Sikander Kahlon’s ‘2023 Flow’ from the album God Is Watching Through Birds combines Andy Grewal’s production with introspective Punjabi verses. Kahlon’s lyrics reject superficial success while examining personal growth.
Released: June 22, 2023
2023 Flow
Sikander Kahlon • From “God Is Watching Through Birds”
2023 Flow Lyrics Translation (from “God Is Watching Through Birds”)
Kahlon references empty books and blank pages to question knowledge without action. The Biryani metaphor contrasts nourishment with frequent betrayal in relationships. His flow balances street wisdom against fame’s illusions.
Aagya AndyAndy’s here.
Ee To Saala Hona Hi ThaThis was bound to happen.
God Is Watchin’ Through BirdsGod is watchin’ through birds.
Brr BrrBrr, brr.
Ki Bann’na King Main Ho Gaya SiyaanaWhy become a king? I’ve gotten wiser.
Boli Hai Shudh Par Paaya Nahi BaanaMy speech is pure, but I haven’t worn the robes.
Sun Tu Tarana Flow Aaya ShaanaListen to my anthem, my flow’s arrived sharp.
Saddge Shareek Minu Lagda Main RanaRivals are burning, I feel like a king.
Bande Di Zubaan Dasse UmarA man’s tongue tells his age.
Kinne Saal Hoye Chale Meri Hi HukumatFor so many years, my rule has prevailed.
Pyaar Di Zarurat Kadd Da Nahi MoohratI don’t look for an auspicious time for love’s needs.
Khaas Nahi Hai SuratMy face isn’t anything special.
Ek Umar To Baad Gussa Nah AayeAfter a certain age, you don’t get angry.
Dil Tuttda Ae Tidd Bhukha So JaayeThe heart breaks, and you go to sleep hungry.
Bhavikh Daraye Itihaas RulayeThe future scares you, history makes you cry.
Khushkismat Je Khuda Paas BulayeYou’re fortunate if God calls you to Him.
Khwaab Lukaye Par Zaadi Der Chippe NahiI hid my dreams, but they didn’t stay hidden for long.
Khote Si Assi Par Chalge Sikke NiWe were counterfeit, but our coins still worked.
Kehnda Vapari Ki God Hai Kite NahiThe merchant says that God is nowhere.
Netraheen Nu Saboot Vi Dikhe NahiAnd the blind can’t even see the proof.
Kaahton Main Karan WafaiWhy should I be loyal?
Eh Duniya Jehdi Ae Dindi DagaiThis world is the one that betrays.
Ghar Ch Main Nahi Koi Photo LagaiI haven’t put up any photos in my house.
Bas Likhi Ae Lippi Jo Samajh Nahi AayiI just wrote a script that couldn’t be understood.
Mukkge Kalam Syahi ArajakMy pen and ink are finished, it’s chaos.
Gall Bajurg Di Samjhe Nah BalakA child doesn’t understand the words of an elder.
Bhari Kitaban Par Korey Ne KaagazThe books are full, but the pages are blank.
Behreya Sunni Paheli MutabakThe deaf heard it, according to the riddle.
Kadde Laayi Main Naah LineI’ve never stood in a line.
Godly Munda Northside Da DivineA godly boy, the ‘Divine’ of the Northside.
Wave Ride Kar Par Tide Nah GawayiRide the wave, but don’t lose the tide.
Keh Saurey Nu Bonafide Hai JawaiTell my father-in-law the son-in-law is bonafide.
Mannan Nah Teri LakeerI don’t believe in your destiny line.
Ek Hor Album Sheti CompleteOne more album will be complete soon.
Rakhi Janani Main’ Dubb VichI keep a ‘lady’ tucked in my waistband,
Kite Sunli Nah Lady SangeetLet’s hope she doesn’t hear the wedding songs.
Last Time Main Keeta Check Main Si Saddkan Da RajaLast time I checked, I was the king of the streets.
Aape Karan Kaand Kadde Vartan Nah PyaadaI cause my own scandals, I never use a pawn.
Dekh Nah Munafa Bhrawa Wandd Paiju GharDon’t look for profit, brother, it’ll divide the house.
Je Viking Di Gall Mera Mann RagnarIf we’re talkin’ Vikings, my heart is Ragnar.
Mera Xxl Tera Dhann RegularMy size is XXL, your wealth is regular.
Dekhe Nah Jaat Dharam Meri Gun SecularMy gun doesn’t see caste or religion, it’s secular.
Ki Tu Chaundi Ki Tu KhaundiWhat do you want? What do you eat?
Pyaar Da Rass Tu Nahi Pee PaundiYou can’t drink the nectar of love.
Coco De Tu Gerhe LaundiYou’re making rounds at ‘Coco’.
Sharam Tainu Nahi AundiAren’t you ashamed?
Vairi Ghatt Bolan Muu TeEnemies say less to my face.
Kutte Chuman Mere JooteDogs kiss my shoes.
Hush Puppy LakhpatiHush Puppies on a millionaire.
Tasmey Ne Kinne RootheSo many laces have come undone.
Teri Yaad Sataye Kine Saal Main Tere Layi Aap GawayeYour memory haunts me, for how many years I lost myself for you.
Hoya Uthna Behna Darji Naal Tere Layi Suit Main Aap SawayeI spent my days with the tailor, getting suits custom-made for you.
Gall Ohdo Palle Pehndi Mere Jadd Vi Mera Baap SunayeI only understand things when my father explains them.
Onne Keha Sunn Nanak Di Taahi Ta Saare Labh BhulaayeHe said, ‘Listen to Nanak’s teachings,’ that’s why I’ve forgotten all other paths.
German Ek Gaddi Rakhan Russki Ek Naddi TakkanI keep a German car, I eye a Russian girl.
Hypocrisy Waali Gall Nahi Moh-maya Ek Din Chad Du PakkaIt’s not hypocrisy, I’ll definitely leave this worldly attachment one day.
Meri Bandi Nu Kinni Tensionan Par Notan Di NahiMy girl has plenty of tensions, but not about money.
Khadeya Urey Main’ Votan’ Li Nahi Gorkha Regiment Nepali GI’m not standing here for votes, I’m the Gorkha Regiment, Nepali G.
Mainu Care Hai BadiI care a lot.
Kisi Aire Gaire Naal Compare Nah KariDon’t compare me with just any random person.
Pasand Nahi Aaya Tan’ Share Nah KariIf you don’t like it, then don’t share it.
Zindagi Teri Naal Khed Da KaviThe poet plays with your life.
Kar Salah Dede Sazah Kine GawahGive me advice, deliver the punishment, how many witnesses are there?
Kaali Zubaan’A dark tongue.
Paali Tu Naah Aandhi Toofan Aa Jaaye Haari Tu NahDon’t nurture a storm, you might lose.
Zubaan Nu Lagaam De Parh VyaakaranPut a leash on your tongue, study your grammar.
Je Mann Geya Akk Main’ Karunga AakramannIf my mind gets tired of it, I’ll attack.
Wapas Aaya Maut To Kehla UndertakerI came back from death, call me the Undertaker.
Surrender Di Je Gall Bann Jawan ChandrashekharIf it’s about surrender, I become Chandrashekhar ‘Azad’.
Mera Chehra Pyar Karan De Layak NahiMy face isn’t worthy of being loved.
Dhannwaad Kar Jasbaat Da Hidayat LayiThank my emotions for the guidance.
Kine Sige Kol Par Oh Humsaaye NahiSo many were near, but they weren’t neighbors.
Biryani Ghatt Aapan’ Dhokhe Zada Khaaye KiWe’ve eaten less ‘biryani’ and more betrayal, haven’t we?
Main’ Haan Sahi Je Main Sochda GalatI’m right even if I think wrong.
Malai Niklu Je Geya Kofta PalatThe cream will come out if the ‘kofta’ meatball is flipped.
Umar Hogi Meri Main’ Nah Sochda ThurakI’ve gotten older, I don’t think in circles.
Jadd Gall Teri Meri Main’ Sochda FarakWhen it’s about you and me, I think about the distance.
Mannan’ Da Ki Faida Je Vich Paije KhotWhat’s the point of believing if there’s a flaw in it?
Jeen Da Mauka Khoke Nitt Laije MautDeath snatches the chance to live every day.
Faaltu Di Saperation Kyon’Why the useless separation?
Shukar Quran Da Bachaya Minu Depression Ton’Thank the Quran for saving me from depression.
Sunawan Mere Naas Di KahaniLet me tell you the story of my destruction.
Aas Si Main’ Layi Kadar Payi AasmaaniI had hope, and its value became heavenly.
Jeeb Katt Gayi Te Adhoori Hai ZubaaniMy tongue was cut, so the testimony is incomplete.
Padh Likh Jaaye Chotti Lagge QurbaniIf one becomes educated, the sacrifice seems small.
Apahij Chadh Geya Mt. EverestA disabled person climbed Mt. Everest.
Munda Aladdin Mera Udd Aaya TabrizI’m like Aladdin, my magic carpet has flown in.
Vajjdi Ae Thaapi Jaat Ke Geeton PeThey’re slapping their thighs to the ‘Jatt’s’ songs.
Pittal Ke Daag Thar Pe Hotey Shaheedon KeThe stains of brass on a ‘Thar’ jeep belong to martyrs.
Labhda Si Yog Preet Nahi SiI was looking for a connection, not for love.
Hogi Si Jo Honi Par Beet Gayi SiWhat was meant to happen, happened, and it has passed.
Khabar Jadd Sunni Dil Cheer Gayi SiWhen I heard the news, it tore my heart apart.
Saare Dil De Maarhe Par Mera Veer Nahi SiEveryone is bad-hearted, but my brother wasn’t.
Mann Mera Bhaara Hoya Mainu Peg LaundeMy heart is heavy, they make me take a drink.
Kall Karu Nafrat Jerhe Ajj Chauhn GeThe ones who love me today will hate me tomorrow.
Maa Kehndi Minu Din Changey Aun GeMom tells me that better days will come.
Khede Jo V Holi Khud V Rangge Jaun GeThose who play with ‘Holi’ colors will themselves get colored.
59 Sector To 11 Phase Gehdi LaunaI’m cruising from Sector 59 to Phase 11.
Miley Je Koi Taya-chacha Onnu Jaake Pairi PaunaIf I meet an elder, I go and touch their feet.
Shubh Kamm Nahi Deri Launa Kaate Sherhi JaunaDon’t delay a good deed, why provoke it?
Lehar Bhawen Tez Hoye Jatt Berhi TappaundaNo matter how strong the wave, a ‘Jatt’ gets his boat across.
Purani Hai Riwayat Saadi WaahidOur only tradition is an old one.
Elephant In The Room Mera Mic Hai VinayakMy mic is ‘Vinayak’, the elephant in the room.
Mileya Nahi Saanu Jerha Zakham Saade LayakI haven’t found a wound that’s worthy of me.
Bachke Raqaney Agam Jaal Hai MayaBe careful, girl, the web of ‘Maya’ is impossibly deep.
Phone Saade Tap Hon Gall Kari MilkarOur phones are tapped, let’s talk in person.
Kadde Howan Sikar Kadde Howan SilcharSometimes I’m in Sikar, sometimes I’m in Silchar.
Kallah Rahan’ Ni Main’ Apne Pan LeyiI stay alone for my own sake.
Main’ Mere Galat Faisleya Da KarjeyiI’m indebted to my own wrong decisions.
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Lord Forgive Me For I Have SinnedLord, forgive me, for I have sinned.
Over And Over Again 23 Jivein JordanOver and over again, 23 like Jordan.
Uttar’ch Aaya Yaad Rakhi Main’ Haan’ WardenI’ve come to the North, remember that I’m the warden.
Lungs Meri Rap Karan Wajjda Hai OrganWhen my lungs rap, it sounds like an organ.
Style Free Le Aa More GunsGet the style for free, bring more guns.
Jithe Aapan Jaiye Duniya Dekhe JiWherever we go, the world watches respectfully.
Baithan’ Mehfil Vich Saare Bann Jaan KkgWhen I sit in a gathering, it turns into ‘KKG’.
Chotta Circle Idli Mafia Hai SicilySmall circle, the ‘Idli’ mafia is from Sicily.
Wafa Nahi Hai Kise LiThere’s no loyalty for anyone.
Lord Forgive Me For I Have SinnedLord, forgive me, for I have sinned.
Over And Over AgainOver and over again.
2023 Flow Music Video
A 2023 Flow lyrics translation reveals Kahlon’s matured perspective on loyalty and self-reliance. The track documents an artist reconciling past struggles with present clarity. Punjabi rap gains depth through these unvarnished reflections.