Ink

Sho off nee haard wark aa

This isn't vanity; it is the direct outcome of relentless labor and grit.

Gallaan jehray karday nay beraa gark aa

Individuals who merely engage in idle gossip inevitably invite their own downfall.

Oh kehanday pitth tay main kehanaa fays tay

They prefer to whisper behind my back, whereas I choose to confront them directly face-to-face.

Mittraa vichaaraa vicch bahut farak aa

There is a profound disparity between our fundamental mindsets, my friend.

Mittraa vichaaraa vicch

Concerning the vast differences in our perspectives.

Glo pooree fays tay pulisiyay nay chayz tay

My face carries a confident glow, even while the law enforcement is in hot pursuit.

Naddee dee akkh tik jay naa kardee blink ay

That young woman’s gaze is locked onto me so intensely that she doesn't even flutter an eyelid.

Baahaan day uttay ink ay munday day haay link ay

With artistic ink on my arms and significant social influence, I hold high-level connections.

Kitthay kinnay kharchay naa keetaa kaday think ay

I have never felt the need to dwell on the massive amounts of money I spend.

Think ay think ay

Reflect on it, contemplate it.

Think ay think ay think ay

Think it over, ponder it deeply.

Naa keetaa kaday think ay

I have never once paused to deliberate over it.

Naa keetaa kaday think ay

It never crossed my mind to second-guess.

Ik baanh tay photo aa nishaanee baap dee

I carry my father’s portrait as a permanent tribute etched onto my arm.

Baybay daa vee chaist tay naam khuniyaa

Likewise, my mother’s name is deeply inscribed across my chest, close to my heart.

Naam khuniyaa naam khuniyaa

Her name is permanently engraved; it remains etched forever.

Kinnay tuttay kinnay pooray hoyay aa mayray

Countless dreams faced destruction before so many others finally became my reality.

Kallaa kallaa supnaa main kivay buniyaa

Only I am privy to the struggle behind crafting every single one of those aspirations.

Kivay buniyaa kivay buniyaa

The method of my construction, the way I wove my destiny.

Karday nay jajj jo bolday nee ajj jo

Those who sit in judgment but remain silent when confronted today,

Vicch vajj vajj jo ho gay shrink ay

have seen their confidence wither away from repeated clashes with me.

Baahaan day uttay ink ay munday day haay link ay

Adorned with tattoos and holding influential status, this guy is well-connected.

Kitthay kinnay kharchay naa keetaa kaday think ay

I have never scrutinized the expenses I incur; I live without hesitation.

Think ay think ay

Just consider the reality of the situation.

Think ay think ay think ay

Reflect upon it, think it through.

Naa keetaa kaday think ay

I never permitted myself to dwell on it.

Naa keetaa kaday think ay

Not once did I find it necessary to overthink.

Follow karaa baapoo noon baybay dee aa ghurhtee

I adhere to my father’s principles and embody the moral upbringing gifted by my mother.

Pind laay baag nay tittlee aa udd dee

Back in my ancestral village, butterflies flutter gracefully through the blooming orchards.

Jatt day tikaanay bro koee vee naa jaanay bro

Brother, my true whereabouts remain a mystery to everyone.

Jihdee kothee daanay utthay kamlay siyaanay bro

People—wise or foolish—inevitably congregate where there is abundance and resources.

Ik gall kahoo shaayad motivate karjay

Allow me to share a perspective that might spark some inspiration in you.

Pair nee chhaddee day chaahay bandaa jinnaa charhjay

Never lose your humility or connection to the ground, no matter the height of your success.

Aisaa bandaa jatt jehraa akhaan vicchon parh jaay

I am the type of man who can discern a person's inner intentions simply by gazing into their eyes.

Akhaan vicchon parh jaay akhaan vicchon parh jaay

Discerning secrets through the eyes, reading intent without words.

Daykh gall gaaniyaan tay kanneen nattiyaan

Observe the gold chains draping my neck and the traditional studs adorning my ears.

Sajjay hatth karaa khabbay hatth gharhee ay

A classic bracelet on my right wrist and a premium watch on my left.

Hatth gharhee ay hatth gharhee ay

A timepiece on the wrist, a symbol of precision.

Kapray aa kaalay par chittay dil nay

My attire is dark, yet my soul remains untainted and pure.

Lokaan dee zubaan fukray tay aree ay

The public is perpetually fixated on branding me as arrogant.

Ay tay aree ay ay tay aree ay

They remain obstinately stuck on that single narrative.

Kaiyaan dee khaadhee khaar ai

Certain individuals are fueled by a deep-seated, corrosive envy.

Kaiyaan daa piyaar ai aujlaa staar ai

Others offer genuine affection, recognizing that Aujla has ascended to stardom.

Yaaraan naal dil sink ay

My spirit is harmoniously aligned with my loyal companions.

Baahaan day uttay ink ay munday day haay link ay

Ink-adorned skin and powerful connections define my path.

Kitthay kinnay kharchay naa keetaa kaday think ay

I have never paused to analyze the scale of my personal spending.

Think ay think ay

Consider the reality, ponder the facts.

Think ay think ay think ay

Think it over again, process the truth.

Naa keetaa kaday think ay

I never gave it a second thought.

Naa keetaa kaday think ay

It never necessitated my conscious deliberation.