Lyrics

Original Urdu followed by English translation:

Haseen Khwaab
Jaage jaage kaisai huseen khwaab aya
Is watan meh akhir inqalab aya

Beautiful dream
I was awake, how did I dream such a beautiful dream?
A beautiful dream of revolution?

Gureebon ka luhoo peeh ke turuki kurnai waale
Oon ke jurmo ke liya ab hisaab aya
Jaage jaage kaisai huseen khwaab aya-

Haath me haath ik saath hum chul ruhai the
Behe ye mehel bundon ka salaab aya
Jaage jaage kaisai huseen khwaab aya-

Be-insaaf kanoon ko julla ke dekha
Ke badul hut gayai aaftaab aya
Jaage jaage kaisai huseen khwaab aya-


When those who prospered by drinking the blood of the poor
Must pay for their crimes
I was awake, how did I dream such a beautiful dream?

When we walked, all hand in hand
To sweep away palaces of privilege
I was awake, how did I dream such a beautiful dream?

When unjust laws were burnt we saw
The clouds part and the sun came out
I was awake, how did I dream such a beautiful dream?