Ishq-E-Pak Lyrics English Translation – Mankirt Aulakh | Zehr Vibe

Tu Charhde Te Main Lehnde Ton
You are from the East, and I am from the West.

Dohan London Parhan Nu Aaye Aan
Yet, both of us have come to London to study.

Tu Apna Apna Lagda Ae, Mulk Taan Channa Paraye Aa
I feel as if you are my own, even though our homelands are different countries, my love.

Main Suneya Pind Taan Tera Ve, Border De Naal Lagda Ae
I’ve heard that your village is situated right on the border.

Main Chehra Dhakk Ke Rakhdi Aan, Kinni Sohni Pagg Tu Bannda Ae
I keep my face covered, while you tie such a beautiful turban.

Main Parhan Namaz Tu Jaap Kare, Dohan Dharman Layi Zaroori Ae
I offer my prayers, and you sing your hymns; these rituals are essential for both our religions.

Asi Dohan Kinni Kol Khare, Phir Vi Kinni Doori Ae
We both stand so close to each other, yet there is such a great distance between us.

Tainu Vekh Vekh Din Charhda Ve, Dil Tere Te Hi Marda Ve
My day begins just by seeing you, and my heart beats only for you.

Main Udeekan Teri Deed Nu Hun, Bhora Vi Na Sarda Ve
Now I long just for a glimpse of you, because I can’t spend even a moment without you.

Chann Nu Takk Ke Baatan Pauni Aan, Tera Naam Lai Ke Main Taan Jiyoni Aan
I gaze at the moon and tell it my stories; and I live only because I have kept your name in my heart.

Nakk Vinnwa Laan Thode Layi, Je Thodi Jee Hazoori Ae
For you, I would even get my nose pierced, if it means I could have even a little bit of your presence.

Asi Dohan Kinni Kol Khare, Phir Vi Kinni Doori Ae
We both stand so close to each other, yet there is such a great distance between us.

Eh Farak Kyon Peya Lakeeran Da
Why does this difference of ‘border’ lines exist?

Main Andar Andari Tadfan Ni
I’m suffering quietly deep inside.

Teri Akh Vi Kujh Kujh Kehndi Ae, Ishq Shayad Ik Tarfa Nai
Your eyes seem to say something too; perhaps this love isn’t one-sided.

Mainu Sakhiyan Puchhdian Khush Ae Kyon, Lage Ishqe Da Rang Charheya Ae
My friends ask me why I’m so happy; it feels like I’ve been colored in the hues of love.

Main Ajj Kal Sunni Aan Udaarian Ve, Jo Geet Sartaaj Ne Gaaya Ae
These days, I listen to “Udaarian” — the song sung by Satinder Sartaaj.

Tainu Veke Ke Dil Vich Thand Paindi, Feeling Kinni Goorhi Ae
Seeing you brings peace to my heart, and this feeling is incredibly deep.

Asi Ishq De Hi Raahi Aan, Ikko Sadda Hai Rabb Ve
We are both travelers on the path of love, and our God is one.

Saddi Jodi Vi Mashhoor Hou, Jivein Buta Singh Te Zainab Ve
Our pair will also become famous, just like the legendary lovers Boota Singh and Zainab.

Tere Layi Rangiyan Sariyan Ve Chunniyan, Teri Pagg De Naal Sab Match Hundiyan
I have dyed all my scarves just for you, so that they all match the color of your turban.

Grewala Tere Darshan Ve, Akkhan Layi Bahut Zaroori Ae
Grewal, for my eyes, just a glimpse of you is absolutely essential.

Asi Dohan Kinni Kol Khare, Phir Vi Kinni Doori Ae
We both stand so close to each other, yet there is such a great distance between us.