Born in Faisalabad, Pakistan, Khan had his first public performance at age of 16, at his father's chelum. He became the head of the family qawwali party in 1971. He was signed by Oriental Star Agencies, Birmingham, England, in the early 1980s. Khan went on to release movie scores and albums in Europe, India, Japan, Pakistan, and the U.S.A. He engaged in collaborations and experiments with Western artists, becoming a well-known world music artist. He toured extensively, performing in over 40 countries.
Mustt Mustt
Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan Lyrics
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Dum Must Qalandar Must Must, Dam Must Qalandar Must
Mera Vird Hai Dam Dam Ali Ali
Mera Vird Hai Dam Dam Ali Ali
Sakhi Laal Qalandar Must Must
Sakhi Laal Qalandar Must Must
Jhole Laal Qalandar Must Must
Mera Vird Hai Dam Dam Ali Ali
Mera Vird Hai Dam Dam Ali Ali
Sakhi Laal Qalandar Must Must
Sakhi Laal Qalandar Must Must
Jhole Laal Qalandar Must Must
Dum Must Qalandar Must Must, Dam Must Qalandar Must
Dum Must Qalandar Must Must, Dam Must Qalandar Must (Chorus)
Sufi Chants (Nfak)
Dum Must Qalandar Must Must, Dam Must Qalandar Must
Qawwali Vocables (Nfak)
Dum Must Qalandar Must Must, Dam Must Qalandar Must
Qawwali Vocables ...
Akhi Ja Malanga Akhi Da Malanga Akhi Ja Malanga Tu Ali Ali Ali Ali
Akhi Ja Malanga Akhi Da Malanga Akhi Ja Malanga
Akhi Ja Malanga Sajia Pe Mun Lain K
Akhi Ja Malanga Sajia Pe Mun Lain K
Aj Nai Te Kal Saray Ali Ali Kehn Gay
Must Must Must Must Dam Must Qalandar Must Must
Dum Must Qalandar Must Must, Dam Must Qalandar Must
Dum Must Qalandar Must Must, Dam Must Qalandar Must
Chants..
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English Translation: To understand this Qawwali, you need to know a little about the History of the Sufi Saints. Jhoole Lal – A saint from Sindh who as a child was always found on a swing reciting the name of God. Shahbaaz Qalander (Red Falcon) another Sufi Fakir renowned for amazing poetry in love for God.
Mast Mast –
Dam Mast Qalander Mast Mast – Upon My breath and in my intoxication is the great Qalander.
Dam Mast Qalander Mast Mast
Mera vird hai dam dam Ali Ali – My worship and upon my breath is the name of Ali.
Saqi Laal Qalander Mast Mast – I am intoxicated with the beloved Qalander
Jhoole Laal Qalander Mast Mast – I am intoxicated with Jhoole Laal who is intoxicated with Qalander
Aakhi Ja Malanga Akhi Ja Malanga – Keep repeating his name you follower of Ali
Tu Ali Ali Ali Akhi Ja Malanga – You Ali !!! Keep saying his name.
These lyrics mirror exactly the name of the Qawwal – to be in intoxication “Mast”.
The lyrics to Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan's song, Mustt Mustt, are in Punjabi and Urdu and convey a sense of devotion and surrender to a higher power. The first two lines of the song are Dum Must Qalandar Must Must, Dam Must Qalandar Must, which translates to "On my every breath, there is Qalandar, and his name echoes with every beat of my heart." The term Qalandar refers to a Sufi mystic who has achieved a high level of spiritual advancement and has become one with the divine. This line sets the tone for the rest of the song, which is devoted to the worship of Ali, one of the central figures in both Shia and Sufi Islam.
The rest of the lyrics speak of the singer's devotion to Ali and other Sufi saints. The lines Mera Vird Hai Dam Dam Ali Ali, Sakhi Laal Qalandar Must Must, Jhole Laal Qalandar Must Must, translate to "My worship is in the name of Ali, the beloved Qalandar, who is surrounded by his followers, Jhoolay Lal." The repeated use of phrases like mustt mustt and dam must qalandar must add to the hypnotic, trance-like quality of the music, which is typical of qawwali music.
The lyrics also feature the Arabic phrase "Ali Ali," which is a common chant among Shia Muslims and Sufis. This phrase is repeated throughout the song, often in combination with the singers' own names, as a way of expressing their devotion to Ali.
Overall, Mustt Mustt is a deeply spiritual song that speaks of the ineffable connection between the singer and the divine.
Line by Line Meaning
Dum Must Qalandar Must Must, Dam Must Qalandar Must
My breathing and my essence is consumed by the great Qalander. It is as though I am in a trance, overwhelmed by his love and devotion.
Mera Vird Hai Dam Dam Ali Ali
I live by the worship of Allah, where his name is always on my breath.
Sakhi Laal Qalandar Must Must
I am intoxicated by the love of the beloved Qalander, who guides me through the path of devotion.
Jhole Laal Qalandar Must Must
I am intoxicated by the red falcon, who himself is intoxicated by the great Qalander.
Akhi Ja Malanga Akhi Da Malanga Akhi Ja Malanga Tu Ali Ali Ali Ali
O follower of Ali, keep repeating his name and be consumed by his love, devotion and grace.
Aj Nai Te Kal Saray Ali Ali Kehn Gay
All will acknowledge the greatness of Ali, today or tomorrow.
Must Must Must Must Dam Must Qalandar Must Must
I am in a trance, overwhelmed by the love and devotion of the great Qalander.
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Written by: NUSRAT FATEH ALI KHAN
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@Anzarranjha
Mast Mast –
Dam Mast Qalander Mast Mast – Upon My breath and in my intoxication is the great Qalander
Dam Mast Qalander Mast Mast
Mera vird hai dam dam Ali Ali – My worship and upon my breath is the name of Ali
Saqi Laal Qalander Mast Mast – I am intoxicated with the beloved Qalander
Jhoole Laal Qalander Mast Mast – I am intoxicated with Jhoole Laal who is intoxicated with Qalander
Aakhi Ja Malanga Akhi Ja Malanga – Keep repeating his name you follower of Ali
Tu Ali Ali Ali Akhi Ja Malanga – You Ali !!! Keep saying his name
“to be in intoxication "Mast”
@Anzarranjha
English Translation: To understand this Qawwali, you need to know a little about the History of the Sufi Saints. Jhoole Lal – A saint from Sindh who as a child was always found on a swing reciting the name of God. Shahbaaz Qalander (Red Falcon) another Sufi Fakir renowned for amazing poetry in love for God
Mast Mast –
Dam Mast Qalander Mast Mast – Upon My breath and in my intoxication is the great Qalander
Dam Mast Qalander Mast Mast
Mera vird hai dam dam Ali Ali – My worship and upon my breath is the name of Ali
Saqi Laal Qalander Mast Mast – I am intoxicated with the beloved Qalander
Jhoole Laal Qalander Mast Mast – I am intoxicated with Jhoole Laal who is intoxicated with Qalander
Aakhi Ja Malanga Akhi Ja Malanga – Keep repeating his name you follower of Ali
Tu Ali Ali Ali Akhi Ja Malanga – You Ali !!! Keep saying his name
These lyrics mirror exactly the name of the Qawwal – to be in intoxication "Mastt”
@mikederamo1640
Thank you for helping me finish my doctoral dissertation. No other music could have facilitated 6 hours a day of writing.
@shakeelch7977
If u love this song then listen Dam mast Qalandar when they well come to Nelson Mandela
@waq4s
wow lol congrats, doc.
@SaadMahmood1
@Shakeel I've actually been using that version for writing over the past two years!
@simerdeepg
I got through my PhD listening to his music too!
@johndeska1
Hey, just out of curiosity, what was your dissertation about?
@mastersaumik
The voice within the voice, the sound within the sound
@periperi966
Amen
@figloalds
I'm not a religious person and I'm what most people would call "agnostic atheist", but if there's anything mystical and spiritual at all in the world, music OUGHT to be part of it
@muffledpotat0245
Agreed