Dil pe chot lagti hai unke muskurane se
Ho sake toh aa jaao ab kisi bahaane se
Saagir hai mai hai abr hai baade bahaar hai
Aye dost ab toh sirf tera intezaar hai
Har lamha zindagi ka mujhe nagawaar hai
Aa jaao zindagi ka kahan aitbaar hai
Sama suhaana hai sawaan barasta hai mee suhaana hai
Ho sake to aa jaao
Dil ke aangan ke udasi ko mitane
Ho sake to aa jaao
Saawqan aaya baadal chchaaye gulgul chehki phool khile
Aane waale sab aa pahunche saajan tum kab aaoge
Nabzein jawaab degayi tod raha hai dam koi
Apne mareez e hijr se ab toh na beniyaz ho
Yun zindagi guzaar raha hoon tere bagair
Jaise koi gunah kiye jaa raha hoon main
Tadap uthti hai dil mein chashm se chashme ubalte hain
Khuda shaahid shab e furqat mein jo naale nikalte hain
Tum toh ab uthao na apne aastaane se
Tere paas aaye hain rooth kar zamaane se
Aaj apne gulshan ka rang hi niraala hai
Ud chuka hai phoolon ka rang unke jaane se
Unko bhool jaane ka dil kahan se laaun main
Main jitna bhoolta hoon us qadar yaad aate hain
Hai kitna ikhteyar unko hai kitni bebasi apni
Na kar mujhe sharmasaar na seh
Main dil se majboor hoon ke jiska
Yun to kono makaan pe kaabu
Magar muhabbat pe bas nahi hai
Muhabbat insaan ki hai fitrat
Kahaan hai imkaan e tarq e ulfat
Wo aur bhi yaad aa rahe hain
Main unko jitna bhula raha hoon
Unko bhool jaane ka dil kahan se laaun main
Aag yeh bhadakti hai aur bhi bujhaane se
Aye ′Qamar' kisi ko bhi haal e dil na batlaao
Zakhm aur badhta hai dekhne dikhaane se
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Overall Meaning:
The song Dil Peh Chot Lagti Hai by Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan is a ghazal that expresses the pain of separation and the yearning for someone. The opening lines express how even the mere smile of that person can cause a wound in the heart, and the singer wishes for them to return no matter the excuse. The next lines describe how the world is abundant with beauty, like the sea, clouds, spring, and more, but it is all meaningless without the company of the loved one. The singer's entire life is wasted away waiting for them, and they plea for them to return, as the present moment is perfect with the good weather and rain.
The next lines convey how the singer wants the sadness in their heart to disappear and hopes for their return to alleviate the pain. The following lines describe the surroundings, how the clouds have arrived, the nightingale is chirping, and the flowers are blooming, preparing for the arrival of the beloved. The singer urges the lover to come soon and not neglect their emotions anymore.
The latter part of the song expresses the singer's regret and helplessness, unable to forget about the loved one, and wondering how much power they hold over their heart. The lyrics express the passion and intensity of love without expecting anything in return. Lastly, the singer urges the moon not to reveal their anguish to anyone and that the hurt only increases by seeking attention. Overall, the song portrays the emotions of pain, longing, and love, making it an evergreen classic of Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan.
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