Desi Daaru

O paaya gut ch paranda kaale rang da

She has tied a black 'paranda' (tassel) in her braid.

Jaan mitran di sooli utte tangda

It hangs the lives of friends on the gallows.

Pehli todi di seenay ch agga laga gayi oye

She lit a fire in the heart at the very first sight.

O bin peetay nasha chada gayi oye

She got me intoxicated without even drinking.

Paanian nu agg laandi haniyan nu sochi paundi

She sets the water on fire and leaves companions deep in thought.

Zulfe de raat wangu machdi

Her locks shine like the night.

Gith lambi taun saare puchde ne kaun neeri

With a long neck, everyone asks who she is.

Lak di sarahi kachhe kach di

Her waist is slender like glass.

Lak li chakake doore sapni te wangu jawe

Swinging her waist, she moves like a serpent.

Aashiqa de seenay nu dangdi

She stings the hearts of lovers.

Gora gora rang kudi patli patang

Fair-skinned girl, thin as a kite string.

Gidde vich aayi jedo boli oney pai

When she entered the Gidda dance and sang a verse.

See lo pind vich duhai ji mach gayi si

A commotion was raised throughout the entire village.

Haye athri jawani hoyi phire mastani

Oh, her wild youth is intoxicated.