Zulfon se udti hui khushboo ki kasam English: I swear by the fragrance wafting from your tresses,
The singer warns the beloved that the moon is actually jealous. He suggests that the moon’s light isn't its own, and if it sees the beloved, it will "steal" her glow to brighten itself.
Honton pe khelti hui surkhi ki kasam English: I swear by the crimson color playing on your lips.
The 90s era was defined by Sanu’s nasal yet soulful delivery, which perfectly captured the "pleading" nature of these lyrics. Why Is It Still Popular?