Faiz Ahmad Faiz's Iconic Resistance Poem 'Hum Dekhenge' Resonates with Themes of Justice and Hope

We shall see
We shall see
We shall see, it is certain that we too shall see

We shall see, it is certain that we too shall see
That day which has been promised
That day which has been promised
Which is written on the eternal tablet
We shall see, it is certain that we too shall see

When the massive mountains of tyranny and oppression
When the massive mountains of tyranny and oppression
Will blow away like wisps of cotton
When the massive mountains of tyranny and oppression
Will blow away like wisps of cotton
Beneath the feet of us, the oppressed, this earth will pound like a heartbeat

And over the heads of the rulers, when lightning will crash and strike
It is certain that we too shall see, we shall see

When the massive mountains of tyranny and oppression
When the massive mountains of tyranny and oppression
Will blow away like wisps of cotton
Will blow away like wisps of cotton
Beneath the feet of us, the oppressed, this earth will pound like a heartbeat
And over the heads of the rulers, when lightning will crash and strike

We shall see, we shall see, we shall see
When from the sanctuary of God's earth
When from the sanctuary of God's earth
All idols will be removed

When from the sanctuary of God's earth, all idols will be removed
We, the pure of heart cast out from the shrine, will be seated upon the throne

When from the sanctuary of God's earth
When from the sanctuary of God's earth
All idols will be removed
We, the pure of heart cast out from the shrine, will be seated upon the throne
All crowns will be tossed into the air

The verses articulate an enduring hope where oppressive regimes crumble, crowns are toppled, and the oppressed rise to claim their rightful place.

When from the sanctuary of God's earth
All idols will be removed
We, the pure of heart cast out from the shrine, will be seated upon the throne
All crowns will be tossed into the air
All thrones will be toppled

Only the name of God will remain
Only the name of God will remain
Who is both the hidden and the manifest
Who is both the seer and the scene
The cry of "I am the Truth" will arise

The cry of "I am the Truth" will arise, which is me and you as well
And God's creation will rule, who are me and you as well
It is certain that we too shall see, we shall see
It is certain that we too shall see, we shall see, we shall see

Only the name of God will remain
Only the name of God will remain
Who is both the hidden and the manifest
Who is both the seer and the scene
The cry of "I am the Truth" will arise
The cry of "I am the Truth" will arise, which is me and you as well

And God's creation will rule, who are me and you as well
It is certain that we too shall see, we shall see
It is certain that we too shall see, we shall see, we shall see