insaan kyo rotaa hai insaan
har gam ki davaa pesh hai kar aish kaa saamaan

sun baans ki is baansuri ke git suhaane
sine me hu_e chhed to gaati hai taraane
masti ki yahi shaan
insaan kyo rotaa hai

ho lab pe hansi se pe jo aafat tere madalaa_e
bhar jaam khushi kaa jo musibat ki ghataa chhaa_e
dukh baham hai naadaan
insaan kyo rotaa hai

Why does the human weep, oh human?
For every sorrow, a remedy, offer pleasure's domain.
Hear the sweet song of the bamboo flute,
Though pierced in its breast, it sings its refrain.
This is the glory of joy.
Why does the human weep...?

When laughter dances on your lips, though hardship descends,
Fill the cup with joy, though shadows attend.
Suffering is but a foolish exchange.
Why does the human weep...?