Pilao Saqi Pilao, Keh Raat Baqi Hai
Pilao Saqi Pilao, Keh Raat Bagi Hai
Pilao Saqi Mere Saqi, Pilao Saqi Mere Saqi
Tu Hai Saqi-Zamana Teri Zaat Hai Yagana
Mujhe Hosh Hi Na Aye Koi Aisa Jaam De De Saqi
Pilao Saqi Mere Saqi, Pilao Saqi Mere Saqi
Dair-O-Haram Mein Chal Diyeah Dair-O-Haram Ke Loag
Jo Rind Thay Woh Teri Panahon Mein Aa Gaye
Pilao Saqi Mere Saqi, Pilao Saqi Mere Saqi
Wada-E-Ishq Pilao To Koi Baat Banay
Tishnagi Meri Bujhao To Koi Baat Banay Saqi
Pilao Saqi Mere Saqi, Pilao Saqi Mere Saqi
Baadal Ki Tarha Jhoom Ke Lehra Ke Piyein
Gay, Saqi Tere Maikhane Pe Hum Ja K Piyein Gay
Daikhen Ge Aata Hai Kidhar Se
Gham-E-Duniya, Saqi Tujhe Hum Saamne Bithla K Piyein Gay
Pilao Saqi Pilao Ke Raat Baaqi Hai
Pilao Saqi Mere Saqi, Pilao Saqi Mere Saqi
Chalaao Daur Chalao Ke Raat Baaqi Hai
Chalaao Daur Chalao Ke Raat Baaqi Hai
Rahay Na Tishnagi Dil Ki, Karam Yeh Ho Ja′ay
Nazar Nazar Say Milao, Keh Raat Baaqi Hai
Nazar Nazar Say Saqi Milao, Nazar Nazar Say Saqi Milao
Saqi Mujhay Sharaab Ki Tohmat Nahi Pasand
Mujh Ko Teri Nigah Ka Ilzaam Chahiyeah Saqi
Nazar Nazar Say Saqi Milao, Nazar Nazar Say Saqi Milao
Saqia Mujh Ko Teri Mast Nigahon Ki Qasam
Tu Nay Bewada Mujhay Mast Bana Rakha Hai
Nazar Nazar Say Saqi Milao, Nazar Nazar Say Saqi Milao
Hon Jo Das Bees Sharabi To Woh Tauba Kar Lein
Shehr Ka Shehr Hai Dooba Howa Maikhanay Mein
Nazar Nazar Say Saqi Milao, Nazar Nazar Say Saqi Milao
Haye Ye Zulf-E-Pareshan Dekh Kar, Mein Chalakta Jaam Kaisay Chor Doon
Ya To Iss Kaali Ghata Ko Rok Lo, Ya Ijazat Do Ke Tauba Tor Doon
Nazar Nazar Say Saqi Milao, Nazar Nazar Say Saqi Milao
Sara Jahan Karay Ga Meri Maikashi Pe Rashk
Teri Haseen Nigah Agar Jaam Ban Gayi Saqi
Nazar Nazar Se Saqi Milao, Nazar Nazar Se Saqi Milao
Teri Nazron Ki Haqeeqat Koi Mujh Se Poochay
Aankh Ki Aankh Hai Paimanay Ka Paimana Hai
Nazar Nazar Se Saqi Milao, Nazar Nazar Se Saqi Milao
Daikh Lo Tum To Gulistan Abhi Maikhana Banay
Aaankh Jiss Phool Pay Daalo Wohi Paimana Banay Saqi!
Nazar Nazar Se Saqi Milao, Nazar Nazar Se Saqi Milao
Mein Jaam Uthata Hoon Tu Angrai Lay
Mumkin Hai K Is Tarha Bahar Aa Gaye, Mere Saqi!
Nazar Nazar Say Saqi Milao, Nazar Nazar Say Saqi Milao
Nazar Nazar Say Milao Keh Raat Baaqi Hai
Kahin Na Maikada Tareekion Say Chup Ja'ay
Abhi Na Shamma Bujhao Keh Raat Baaqi Hai
Rahay Na Hosh Mujhay Umr Bhar Ka Ay Saqi
Rahay Na Hosh Mujhay Umr Bhar Ka Ay Saqi
Kuch Iss Tarha Se Pilao Keh Raat Baaqi Hai
Para He Rehnay Do Chaukhat Pay Noor Ko Saqi
Para He Rehnay Do Chaukhat Pay Noor Ko Saqi
Isay Na Hosh Mein Lao Keh Raat Baaqi Hai
Pilao Saqi Pilaao Keh Raat Baaqi Hai
Pilao Saqi Pilaao Keh Raat Baaqi Hai...
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Overall Meaning:
The lyrics of "Pilao Saqi Pilao" by Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan speak to the power and allure of intoxication. The poet implores the winebearer to serve him wine because the night is still young, and he wants to stay inebriated for as long as possible. He compares the winebearer to a master of his craft, and he asks for a potent drink that will render him unconscious. The poem is a celebration of drunkenness and a tribute to the life-affirming power of alcohol.
The second half of the song introduces a religious element, addressing the concept of repentance. The poet urges the winebearer to serve him wine so he can forget his troubles and the world's sorrows. He hopes that by drinking deeply, he can find redemption and atone for his sins. Despite the religious imagery, the song remains a joyful celebration of inebriation and a testament to the beauty of life.
In summary, the lyrics to "Pilao Saqi Pilao" are an ode to the pleasures of drinking, the beauty of life, and the transformative power of inebriation. Its religious undertones add a moral dimension to the song, but ultimately, it remains a joyful celebration of life's pleasures.
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