Kuch To Hawa Bhi Sard Thi Kuch Tha Tera Khayal Bhi
Dil Ko Khushi Ke Sath Sath Hota Raha Malal Bhi
Baat Wo Aadhi Raat Ki Raat Wo Pore Chand Ki
Chand Bhi Ain Chait Ka Uss Pe Tera Jamal Bhi
Sab Se Nazar Bacha Ke Wo Mujh Ko Tha Aise Dekhta
Ek Dafa To Ruk Gai Gardish-e-Mah-o-Saal Bhi
Dil To Chamak Sake Ga Kya Phir Bhi Taraash Ke Dekh Lo
Shishaa Garan-e-shahar Ke Hath Ka Ye Kamal Bhi
Os Ko Na Pa Sake The Jab Dil Ka Ajib Haal Tha
Ab Jo PalaT Ke Dekhiye Baat Thi Kuch Muhaal Bhi
Meri Talab Tha Ek ShaKhs Wo Jo Nahin Mila To Phir
Haath Dua Se YuN Gira Bhool Gaya Sawal Bhi
Shaam Ki Nasamajh Hawa Puuch Rahi Hai Ek Pata
Mauj-e-Hawa-e-Ku-e-Yaar Kuch To Mera Khayaal Bhi
Os Ke Hi Bazoun Main Aur Us Ko Hi Sochte Rahe
Jism Ki Khwahishon Pe The Ruh Ke Aur Jaal Bhi
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Overall Meaning:
The above lyrics are from the Urdu qawwali (a type of Sufi devotional music) "Kuchh To Hawa Bhi Sard Thi" by legendary Pakistani musician Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan. The song is a reflection on a lost love and the painful aftermath of the relationship's end. The opening lines "Kuch To Hawa Bhi Sard Thi Kuch Tha Tera Khayal Bhi" encapsulate the mixed emotions of the singer - the cold wind is reminiscent of the absence of his lover, yet her memory is still present in his mind.
The next lines "Dil Ko Khushi Ke Sath Sath Hota Raha Malal Bhi" imply that the singer is trying to move on from the relationship and find happiness, but a feeling of regret and sorrow continues to weigh on him. The following two lines describe a beautiful night illuminated by the moon, but even the moon's beauty reminds the singer of his lost love.
The next few lines reveal that the singer is trying to avoid being seen by someone who used to be close to him and his lost love. He seems to be haunted by thoughts of his past relationship, as represented by the line "Ek Dafa To Ruk Gai Gardish-e-Mah-o-Saal Bhi" - even the movement of the moon and stars seems to pause for a moment as the singer thinks back to that time.
The lyrics then take a turn towards the spiritual, with the line "Dil To Chamak Sake Ga Kya Phir Bhi Taraash Ke Dekh Lo" suggesting that the singer is seeking a greater meaning beyond his personal struggles. He also references a beautiful glasswork by saying "Shishaa Garan-e-shahar Ke Hath Ka Ye Kamal Bhi," further implying that he is trying to find beauty in the world around him.
The song ends with a reference to a lost love, as the singer reflects on his longing for someone who is no longer there. The last few lines "Jism Ki Khwahishon Pe The Ruh Ke Aur Jaal Bhi" suggest that the singer's physical desires may still exist, but his soul is focused on a more spiritual plane.
Overall, "Kuchh To Hawa Bhi Sard Thi" is a powerful exploration of love, loss, and spiritual longing, backed by Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan's incredible vocals and traditional instrumentation.
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