Akhpala Baba Jaana

Utro Zuljanah Se Baba Haal Sunke Jaana

Father, dismount from Zuljanah, listen to my state before you go.

Maadar Tadata Zuljanah Ab Khaine Wale Dina

Mother is calling out to Zuljanah, where are you taking him now?

Sar Kadam Pe Zuljanah Ke Rakhti Hai Sakina

Sakina places her head at the feet of Zuljanah.

Ay Baba Garm Reti Par Tum Zara Si Der Baith Jao, Milonge Ab Hame Kahan Tum Sakina Ko Bataake Jaawo Karbala Ke Ban Me Baba Mujh Ko Na Rulaana

Oh Father, sit for a moment on this hot sand, tell Sakina where we will meet you again before you leave. Do not make me weep in this wilderness of Karbala, Father.

Matapa Garm Rego Ke Na Wede Karbala Watan Ke Dejadele Dina

Do not leave me on these hot sands, Give me a promise of returning to our homeland from Karbala.

Ay Baba Akbare Jawaan Ka, Hai Dil Pe Zakhm Mere Tazaa, Sunehri Zulf Khoon Mein Dubi, Zameene Garm Pe Hai Laasha Khul Zama Ko Baba Mere Dhup Se Uthana

Oh Father, the wound of young Akbar is fresh upon my heart, his golden hair soaked in blood, his body lies on the hot earth. Father, lift my brother from this scorching sun.

Ay Baba Alqama Ka Sahil, Chacha Ke Khun Se Hai Rangin, Qalam Huwe Jo Unke Bazu, Hai Mauj Alqama Ki Gamgin Khoon Bhare Alam Ko Baba Sine Se Lagaana

Oh Father, the bank of the Alqama is stained with the blood of my uncle, his arms were severed, the waves of the Alqama are sorrowful. Father, embrace the blood-stained standard to your chest.

Ay Baba Gultha Shah Qasim, Bikhar Gaya Hai Ah Qasim, Lagai Kis Liye Thi Mehndi, Huwa Tha Kyun Biyaha Qasim Tukre Tukre Lasha Baba Gul Samajh Kar Lana

Oh Father, the flower-like Shah Qasim has scattered, alas Qasim. Why was the henna applied, why was Qasim wed? Father, bring his shattered body as if gathering flowers.

Ay Baba Be Zaba Ka Jhula, Ruka Huwa Hai Andhiyo Mein, Labo Pe Jiske Tabassum, Badal Gaya Hai Hichkiyon Mein Loriyan Sunaake Baba Dasht Mein Sulaana

Oh Father, the cradle of the voiceless one has stopped amidst the storms, the smile on his lips has turned into gasps. Father, sing him lullabies and put him to sleep in this wilderness.

Ay Baba Dur Hu Watan Se, Dari Huwi Hun Khuni Ban Se, Chale Gaye Jo Aap Ran Mein, Khiza Na Jayengi Chaman Se Dekho Baba Sina Apna Tiro Se Bachaana

Oh Father, I am far from home, I am afraid of this bloody wilderness. If you go to the battlefield, autumn will never leave our garden. Father, take care to protect your chest from the arrows.

Ay Baba Kaan Ki Ye Bali, Tumhare Hathon Se Jo Pehni, Mujhe Ye Khauf Aa Raha Hai, Chine Na Aap Ki Nishaani Mannati Ye Bali Baba Khud Badha Ke Jaana

Oh Father, this earring in my ear, which I wore by your hands, I fear that someone might snatch away your keepsake. Father, keep this blessed earring safe yourself before you go.

Kaha Hussain Badshah Ne, Hame To Ghera Hai Kazaa Ne, Chale Hai Ham To Shahzadi Watan Se Dur Sar Kataane Qatl Gehne Beta Hamko Dhundne Na Aana

King Hussain said, 'Destiny has surrounded us, I am leaving, Princess, far from home to sacrifice my head. Do not come looking for me, daughter, in the place of slaughter.'