Un ke dar pe pohanchne to payee,
Yeah na pucho ke hum kya Karenge
Sar jhukana agar jurm hoga,
Hum nigaho se Sajda Karenge
Baat bhee teri rakhni hai saqi,
Zarf ko bhi na ruswa Karenge
Jam day ya na day aaj hum ko,
Maikhade mein sawera Karenge
Iss taraf apna daman jalega,
Us taraf un ki mahfil sajegi
Hum andhere ko ghar mein bula kar,
Un kay ghar mein Ujaala Karenge
Baat tarakay taluq ki Anwar,
Itna ahsas′e rasmay-e-wafa hai
Akhree sans tak bhee hum un se
Berukhi ka na shikwa Karenge
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Overall Meaning:
These lyrics, from Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan's song "Un Ke Dar Pe Pohanchne To Payee," convey a sense of devotion, humility, and sacrifice. The singer expresses a willingness to make any sacrifice in order to reach the door of the beloved. They also emphasize the idea that the singer should not be questioned about what they will do once they reach their destination.
The first stanza suggests that the singer will bow down and submit themselves if it is considered a crime to do so. They are willing to bow and show reverence with their gaze. The second stanza is addressed to a "saqi," a cup-bearer or a person who serves drinks in a gathering. The singer declares that they will not disrespect even a grain of dirt in order to maintain the honor of the beloved.
In the third stanza, the singer says that whether they are served wine or not, they will still celebrate today, as they will create their own morning in a tavern. The fourth stanza expresses the belief that if the singer's side burns, the beloved's gathering will be adorned. They will bring light to the beloved's house by calling darkness into their own home.
The fifth stanza speaks about the custom of breaking ties, suggesting that even if the singer is hurt, they will not complain about the indifference shown by the beloved. They will maintain their loyalty until their last breath.
Overall, these lyrics convey themes of dedication, sacrifice, and the intensity of love even in the face of unanswered or unrequited affection.
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