puche jo koi meri nishani
rang heena likhna
gore badan pe ungli se mera
naam ada likhna
kabhi kabhi aas pas chand rahta hai
kabhi kabhi aas pas sham rahti hai

aau to subah jau to mera
nam saba likhna
barf pade to barf pe mera
nam dua likhna
zara zara aag waag pas rahti hai
zara zara aas pas dhup rahegi
zara zara aas pas rang rahenge

puche jo koi meri nishani
rang heena likhna
gore badan pe ungli se mera
naam ada likhna

If they ask for a trace of me,
Write henna's hue.
Upon pale skin, with a finger,
Write my name, Adā.
Sometimes the moon lingers near,
Sometimes evening stays close.

If I come, morning; if I depart,
Write my name, Sabā.
If snow falls, on snow's surface,
Write my name, Du'ā.
A flicker of fire stays close,
A glimmer of sun will stay near,
A whisper of colors will linger.

If they ask for a trace of me,
Write henna's hue.
Upon pale skin, with a finger,
Write my name, Adā.