Mirza Ghalib - He was, when it was aught lyrics

He was, when it was aught He would still be, even if it might have been naught Drowned I am in my ego What would have happened if 'I' was not Laden with distraught and feeling apathetic do I have to worry about the head being severed If it did not severe from the body The head would have simply reposed on the lap It has been ages that 'Ghalib' died Yet the memories linger on His saying this on every occasion If it was 'like this' then what it would be!