abhi to main jawan hun
havā bhī ḳhush-gavār hai
guloñ pe bhī nikhār hai
tarannum-e-hazār hai
bahār pur-bahār hai
kahāñ chalā hai sāqiyā
idhar to lauT idhar to aa
are ye dekhtā hai kyā
uThā subū subū uThā
subū uThā pyāla bhar
pyāla bhar ke de idhar
chaman kī samt kar nazar
samāñ to dekh be-ḳhabar
vo kaalī kaalī badliyāñ
ufuq pe ho ga.iiñ ayaañ
vo ik hujūm-e-mai-kashāñ
hai sū-e-mai-kada ravāñ
ye kyā gumāñ hai bad-gumāñ
samajh na mujh ko nā-tavāñ
ḳhayāl-e-zohd abhī kahāñ
abhī to maiñ javān huuñ
ibādatoñ kā zikr hai
najāt kī bhī fikr hai
junūn hai savāb kā
ḳhayāl hai azaab kā
magar suno to shaiḳh jī
ajiib shai haiñ aap bhī
bhalā shabāb o āshiqī
alag hue bhī haiñ kabhī
hasīn jalva-rez hoñ
adā.eñ fitna-ḳhez hoñ
havā.eñ itr-bez hoñ
to shauq kyuuñ na tez hoñ
nigār-hā-e-fitnagar
koī idhar koī udhar
ubhārte hoñ aish par
to kyā kare koī bashar
chalo jī qissa-muḳhtasar
tumhārā nuqta-e-nazar
durust hai to ho magar
abhī to maiñ javān huuñ
ye gasht kohsār kī
ye sair jū-e-bār kī
ye bulbuloñ ke chahchahe
ye gul-ruḳhoñ ke qahqahe
kisī se mel ho gayā
to rañj o fikr kho gayā
kabhī jo baḳht so gayā
ye hañs gayā vo ro gayā
ye ishq kī kahāniyāñ
ye ras bharī javāniyāñ
udhar se mehrbāniyāñ
idhar se lan-tarāniyāñ
ye āsmān ye zamīñ
nazāra-hā-e-dil-nashīñ
inheñ hayāt-āfrīñ
bhalā maiñ chhoḌ duuñ yahīñ
hai maut is qadar qarīñ
mujhe na aa.egā yaqīñ
nahīñ nahīñ abhī nahīñ
abhī to maiñ javān huuñ
na ġham kushūd o bast kā
buland kā na past kā
na buud kā na hast kā
na vāda-e-alast kā
ummīd aur yaas gum
havās gum qayās gum
nazar se aas paas gum
hama-bajuz gilās gum
na mai meñ kuchh kamī rahe
qadah se hamdamī rahe
nashist ye jamī rahe
yahī hamā-hamī rahe
vo raag chheḌ mutribā
tarab-fazā, alam-rubā
asar sadā-e-sāz kā
jigar meñ aag de lagā
har ek lab pe ho sadā
na haath rok sāqiyā
pilā.e jā pilā.e jā
abhī to maiñ javān huuñ
The fragrance wafts o’er the dew
As flowers bloom, in every hue
A thousand melodies fill the air
As spring is here, in bridal wear
It’s time for cheer, bring out the wine
Come back, the moment is divine
Come fill the cup, don’t turn away
Do not demur, do not delay
Do cast your eye upon the spring
The scene’s a dream upon a wing
As evening falls, dark clouds appear
Across the skies, from far and near
Wine lovers will always have their say
As to the taverns, they wend their way
Off with the skeptic look, my man
For I’m not naïve, nor weak nor van
Heaven can wait, as can piety
For I’m still young, so let me be
Yes, there’s talk of God, of fear
Of salvation that’s never near
Redemption, and the need to know
The after life, where souls will go
But man of God, do hark my word
Is not your contention absurd
Tell me dear man, hand on heart
Can love and beauty stand apart?
When joy and fragrance fill the air
And lissome beauties, tall and fair
Bewitching smiles, do lie in wait
How can our passions ever abate
Sensuous glances, full of grace
Entice one into their embrace
Guiles of love, and passion’s sway
What mortal man can stay away?
Okay, to cut the story short
Your point of view, your kindly thought
I may agree with, I may see
But I’m still young, so let me be..
To walk along the mountain side
Or trek the streams at eventide
To hear the nightingales in song
And blooming roses, all along
And then to chance upon your love
And see all worries, gloom dissolve
I guess it’s written in our stars
Tears or joy, what shall be ours..
These tales of love, these songs of yore
Are ones we have all heard before
Some speak of youths full of flair
And others may merely be hot air
These skies, these meadows evergreen
Are scenes that no one has ever seen
Bounty in joy, calming in strife
They are the essence of our life
A life that’s short, that’s so finite
And so every breath holds delight
But is the end ever so nigh
No, no, not now, how can I die
I’ve long to go, I’ve much to see
For I’m still young, so let me be..
No bondage, nor freedom shall remain
No rise, no fall, no wax nor wane
No past, no present, no despair
No vows, no promises, no care
Hope and despair, both beguiled
With past and future reconciled
All sense, all logic shall now depart
There’s just the wine, and the heart
Come let the wine flow, let’s rejoice
Oh nightingale, where is your voice
Do sing of joy, draw out our pain
Let just the cup, the ale remain..
Let every voice sing out as one
Drink on, the joy has just begun
A drink, a drink, don’t you see
For I’m still young, so let me be…
hawa bhi KHush-gawar hai
gulon pe bhi nikhaar hai
tarannum-e-hazar hai
bahaar pur-bahaar hai
kahan chala hai saqiya
idhar to lauT idhar to aa
are ye dekhta hai kya
uTha subu subu uTha
subu uTha pyala bhar
pyala bhar ke de idhar
chaman ki samt kar nazar
saman to dekh be-KHabar
wo kali kali badliyan
ufuq pe ho gain ayan
wo ek hujum-e-mai-kashan
hai su-e-mai-kada rawan
ye kya guman hai bad-guman
samajh na mujh ko na-tawan
KHayal-e-zohd abhi kahan
abhi to main jawan hun
ibaadaton ka zikr hai
najat ki bhi fikr hai
junun hai sawab ka
KHayal hai azab ka
magar suno to shaiKH ji
ajib shai hain aap bhi
bhala shabab o aashiqi
alag hue bhi hain kabhi
hasin jalwa-rez hon
adaen fitna-KHez hon
hawaen itr-bez hon
to shauq kyun na tez hon
nigar-ha-e-fitnagar
koi idhar koi udhar
ubhaarte hon aish par
to kya kare koi bashar
chalo ji qissa-muKHtasar
tumhaara nuqta-e-nazar
durust hai to ho magar
abhi to main jawan hun
ye gasht kohsar ki
ye sair ju-e-bar ki
ye bulbulon ke chahchahe
ye gul-ruKHon ke qahqahe
kisi se mel ho gaya
to ranj o fikr kho gaya
kabhi jo baKHt so gaya
ye hans gaya wo ro gaya
ye ishq ki kahaniyan
ye ras bhari jawaniyan
udhar se mehrbaniyan
idhar se lan-taraniyan
ye aasman ye zamin
nazara-ha-e-dil-nashin
inhen hayat-afrin
bhala main chhoD dun yahin
hai maut is qadar qarin
mujhe na aaega yaqin
nahin nahin abhi nahin
abhi to main jawan hun
na gham kushud o bast ka
buland ka na past ka
na bud ka na hast ka
na wada-e-alast ka
ummid aur yas gum
hawas gum qayas gum
nazar se aas pas gum
hama-bajuz gilas gum
na mai mein kuchh kami rahe
qadah se hamdami rahe
nashist ye jami rahe
yahi hama-hami rahe
wo rag chheD mutriba
tarab-faza, alam-ruba
asar sada-e-saz ka
jigar mein aag de laga
har ek lab pe ho sada
na hath rok saqiya
pilae ja pilae ja
abhi to main jawan hun
The fragrance wafts o’er the dew
As flowers bloom, in every hue
A thousand melodies fill the air
As spring is here, in bridal wear
It’s time for cheer, bring out the wine
Come back, the moment is divine
Come fill the cup, don’t turn away
Do not demur, do not delay
Do cast your eye upon the spring
The scene’s a dream upon a wing
As evening falls, dark clouds appear
Across the skies, from far and near
Wine lovers will always have their say
As to the taverns, they wend their way
Off with the skeptic look, my man
For I’m not naïve, nor weak nor van
Heaven can wait, as can piety
For I’m still young, so let me be
Yes, there’s talk of God, of fear
Of salvation that’s never near
Redemption, and the need to know
The after life, where souls will go
But man of God, do hark my word
Is not your contention absurd
Tell me dear man, hand on heart
Can love and beauty stand apart?
When joy and fragrance fill the air
And lissome beauties, tall and fair
Bewitching smiles, do lie in wait
How can our passions ever abate
Sensuous glances, full of grace
Entice one into their embrace
Guiles of love, and passion’s sway
What mortal man can stay away?
Okay, to cut the story short
Your point of view, your kindly thought
I may agree with, I may see
But I’m still young, so let me be..
To walk along the mountain side
Or trek the streams at eventide
To hear the nightingales in song
And blooming roses, all along
And then to chance upon your love
And see all worries, gloom dissolve
I guess it’s written in our stars
Tears or joy, what shall be ours..
These tales of love, these songs of yore
Are ones we have all heard before
Some speak of youths full of flair
And others may merely be hot air
These skies, these meadows evergreen
Are scenes that no one has ever seen
Bounty in joy, calming in strife
They are the essence of our life
A life that’s short, that’s so finite
And so every breath holds delight
But is the end ever so nigh
No, no, not now, how can I die
I’ve long to go, I’ve much to see
For I’m still young, so let me be..
No bondage, nor freedom shall remain
No rise, no fall, no wax nor wane
No past, no present, no despair
No vows, no promises, no care
Hope and despair, both beguiled
With past and future reconciled
All sense, all logic shall now depart
There’s just the wine, and the heart
Come let the wine flow, let’s rejoice
Oh nightingale, where is your voice
Do sing of joy, draw out our pain
Let just the cup, the ale remain..
Let every voice sing out as one
Drink on, the joy has just begun
A drink, a drink, don’t you see
For I’m still young, so let me be…
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