zindagi ka aaj ye pagam hai
zindagi zindadili ka nam hai
wo jiya kya jiya, maza na jisne kiya
wo jiya kya jiya, maza na jisne kiya
husan hai jam hai, mast ye sham hai
jo na samjha gaya
wo jiya kya jiya, maza na jisne kiya
husan hai jam hai, mast ye sham hai
jo na samjha gaya

sochata hai tu kya, do pal ki hai mastiya
hai yahi pal tera, kal ka kisko pata
sochata hai tu kya, do pal ki hai mastiya
hai yahi pal tera, kal ka kisko pata
husan ka war hai aar ya par hai
jo na samjha gaya
wo jiya kya jiya, maza na jisne kiya
jam rangin hai, sham rangin hai
nazaro se mahkasi kam sangin hai
jam rangin hai, sham rangin hai
nazaro se mahkasi kam sangin hai
jam le jhum ja, zindagi hai nasha
jo na samjha gaya
wo jiya kya jiya, maza na jisne kiya
wo jiya kya jiya, maza na jisne kiya
husan hai jam hai, mast ye sham hai
jo na samjha gaya

This is life's decree, a vibrant call,
Life's essence breathes in spirit's thrall.
What life is lived, bereft of glee,
What life is lived, bereft of glee?
Beauty's a cup, this evening's wine,
Unseen, unheard, the subtle sign,
What life is lived, bereft of glee?
Beauty's a cup, this evening's wine,
Unseen, unheard, the subtle sign.

Why ponder so? These moments bright,
Your present hold, the future's night.
Why ponder so? These moments bright,
Your present hold, the future's night.
Beauty's a dart, a fateful plea,
Unseen, unheard, for you and me,
What life is lived, bereft of glee?
The cup ablaze, this evening's hue,
Intoxication dances through your view.
The cup ablaze, this evening's hue,
Intoxication dances through your view.
Drink deep and sway, life's a sweet art,
Unseen, unheard, within the heart,
What life is lived, bereft of glee?
What life is lived, bereft of glee?
Beauty's a dart, a fateful plea,
Unseen, unheard, for you and me.