wo toh yahin hai lekin har koi usko dhunde
parwa nahi hai usko dil chahe jaan bhi chhute
khud ko manata rehta chahe ye duniya ruthe
neendo mein ghuske kare sapne barbad

jism aur jaan mein ab wo aise utar jayega
aayina dekhiye toh wo hi sirf nazar aayega
wo toh yahi hai lekin har koi usko dhunde
neendo mein ghuske kare sapne barbad

khud hi uda kar sabke pankhon ko kaate wo
kaale fasane likhta kajal chura ke wo
khud ko sirf yaad rakhta duniya bhula ke wo
sadiyan bikher dala lamha mein aake wo

pankhon ko kaate pehle phir wo kare azaad
neendo me ghus ke kare sapne barbad

He dwells within, yet sought by all,
Uncaring if hearts break and fall.
He pacifies himself alone,
Though the world may weep and moan.
He creeps in dreams, a silent thief,
And steals away all sweet relief.

Now between flesh and soul he'll weave,
A presence that you can't believe.
Gaze at the mirror, and you'll find,
Only his form within your mind.
He dwells within, yet sought by all,
He creeps in dreams, and watches dreams fall.

He snips the wings of every flight,
With tales of darkness, stealing light.
With kohl he paints, a shadowed art,
Forgets the world, and plays his part.
He holds himself in memory's keep,
And scatters ages in a moment's sleep.

First, he’ll clip your soaring grace,
Then set you free in time and space.
He creeps in dreams, unseen, unheard,
And leaves your vibrant visions blurred.