Poocha kisi ne haal kisi ka to ro diye
Paani meiN aqs chaand ka dekha to ro diye
Naghma kisi ne saaz per chera to ro diye
Ghuncha kisi ne shaakh se tora to ro diye
Urrta huwa ghubaar sar-e-raah deikh kar
Anjaam hum ne ishq ka socha to ro diye
Baadal fiza meiN aap ki tasweer ban gaye
Saaya koi khaayal se guzra to ro diyerang-e-shafaq se aag shagufoN meiN lag gai, Sagar hamare haath se chalka to ro diye...
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Overall Meaning:
The lyrics of Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan's song "Poochha Kisi Ne Haal Kisi Ka" talk about the emotions that arise when someone asks about the well-being of others or when one sees something beautiful. The first verse talks about how a person cried when someone asked about someone else’s condition or when they saw the reflection of the moon in the water. The second verse talks about how a person cried when they heard a beautiful melody being played or when they saw a flower falling from its branch. The third verse talks about how a person cried when they saw the dusty air on the road and thought of the end of their love affair. The fourth verse talks about how clouds form the image of the beloved and their shadow passes by in a moment of imagination.
The song demonstrates the depth of human emotions that can arise from seemingly ordinary situations in life. The lyrics reveal how we tend to feel overwhelmed and emotional when we connect with others or nature in even the smallest of ways. The song also highlights how emotions like love and longing can not only be felt, but also seen and heard in the world around us. Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan's powerful voice adds to the emotional intensity of the lyrics, making this song a beautiful expression of human vulnerability.
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