I’m Zaynab

I died when I lost Husain

I am the mother of sorrows

Wherever I go, woe follows

I am the mother of sorrows

Wherever I go, woe follows

I’m Zaynab

All my life I lived in pain

I’m Zaynab

I died when I lost Husain

My grief started when I lost mankind’s true mercy

After that loss, I lost Zahra, and then ‘Ali

The broken rib, the struck head of ‘Ali haunts me

My grief deepened seeing Hassan dying slowly

How can I live now without you, my dear

How can I see your head shine on a spear

I am the mother of sorrows

Wherever I go, woe follows

I am the mother of sorrows

Wherever I go, woe follows

I’m Zaynab

All my life I lived in pain

I’m Zaynab

I died when I lost Husain

My heart was shattered on the day Husain was killed

The day of 10th when the whole world with blood was filled 

Upon my mind, sorrow and pain was instilled

O Lord, let our small sacrifice be now fulfilled

O Shi’a, when you’re thirsty, say his name

O Shi’a, curse the one who lit the flame

I am the mother of sorrows

Wherever I go, woe follows

I am the mother of sorrows

Wherever I go, woe follows

I’m Zaynab

All my life I lived in pain

I’m Zaynab

I died when I lost Husain