ye zulfo ki bikhri ghata kya kehti hai
zara sun mera dil diwana kya bole re
ye anchal ki mehki hawa kya kehti hai
nigaho ka yun muskurana kya bole re

aate jate mujhko dekhe na kare pyar ki bat koi
aate jate mujhko dekhe na kare pyar ki bat koi
tera dil bhi kehta hoga ho dilruba sath koi
ye hotho pe rukti sada kya kehti hai
ye sanso ka gumsum tarana kya bole re

aisi tanha tujhko pake dil me koi pyaas jage
aisi tanha tujhko pake dil me koi pyaas jage
dil pe kaabu na reh jaye pal bhar tere pass aake
ye lehrati balkhati bahe kya kehti hai
ye kadmo ka yun dagmgana kya bole

ye zulfon ki bikhri ghata kya kehti hai
zara sun mera dil diwana kya bole re
ye anchal ki mehki hawa kya kehti hai
nigaho ka yun muskurana kya bole re

What does this scattered cloud of hair whisper?
Listen close, my heart, a madman, what does it murmur?
What does the scented breeze of your veil confide?
The eyes' sweet smile, what does it conjure?

Passing glances, no talk of love’s fire,
Passing glances, no talk of love’s desire.
Your heart must whisper, “Oh, beloved, a companion near,”
On your lips, a lingering song, what does it call?
The hushed rhythm of breaths, what does it enthrall?

Finding you alone, a thirst now ignites my soul,
Finding you alone, a thirst now takes its toll.
My heart might break free, in moments by you, whole.
These dancing, swaying arms, what do they impart?
These faltering steps, what do they start?

What does this scattered cloud of hair whisper?
Listen close, my heart, a madman, what does it murmur?
What does the scented breeze of your veil confide?
The eyes' sweet smile, what does it conjure?