Roman script
Ho nikleya jatt bail te Haar gall ch phoolan de painde Badle jatta de putt ni Gin gin ke sohniye lainde Ke 40 da glock faddeya Ke 40 da glock faddeya Teri ankh ne kara te kaare Maa diye morniye Morni ae Case jitt gaye tere to dil haare Maa diye morniye Case jitt gye tere to dil haare Maa diye morniye Ho side utte piece laggeya Chaadhe jattiye track suit kaale Tere naal pyaar chalda Vair chaldе chandariye baahle Chappe aaya pair sohniyе (aaye haye) Chappeya pair sohniye Louis vuitton da vairi di hikk utte Jatt area ch ghumde Dekh ohddan de vairi nai oh sutte Jinne teri chunni utte ni Jinne teri chunni utte ni Ohnu gabru dikhaunda taare Maa di morni ae Morniye Case jitt gaye tere ton dil haare Maa diye morniye Case jitt gye tere ton dil haare Maa diye morniye Oh jatt toh na bina pucheya Kade hood ch udde na panchi Dosanjha aala naal khadhe aa Tera channi nattan kare sarpanchi Ni bagatelle bag phookta (aaye haye) Ni bagatelle bag phookta Teri saheliya nu karni aa roti Ni peedhiya ch khau balliye Kari jatt ne kamai badi moti Khabra ch yaar aa gya Khabra ch yaar aa gya Bol bolda ae jattiye karare Maa di morni ae Morniye Case jitt gye tere to dil haare Maa diye morniye Case jitt gye tere to dil haare Maa diye morniye Case jitt gye tere to dil haare Maa diye morniye Case jitt gye tere to dil haare Maa diye morniye English Translation & Meaning: The Protagonist: The singer portrays the classic Punjabi Jatt (a term associated with farming, land-owning, and a bold, fearless lifestyle) who is deeply in love, yet proud of his tough reputation, rivalries, and success. The Cultural Context: Terms like Morni (peacock) are used metaphorically to describe a graceful, beautiful woman. The lyrics contrast his intense lifestyle (handling legal cases, owning expensive gear, taking care of friends) with his devotion to her. Punjabi: Ho nikleya jatt bail te Meaning: The Jatt has been released on bail. Punjabi: Haar gall ch phoolan de painde Meaning: There are floral garlands placed on him everywhere he goes. Punjabi: Badle jatta de putt ni Meaning: The sons of the Jatts take their revenge, Punjabi: Gin gin ke sohniye lainde Meaning: Counting every single one, beautiful girl. Punjabi: Ke 40 da glock faddeya Meaning: Holding a Glock 40 (a type of handgun). Punjabi: Teri ankh ne kara te kaare Meaning: It's your eyes that have caused these deeds, Punjabi: Maa diye morniye Meaning: O beautiful peacock/girl of your mother. Punjabi: Morni ae, Case jitt gaye tere to dil haare Meaning: Oh Morni (beautiful girl), we won the court case but lost our heart to you. Stanza 2: The Modern Jatt Vibe Punjabi: Ho side utte piece laggeya, Chaadhe jattiye track suit kaale Meaning: There is a sidearm attached, and I'm wearing black tracksuits, girl. Punjabi: Tere naal pyaar chalda, Vair chaldе chandariye baahle Meaning: Love goes on with you, but I have many enemies, beautiful girl. Punjabi: Chappe aaya pair sohniyе (aaye haye) Chappeya pair sohniye Meaning: Footsteps are imprinted, girl (an expression emphasizing walking with pride). Punjabi: Louis vuitton da vairi di hikk utte Meaning: Wearing Louis Vuitton right on the chest of my enemies (stepping on them in style). Punjabi: Jatt area ch ghumde, Dekh ohddan de vairi nai oh sutte Meaning: The Jatts roam the area, see—the enemies haven't slept since that day. Punjabi: Jinne teri chunni utte ni, Ohne gabru dikhaunda taare Meaning: As many (stars/spangles) as there are on your scarf, the young man will show you the real stars (referring to his grand, wealthy lifestyle). Stanza 3: Brotherhood and Success Punjabi: Oh jatt toh na bina pucheya, Kade hood ch udde na panchi Meaning: Without asking the Jatt, even a bird doesn't fly in this neighborhood. Punjabi: Dosanjha aala naal khadhe aa, Tera channi nattan kare sarpanchi Meaning: The man from the Dosanjh family is standing by you; your Channi Nattan is acting as the village chief (Sarpanch). Punjabi: Ni bagatelle bag phookta (aaye haye) Ni bagatelle bag phookta Meaning: Oh, I spent all that money on a Bagatelle bag (a luxury item). Punjabi: Teri saheliya nu karni aa roti, Ni peedhiya ch khau balliye Meaning: We will host a feast for your friends, and generations will talk about it, girl. Punjabi: Kari jatt ne kamai badi moti Meaning: The Jatt has made huge earnings. Punjabi: Khabra ch yaar aa gya, Bol bolda ae jattiye karare Meaning: The friend is in the news, speaking bold and sharp words, girl. Key Cultural Terms to Know Jatt: Traditionally a land-owning and farming community in Punjab. In modern Punjabi pop culture, it represents a bold, tough, and wealthy rural lifestyle. Morni: The female peacock. It is used in Punjabi folklore to compliment a woman’s beauty, grace, and elegance. Bail: Getting released on bail implies involvement in brawls, court cases, or small skirmishes, which is a common trope of traditional "bad boy" or folk-hero Punjabi lyrics. Sarpanch: The elected head of a village council. In the song, it represents local power and leadership.
Song details
- Singer: Diljit Dosanjh
- Film / album: The Call Of Panjab
- Composer: Tru-Skool
- Lyricist: Channi Nattan
Song video
director: Rubbal Gtr