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.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: NUSRAT FATEH ALI KHAN
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@mizanfaruq2653
Most underrated mix song of Ustad Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan
@louise_rose
I remember this album being reviewed in a Stockholm newspaper thirty years ago, with the following inspired pun: "it's not about *julmust*" - Christmas brew, a beverage with lots of froth like beer, often consumed around Christmas here in Sweden. 😄😁 Musth in Urdu/Hindi means "rage, passion, unleashed desire"
@yakikadafi6269
There is a greater wisdom beyond understanding in lines written and sung by Ustad Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan. "Mera vird hai dam dam ali ali
Sakhi laal qalandar must must"
Shiites consider Ali and the leaders who came after him as imams. Most believe in a line of 12 imams, the last of whom, a boy, is believed to have vanished in the ninth century in Iraq after his father was murdered
@ckush928
Who is sakhilal and jhulelal
@ctspf
Synthetic Substitution drumloop at the beginning + Massive Attack production skills + Nusrat Fateh's sublime voice... A perfect combination!
@rohitjain6616
1:05 hold his hand and go to sleep, there is nothing to worry about in this whole wide world. Trance ❤️
@boojay111
BBC Radio 3 Late Junction (world music) brought me here after listening to this, wonderful
@matsharma
Real OG will recognize this song, it was used in coke commercial during 1996 cricket world cup.
@brantblaga8228
Such a scam.
@budhee
Great .. got here via Chitra Singh & Jigtra .. and i'm based in Bristol UK - youngster when Massive Attack took off ..