Cover your face, O moon, I plead, Let not the stars tonight succeed. That face, written in light’s own stream, Beyond the constellations’ gleam. If it is written, then take the clue — My heart escapes, to it I’m true.
The lyrics to the romantic 90s hit are a poetic tribute to a beauty so radiant that even nature's most beautiful elements—the moon and flowers—might feel jealous or try to "steal" its glow. English Translation of Lyrics Hindi/Urdu Lyric English Translation Chand se parda kijiye Veil yourself from the moon Kahin chura na le chehre ka noor Lest it steals the radiance from your face Ae mere hamnawaaz, ae mere huzoor Oh my companion, oh my beloved Zulfon se udi khushboo pyaar ki From your tresses, the fragrance of love took flight Hothon pe khil gayi kaliyaan bahaar ki On your lips, the buds of spring have blossomed Phool se parda kijiye Veil yourself from the flowers Lagti ho kisi shaayar ka khayaal You look like a poet's imagination Aisi saadgi to hai khud mein bemisaal Such simplicity is incomparable in itself Khud se parda kijiye Veil yourself from your own self Hans de aap gar ban jaaye daastaan If you smile, it would become a legendary tale Palkein jo jhukin kahin jhuk jaaye aasmaan If your eyelids lower, the very sky might bow Rab se parda kijiye Veil yourself even from God A Story Inspired by the Lyrics: The Poet’s Muse chand se parda kijiye lyrics english translation
चाँद से पर्दा कीजिये ना सितारे निकलें वो जो इक चेहरा तारों से उजालों में लिखा है वो लिखा है तो समझ लीजिये दिल निकलें Cover your face, O moon, I plead, Let