Tanhai me faryaad tu ker sakta ho
Virane ko abad tu ker sakta ho
Jab chaho tumhe mil nhi sakta lekin
Jab chaho tumhe yaad tu ker sakta ho
Koi hansay tu tujhe ghum lage hansi na lage
Kay dil lagi bhi tere dil ko dil lagi na lage
Tu roz roya kre outh k chaand raato main Khuda kare tera merey begar ji na lage
Achi soorat ko sanwarne ki zarorat kya hai
Saadgi main bhi qayamat ki ada hoti hai
Tum jo aa jate ho masjid me ada kerne namaz
Tum ko maloom he kitno ki qaza hoti hai
Yea jo dewnay sa dou chaar nazar atay hain
In main kuch Shaib-e-Asrar nazar atay hain
Teri mehfil ka bharum rakhtay hain sou jatay hain
Warna yea log tou bedar nazar attay hain
Meray daman main tou kantoon ka siwa kuch bhi nahi
App phoolon ka kharidar nazar attay hain
Hashar main kon Ghawhe meri dega Sagir
Sab tumharay he tarf daar nazar attay hain
Qaasid payam-e-khat ko daina bohot na tool
Bus mukhtasir yeh kehna k ankhain taras gayi
Kehna ghalat ghalat tou chupana sahi sahi
Qasid kaha jo us ne batana sahi sahi
Ye subho subho cheahre ki rangat uri uri
Kal raat tum kahan thay batana sahi sahi
Mai ne pucha k kal shab kahan the pehle sharmaye phir hans k bole
Baat kyun aisi tum puchte ho jo batanay kay qabil nahi hai
Ye uri uri si rangat ye khule khule se gaso
Teri subho keh rahi he teri shaam ka fasana
Na hum samjhe na tum aye kahi se
Paseena puchye apni jabeen say
Dil le k mera hath me kehte hain muj se wo
Kya lo ge is k daam batana sahi sahi
Ankhain milao ghair se tu hum ko janna
Saqi tumhe qasam he pilana sahi sahi
Nasha pila k girana tu sab ko aata he
Maza tu tab he k girton ko thaam le saqi
Nasha emaan hota he surahi deen hoti he
Jawani ki ebadat kis tarah rangeen hoti he
Sharab-e-aab ko do aatisha bana k pila
Sharab kam he tu saqi nazar mila k pila
Sharab ka koi apna sarih rang nhi
Sharab tajziya e ehtisaab kerti he
Jo ehal-e-dil hain barhati he aabroo un ki
Jo be shaoor hain un ko kharab kerti he
Ae mae faroosh bheer he teri dukaan per
Gahak hain hum bimaar dikhana sahi sahi
Sajid tu jaan o dil se faqat ap ka he bs
Kya ap b hain us k batana sahi sahi
Kehna ghalat ghalat tou chupana sahi sahi
Kehna ghalat ghalat tou chupana sahi sahi
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Overall Meaning:
In Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan's song "Kehna Ghalat Ghalat," the artist explores themes of longing, love, and the complexities of human emotions. The lyrics convey a sense of yearning and the willingness to go to great lengths for someone or something.
The first verse speaks of solitude and the ability to express one's desires and grievances in loneliness. It suggests that even in the emptiness of a desolate place, one can find solace and strength. The following lines highlight the bittersweet feeling of wanting someone who may not be able to be obtained physically, but can still be cherished and remembered.
The second verse delves into the contrasting emotions of joy and sadness. It suggests that even when someone laughs, they might feel pangs of sorrow, and even when there is affection between two hearts, it might not result in reciprocated love. The mention of crying every day in the presence of a moonlit night is a poignant expression of longing, with a wish that one's beloved feels the same intensity of emotions.
The third verse questions societal expectations of beautification and outward appearances. It proclaims that even in simplicity, great power can be found, and even in modesty, there can be a semblance of extraordinary qualities. The mention of performing prayers at the mosque draws attention to the fact that many people may pray, but not everyone fully comprehends the significance and ritualistic obligations associated with it.
The final verse delves into the realm of spirituality and the recognition of mystical experiences. It suggests that within a crowd, there might be some who possess deep spiritual insight and perceive the mystical secrets that elude others. The verse also signifies that the artist's heart feels empty without the presence and guidance of a higher power, and in the end, it is the divine that ultimately provides solace and fulfillment.
Overall, "Kehna Ghalat Ghalat" speaks to the complexities of human emotions, the longing for love and connection, and the significance of spirituality in finding fulfillment. The lyrics beautifully capture the depth of human experiences and evoke a sense of introspection and reflection.
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