Dervish

During the time I was away, you have been listening to the song Dervish by Iranian singer Shakila. She's a well known singer of the younger generation and is also famous for singing very spiritual songs often to the words of the poet Rumi. She is yet to be able to perform in Iran, so most of the concerts take place in the States where she lives.

Dervish

My Lord, help me not to neglect You

My Lord, help me, not to be a stranger and a beggar

Help me, the book of my heart be filled with love

Help me, not to be a piece of false paper

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Chorus: In Your company, I am a monk, sacrificing me

I am the least valuable of all people, sacrificing me

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As a bent branch of heaviness, I am full of desire

My Lord, what would I do, if I would not turn to You?

My monk’s heart, this evident wealth of fidelity,

which is Your munificent verse, how can I not be descended?

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Chorus: In Your company, I am a monk, sacrificing me

I am the least valuable of all people, sacrificing me

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I am only one drop and You are the beach of Life’s Ocean

I am less than nothing if I won’t be joined to You

My Lord the most precious result of my life is my heart

Help me not to be ashamed of my life’s result

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Chorus: In Your company, I am a monk, sacrificing me

I am the least valuable of all people, sacrificing me

With many thanks to Hlejac's mother for translating it for me.