Good For Nothing Lyrics Translation | Sitaare Zameen Par | Amitabh Bhattacharya | Shankar Mahadevan
“Good For Nothing” is a song by Shankar Mahadevan and Amitabh Bhattacharya from the album Sitaare Zameen Par. The track, written by Amitabh Bhattacharya with music by Shankar Ehsaan Loy, stars Aamir Khan. It opens with a father’s prediction that his son will grow up to bring shame to his name.
Released: May 22, 2025
Good For Nothing
Amitabh Bhattacharya | Shankar Mahadevan • From “Sitaare Zameen Par”
Lyricist
Amitabh Bhattacharya
Composer
Shankar Ehsaan Loy
Sitaare Zameen Par’s Good For Nothing Lyrics Translation
The lyrics list accusations, calling the son a “traffic jam on life’s open road.” The character then stops internalizing this judgment. He turns back and tells the world to leave him alone, rejecting the constant criticism.
Nothing Na Nothing NaJust nothing, huh?
Good For Nothing NaGood for nothing, huh?
Nothing Nothing NothingNothing, nothing, nothing
Nothing Nothing NothingNothing, nothing, nothing
Nothing Nothing NothingNothing, nothing, nothing
Papa Kehte The Aisa Kaam KaregaMy father used to say you’ll do these kinds of things
Bada Hoke Mujhko Tu Badnaam KaregaWhen you grow up, you’ll bring shame to my name
Nothing Nothing NothingNothing, nothing, nothing
Nothing Nothing NothingNothing, nothing, nothing
Papa Kehte The Aisa Kaam Karega BetaMy father used to say you’ll do these kinds of things, son
Bada Hoke Mujhko Tu Badnaam KaregaWhen you grow up, you’ll bring shame to my name
Zindagi Yoon Toh Khuli Sadak HaiLife is otherwise an open road
Sadak Pe Tuu Saala Traffic Jam KaregaAnd on that road, you’ll cause a damn traffic jam
Papa Kehte The Aisa Kaam KaregaMy father used to say you’ll do these kinds of things
Bada Hoke Mujhko Tu Badnaam KaregaWhen you grow up, you’ll bring shame to my name
Good For Nothing Nothing Nothing Bole ZamaanaThe world calls me good for nothing, nothing, nothing
Good For Nothing Nothing Nothing Humein Bole ZamaanaThe world calls us good for nothing, nothing, nothing
Palat Ke Humne Zamaane Se Kaha Bhaad Mein JaanaI turned right back and told the world to go to hell
Good For Nothing Nothing Nothing Bole ZamaanaThe world calls me good for nothing, nothing, nothing
O Tere Agar Magar Parantu ParantuOh, your ‘ifs’ and ‘buts’ and ‘howevers’
O Beta Tu Bhi Ajab Hai Jantu Hai JantuOh son, you’re such a strange creature, you really are
Kyunki Tera Tareeka Tera SaliqaBecause your method, your manner
Sare Jahaan Se Alag ThalakIs completely different from the rest of the world
Sahi Ko Bhi Galat Karega KaregaYou’ll even turn what’s right into wrong, you will
Hote Hi Maaf Teri Subah Ki GaltiYour morning mistake is barely forgiven
Tu Toh Usko Repeat Usi Shaam KaregaAnd you’ll just repeat it that very same evening
Mere Papa Kehte The Aisa Kaam Karega BetaMy father used to say you’ll do these kinds of things, son
Bada Hoke Mujhko Tu Badnaam KaregaWhen you grow up, you’ll bring shame to my name
Good For Nothing Nothing Nothing Bole ZamaanaThe world calls me good for nothing, nothing, nothing
Good For Nothing Nothing Nothing Humein Bole ZamaanaThe world calls us good for nothing, nothing, nothing
Palat Ke Humne Zamaane Se Kaha Bhaad Mein JaanaI turned right back and told the world to go to hell
Good For Nothing Nothing Nothing Bole ZamaanaThe world calls me good for nothing, nothing, nothing
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The song moves from absorbing a parent’s disappointment to proudly accepting the “good for nothing” label. The meaning of the ‘Good For Nothing’ lyrics is found in this sarcastic celebration of being different. The track is an anthem for anyone who does not fit into conventional roles.
