PEYECHI CHUTI, BIDAY DEHO BHAI

I’ve gained my release, say goodbye, my friends

I bow to you all as I go

I’ve gained my release, say goodbye, my friends

I bow to you all as I go

I’ve handed the door-key back

I retain no claim to the house

I ask today for gracious words from you all

I bow to you all as I go

For a long time I was your neighbour

I took far more than I gave

Night has turned into dawn

The lamp in the corner has gone out

The call has come, that’s why I’ve gone

I bow to you all as I go

I’ve gained my release, say goodbye, my friends

I bow to you all as I go

Rabindranath Tagore

translated by William Radice