On Karam, Raftaar examines mortality. As lyricist and artist, he collaborates with composer Kshmr. The track carries a sober voice about an artist’s impact beyond death.
Released: November 3, 2023
Legacy
Raftaar • From “Karam”
Legacy Lyrics Translation Raftaar | Karam
Raftaar questions social media mourning, pointing out no tears in the eyes. He states the name is immortal even after burial, referencing Moosa directly.
Zinda Hai LegacyThe legacy is alive.
Zinda Na Banda Toh Kaisi Yeh JealousyIf the man isn’t alive, then what’s this jealousy?
Social Pe Rona Par Aankhon Mein Nami NiCrying on social media, but there are no tears in their eyes.
Apne Hi Aise Toh Better Hai EnemyWhen your own people are like this, an enemy is better.
Isko Hi Kehte Hai Destiny HaanThis is what they call destiny, yeah.
Jitna Love Utna Hate No DebateAs much love as there is hate, there’s no debate.
Dafna Do Nafrat Mohobbat Ho CelebrateBury the hatred, let love be celebrated.
Marta Hai Banda Na Marti Hai LegacyA man dies, but a legacy never does.
Zinda Hai Melodies Zinda Hai LegacyThe melodies are alive, the legacy is alive.
Zinda Hai Baatein TeriYour words are alive.
Zinda Hai Yaadein TeriYour memories are alive.
Zinda Hai Phonon Mein Dilon Ke Kono MeinYou’re alive in phones, in the corners of our hearts.
Zinda Kahani TeriYour story is alive.
Duniya Ab Bhi Deewani TeriThe world is still crazy for you.
Iconic Yeah Yani Bhai KaunIconic, yeah, I mean who else, brother?
Main Icon Jab Tak Mera Mic OnI’m an icon as long as my mic is on.
Kabhi Na Bhula Meri Maa Kaun HaiI’ve never forgotten who my mother is.
Subah Uthke Dekhun Raat Aayi KaunI wake up in the morning and see who came over last night.
Sau Bygones Mere Bhai GoneA hundred bygones, my brothers are gone.
On Sight On Live Hogi Fight OnIt’s on sight, the fight will be live.
Bhaijaan Aape Ke Kaabu Na Maarun Toh Kaanpun NaBrother, I don’t shake, I just lose control and strike.
Lycan Badla I Bite OnLike a Lycan, I’ve changed, I bite now.
Kaat Maara Python Adhmara GaitondeI cut down a python, left ‘Gaitonde’ half-dead.
Kare Strike On Time Fall Of Saigon YehI strike on time, this is the fall of Saigon.
Yeah I Don’t PlayYeah, I don’t play.
Rahe Mumbai Tera Bhai Bombay HaiYou can have Mumbai, your brother is ‘Bombay’.
May Day May DayMayday, mayday.
Enola Gay Laya A B#mb HaiI’ve brought a b#mb like the ‘Enola Gay’.
Vidvaan Jaise RaavanI’m a scholar like ‘Raavan’.
Yahan Baitha Baap BanI’m sitting here like the father of them all.
Bane Bete Yeh StromaeThese sons are trying to be ‘Stromae’.
Oooouuuu WoohhsaaaOooouuuu, woosah.
Jaan Kabar Mein Par Naam Amar TeraYour body’s in the grave, but your name is immortal.
Aaj Bhi MoosaEven today, ‘Moosa’.
Shaitaan Se Na Insaan Ka DarI’m not afraid of the devil, but of humans.
Dukh Se Zyada Mujhe Pyaar Ka DarMore than pain, I’m afraid of love.
Dushman Se Zyada Mujhe Yaar Ka DarMore than an enemy, I’m afraid of a friend.
Hewaan Ka Na Mehmaan Ka DarI’m not afraid of a beast, but of a guest.
Apne Ghar Baar Ka DarI’m afraid for my own home and family.
Zinda Hai LegacyThe legacy is alive.
Zinda Na Banda Toh Kaisi Yeh JealousyIf the man isn’t alive, then what’s this jealousy?
Social Pe Rona Par Aankhon Mein Nami NiCrying on social media, but there are no tears in their eyes.
Apne Hi Aise Toh Better Hai EnemyWhen your own people are like this, an enemy is better.
Isko Hi Kehte Hai Destiny HaanThis is what they call destiny, yeah.
Jitna Love Utna Hate No DebateAs much love as there is hate, there’s no debate.
Dafna Do Nafrat Mohobbat Ho CelebrateBury the hatred, let love be celebrated.
Marta Hai Banda Na Marti Hai LegacyA man dies, but a legacy never does.
Zinda Hai MelodiesThe melodies are alive.
Dikhe Mujhe 11 11 Jale Dekh DekhI keep seeing 11:11, they burn with jealousy watching me.
Bina Bole Naapa Maine Ek EkWithout a word, I’ve measured each and every one of them.
Dekh Rekh Mein Rahe Mere Fake SnakeThese fake snakes stay under my watch.
Ek Take Mein Chhaape Bina Brake TapeI print a tape in one take, without any brakes.
Ek Tape Se Band Kara Crime SceneWith one tape, I shut down the crime scene.
Grime Scene Ya Drill Dekho I MeanThe grime scene or the drill scene, look, I mean.
Yeh Apna Hai Daur Ghode Pe Mere DiorThis is my era, my ride is draped in Dior.
Mujhse Na Paison Ki Taur BeDon’t show me that money attitude.
Bal Kishore Aankhein Do Kaam Ki AurI’m still a kid, but my focus is on the work.
Tyrant Hai Sore Main TyranosaurA tyrant is sore, I’m a Tyrannosaur.
Hum Rakhte Na Prisoner Of WarWe don’t keep any prisoners of war.
Yeh Din Mein Shaant Odin Ka ThorCalm during the day, but I’m Odin’s Thor.
Abhi Mein Masti Mein Baby Bhi Kaur Mi AmorRight now I’m having fun, and my baby is a ‘Kaur’, my love.
Letter To My ExesA letter to my exes.
Karta Na Vex Yes Chhoda Saara NexusI don’t get vexed, yes, I’ve left the whole nexus.
RR In A Double RRR in a Double R.
Sheeshe Karun Neeche Tabhi Dikhe Teri Lexus Yes B#tchI roll my windows down just to see your Lexus, yes b#tch.
Carnage Hua RecklessThe carnage was reckless.
A# Ko Toast Marmalade In My BreakfastHere’s a toast to the a##holes, you’re just marmalade in my breakfast.
Disco Karun Diss Kisko KarunShould I do a disco or who should I diss?
Discotheque Chale Saari Set ListThe whole setlist is playing at the discotheque.
Zinda Hai LegacyThe legacy is alive.
Zinda Na Banda Toh Kaisi Yeh JealousyIf the man isn’t alive, then what’s this jealousy?
Social Pe Rona Par Aankhon Mein Nami NiCrying on social media, but there are no tears in their eyes.
Apne Hi Aise Toh Better Hai EnemyWhen your own people are like this, an enemy is better.
Isko Hi Kehte Hai Destiny HaanThis is what they call destiny, yeah.
Jitna Love Utna Hate No DebateAs much love as there is hate, there’s no debate.
Dafna Do Nafrat Mohobbat Ho CelebrateBury the hatred, let love be celebrated.
Marta Hai Banda Na Marti Hai LegacyA man dies, but a legacy never does.
Zinda Hai MelodiesThe melodies are alive.
Zinda Hai LegacyThe legacy is alive.
Zinda Hai Baatein TeriYour words are alive.
Zinda Hai Yaadein TeriYour memories are alive.
Zinda Hai Phonon Mein Dilon Ke Kono MeinYou’re alive in phones, in the corners of our hearts.
Zinda Kahani TeriYour story is alive.
Duniya Ab Bhi Deewani TeriThe world is still crazy for you.
Zinda Hai LegacyThe legacy is alive.
Zinda Hai LegacyThe legacy is alive.
Zinda Hai LegacyThe legacy is alive.
Legacy Music Video
Immortal art is the core message of Raftaar’s Legacy. Its lyrics translation in English highlights this point on the Karam album, showing legacy transcends death.