[Zulmat=darkness, Daliil=proof, Sahar=morning ]

Naa Muzdaa-E-Visaal Na Nazzaaraa-E-Jamaal
Muddat Huii Ki Aashtii-E-Chashm-O-Gosh Hai

[Muzdaa=good Nevs, Visaal=meeting,
Nazzaaraa-E-Jamaal=seeing A Beautiful Face]

[Aashtii=harmony/friendshiip/peace, Chashm=eye, Gosh=ear ]

Mai Ne Kiyaa Hai Husn-E-Khudaara Ko Behijaab
Ae Shauq Yaan Ijaazat-E-Tasliim-E-Hosh Hai

[Mai=bar, Khudaara=self Adorer,
Hijaab=veil, Tasliim=greeting ]

Gauhar Ko Ikd-E-Gardan-E-Khubaan Men Dekhanaa
Kyaa Auj Par Sitaaraa-E-Gauharfarosh Hai

[Gauhar=pearl/gem, Ikd-E-Gardan=necklace,
Khubaan=a Beautiful Person/sweetheart]

[Auj=highest Point/summit, Farosh=merchant]

Diidaar, Vaadaa, Hausalaa, Saaqii, Nigaah-E-Mast
Bazm-E-Khayaal Maikadaa-E-Bekharosh Hai

[Diidaar=appearance, Bekharosh=quite/dead ]

Ae Taazaa Vaaridan-E-Bisaat-E-Havaa-E-Dil
Zinhaar Gar Tumhen Havas-E-Na-O-Nosh Hai

[Vaaridan=arrivals, Bisaat=chess, Havaa=desire/greed]
[Zinhaar=be Warned!, Havas=lust/greed, Na-O-Nosh=feasting/drinking ]

Dekho Mujhe Jo Diidaa-E-Ibaratnigaah Ho
Merii Suno Jo Gosh-E-Nasiihatniyosh Hai

[Diidaa= Sight, Ibarat=admonition,
Gosh=ear, Nasiihat=advice, Niyosh=listener]

Saaqii Bajalvaa Dushman-E-Imaan-O-Aagahii
Mutarib Banagmaa Rahazan-E-Tamkiin-O-Hosh Hai

[Aagahiii=wisdom, Mutarib=singer,
Rahazan=robber, Tamkiin=authority/pover ]

Yaa Shab Ko Dekhate The Ki Har Goshaa-E-Bisaat
Daamaan-E-Baagabaan-O-Kaf-E-Gulfarosh Hai

[Goshaa=corner, Baagabaan=gardener,
Kaf=sleeve, Gulfarosh=florist]

Lutf-E-Khiiraam-E-Saaqii-O-Zauq-E-Sadaa-E-Chang
Ye Jannat-E-Nigaah Wo Firdaus-E-Gosh Hai

[Khiiraam=speed, Zauq=taste, Sadaa=sound,
Chang=lute, Firdaus=paradise, Gosh=ear]

Ya Subh Dam Jo Dekhiiye Aakar To Bazm Men
Naa Vo Suruur-O-Soz Na Josh-O-Kharosh Hai

[Suruur=pleasure, Soz=passion/heat ]

Daag-E-Firaaq-E-Sohabat-E-Shab Kii Jalii Huii
Ik Shammaa Rah Gaii Hai So Vo Bhii Khamosh Hai

[Firaaq=separation, Sohabat=company ]

Aate Hain Gaib Se Ye Mazaamiin Khayaal Mein
‘Ghalib’, Sariir-E-Khaamaa Navaa-E-Sarosh Hai

[Gaib=hiidden/mysterious, Mazaamiin=topics,
Sariir=scratchiing Sound Made By A Pen]

[Khaama=pen, Navaa=sound, Sarosh=angel]

[Pariivash=angel/beauty/fairy, Raqiib=enemy, Raazadaan=friend]

Mai Vo Kyon Bahut Piite Bazm-E-Gair Mein Yaarab
Aaj Hii Huaa Manzuur Un Ko Imtihaan Apanaa

Manzar Ik Bulandii Par Aur Ham Banaa Sakate
Arsh Se Idhar Hotaa Kaash Ke Makaan Apanaa

[Arsh=heaven]

De Vo Jis Qadar Zillat Ham Hansii Men Talenge
Baare Aashna Nikalaa Unakaa Paasabaan Apanaa

Dard-E-Dil Likhuun Kab Tak? Jaauun Un Ko Dikhalaa Duun
Ungaliyaan Figaar Apanii Khaamaakhuunchakaan Apanaa

[Figaar=wounded/sore, Khaam=inexpert/green/raw/immature]
[Khaamaakhuun=young Blood, Chakaan=dripping]

Ghiisate Ghiisate Mit Jaataa Aap Ne Abas Badalaa
Nang-E-Sajdaa Se Mere Sang-E-Aastaan Apanaa

Taa Kare Na Gamaazii, Kar Liyaa Hai Dushman Ko
Dost Kii Shikaayat Men Ham Ne Ham-Zabaan Apanaa

Ham Kahaan Ke Daanaa The Kis Hunar Men Yaktaa The
Besabab Huaa ‘Ghalib’ Dushman Aasmaan Apanaa

[Daanaa=wise/learned, Yaktaa=unique]

Vo Aaye Ghar Mein Hamaare Khudaa Kii Kudarat Hai
Kabhii Ham Un Ko Kabhii Apane Ghar Ko Dekhate Hain

Nazar Lage Na Kahiin Usake Dast-O-Baazuu Ko
Ye Log Kyon Mere Zakhm-E-Jigar Ko Dekhate Hain

[Dast-O-Baazuu=hands & Shoulders]

Tere Javaahiir-E-Tarf-E-Kulah Ko Kyaa Dekhen
Ham Auj-E-Taalaa-E-Laal-O-Guhar Ko Dekhate Hain

[Javaahiir=jewels, Tarf=golden Belt,
Kulah=crown, Auj=height/position]
[Taalaa=luck, Laal-O-Guhar=diamonds & Pearls]

[Taskiin=satisfaction; Iztiraab=anxiety;
Tapish=burn; Majaal=strength]

Kare Hai Qatl Lagaavat Mein Teraa Ro Denaa
Terii Tarah Koii Teg-E-Nigaah Ko Aab To De

[Teg=sword, Aab=sharpen]

Dikhaake Jumbish-E-Lab Hii Tamaam Kar Hamako
Na De Jo Bosaa To Muunh Se Kahiin Javaab To De

[Jumbish=motion, Bosaa=kiss]

Pilaa De Oak Se Saaqii Jo Hamase Nafrat Hai
Pyaalaa Gar Nahiin Detaa Na De, Sharaab To De

[Oak=palm Of The Hand]

‘Asad’ Khushii Se Mere Haath Paanv Phuul Gae
Kahaa Jo Us Ne Zaraa Mere Paanv Daab To De

Dil Hii To Hai Siyaasat-E-Darbaan Se Dar Gayaa
Main Aur Jaauun Dar Se Tere Bin Sadaa Kiye

[Siyaasat=politics, Darbaan=doorkeeper/sentry, Dar=door]
[Sadaa=sound, Here It Means Conversation ]

Rakhataa Phiruun Huun Khiirqaa-O-Sajjaadaa Rahan-E-Mai
Muddat Huii Hai Daavat-E-Aab-O-Havaa Kiye

[Khiirqa=a Patched Garment, Sajjaada=a Prayer Carpet,
Rahn=mortgage, Aab-O-Hava=climate]

Besarfaa Hii Guzaratii Hai, Ho Garche Umr-E-Khizr
Hazarat Bhii Kal Kahenge Ki Ham Kyaa Kiyaa Kiye

[Besarfaa=simple Life, Umr-E-Khijz=everlasting Life ]

Maqaduur Ho To Khaak Se Puuchhuun Ke Ae Laiim
Tuune Vo Ganj Haaye Giraanmaayaa Kyaa Kiye

[Maqaduur=capable, Khaak=dust/earth, Laiim=miserly]
[Ganj=treasure/wealth, Giraanmaayaa=valuble/precious ]

Kis Roz Tohamaten Na Taraashaa Kiye Aduu
Kis Din Hamaare Sar Pe Na Aare Chalaa Kiye

[Tohamaten=accusations, Aduu=enemy ]

Sohabat Men Gair Kii Na Padii Ho Kahiin Ye Khuu
Dene Lagaa Hai Bose Bagair Iltijaa Kiye

[Sohabat=company, Khuu=habit, Bose=kisses, Iltijaa=request ]

Zid Kii Hai Aur Baat Magar Khuu Burii Nahiin
Bhuule Se Us Ne Saikadon Vaade-Vafaa Kiye

[Khuu=habit ]

‘Ghalib’ Tumhiin Kaho Ki Milegaa Javaab Kyaa
Maanaa Ki Tum Kahaa Kiye Aur Vo Sunaa Kiye

Chhodaa Mah-E-Nakhshab Kii Tarah Dast-E-Qazaa Ne
Khurshiid Hanoz Us Ke Baraabar Na Huaa Thaa

Taufiiq Ba Andaaz-E-Himmat Hai Azal Se
Aankhon Men Hai Vo Qataraa Ki Gauhar Na Huaa Thaa

Jab Tak Kii Na Dekhaa Thaa Qad-E-Yaar Kaa Aalam
Main Motaqid-E-Fitanaa-E-Mahashar Na Huaa Thaa

Main Saadaa Dil Aazurdagi-E-Yaar Se Khush Huun
Yaanii Sabaq-E-Shauq Mukarrar Na Huaa Thaa

Dariyaa-E-Maaasii Tunuk Abhii Se Huaa Khushk
Meraa Sar-E-Daaman Bhii Abhii Tar Na Huaa Thaa

Jaarii Thii Asad Daag-E-Jigar Se Mere Tahasiil
Aatashqadaa Jaagiir-E-Samandar Na Huaa Thaa

[Shikavaa=complaint]

Pur Huun Main Shikave Se Yuun Raag Se Jaise Baajaa
Ik Zaraa Chhediye Phir Dekhiye Kyaa Hotaa Hai

[Pur Honaa=to Be Filled (With)]

Go Samajhataa Nahiin Par Husn-Talaafii Dekho
Shikavaa-E-Jaur Se Sar-Garm-E-Jafaa Hotaa Hai

[Husn-Talaafii=beautiful Way Of Forgiveness]
[Shikavaa-E-Jaur=complaint About Torture/oppression]

[Sar-Garm-E-Jafaa=busy In Being Unfaithful (Torture To The Lover)]

Ishq Kii Raah Men Hai Charkh-E-Makaukab Kii Vo Chaal
Sust-Rau Jaise Koii Aabalaapaa Hotaa Hai

[Charkh-E-Makaukab=star-Sudded Sky]
[Sust-Rau=slow Speed; Aabalaapaa=one Who Has Blisters On The Feet]

Kyuun Na Thaharen Hadaf-E-Naavak-E-Bedaad Ke Ham
Aap Uthaa Laate Hain Gar Tiir Khataa Hotaa Hai

[Hadaf-E-Naavak-E-Bedaad=target Of (Arrow Of) Oppression/injustice]
[Tiir Khataa Honaa=misdirected Arrow]

Khuub Thaa, Pahale Se Hote Jo Ham Apane Bad-Khvaah
Ke Bhalaa Chaahate Han Aur Buraa Hotaa Hai

[Bad-Khvaah=ill-Wisher]

Naalaa Jaataa Thaa Pare Arsh Se Meraa Aur Ab
Lab Tak Aataa Hai, Jo Aisaa Hii Rasaa Hotaa Hai

[Naalaa=wailing/cry; Pare Arsh=beyond The Skies][Rasaa=reaches]

[Raqiib=opponent, Sar-O-Saamaan=with Belongings,
Qais='majanuun', Uriyaan=nude ]

Zakhm Ne Daad Na Dii Tangii-E-Dil Kii Yaarab
Tiir Bhii Siinaa-E-Bismil Se Parafshaan Nikalaa

[Daad=justice, Siinaa-E-Bismil=wounded Heart,
Par=wings, Afshaan=rattle ]

Buu-E-Gul Naalaa-E-Dil Duud-E-Charaag-E-Mahafil
Jo Terii Bazm Se Nikalaa So Parishaan Nikalaa

[Buu=fragrance, Gul=flower, Naalaa=cry, Duud=smoke,
Esp From A Lamp That's Been Extinguished]

Dil-E-Hasaratzadaa Thaa Maaiidaa-E-Lazzat-E-Dard
Kaam Yaaron Kaa Baqadr-E-Lab-O-Dandaan Nikalaa

[Maaiidaa=tablecloth (Dastarkhaan); Dandaan=teeth]

Thii Nauaamoz-E-Fanaa Himmat-E-Dushvaarpasand
Sakht Mushkil Hai Ki Ye Kaam Bhii Aasaan Nikalaa

[Nauaamoz=beginner, Dushvaar=difficult ]

Dil Men Phir Giriyaa Ne Ik Shor Uthaayaa ‘Ghalib’
Aah Jo Qataraa Na Nikalaa Thaa So Tuufaan Nikalaa

[Giriyaa=weeping]

Yaad Thii Hamako Bhii Rangaa Rang Bazmaaraaiiyaan
Lekin Ab Naqsh-O-Nigaar-E-Taaq-E-Nisiyaan Ho Gaiin

[Rangaa Rang Bazmaaraaiiyaan=decorations]
[Naqsh-O-Nigaar=flowery Decorations; Taaq-E-Nisiyaan=forgotten Shelf]

Thiin Banaatunnaash-E-Garduun Din Ko Parde Mein Nihaan
Shab Ko Unake Jii Men Kyaa Aaii Ki Uriyaan Ho Gaiin

[Banaatunnaash-E-Garduun=the Stars Comprising The Big Dipper; Uriyaan=nude]

Qaid Mein Yaaquub Ne Lii Go Na Yuusuf Kii Khabar
Lekin Aankhen Rauzan-E-Diivaar-E-Zindaan Ho Gaiin

[Rauzan=hole; Zindaan=prison]

Sab Raqiibon Se Hon Naakhush, Par Zanaan-E-Misr Se
Hai Zulaikhaa Khush Ke Mahv-E-Maah-E-Kanaan Ho Gaiin

[Misr=egypt]
[Mahv-E-Maah-E-Kanaan=enraptured By The Moon Of Egypt (Here Denotes Yusuf)]

Juu-E-Khuun Aankhon Se Bahane Do Ki Hai Shaam-E-Firaaq
Main Ye Samajhuungaa Ke Shamaen Ho Farozaan Ho Gaiin

[Juu-E-Khuun=flow Of Blood]

In Pariizaadon Se Lenge Khuld Mein Ham Intaqaam
Qudarat-E-Haq Se Yahii Huuren Agar Waan Ho Gaiin

Niind Usakii Hai, Dimaag Usakaa Hai, Raaten Usakii Hain
Terii Zulfen Jisake Baazuu Par Parishaan Ho Gaiin

Main Chaman Men Kyaa Gayaa, Goyaa Dabistaan Khul Gayaa
Bul-Bulen Sun Kar Mere Naale, Gazalkhvaan Ho Gaiin

[Dabistaan=school; Naale=lament; Gazalkhvaan=poetic]

Vo Nigaahen Kyuun Huii Jaatii Hain Yaarab Dil Ke Paar
Jo Merii Kotaahii-E-Qismat Se Mizshgaan Ho Gaiin

[Kotaahii-E-Qismat=lack For Fortune; Mizshgaan=eyelids]

Bas Ki Rokaa Main Ne Aur Siine Men Ubharen Pai Ba Pai
Merii Aahen Bakhiyaa-E-Chaak-E-Gariibaan Ho Gaiin

[Bakhiyaa=a Stitching Pattern]

Waan Gayaa Bhii Main To Unakii Gaaliyon Kaa Kyaa Javaab
Yaad Thii Jitanii Duaayen, Sarf-E-Darbaan Ho Gaiin

Jaanfizaa Hai Baadaa, Jisake Haath Mein Jaam Aa Gayaa
Sab Lakiiren Haath Kii Goyaa Rag-E-Jaan Ho Gaiin

[Jaanfizaa=life-Giving; Baadaa=liquor]

Ham Muvahihad Hain, Hamaaraa Kesh Hai Tark-E-Ruusuum
Millaten Jab Mit Gaiin, Ajzaa-E-Iimaan Ho Gaiin

[Muvahihad=believer In One God; Kesh=religion]
[Tark-E-Ruusuum=departure From Traditional Practices]
[Millaten=community; Ajzaa-E-Iimaan=part Of Religion]

Ranj Se Khuugar Huaa Insaan To Mit Jaataa Hai Ranj
Mushkilen Mujh Par Padi Itanii Ke Aasaan Ho Gaiin

[Khuugar=used To]

Yuun Hii Gar Rotaa Rahaa ‘Ghalib’, To Ae Ahl-E-Jahaan
Dekhanaa In Bastiyon Ko Tum Ki Viiraan Ho Gaiin

Dekhanaa Taqariir Kii Lazzat Ki Jo Usane Kahaa
Mainne Yah Jaanaa Ki Goyaa Yah Bhii Mere Dil Mein Hai

Garache Hai Kis Kis Buraaii Se Vale Baa Iin Hamaa
Zikr Meraa Mujh Se Behatar Hai Ki Us Mahafil Mein Hai

Bas Hujuum-E-Naa Umiidii Khaak Mein Mil Jaayagii
Yah Jo Ik Lazzat Hamaarii Sai-E-Behaasil Mein Hai

Ranj-E-Rah Kyon Khenchiye Vaamaandagii Ko Ishq Hai
Uth Nahiin Sakataa Hamaaraa Jo Qadam Manzil Mein Hai

Jalvaa Zaar-E-Aatash-E-Dozakh Hamaaraa Dil Sahii
Fitanaa-E-Shor-E-Qayaamat Kis Kii Aab-O-Gil Mein Hai

Hai Dil-E-Shoriidaa-E-Gaalib Tilism-E-Pech-O-Taab
Raham Kar Apanii Tamannaa Par Ki Kis Mushkil Mein Hai

[Bebaak=outspoken/bold, Paak=pure/clean/holy ]

Sarf-E-Bahaa-E-Mai Hue Aalaat-E-Maikashii
The Ye Hii Do Hisaab So Yon Paak Ho Gae

[Sarf=expenditure, Bahaa=value/price, Mai=bar]
[Aalaat=instruments, Apparatus; Maikashii=drinking]

Rusavaa-E-Dahar Go Hue Aavaargii Se Tum
Baare Tabiiyaton Ke To Chaalaak Ho Gae

[Dahar=vorld, Baare=at Last]

Kahataa Hai Kaun Naalaa-E-Bulbul Ko Beasar
Parde Men Gul Ke Laakh Jigar Chaak Ho Gae

[Chaak=slit/torn ]

Puuchhe Hai Kyaa Vajuud-O-Adam Ahl-E-Shauq Kaa
Aap Apanii Aag Se Khas-O-Khaashaak Ho Gae

[Vajuud=existence; Adam=non-Existence, Khas-O-Khaashaak=destroyed]

Karane Gaye The Us Se Tagaaful Kaa Ham Gilaa
Kii Ek Hii Nigaah Ki Bas Khaak Ho Gae

[Tagaaful=negligence, Gilaa=complaint, Khaak=dust/ashes]

Is Rang Se Uthaaii Kal Us Ne ‘Asad’ Kii Naash
Dushman Bhii Jis Ko Dekh Ke Gamnaak Ho Gae

[Gamnaak=grief Stricken ]

Bedar-O-Diivaar Saa Ik Ghar Banaayaa Chaahiye
Koii Hamasaayaa Na Ho Aur Paasabaan Koii Na Ho

Padiye Gar Biimaar To Koii Na Ho Tiimaaradaar
Aur Agar Mar Jaaiiye To Nauhaakhvaan Koii Na Ho

[Zoya=seeker, Zakhm-E-Kaarii=deep Wound ]

Phir Jigar Khodane Lagaa Naakhun
Aamad-E-Fasl-E-Laalaakaarii Hai

[Aamad=arrival, Fasl=season/harvest ]

Qiblaa-E-Maqsad-E-Nigaah-E-Niyaaz
Phir Vahii Pardaa-E-Ammaarii Hai

[Niyaaz=desire, Ammaarii=rider's Seat
With A Canopy On An Elephant Or Camel]

Chashm-E-Dallal-E-Jins-E-Rusavaaii
Dil Khariidaar-E-Zauq-E-Khvaarii Hai

[Chashm=eye, Jins=things/items, Zauq=taste ]

Vahii Sadrang Naalaa Farsaaii
Vahii Sadguunaa Ashqbaarii Hai

[Sad=hundred, Naalaa Farsaaii=lamenter]
[Sadguunaa=hundred Times, Ashqbaarii=lamentation ]

Dil Havaa-E-Khiraam-E-Naaz Se Phir
Mahashristaan-E-Beqaraarii Hai

[Khiiraam=speed, Mahshar=the Last Day/"Qayaamat Kaa Din"]
[Mahashristaan=place Of The Last Day ]

Jalvaa Phir Arz-E-Naaz Karataa Hai
Roz-E-Baazaar-E-Jaansupaarii Hai

[Jalvaa=splendour; Jaansipaarii=resigning
One's Life Into The Hands Of Another ]

Phir Usii Bevafaa Pe Marate Hain
Phir Vahii Zindagii Hamaarii Hai

Qataa:

Phir Khulaa Hai Dar-E-Adaalat-E-Naaz
Garm Baazaar-E-Faujdaarii Hai

[Dar=abode, Faujdaarii=military Court]

Ho Rahaa Hai Jahaan Men Andher
Zulf Kii Phir Sarishtaadaarii Hai

[Sarishtaadaarii=a Regulator's Position ]

Phir Diyaa Paaraa-E-Jigar Ne Savaal
Ek Fariyaad-O-Aah-O-Zaarii Hai

[Paaraa=fragment ]

Phir Hue Hain Gavaah-E-Ishq Talab
Ashqbaarii Kaa Hukmzaarii Hai

[Talab=called, Ashqbaarii=lamentation ]

Dil-O-Mizshgaan Kaa Jo Muqadamaa Thaa
Aaj Phir Us Kii Ruubqaarii Hai

[Mizshgaan=eyelids, Ruubqaarii=to Put The Mind Into Work ]

Bekhudii Besabab Nahiin ‘Ghalib’
Kuchh To Hai Jis Kii Pardaadaarii Hai

[Bekhudii=rapture, Besabab=vithout Any Reason]
[Pardaadaarii=to Hide, Esp Fault ]

[Mehar-O-Maah=sun And Moon]

Dekho Ai Sakinaan-E-Khittaa-E-Khaak
Is Ko Kahate Hain Aalam-Aaraaii

[Sakinaan-E-Khittaa-E-Khaak=dwellers Of This Earth]
[Aalaam=world; Aaraaii=ornament]

Ke Zamiin Ho Gaii Hai Sar Taa Sar
Ruukash-E-Satahe Charkhe Minaaii

[Sar Taa Sar=infinite]
[Ruukash-E-Satah-E-Charkh-E-Minaaii=a Sky Full Of Stars]

Sabze Ko Jab Kahiin Jagah Na Milii
Ban Gayaa Ruu-E-Aab Par Kaaii

[Sabze=greenery; Ruu-E-Aab=water Surface; Kaaii=moss]

Sabz-O-Gul Ke Dekhane Ke Liye
Chashm-E-Nargis Ko Dii Hai Binaaii

[Sabz-O-Gul=greenery And Flower (Flora)]
[Chashm-E-Nargis=nargis Is A Flower Which Is Shaped Like An Eye]
[Binaaii=sight]

Hai Havaa Men Sharaab Kii Taasiir
Badaanoshii Hai Baad Paimaaii

[Taasiir=effect; Baadaanoshii=to Drink Wine]
[Baad Paimaaii=to Take A Measure Of The Wind]

Kyuun Na Duniyaa Ko Ho Khushii “Ghalib”
Shaah-E-Diindaar Ne Shifaa Paii

[Shaah-E-Diindaar=pious/religious King;
Shifaa=regain Health After An Illness]

[Naqsh=copy/print, Fariyaad=complaint, Tahariir=handwriting]
[Kaagazii=delicate, Pairahan=dress, Paikar=appearance]

Kaave-Kaave Sakhtjaanii Haaye Tanhaaii Na Puuchh
Subah Karanaa Shaam Kaa Laanaa Hai Juu-E-Shiir Kaa

[Kaave-Kaave=hard Vork, Sakhtjaanii=
tough Life, Juu=canal/stream, Shiir=milk]

[Juu-E-Shiir=to Create A Canal Of Milk,
Here Means To Perform An Impossible Task]

Jazbaa-E-Beikhtiyaar-E-Shauq Dekhaa Chaahiye
Siinaa-E-Shamshiir Se Baahar Hai Dam Shamshiir Kaa

[Ikhtiyaar=authority/pover, Shamshiir=sword ]

Aagahii Daam-E-Shuniidan Jis Qadar Chaahe Bichhaaye
Muddaa Anqaa Hai Apane Aalam-E-Taqariir Kaa

[Aagahii=knowledge/intution, Daam=net/trap, Shuniid=conversation]
[Anqaa=rare, Aalam=vorld/universe, Taqriir=speech/discourse ]

Bas Ke Huun ‘Ghalib’ Asiirii Men Bhii Aatish Zar-E-Pa
Muu-E-Aatishdiidaa Hai Halqaa Merii Zanjiir Kaa

[Asiirii=imprisonment/captivity, Zar-E-Pa=under The Feet, Muu=hair]
[Aatishdiidaa=roasted On Fire, Halqaa=ring/circle ]

[Qayaamat=day Of Judgement; Etiqaad=trust/have Faith In]
[Shab-E-Firaaq=night Of Separation;
Roz-E-Jazaa=day Of Judgement; Ziyaad=more Than]

Koii Kahe Ki Shab-E-Mah Mein Kyaa Buraaii Hai
Balaa Se Aaj Agar Din Ko Abr-O-Baad Nahiin

[Shab-E-Mah=moonlit Night; Abr-O-Baad=cloud And Wind]

Jo Aauun Saamane Un Ke To Marahabaa Na Kahen
Jo Jaauun Vaan Se Kahiin Ko, To Khairabaad Nahiin

[Marahabaa=an Exclamation Indicating Extreme
Pleasure; Khairabaad=to Bid Farewell]

Kabhii Jo Yaad Bhii Aataa Huun Main To Kahate Hain
Ke Aaj Bazm Men Kuchh Fitnaa-O-Fasaad Nahiin

[Fitnaa=mischief; Fasaad=fight/riot/uproar]

Alaavaa Iid Ke Milatii Hai Aur Din Bhii Sharaab
Gadaa-E-Kuuchaa-E-Maikhaanaa Naamuraad Nahiin

[Gadaa=beggar; Kuuchaa=streets; Naamuraad=unrewarded]

Jahaan Men Ho Gam-O-Shaadii Baham, Hamen Kyaa Kaam
Diyaa Hai Hamako Khudaa Ne Vo Dil Ke Shaad Nahiin

[Gam-O-Shaadii=sadness And Happiness; Baham=next To Each Other]

Tum Un Ke Vaade Zikr Un Se Kyuun Karo “Ghalib”
Ye Kyaa Ke Tum Kaho Aur Vo Kahen Ke Yaad Nahiin

Duboyaa Mujh Ko Hone Ne,
Na Hotaa Main To Kyaa Hotaa

Huaa Jab Gam Se Yuun Behis To
Gam Kyaa Sar Ke Katane Kaa

Na Hotaa Gar Judaa Tan Se To
Zaannon Par Dharaa Hotaa

[Behis=shocked/stunned,
Zaannon=thigh]

Huii Muddat Ke ‘Ghalib’ Mar
Gayaa Par Yaad Aataa Hai

Wo Har Ek Baat Pe Kahanaa Ke
Yuun Hotaa To Kyaa Hotaa

[Muddat=duration/period ]

Khaar-Khaar-E-Alam-E-Hasarat-E-Diidaar To Hai
Shauq Gulachiin-E-Gulistaan-E-Tasallii Na Sahii

May Parastaan Khum-E-May Muunh Se Lagaaye Hii Bane
Ek Din Gar Na Huaa Bazm Men Saaqii Na Sahii

Nafaz-E-Qais Ke Hai Chashm-O-Charaag-E-Saharaa
Gar Nahiin Shama-E-Siyahakhaanaa-E-Lailaa Na Sahii

Ek Hangaame Pe Maukuuf Hai Ghar Kii Raunak
Noh-E-Gam Hii Sahii, Nagmaa-E-Shaadii Na Sahii

Na Sitaaish Kii Tamannaa Na Sile Kii Parawaah
Gar Nahiin Hai Mere Ashaar Men Maane Na Sahii

Isharat-E-Sohabat-E-Khubaan Hii Ganiimat Samajho
Na Huii “Ghalib” Agar Umr-E-Tabiiii Na Sahii

Hasarat-E-Lazzat-E-Aazar Rahii Jaatii Hai
Jaadah-E-Raah-E-Vafaa Juz Dam-E-Shamshiir Nahiin

Ranj-E-Naa-Ummiidii-E-Jaaved Gavaaraa Rahiyo
Khush Huun Gar Naalaa Zabuunii Kash-E-Taasiir Nahiin

Sar Khujaataa Hai Jahaan Zakhm-E-Sar Achchaa Ho Jaye
Lazzat-E-Sang Baa-Andaazaa-E-Taqariir Nahiin

Jab Karam Rukhsat-E-Bebaakii-O-Gustaakhii De
Koii Taqasiir Ba-Juz Khaslat-E-Taqasiir Nahiin

“Ghalib” Apanaa Ye Aqiidaa Hai Baqaul-E-Naasikh
Aap Be-Beharaa Hain Jo Motaaqid-E-Miir Nahiin

Zauf Mein Taanaa-E-Agayaar Kaa Shikvaa Kyaa Hai
Baat Kuchh Sar To Nahiin Hai Ke Uthaa Bhii Na Sakuun

[Zauf=weakness, Taanaa=taunt, Agayaar=enemy, Shikvaa=complaint

Zahar Milataa Hii Nahiin Mujhako Sitamgar Varnaa Kyaa
Qasam Hai Tere Milane Kii Ke Khaa Bhii Na Sakuun

Magar Gubaar Hue Par Hava Udaa Le Jaaye
Vagarnaa Taab-O-Tavaan Baal-O-Par Mein Khaak Nahiin

[Gubaar=clouds Of Dust, Taab-O-Tavaan=
courage/strength, Bal-O-Par=feathers & Vings ]

Ye Kis Bahiishtshamaail Kii Aamad-Aamad Hai
Ke Gair Jalvaa-E-Gul Raahguzar Mein Khaak Nahiin

[Bahiisht=heaven; Shamaail=clothes; Aamad=arrival;
Jalvaa-E-Gul=display Of Flovers; Raahaguzar=path ]

Bhalaa Use Na Sahii, Kuchh Mujhii Ko Raham Aataa
Asar Mere Nafas-E-Beasar Men Khaak Nahiin

[Nafas=breath]

Khayaal-E-Jalvaa-E-Gul Se Kharaab Hai Maikash
Sharaabkhaane Ke Diivar-O-Dar Men Khaak Nahiin

Huaa Huun Ishq Kii Gaaratgarii Se Sharmindaa
Sivaay Hasrat-E-Taamiir Ghar Mein Khaak Nahiin

[Gaaratgarii=destructiveness, Taamiir=construction ]

Hamaare Sher Hain Ab Sirf Dillagii Ke ‘Asad’
Khulaa Ki Faayedaa Arz-E-Hunar Mein Khaak Nahiin

[Arz-E-Hunar=display Of Talents ]

Qahar Ho Yaa Balaa Ho, Jo Kuchh Ho
Kaash Ke Tum Mere Liye Hote

Merii Qismat Mein Gam Gar Itanaa Thaa
Dil Bhii Yaa Rab Kaii Diye Hote

Aa Hii Jaataa Vo Raah Par ‘Ghalib’
Koii Din Aur Bhii Jiye Hote

Dil Se Nikalaa Pa Na Nikalaa Dil Se
Hai Tere Tiir Kaa Paikaan Aziiz

Taab Laaye Hii Banegii ‘Ghalib’
Baaqiaa Sakht Hai Aur Jaan Aziiz

[Navaasanj-E-Fugaan=to Cry Out]

Vo Apanii Khuu Na Chhodenge Ham Apanii Vazaa Kyon Badalen
Subuksaar Banake Kyaa Puuchhen Ki Ham Se Sargiraan Kyon Ho

[Khuu=habit; Vazaa=behaviour; Subuksaar=embarassed;
Sargiraan=arrogant/proud]

Kiyaa Gamkhvaar Ne Rusavaa Lage Aag Is Muhabbat Ko
Na Laaye Taab Jo Gam Kii Vo Meraa Raazadaan Kyon Ho

[Gamkhvaar=one Sho Consoles; Taab=patience; Raazadaan=confidante]

Vafaa Kaisii Kahaan Kaa Ishq Jab Sar Phodanaa Thaharaa
To Phir Ai Sangdil Teraa Hii Sang-E-Aastaan Kyon Ho

[Sangdil=stone-Hearted; Sang-E-Aastaan=threshold]

Qafas Men Mujh Se Ruudaad-E-Chaman Kahate Na Dar Hamdam
Girii Hai Jis Pe Kal Bijalii Vo Meraa Aashiyaan Kyon Ho

[Qafas=cage; Ruudaad=report]

Ye Kah Sakate Ho Ham Dil Men Nahiin Hain Par Ye Bataao
Ki Jab Dil Men Tumhiin Tum Ho To Aankhon Se Nihaan Kyon Ho

[Nihaan=hidden]

Galat Hai Jazabaa-E-Dil Kaa Shikavaa Dekho Jurm Kisakaa Hai
Na Khiincho Gar Tum Apane Ko Kashaakash Darmiyaan Kyon Ho

[Shikavaa=complaint; Kashaakash=struggle; Darmiyaan=between]

Ye Fitanaa Aadamii Kii Khaanaaviiraanii Ko Kyaa Kam Hai
Hue Tum Dost Jisake Dushman Usakaa Aasmaan Kyon Ho

[Fitanaa=quarrel; Khaanaaviiraanii=ruining Of One's Home]

Yahii Hai Aazamaanaa To Sataanaa Kis Ko Kahate Hain
Aduu Ke Ho Liye Jab Tum To Meraa Imtihaan Kyon Ho

[Aduu=enemy; Imtihaan=examination]

Kahaa Tumane Ki Kyon Ho Gair Ke Milane Men Rusavaaii
Bajaa Kahate Ho Sach Kahate Ho Phir Kahiyo Ki Haan Kyon Ho

[Rusavaaii=disgrace; Bajaa=correct]

Nikaalaa Chaahataa Hai Kaam Kyaa Taanon Se Tuu “Ghalib”
Tere Bemahar Kahane Se Vo Tujh Par Meharabaan Kyon Ho

[Taan=taunt; Bemehar=unkind]