Saqi "The Cup‐Bearer"

Nasha Pila Ke Girana To Sub Ko Ata Hai

Maza To Jab Hai Ke Girton Ko Thaam Le Saqi

Everyone knows how to throw down people with intoxicants

The fun is to convert the intoxicated one to sanity, O cup‐bearer

Jo Badah Kash The Purane, Woh Uthte Jate Hain

Kaheen Se Aab-e-Baqaye Dawam Le Saqi!

Those who were the old wine‐drinkers are gradually departing

Bring the water of immortality from somewhere, O cup‐bearer

Kati Hai Raat To Hangama Gustari Mein Teri

Sehar Qareeb Hai, Allah Ka Name Le Saqi!

Your whole night has passed in tumult and clamor

The dawn is close remember God, O cupbearer!

~ ALLAMA IQBAL