khamosh kyu khamosh kyu ho taro
ummid ke saharo tum hi unhe bulao
tum hi unhe pukaro khamosh kyu
khamosh kyu din rat viran dil ki dhadkan
aawaz de rahi hai tum samne to aao
parda nashi baharo khamosh kyu

khamosh kyu sach much meri jo aahe
kya tumko khinch laye mere karib aakar
ek bar dil ko pukaro khamosh kyu

khamosh kyu bechain aarzue
kab se taras rahi hai tum dur dur kyu ho
ulfat ki yaad garo se khamosh kyu kyu ho taro
ummid ke saharo tum hi unhe bulao
tum hi unhe pukaro khamosh kyu

Why silent, why the stars, so still?
On hope's frail wings, your voices spill,
To beckon them, to call their name.
Why silent, why this lonely game?

The heart's beat, day and night forlorn,
A silent plea, a spirit torn,
"Appear, appear, before my sight!"
Why silent, blossoms, veiled in light?

Why silent, if my sighs, so deep,
Could draw you near, your secrets keep?
To whisper once, within the heart.
Why silent, torn and ripped apart?

Why silent, restless longings burn,
Why distant now, no lessons to learn?
From love's sweet echoes, memories spun.
Why silent, stars, when day is done?
On hope's frail wings, your voices call,
To beckon them, lest shadows fall.
Why silent, why, with hearts ablaze?