ishk mujhko nahi wahsat hi sahi
meri wahsat teri sohrat hi sahi
khata kijiye na tawalluf hamse
kuch nahi hai to adawat hi sahi

mere hone me hai kya ruswai
aiw-o-majlish nahi khilwat hi sahi
hum bhi dusman to nahi hai apne
hum bhi dusman to nahi hai apne
gair ko tujhse mohabbat hi sahi

hum koi tark-e-wafa karte hai
na sahi ishk musibat hi sahi
hum bhi taklim ki khu dalenge
benayazi teri aadat hi sahi
yaar ke chhed chali jaaye asad
agar nahi wasl to hasrat hi sahi

Love isn't mine, but madness will do,
My madness, your fame, a shimmering hue.
Sever not ties, let distance remain,
If nothing else, at least hatred's reign.

What shame in my being, a whispered disgrace?
Not a fault, just a gathering in its place.
Though not enemies, no, we're not so inclined,
Let another possess your heart and mind.

Do I forsake loyalty, this love's art?
If not love, then sorrow within my heart.
I'll pour the blood of my submission's plea,
Your indifference, your very decree.

Asad, when the friend departs and you're gone,
If union's denied, let longing live on.