“Marhaba (Hindi)” is a song by artists Divya Kumar and Abhishek Thakur, with lyrics from Thakur. It opens by addressing a person as “a devotion to God,” immediately establishing a worshipful tone. This initial comparison frames the admiration as something sacred, not simply romantic.
The praise continues with monumental references, such as likening the person to the Taj Mahal. The meaning of the ‘Marhaba’ lyrics deepens when the singer becomes a ‘Kaafir’ (infidel) for love. This statement points to a complete surrender to a new faith focused on one person.
Tu Hai Khuda Ki Ek IbaadatYou are a devotion to God
Chehra Tera Masoom SharafatYour face is innocent dignity
Sangemarmar Si Teri MooratYour form is an idol of marble
Sheeshe Sa Jism Tera QayamatYour body of glass is a divine storm
Ho Tere Husn Ka Jaadoo MarhabaOh, hail the magic of your beauty
Ho Tere Ishq Ka Jaadoo MarhabaOh, hail the magic of your love
Ho Tere Husn Ka Jaadoo MarhabaOh, hail the magic of your beauty
Ho Tere Ishq Ka Jaadoo MarhabaOh, hail the magic of your love
The song consistently uses spiritual vocabulary like ‘Ibaadat’ (worship) and ‘Paak’ (holy) for a romantic subject. It moves from admiration to a declaration of ultimate sacrifice. This blend produces a modern hymn where human affection becomes a form of divine reverence.