kyu hasta hai chaand
kyu hasta hai chaand
kyu haste hai taare
mai roti hun dekh kar unko
aaja naa dur tihare
kyu hasta hai chaand
kyu haste hai taare
mai roti hun dekh kar unko
aaja naa dur tihare
kyu hasta hai chaand

pipal par do sukhe pato me
pipal par do sukhe pato me
aapas me takraye
aisa mujhko dekhe
jaise meri hasi udaaye
ab jiun kaun shaare
aaja na dur tihare
kyu hasta hai chaand
kyu haste hai taare

The moon, a silver laughter spills,
The stars, with joy, their light instills.
And I, I weep, a hidden tear,
Longing for you, my love, be near.
Why laughs the moon, so cold and bright?

The stars, they dance, a cosmic gleam,
While shadows fall, a silent stream.
I weep, and ache, a heart forlorn,
Come, darling, come, before the morn.
Why laughs the moon, in endless night?

On the bough, two leaves of brittle brown,
Whisper of life, then falling down.
They clash and mock, a cruel display,
Mirroring laughter, far away.
Upon what shores shall I now cling?
Come, darling, come, your solace bring.
Why laughs the moon, a distant art?
The stars, they laugh, and break my heart.