1. I fell in love with Layla, and was afflicted by her love,
And because of her, I wander alone in the wastelands,

2. And I became for her a lover and one infatuated,
Patience has left me, while passion remains,

3. So father, if you truly want me,
And hope for my life to continue with you,

4. Find Layla for me, and get me married to her,
I'll be her husband while you remain well,

5. Layla's love has set up a barrier in my heart,
Remaining there, while my tongue falls silent,

6. One cries from separation and torment,
While the other cries her lament and remains,

7. And from love of Layla, sorrows gnaw at me,
With grievous burning within my heart,

8. To God I complain of love for Layla, as
The orphan complains to God of losing both parents,

9. An orphan abandoned by his closest kin, so he is weak,
While the love of parents is eternal,

10. And time has come between us, separating us,
And you, O Layla, so that is condemnable.