Kal Chaudhvin Ki Raat Thi Lyrics (with English Meaning) – Jagjit Singh

Kal Chaudhvin Ki Raat Thi Shab Bhar Raha Charcha Tera
It was the night of the full moon yesterday, and the conversation was all about you.
Kuchh Ne Kaha Yeh Chand Hai, Kuchh Ne Kaha Chehra Tera
Some argued that it was the moon, while others insisted it was your face.

Hum Bhi Wahin Maujood The, Hum Se Bhi Sab Poochha Kiye
I was present too, and everyone turned to interrogate me.
Hum Hans Diye, Hum Chup Rahe, Manzoor Tha Parda Tera
I only smiled; I remained silent, content to preserve your enigma.
Kal Chaudhvin Ki Raat Thi, Kal Chaudhvin Ki Raat Thi
It was the night of the full moon—a time filled with awe—yet my heart was shifting to longing.

Is Shahar Mein Kis Se Milein, Hum Se To Chhootein Mahfilein
In this city, whom have I to encounter? I have been ostracized from gatherings.
Har Shakhs Tera Naam Le, Har Shakhs Deewana Tera
Every person now speaks your name; every person is madly in love with you.

Koochay Ko Tere Chhod Kar, Jogi Hi Ban Jaayen Magar
I could leave your street and become a wandering ascetic, but what would it matter?
Jangal Tere Parbat Tere Basti Teri Sehra Tera
The jungle is yours, the mountains are yours, the village is yours, and the desert is yours.
Kal Chaudhvin Ki Raat Thi, Kal Chaudhvin Ki Raat Thi
It was the night of the full moon.

Hum Aur Rasm-E-Bandagi Aashuftagi Uftadgi
I find myself adrift in devotion, my thoughts scattered, and my strength drained.
Ehsaan Hai Kya Kya Tera Ae Husn-E-Be-Parwah Tera
How countless are your favors, O indifferent beauty.

Do Ashk Jaane Kis Liye Palkon Pe Aa Kar Tik Gaye
For reasons unknown, two tears gathered and hovered on my eyelashes.
Altaf Ki Baarish Teri Ikram Ka Dariya Tera
feeling as though your kindness was raining down, your grace flowing over me.

Ae Be-Daregh O Be-Aman Hum Ne Kabhi Ki Hai Fughan
O ruthless and merciless one, though pain grew within me, have I ever cried out in complaint?
Hum Ko Teri Wahshat Sahi Hum Ko Sahi Sauda Tera
I can endure the intensity you inflict; I can endure the madness of loving you.

Hum Par Yeh Sakhti Ki Nazar Hum Hain Faqeer-E-Rehguzar
Why this harsh gaze upon me? I am just a humble beggar on the path.
Rasta Kabhi Roka Tera Daman Kabhi Thama Tera
Have I ever blocked your way? Have I ever dared to hold the hem of your garment?

Haan Haan Teri Soorat Haseen Lekin Tu Aisa Bhi Nahi
Yes, your face is beautiful, but you are not just that alone.
Ik Shakhs Ke Ash’aar Se Shohra Hua Kya Kya Tera
Consider how much your fame has grown from the verses of one single person.

Bedard Sunni Ho Toh Chal, Kehta Hai Kya Achhi Ghazal
O heartless one, if you wish to listen, then come and hear what a fine poem he recites.
Aashiq Tera, Ruswa Tera, Shayar Tera ‘Insha’ Tera
He is your lover, shamed by you, your poet—your ‘Insha,’ who signs his name in the final verse.

Kal Chaudhvin Ki Raat Thi Shab Bhar Raha Charcha Tera
It was the night of the full moon yesterday, and the conversation was all about you.
Kuchh Ne Kaha Yeh Chand Hai, Kuchh Ne Kaha Chehra Tera
Some said it was the moon, some swore it was your face—but on this full moon night, nothing compared to the brilliance of you.