1. I tasted people, pure and simple
Among people, none were truly free
١. قَد بَلَوتَ الناسَ طُرّا
لَم أَجِد في الناسِ حُرّا
2. In my eyes, those grew ever dearer
Who, having tasted bitter, walked with me
٢. صارَ أَحلى الناسِ في العَي
نِ إِذا ما ذيقَ مُرّا