maut kitni bhi sangdil ho magar zindagi se to meharba hogi
maut kitni bhi sangdil ho magar zindagi se to meharba hogi

nit naye ranj ko janm deti hai jindagi khusi ki dusman hai
aisi sabse nibah karti hai jindagi jindagi ki dusman hai
kuch na kuch to sukun payega maut ke bas me jiski ja hogi
maut kitni bhi sangdil ho magar zindagi se to meharba hogi

maut se or kuch mile na mile jindagi se to jaan chutegi
muskurahat nasib ho ke na ho aansuo ki ladi to tutegi
ham na honge to gum kise hoga, khatm har gam ki dasta hogi
maut kitni bhi sangdil ho magar zindagi se to meharba hogi

Though Death may be a harsh mistress, she is kinder than Life,
Though Death may be a harsh mistress, she is kinder than Life.

Life, a giver of fresh sorrows, an enemy to joy's flight,
Death, a companion to all, a foe to the very light.
Some solace shall surely be found, when the soul is held by Death's hand,
Though Death may be a harsh mistress, she is kinder than Life.

From Death, nothing else may be gained, but freedom from Life's command,
Whether smiles are our fortune or not, the chain of tears will disband.
When we are gone, to whom will grief belong? The tale of sorrow will end,
Though Death may be a harsh mistress, she is kinder than Life.