Aajawo Ali Asger

Raato Ko Uth Kar Lori Sunaye Hai, Ay Phool Sa Sipahi, Tujko Salaam Mera, Tune Kiya Hai Uncha, Dunya Me Naam Mera, Aajawo Tuje Maa Sine Se Lagaye Hai,

Rising in the nights, I sang you lullabies, O flower-like soldier, My salutations to you, You have raised my name high, In this world, Come back, so mother may hold you to her chest.

Amu Hai Paas Tere, Baba Hai Aur Akbar, Darna Na Zalimo Se, Ay Be Zuban Asger, Maa Ko Bulaana Jab Nind Na Aye Hai,

Your uncle is near you, Father and Akbar are there, Do not fear the oppressors, O voiceless Asghar, Call for mother when sleep does not come.

Maa Teri Tashnagi Par, Qurbaan Meri Jaani, Kyu Beh Rahaa Hai Darya, Tujko Mila Na Pani, Aaja Ke Madar Paani Pilaye Hai,

On your thirst, my child, I sacrifice my life, Why is the river flowing, When you did not get water? Come back, so mother may give you water to drink.

Tu Chaand Mere Ghar Ka, Dunya Se Jane Waale, Tu Kya Gaya Hai Gar Se, Rukhsat Hu Ye Ujaale, Taarikiyo Ke Badal Se Chhaaye Hai,

You were the moon of my home, O one who departed from this world, Since you left the house, These lights have departed too, And clouds of darkness have gathered.

Awlaad Ka Bicharna, Sab Se Baraa Hai Sadma, Ujri Hai Kokh Meri, Dil Ro Raha Hai Mera, Yeh Aag Dil Ki Maa Kaise Bujaye Hai,

The separation of a child, Is the greatest tragedy, My womb is desolate, My heart is weeping, How can a mother extinguish this fire of the heart?

Madar Ke Samne Jab, Paani Ka Jaam Aye, Besaakh Ta Labo Par, Tera Hi Naam Aaye, Paani Me Tera Chehra Nazar Aaye Hai,

When a cup of water, Comes before the mother, Involuntarily, upon my lips, Your name comes, And your face appears in the water.

Dil Se Nikal Rahi Hai, Ab Yeh Duwae Har Pal, Maa Ban Ke Tujko Paale, Ye Sar Zamine Maktal, Darti Hu Laykin Tu Khof Na Khaye Hai

From my heart, these prayers, Are emerging every moment, That I may be a mother and nurture you, On this land of slaughter, I am afraid, but you do not feel fear.

Sunti Hu Rodiya Tha, Tuj Par Sitam Ka Lashkar, Tu Muskura Raha Tha, Jis Waqt Teer Kha Kar, Kayse Tuje Maa Dilse Bhulaye Hai,

I hear that the army of oppression, Wept over you, You were smiling, At the moment you were struck by the arrow, How can mother ever forget you from her heart?