i always contemplate the lyrics of any song, qawwali, whatever it is.. its not just the rythm.. the words count.. and here goes... something i loved as a child, and something i loved as a youth!!!! first goes: Aap se milke hum, kuch badal say ga’ay (after having met you, I have changed somewhat) Shair parhnay lagay, gungunay lagay (I've started reading poetry, humming to myself) Pehlay mashhoor thi, apni sanjeedgi (first I was well-known for my seriousness) Ub to jab daykhiyeah muskuranay lagay (now everytime I'm seen smiling) Aap se milke hum, kuch badal say ga’ay Shair parhnay lagay, gungunay lagay Hum ko logo say milnay ka kab shouq tha (when was I ever interested in socializing) Mehfil araii ka, kab hamay zouq tha (in gatherings, and relish) Aap kay wastay hum nay yeah bhi kia (for you, I even did this) Milnay julnay lagay, aanay janay lagay (started mingling, started going out) Aap se milke hum, kuch badal say ga’ay Shair parhnay lagay, gungunay lagay Hum nay jab aap ki da...
Life is a mix of sweet and sour stuff, and ofcourse, if I have sugar and spice, somewhere, there has to be something bitter too..;)