Baaja Lyrics English (Translation): Amar Singh Chamkila | Mohit Chauhan | Romy | Suryansh | Inderpreet Singh

Jaye Koi Sajde Kar Da, Ya Toombi Te Gawe
Certain individuals offer prayers, while others sing songs in adoration.
Vakhra-Vakhra Sab Da Rasta, Ik Manzil Te Jawe
Ik Manzil Te Jawe
Everyone is on distinct journeys, but they all lead to one ultimate destination.

Baj Baja Baja, Baj Baja Baja
The trumpet is playing!
Khela Shuru Hai, Aa Dekhein Aaja
The game has started. Come, let’s watch together.

Sakht Waqt Tha Wo Bhay Bhanak Tha
In the past, times were tough and terrifying, marked by an era of violence and terror.
Dahshaton Ka Daur Chali Tha Thoo, Tha Thoo
Nit Goli, Nit Rakt Ki Holi Aatank Mein Boli,
Bullets flew, and blood was spilled.
De Jan, Mal, Ghar-Dwar Bas Var Khatre Mein, Khuni Khatre Mein
Amidst the danger, bullets spoke and demanded the surrender of wealth and home.

Chamkeela, Chamka Aise Mein, Cham Cham Chamkeela
Chamkila, the one who shone brightly!
Haye Baj Baja Baja, Baj Baja Baja
The trumpet is playing!
Khela Shuru Hai, Aa Dekhein Aaja
The game has started. Come, let’s watch together.

Lachar-Lachar Ganon Mein, Tharak-Tharak Tanon Mein
In a world filled with ordinary songs and catchy tunes, there was one who stood out.
Sexy Geet Jata Tha, Tand Khol Jata Woh
He was Chamkila, and he was known for singing bold and explicit songs.
Jis Wajah Se Chamka Woh, Us Wajah Se Chamka
The reason he excelled and became renowned became the cause of his death.
Chamkeela Sexy La Tharkila Woh Ganda-Ganda
His lyrics were provocative, and he was seen as audacious and scandalous.

Aa Sharmi-Besharmi, Gadre Mein Garmi
Chamkila sang fearlessly, without any shame.
Chamkeela Baghi Bole Adharmi
He didn’t shy away from sensuality in his songs, and he remained unscathed by the illusions of the world.

Hum Bhi Gane Gate, Sharam Na Pee Jate
We sometimes sing songs but feel embarrassed about the lyrics.
Jism Ki Mohmaya Mein Na Doob Jate Hain
We don’t get lost in the physical attraction between people.

Chhedta Chabeela, Bistaron Ke Leela
Chamkeela, the vocalist, discusses intimate stories in his music.
Kuch Zyada Hi Kapdon Se Bahar Tha Chamkeela
He was a bit too bold with his song lyrics.
Bas Baja Baja, Baj Baja Baja
The trumpet is playing!

Oh Ji Han, Sare Sunte Uske Gane
Sare Sunte Uske Gane, Koi Mane Ya Na Mane
His songs are listened to by everyone, whether they acknowledge it or not.
Ji Han, Kuch Lagte Hain Sharmane, Kuch Lagte Hain Jhallane
When questioned, some people feel ashamed while others ignore him,
Koi Mane Ya Na Mane, Sab Jane, Koi Mane Ya Na Mane
but everyone is aware, Chamkila, whether they admit it or not.

Ve Chamkeela Bole, Teri Hik Te Malai Aayi Aayi
Banhon Mein Bhabhi, Jeth Sharabi, Kudi Pataka Steering Nu Hath Paundi
Main Sikhar Dopahar Nahandi Nu Oh Tak-Tak
Gunda Kunda Fadke, Ladke Kar Da Baha Mera Thak-Thak Thak-Thak Thak-Thak

This stanza covers the lyrics of popular yet controversial Chamkila songs that have double meanings.

Oh Bapu Sada Gum Ho Gaya, Teri Ma Di Talashi Leni
Jija Lakke Min, Lakke Min, Lakke Min, Bhij Gayi Bahar Khadi
Pi Lal Pari Main Chak-Chak, Oye Chak-Chak
Kaset-Vest Tawe-Save Uske Biken Sabse Zyada Abtak, Oh Abtak

The vocalist proceeds to discuss Chamkila’s song lyrics.
His cassettes sold more than anyone else’s.

Ae Ae Ganda Sa Banda Hai Social Darinda Hai
Ae Ganda Sa Banda Hai Social Darinda Hai
He didn’t adhere to social conventions and was often seen as a troublemaker.
Wo To Mirza Malang Tha, Gareebon Ke Wo Sang
Majnuon Ka Masihah, Unche Logon Se Woh Tang
He lived like Mirza, providing support and companionship to the poor, and was considered a savior to the downtrodden.
Jhuthon Se Uski Kattiyan, Jhuthe Jag Se Thi Uski Kattiyan
He didn’t like being around insincere people or living in a phoney world.

Khabon Mitti Ki Upaj, Neeche Logon Ki Ramaz,
Puri Jata Tha Samajh, Seedha Sadha Woh Sehk
He was a determined and straightforward individual who empathized with his audience.
Jhuthon Se Uski Kattiyan, Jhuthe Jag Se Thi Uski Kattiyan
He didn’t like being around insincere people or living in a phoney world.

Luk-Shupke Sunenge Sun-Sunkar Haseinge, Has-Haskar Marenge, Aaha
The melodies he created will persist, causing people to experience emotions and wonder.
Din Dhalta Rahega, Tan Jalta Rahega, Dil Karta Rahega, Aaha
The sun will set, the body will burn, But the heart will keep beating
Sune Sare Chamkeela Desiyo Ki Rangleela, Poochne Pe Mane Koi Na
Everyone secretly loves Chamkila’s music but won’t admit it.

Haye Baj Baja Baja, Baj Baja Baja
The trumpet is playing!
Khela Shuru Hai, Aa Dekhein Aaja
The game has begun, come and watch.