sab kuchh apna hai

Reimagine & composed by Mohammad Farooq written by Nasir Kazmi 1925 - 1972 • The Transience of the World and the Illusion of Ownership: At the very beginning, the poet states a grand truth—that in reality, nothing in this world belongs to us; it is all fleeting. Even though, outwardly, we claim ownership over everything. • The Difference in Perspective and Value: A dewdrop and a river, a diamond and dust—these are merely angles of perception and reflections of a person's own state. Sometimes even a humble drop assumes the vastness and significance of a river, and sometimes a great river itself appears thirsty (meaning incomplete and restless). A human being's worth also depends on circumstances and the observer's eye; what is mere dust to one may be gold to another. • The Reality of Relationships: In this world, people only speak sweet words to one's face (what is called superficial flattery). Behind one's back, no one remembers anyone with a sincere heart. • The Pain of Separation and Loneliness: With the departure of the beloved, all the vibrancy and charm of the city have vanished, and now no attraction or sense of belonging remains in this city for the poet. Heartbroken, he says that even if the beloved does not speak, they could at least show a single glimpse—what harm would it do them? • Memories of the Past (Nostalgia): In the final couplet, Nasir Kazmi has used a very beautiful and sorrowful metaphor: In the fireplace of thoughts, Nasir, lies a heap of extinguished days Meaning, in the fireplace of his mind and thoughts, there is no longer any fire or warmth, but rather a heap of ashes from good days gone by (extinguished days). Now, only memories of the past remain, bringing sadness.