Fasl-e-gul hai sajaa hai maikhaana
chal mere dil khulaa hai maikhaana
maikhaana chal mere dil khula hai maikhaana
Fasl-e-gul hai sajaa hai maikhaana
chal mere dil khulaa hai maikhaana
maikhaana chal mere dil khula hai maikhaana
shaam ke waqt baithne ke liyeh sub se achi jagah hai maikhaana
chal mere dil khula hai maikhaana
maikhaana chal mere dil khula hai maikhaana
khat hai shayad kisi sharabi ka, khat ke ooper likha hai maikhaana
chal mere dil khula hai maikhaana
maikhaana chal mere dil khula hai maikhaana
kiss tarah chor doon isay waaiz, mushkilon se mila hai maikhaana
chal mere dil khula hai maikhaana
maikhaana chal mere dil khula hai maikhaana
zindagi jab guzaarni hai kaheen, yaar phir kya bura hai maikhaana
chal mere dil khula hai maikhaana
maikhaana chal mere dil khula hai maikhaana
jab se wo aankh khafa hum se, yoon lagay hai khafa hai maikhaana
chal mere dil khula hai maikhaana
maikhaana chal mere dil khula hai maikhaana
Fasle gul hai saja hai maikhaana
chal mere dil khula hai maikhaana
maikhaana chal mere dil khula hai maikhaana
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Overall Meaning:
The lyrics of "Saja Hae Maikhana" by Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan describe the ambiance of a wine-house, or maikhana, during the season of spring. The opening lines, "Fasl-e-gul hai sajaa hai maikhaana, chal mere dil khulaa hai maikhaana," reveal that the maikhana is adorned with flowers and dressed up for the spring season. The singer invites his heart to open up and embrace this environment.
The second verse describes the maikhana as the best place to sit during the evening, as it exudes a sense of warmth and comfort. The third verse talks about a message written on a piece of paper, possibly from a drunkard, stating the name of the maikhana. The singer wonders how he can leave this place, which has been attained with so much difficulty. The fourth verse talks about how insignificant the criticism of the lecturers (religious figures) is, as long as one is enjoying life in the maikhana.
The final verse describes how a beloved's eyes, which are distant and unapproachable, have made the maikhana appear sad and angry. However, despite this, the singer still invites his heart to open up and enjoy the ambiance of the maikhana.
Overall, the lyrics of "Saja Hae Maikhana" depict the pleasures of life in a maikhana, which is a popular theme in Sufi poetry.
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