ek na ek shamma andhere me jalaye rakhiye
ek na ek shamma andhere me jalaye rakhiye
subah hone ko hai mahol banaye rakhiye
ek na ek shamma

jinke haatho se hume zakm-e-niha pahunche hai
jinke haatho se hume zakm-e-niha pahunche hai
wo bhee kehte hai ke zakhmo ko chupaye rakhiye
ek na ek shamma

kaun jane ke wo kis raah-guzar se guzre
kaun jane ke wo kis raah-guzar se guzre
har guzar raah ko phulo se sajaaye rakhiye
ek na ek shamma

daman-e-yaar ki zeenat na bane har ansu
daman-e-yaar ki zeenat na bane har ansu
apni palko ke liye kuch to bachaye rakhiye
ek na ek shamma andhere me jalaye rakhiye
ek na ek shamma

Keep a single flame lit in the dark,
Keep a single flame lit in the dark,
For the dawn is near, hold the atmosphere,
Keep a single flame.

Those hands that dealt us hidden wounds,
Those hands that dealt us hidden wounds,
Even they whisper, hide the scars,
Keep a single flame.

Who knows by which path they will return,
Who knows by which path they will return,
Adorn each returning path with flowers,
Keep a single flame.

Let not every tear stain the beloved's gown,
Let not every tear stain the beloved's gown,
Save some for your own eyes' quiet grief,
Keep a single flame lit in the dark,
Keep a single flame.