o diwali ke diye o diwali ke diye tujhme jalta
tel hai ya dil jale unke liye o diwali ke diye
o diwali ke diye kisi ki yaad me dil na
manbhar ke jiye o diwali ke diye
din to gujra rat gujre na hamari
badhi jaye hai jee ki bekarari

dil diya o duniya ke sab dukh le liye
dil diya o duniya ke sab dukh le liye
aankho aankho me kisi se humne kya sau dekhiye
o diwali ke diye

jo bhi gatha pyar ko par laga de
kathin hai manjile aasan bana de
rakh diye hai dawar par dil ke diye
rakh diye hai dawar par dil ke diye
bati khule naino ki dono hai
sajan tere liye o diwali ke diye
o diwali ke diye

O lamps of Diwali, lamps of Diwali, in your light,
Is it oil that burns, or hearts that weep tonight?
O lamps of Diwali, for whom do you yearn?
In memory's embrace, let my spirit burn.
The day has passed, but the night won't fade,
My heart's unrest a growing cascade.

I gave my heart, and took the world's despair,
I gave my heart, and burdens I did bear.
In eyes that met, a silent vow we made,
O lamps of Diwali, a love unafraid.

To the tale of love, grant wings so free,
Make easy paths where shadows used to be.
Upon the doorstep, heart-lamps I have placed,
Upon the doorstep, a love embraced.
The wick is lit, my eyes now open wide,
Beloved, for you, O Diwali's guide.
O lamps of Diwali...