoon...

Movie: PREET NA JAANE REET (1966)
Music: Kalyanji Anandji
Lyrics: Qamar Jalalabadi.

A great rendition by Rafi Sahaab: Main Bewafaa Nahin Hoon....

Roman Transliteration/English Translation of the original lyrics:



Mai. n bewafaa naheen hoon, tere pyar kee qasam,
I’M NOT UNFATIFHUL , BY YOUR LOVE I SWEAR,

Mai. n bewafaa naheen hoon tere, pyar kee qasam,
I’M NOT UNFAITHFUL, BY YOUR LOVE I SWEAR,

Iqraar jo kiya usee, iqraar kee qasam,
THE PROMISE THAT I MADE, BY THE VERY PROMISE I SWEAR,


Iqraar jo kiya usee, iqraar kee qasam,
THE PROMISE THAT I MADE, BY THE VERY PROMISE I SWEAR,

Mai. n bewafaa naheen hoon tere, pyar kee qasam.
I’M NOT UNFAITHFUL, BY YOUR LOVE I SWEAR.


Maana hamaare pyaar ka, aalam badal gayaa,
AGREED THAT THE UNIVERSE OF OUR LOVE HAS CHANGED,

Maana hamaare pyaar ka, aalam badal gayaa,
AGREED THAT THE UNIVERSE OF OUR LOVE HAS CHANGED,

apne hee dil kee aag se, kaashaana jal gayaa,
BY THE VERY FIRE OF OUR HEART THE HOUSE BURNT DOWN,

dil phir bhi hai vahi tere, deedaar kee qasam.
EVEN THEN IT’S THE SAME HEART, BY YOUR SIGHT I SWEAR,

Mai. n bewafaa naheen hoon, tere pyar kee qasam.
I’M NOT UNFAITHFUL, BY YOUR LOVE I SWEAR.


Ulfat ke phool gil gaye, qismat kee dhool me.n,
LOVE’S FLOWERS GOT MUCKY IN THE FATE’S DUST,

Ulfat ke phool gil gaye, qismat kee dhool me.n,
LOVE’S FLOWERS GOT MUCKY IN THE FATE’S DUST,

khushbu hai, tere saans kee, har ek phool me.n,
FRAGRANCE OF YOUR BREATH EXISTS IN EVERY FLOWER,

iss pyaar ke lute huwe, gulzaar kee qasam.
BY THIS LOOTED GARDEN OF LOVE I SWEAR.

Mai. n bewafaa naheen hoon, tere pyar kee qasam
I’M NOT UNFAITHFUL, BY YOUR LOVE I SWEAR,

Iqraar jo kiya use, iqraar kee qasam
THE PROMISE I MADE, BY THE VERY PROMISE I SWEAR,

Mai.n be-wafaa naheen hoon tere, pyar kee qasam.
I’M NOT UNFAITHFUL, BY YOUR LOVE I SWEAR.

NASIR.

“All lovers swear more performance than they are able”
- William Shakespeare quotes

205. Translation of Sad Songs of Rafi: Kyaa Se Kyaa Ho Gayaa...

Movie: Guide (1965)
Music: S.D. Burman
Lyrics: Shailendra



Rafi Sahaab singing on the fickleness of love: Kyaa Se Kyaa Ho Gayaa

Roman Transliteration/English Translation of the original lyrics:



kyaa se kyaa ho gayaa,
WHAT’S COME TO PASS

bevafaa .a.a.a,
O FAITHLESS ONE

tere pyaar me.n,
IN YOUR LOVE,

chaahaa kyaa kyaa milaa,
WHAT WE’D HOPED FOR AND WHAT DID WE GET

bevafaa .a.a.a,
O FAITHLESS ONE

tere pyaar me.n
IN YOUR LOVE.

Chorus: hmmm, hmmm,AA~~AA~~~~


chalo suhaanaa bharam toh TooTaa,
COME , ATLEAST THE PLEASANT PRETENSION IS OVER ,

jaanaa ke husn kyaa hai,
WE RECOGNISED WHAT “ A BEAUTIFUL WOMAN “ IS ,

ho o o~~~..

chalo suhaanaa, bharam toh TooTaa,
COME, AT LEAST THE PLEASANT PRETENSION IS OVER,

jaanaa ke husn kyaa hai,
WE RECOGNISED WHAT “A BEAUTIFUL WOMAN” IS,

kehtee hai jis ko pyaar duniyaa,
THAT WHICH THE WORLD CALLS “LOVE,”

kyaa cheez kyaa balaa hai,
WHAT AN AFFLICTION THAT THING IS!

dil ne kyaa naa sahaa,
WHAT NOT THE HEART HAS SUFFERED ?

bevafaa .a.a.a
O FAITHLESS ONE,

tere pyaar me.n,
IN YOUR LOVE,

chaaha kyaa kyaa mila,
WHAT WE’D HOPED AND WHAT DID WE GET

bevafaa .a.a.a,
O FAITHLESS ONE

tere pyaar me.n
IN YOUR LOVE.

Chorus: AAA~~AAA~~


tere mere dil ke beech ab toh,
NOW BETWEEN YOUR HEART AND MINE

Sadiyo.n ke faasle hai.n,
THERE’S A DISTANCE OF CENTURIES,

a.nh~~.an.h.~~~ a. Nh~~~

tere mere, dil ke beech ab toh,
NOW BETWEEN YOUR HEART AND MINE

sadiyo.n ke faasle hai.n,
THERE IS A DISTANCE OF CENTURIES NOW,

yaqeen hogaa kise ke hamm tum,
WHO’L L BELIEVE THAT YOU AND I

ik raah sa.ng chale hai.n,
HAVE WALKED THE SAME PATH TOGETHER,

honaa hai aur kyaa,
WHAT ELSE IS TO HAPPEN!

bevafaa .a.a.a,
O FAITHLESS ONE

tere pyaar me.n,
IN YOUR LOVE,

kyaa se kyaa ho gayaa,
WHAT’S COME TO PASS

bevafaa .a.a.a,
O FAITHLESS ONE

tere pyaar me.n
IN YOUR LOVE.

NASIR.

since then thy trains my younger years betrayed,
And for my faith ingratitude I find;
False love, desire, and beauty frail, adieu.
Dead is the root whence all these fancies grew.
- Sir Walter Raleigh

204. Translation of Sad Songs of Rafi: Hamm Tumse Judaa Ho ke...

Movie: EK SAPERA EK LUTERA (1965)
Lyrics: Asad Bhopali
Music: Usha Khanna


One of the most popular songs of Rafi Sahaab: Hamm Tumse Judaa Hoke...

Roman Transliteration/English Translation of the original lyrics:


Hamm tum se judaa ho ke, mar jaayenge ro-ro ke,
ON PARTING FROM YOU WE’LL DIE WEEPING,

hamm tum se judaa ho ke, mar jaayenge ro-ro ke,
ON PARTING FROM YOU WE’LL DIE WEEPING,

mar jaayenge ro-ro ke...
WE’LL DIE WEEPING...


duniyaa ba.dee zaalim hai, dil to.d ke ha.nstee hai,
THE WORLD IS A HUGE TYRANT, IT LAUGHS AFTER BREAKING THE HEART,

duniyaa ba.dee zaalim hai, dil to.d ke ha.nstee hai,
THE WORLD IS A HUGE TYRANT, IT LAUGHS AFTER BREAKING THE HEART,

ik mauj kinaare se, mil ne ko tarastee hai,
A WAVE YEARNS FOR MEETING WITH THE SHORE,

keh do na koee roke
TELL ‘EM THAT NONE SHOULD HOLD IT BACK,

keh do, na koee roke,
TELL ‘EM THAT NONE SHOULD HOLD IT BACK.

hamm tum se judaa ho ke, mar jaayenge ro-ro ke,
ON PARTING FROM YOU YOU WE’LL DIE WEEPING,

mar jaayenge ro-ro ke...
WE’LL DIE WEEPING...


sochaa thaah kabhee doh dil, milkar na judaa ho.nge,
AT TIMES, WE HAD THOUGHT THAT AFTER BEING UNITED, THE TWO HEARTS WOULD NEVER PART,

sochaa thaah kabhee doh dil, milkar na judaa ho.nge,
AT TIMES, WE HAD THOUGHT THAT AFTER BEINGUNITED, THE TWO HEARTS WOULD NEVER PART,

maaloom na thaah hamm yoo.n, naaqaam-e-wafaa ho.nge,
WE NEVER KNEW THAT WE’D FAIL THUS IN FULFILLING OUR PLEDGE,

qismat ne diye dhoke
THE FATE BETRAYED US

qismat ne, diye dhoke,
THE FATE BETRAYED US.

hamm tum se judaa ho ke, mar jaayenge ro-ro ke
ON PARTING FROM YOU WE’LL DIE WEEPING,

mar jaayenge ro-ro ke...
WE’LL DIE WEEPING...


waade nahee.n bhoole.nge, qasme.n nahee.n to.denge,
WE’LL NOT FORGET OUR PROMISES; WE’LL NOT BREAK OUR OATHS,

waade nahee.n bhoole.nge, qasame.n nahee.n to.denge,
WE’LL NOT FORGET OUR PROMISES; WE’LL NOT BREAK OUR OATHS,

yeh tay hai ke hamm dono.n, milnaa nahee.n chho.denge,
‘TIS DECIDED THAT WE’LL NOT STOP SEEING EACH OTHER,

jo rok sake roke
WE DARE ANYONE TO STOP US,

jo rok, sake roke,
WE DARE ANYONE TO STOP US.

hamm tum se judaa ho ke, mar jaayenge ro-ro ke
ON PARTING FROM YOU, WE’LL DIE WEEPNG,

hamm tum se judaa ho ke, mar jaayenge ro-ro ke
ON PARTING FROM YOU, WE’LL DIE WEEPING,

mar jaayenge ro-ro ke...
WE’LL DIE WEEPING...

NASIR.

Someday, when we both reminisce we'll both say, 'There wasn't too much we missed,' and through the tears we'll smile when we recall we had it all for just a moment.
Author: St. Elmo's Fire