Sometimes at Myself - Sahir Ludhianavai

Sometimes at myself,
Sometimes at things around me,
I began shedding my tears.
A soon as the words came out,
They brought tears to my eyes.
I thought I had forgotten her.
But what happened today?
What words made me cry?

What for do I live?
What for do I live?
Asking these questions,
Brought tears to my eyes.


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Original in Urdu/Hindi

Kabhi Khud Pe Kabhi Haalaat Pe Rona Aaya
Baat Nikli To Har Ik Baat Pe Rona Aaya

Hum To Samjhe The Ki Hum Bhool Gaye Hain Unko
Kya Hua Aaj Yeh Kis Baat Pe Rona Aaya
Kabhi Khud Pe...

Kis Liye Jeete Hain Hum Kiske Liye Jeete Hain
Baarha Aise Sawalat Pe Rona Aaya
Kabhi Khud Pe...

~Sahir Ludhianvi