Zinda Hoon Magar
Lata Mangeshkar · Other Songs - Lata Mangeshkar
khamosh hai khevanhaar mera, naiyya meri doobi jaati hai
zinda hoon magar ab jeene ki ummeed bhi tooti jaati hai
saahil ki tamanna thi mujh ko, manjhadhaar mein beda ja pahuncha
jeene ki duaayen kya maangu, paani to gale tak aa pahuncha
dil dhoondh raha hai duniya ko, duniya hai ki chhooti jaati hai
naiyya meri doobi jaati hai, khamosh hai khevanhaar mera
gam apna zabaan tak la na saku sansaar ko munh dikhala na saku
ghutata hai jo dam, rukte hain kadam,
badhate hain qadam, rukte hain kadam,
ghutata hai jo dam, rukte hain kadam, manzil ki taraf bhi ja na
saku
bhatka hua raahi jaan ke ab taqdeer bhi roothi jaati hain
naiyya meri doobi jaati hai, kaamosh hai khevanhaar mera
charnon mein hai tere laaj meri, sun aaj zara fariyaad meri
tu duur nahi, majaboor nahi, nagari hai magar barbaad meri
kya yu hi garibon ki duniya sansaar mein looti jaati hai
naiyya meri doobi jaati hai, kaamosh hai khevanahaar mera
Zinda Hoon Magar
Lata Mangeshkar's 'Zinda Hoon Magar' stands as a quintessential example of her mastery in Hindi film music, blending traditional classical elements with the emotive storytelling characteristic of the 1960s. Recorded for a major studio release, the track exemplifies her ability to convey deep melancholy and resilience through her voice, a skill that defined her career across decades. The composition relies on a simple yet powerful melody that allows Mangeshkar's nuanced phrasing to carry the narrative weight, avoiding complex instrumentation in favor of raw vocal expression. This recording remains a staple in the catalog of her work, illustrating her commitment to authenticity and her unique capacity to transform standard film themes into timeless musical moments that continue to resonate with audiences today.