Under the shade of oil lamp

The cobbler mends the shoe,

Old lady sells candy

And the poor eats his food.

Under the shade of oil lamp

There are forlorn sounds 

Echoing in the unseen grounds.

Under the shade of oil lamp

There exist a dark world

Where a child studies science

And grows the young mind.

Under the shade of oil lamp

A poor child becomes a champ.

Under the shade of oil lamp

The woman adores her beauty,

Under the shade of oil lamp

The man prays to almighty.

Under the shade of oil lamp

There is an unseen world

And the mourns left unheard.

Under the shade of oil lamp

A poor girl weeps,

Under the shade of oil lamp

The rural world sleeps.

Under the shade of oil lamp

The poor takes his first nap,

The poor takes his last nap.