Zikr Lyrics, Meaning & English Translation

What is “Zikr” about?

“Zikr” is a energetic hip-hop/rap song in Hindi by Married Moonda (Zikr, 2025-09-27). The song "Zikr" by Married Moonda tells the story of a young boy who had big dreams despite his humble beginnings. Read the full lyrics with English translation below, or stream it on Spotify and YouTube Music.

Zikr — Lyrics

Hello? Kaun? Kaam ka nahi toh baad mein call kar… Main naam se nahi, kaam se bana hoon… Tere jaisa main bhi ek ladka tha, Mohalle mein chhota, par khwaab mein bada tha. Papa ke shoes pehna karta, college ke form mein jhooth likha, "Part-time job?" – Haan, zindagi full-time sikha. Phone tha 2G, lekin soch thi 5D, Din mein kaam, raat ko likhta tha CV. Interview mein aankhon mein tha spark, Par sunne ko milta – "We'll get back to you" mark. Log hanste the, "Bhai, kya karega tu?" Main smile karta – "Waqt badlega, dekh lena tu." Jeb khaali, par dimaag full loaded tha, Bina signal ke bhi sapna connected tha. Mujhe mic nahi chahiye bolne ko, Mujhe mauka chahiye todne ko. Naam poochhte the sab, Kaam aaya toh sab yaad karne lage tab... Main naam bina kaam kar gaya, Jise duniya ne gina nahi, voh naam ban gaya. Na sticker pe, na bio mein likha, Par har jagah mera kaam hi zikr ban gaya. Ek din wo mail aayi – "You're selected" Jahan reject hua tha, wahan main respected. Jis table pe chai laata tha kal tak, Aaj wahan meri files sign hoti har waqt. Par main badla nahi, sirf badla liya, Jo hasi the kal, unki aankh mein chingaari diya. Success ke saath attitude aaya, Par gratitude bhi andar saath hi aaya. Na label ke sahare aaya, na viral hua, Main real tha, isliye timeless bana. Aaj log likhte hai quotes mere naam se, Par mujhe ab bhi yaad hai, uss first fail ke saamne... Waqt tha – jab log ne poocha, "Tu kaun?" Aaj hai – jahan main bolta nahi, log samajh jaaye bina bawal… Main naam bina kaam kar gaya, Jise duniya ne gina nahi, voh naam ban gaya. Na sticker pe, na bio mein likha, Par har jagah mera kaam hi zikr ban gaya. Jab tak duniya sirf naam pe chalayegi, Main har us bande ko yaad dilaunga — Naam se nahi, Kaam se yaad rakhna...

English Translation

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Hello who is this If not work then call later I have made a name not by my name but by my work I was also a boy like you Small in the neighborhood but big in dreams I used to wear my father's shoes and fill false information in college forms Part time job Haan life has taught me full time My phone was 2G but my thoughts were 5D I used to work in the day and write my CV at night There was a spark in my eyes during the interview But all I got to hear was We will get back to you People used to laugh and say What will you do I used to smile and say Time will change you will see My pocket was empty but my mind was full of thoughts My dream was connected even without a signal I do not need a mic to speak I need a chance to break Everyone used to ask my name When I got a job everyone started remembering me then I made a name without a name The world did not recognize it but it became a name It is not written on any sticker or bio But my work is mentioned everywhere One day I got a mail You are selected I was respected at the place where I was rejected The table where I used to serve tea until yesterday Today my files are signed there all the time But I did not change I just took revenge I put a spark in the eyes of those who used to laugh at me I got attitude with success But gratitude also came with it I did not come with a label nor did I go viral I was real so I became timeless Today people write quotes in my name But I still remember that first failure The time when people asked Who are you Today is the time when people understand without me speaking I made a name without a name The world did not recognize it but it became a name It is not written on any sticker or bio But my work is mentioned everywhere As long as the world runs on names I will remind every boy Not by name But to remember by work

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Meaning & Story Behind “Zikr”

The song "Zikr" by Married Moonda tells the story of a young boy who had big dreams despite his humble beginnings. He is described as being small in his neighborhood but having big ambitions. He lied about having a part-time job on his college forms and spent his days working and nights writing his CV. He had a spark in his eyes during interviews but was often met with rejection. People would laugh at him and ask what he would do, but he would smile and say that time would change everything.

The song's narrator eventually finds success and gains respect from others. He goes from being a nobody to being recognized and respected, not because of his name or labels, but because of his work. He says that his work has become his identity and that people now quote him and recognize him without him having to introduce himself. The song's message is about the importance of hard work and earning recognition through one's efforts, rather than just relying on one's name or reputation. The narrator emphasizes that he wants to be remembered for his work, not just his name, and encourages others to do the same.

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