Emiway Bantai blends sharp lyricism and production in ‘-10 20’, channeling Mumbai hip-hop’s gritty pulse. The writer-composer-performer frames his journey through calculated defiance and frost imagery. Raw vocal delivery underscores his cold confidence amid industry pressures.
Released: January 10, 2026
-10 20
Emiway Bantai
-10 20 Meaning & Lyrics (Emiway Bantai)
Bantai rejects compromise in lyrics like ‘Stubborn from the start’, framing success as self-determined. His mention of shared housing and unpaid rent contrasts starkly with current achievements. Financial memories ground his claims of independent hustle.
Abe Nava Saal Yeh Naya Shot HaiHey, it’s the New Year, this is a brand new shot.
Aa Khotagardi MinusCome on, the fakery is minus.
Kiya Chhote Minus 10/20I did it, kid, minus 10/20.
Scene Ko Garam RakhteWe keep the scene hot,
Khud Ko Rakhte Minus 10/20But keep ourselves at minus 10/20.
Mehnat Karke Haasil KiyaAchieved it all through hard work,
Bina Maska Sab CheezGot everything without buttering anyone up.
Asli Log Ko Shamil KiyaInvolved only real people,
Bande Yahan Pe Tough CheezThe guys here are tough stuff.
Minus 10/20Minus 10/20.
Bolo Minus 10/20Say minus 10/20.
Bolo Minus 10/20Say minus 10/20.
Minus 10/20Minus 10/20.
Bole Minus 10/20They say minus 10/20.
Bole Minus 10/20They say minus 10/20.
Mausam Minus 10/20The weather is minus 10/20,
Bhai Tera One PieceYour brother is a one-piece masterpiece.
Pair Bande Tere Tujhe Gehra Phenkun PanjiYour feet are tied, I’ll throw you deep into Panji.
Minus Mein Bhi GanjiWearing just a vest, even in the minus.
Tu Bas Baith Ke R#m PeeYou just sit there and drink rm.
Humko Nahin Zaroorat LalaWe don’t need that, kid,
Hum Khud Hi Garam CheezWe are the hot stuff ourselves.
Tu Panchhi Bas ChimniYou’re a bird, but just a sparrow.
Actor Par Film NahinAn actor, but with no film.
Dhuaan Itna Idhar Humko Sahi Mein Lagta ChimniSo much smoke here, I really feel like a chimney.
Aur Dark Circle Aankhon Pe Aur Sar Pe Apne Beanie NahinDark circles on my eyes, and no beanie on my head.
Aa Dekhna Tha Aisa Din Toh Dekhe Kitne Din NahinWanted to see a day like this, after so many days we didn’t.
Aa Khotagardi MinusCome on, the fakery is minus.
Kiya Chhote Minus 10/20I did it, kid, minus 10/20.
Scene Ko Garam RakhteWe keep the scene hot,
Khud Ko Rakhte Minus 10/20But keep ourselves at minus 10/20.
Mehnat Karke Haasil KiyaAchieved it all through hard work,
Bina Maska Sab CheezGot everything without buttering anyone up.
Asli Log Ko Shamil KiyaInvolved only real people,
Bande Yahan Pe Tough CheezThe guys here are tough stuff.
Ha Minus 10/20Yeah, minus 10/20.
Ha Minus 10/20Yeah, minus 10/20.
Minus MinusMinus, minus.
Dekhe Bade Sapne Chhote Kamron MeinDreamt big dreams in small rooms,
Raatein Guzari Sabron MeinSpent the nights in patience.
Pehle Se Hi Ziddi Hum Nahin Jeete Kisi Ke Sharton PeStubborn from the start, we don’t live on anyone’s terms.
Zindagi Virasat Tu Bhai Jo Bolte Hain Woh Nahin Hote AbLife’s a legacy, but those who called you ‘brother’ aren’t around now.
Apna Time Hai Lala Bahut Roye Ab Hum Nahin RoteIt’s our time, kid, we cried a lot but we don’t cry anymore.
Ab Dekhte Kahan Hoon MainNow look where I am,
Khud Se Bana Hoon MainI made this by myself.
Tujhse Nahin Liya Bhookh Sirf Pet Nahin Iradon MeinTook nothing from you; hunger isn’t just in the stomach, but in my intentions.
Tujhse Bhi Hard Hoon MainI’m harder than you too,
Gussa Baha Doon MainI let the anger flow.
Ph#onkne Pe Aaya Toh Phir Ph#onkta Pahadon MeinIf I start smking, then I smke in the mountains.
Mujhe Sober Rehne DeLet me stay sober.
Har Dafa Main Pyaar Sabko Peace DiyaEvery time I gave love, gave peace to everyone.
Mere Khilaf Shots Dal Toh Chakki Tera Pees DiyaTake shots against me, and I grind you like a mill.
Rickshaw Se Aaye Ladke Scene Ka Meter Kheench DiyaBoys came from rickshaws, now we’ve pulled the meter of the scene.
Pic Pe Comments Mein Chhode Tere Ko Reach DiyaLeft comments on your pic, gave you reach.
Papa Wala Paisa Nahin Tera Jue Wala PaisaNot daddy’s money, yours is gambling money.
Soongh Ke Shot Sm#ke Leke Dhooein Wala PaisaSniffing shots, taking smke, it’s money up in smoke.
Hum Bhar Rahe Bada Bill Tera Chhutta Hai Be PaisaWe’re paying big bills, your money is just loose change.
Humein Pata Nahin Tha Khokha Vokha Dikhta Tha Yeh KaisaWe didn’t even know what millions looked like.
Hum Nahin Bhoole Apna Bura TimeWe haven’t forgotten our bad times.
Nahin Bhoole Tera Sada RhymeHaven’t forgotten your rotten rhymes.
Nahin Bhoole Kaun Saga Nahin HaiHaven’t forgotten who isn’t loyal.
Hum Nahin Bhoole Nahin BhooleWe haven’t forgotten, haven’t forgotten.
Haan Ek Ghar Tha Do FamilyYes, there was one house, two families,
Bhade Ko Nahin PaiseAnd no money for rent.
Aa Baap Hustler One Man Mushkil Waqt Woh Jhela KaiseFather was a hustler, a one-man army, how he endured the hard times.
Isliye Usne Bheja Bantai Ko Ghar Laya Maine PaiseThat’s why he sent Bantai, and I brought home the money.
Lekin Raste Pe Baithe Hain Sau Bande Tere JaiseBut a hundred guys like you are sitting on the street.
Mera Sapna ChheenneTo snatch my dream.
Khuda Bola Apna Scene HaiGod said, ‘This is our scene.’
Jitna N#sha Tune Kiya Utna N#sha Apne Seene HaiAs much intxication as you consumed, that much fire is in my chest.
Hood Se Ladka Nikla Ghar Se Bahar Aaj Apna Sapna JeeneA boy from the hood left home today to live his dream.
Yeh Poora Aasmaan Yeh Hai Roof MeraThis whole sky, this is my roof.
Koi Aayega Kaise Chhappar ChheenneHow will anyone come to snatch my shelter?
Mumbai 400037 37 KyaMumbai 400037, 37, what?
Ek Aur Bar Hai Woh Banta Hai Ki NahinThere’s one more bar, does it get made or not?
Banta Hai Toh Haath UthaoIf it’s happening, raise your hands.
Chalo Mere Saath Bolenge AbhiCome on, sing with me now.
Aa Khotagardi MinusCome on, the fakery is minus.
Kiya Chhote Minus 10/20I did it, kid, minus 10/20.
Scene Ko Garam RakhteWe keep the scene hot,
Khud Ko Rakhte Minus 10/20But keep ourselves at minus 10/20.
Mehnat Karke Haasil KiyaAchieved it all through hard work,
Bina Maska Sab CheezGot everything without buttering anyone up.
Asli Log Ko Shamil KiyaInvolved only real people,
Bande Yahan Pe Tough CheezThe guys here are tough stuff.
Minus 10/20Minus 10/20.
Bolo Minus 10/20Say minus 10/20.
Bolo Minus 10/20Say minus 10/20.
Minus 10/20Minus 10/20.
Bolo Minus 10/20Say minus 10/20.
Bolo Minus 10/20Say minus 10/20.
-10 20 Music Video
Marathi rap gains depth through Bantai’s lyrics translation methods, balancing local idioms with universal ambition. His temperature metaphors dissect Mumbai’s music industry dynamics while asserting creative control.