Raftaar and Prabh Deep’s ‘Badnaam’ from the album ‘Praa’ delivers a raw confrontation over Lambo Drive’s tense beat. Lyricists Raftaar and Prabh Deep address fame’s pressures with direct threats.
Released: February 22, 2023
Badnaam
Prabh Deep | Raftaar • From “Praa”
What is the meaning of Badnaam Lyrics from Praa?
Raftaar vows mutual exposure if defamed: ‘Je main badnaam hoya naam laau tera’. Prabh Deep questions whether friends or daily struggles cause betrayal in transactional industry bonds.
Sab Mujhe Bole Isse Usse Diss KarEveryone’s telling me to go and diss this person or that one.
Jiska Bhi Birthday Ho Mujhe Wish KarThey tell me to wish whoever’s having a birthday.
Fish Khati Hai Woh Nahi Khati WhiskerShe eats fish but she won’t touch ‘Whiskas’ cat food.
Hargis Nahi Bola Maine Cheena GhiskarI’ve never said I ground anything down just to steal it.
Bistar Mein Haath Chale To Phone PeIf my hands move while I’m in bed, they reach for my phone.
Main Bada Don Be Main Nahi To Kaun BeI’m a big boss, man; if it’s not me, then who is it?
Sister Se Jalte Hain LaundeThese guys are just jealous of my sister.
Dekha Maine BombayI’ve seen what Mumbai is really like.
Jo Bhi Hota Honn De NaaJust let whatever’s happening happen, alright?
Jinko Bhi Aasan Hai LagtaTo those who think this is easy,
Woh Aasani Se Kuch Banate Hi NahiThey don’t actually create anything with ease.
Sab Naya Taaza Hai LagtaEverything feels fresh and new to me.
Tamasha Bana KeAfter they’ve made a scene,
Woh Usko Bhula Denge NahiThey won’t let it be forgotten.
Banda Dukha Lenge HaanThey’ll hurt a person, yeah.
Gaane Ruka Denge NahiBut they won’t be able to stop the songs.
Raashah Ki Boli Hai MeethiRaftaar’s way of speaking is sweet.
Par Faadenge Do Mein Sukha Denge WahiBut he’ll destroy you and leave you out to dry right there.
Prabh Bhi To Saath Hi Hai BhaiPrabh is right here with me, brother.
Khappi Se Haathi Hai BhaiHe’s as strong as an elephant from the ‘Khappi’ clan, brother.
Diya Mein Baati Hai BhaiHe’s the wick in the lamp, brother.
Jab Bhi Woh Aati Hai KahinWhenever she shows up somewhere,
Jiya Jalati Hai SahiShe really sets my heart on fire.
Tu Saala Saathi Bhi NahiYou aren’t even a real companion, man.
Mujhko Woh Chahti Hai HaanShe loves me, yeah.
Tujhe Bulati Bhi NahiShe doesn’t even call you.
Mujhe Sulake WohAfter she puts me to sleep,
Tujhe Batati Ki Tu Meri Bhaati Bhi NahiShe’ll tell you that you’re not even a match for me.
Rapping To Aati Bhi NahiYou don’t even know how to rap.
Abey ChalnaOh, just get lost.
Badli Ka Beta Gael Gaam Lagge KhedaI’m the son of Badli, and the ‘Kheda’ village stands with me.
Meetha Ghaale Tau Kukar Khavega Tu PedaIf I add sugar, Uncle, how will you manage to eat the ‘Peda’ sweet?
Aage Badta Balak Aade Kise Ne Bhi ChhedaIf anyone messes with this kid as he moves forward,
System Kar Doon Keda Saala Manne Bhi Na BeraI’ll make the system so tight that even I won’t know the limit, man.
Jo Main Badnaam Hoya Naam Laaun TeraIf I’m defamed, I’ll take your name down with me.
Je Main Badnaam Hoya Naam Laaun TeraIf I’m defamed, I’ll take your name down with me.
Je Main Badnaam Hoya Naam Laaun TeraIf I’m defamed, I’ll take your name down with me.
Je Main Badnaam Hoya Naam Laaun TeraIf I’m defamed, I’ll take your name down with me.
Je Main Badnaam Hua Naam Lunga TeraIf I’m defamed, I’ll take your name down with me.
Je Main Badnaam Hua Naam Lunga TeraIf I’m defamed, I’ll take your name down with me.
Je Main Badnaam Hua Naam Lunga TeraIf I’m defamed, I’ll take your name down with me.
Je Main Badnaam Hua Naam Lunga TeraIf I’m defamed, I’ll take your name down with me.
Darr Taan Ni Lagya Dikhda Ni KalleyaAren’t you scared? You don’t see me alone.
Jadon Main Nikleya Khunchan PhotoWhen I step out, people flock to take photos with me.
Show Te Ni Ghaleya Veer Mera LadeyaI wasn’t just sent to a show; my brother fought for this.
Jadon Main Nikleya Naal PopoWhen I stepped out, the ‘police’ security was with me.
Kithe Tu Khadeya Kithe Vi AddeyaWhere were you standing? Where did you ever take a stand?
Kithe Nu Vadeya Scene Kho-khoWhere did you enter? This scene is like a game of ‘Kho-kho’ tag.
Pra Vari Uth Gaye Ne Uth Gaye NeThe brothers have risen, they’ve truly risen.
Tussi So JaoYou all should just go to sleep.
Paise Di Gaddi Dikha KeAfter showing off a stack of money,
Main Gaddi BithawanI make them sit in the car.
Supne Dikhawan Sirrey ChadhawanI show them dreams and then I make them come true.
Hood Ch Vekhe Si SupneI dreamt these dreams back in the hood.
Hun Main Supne Vich AawanNow, I’m the one appearing in people’s dreams.
Shat Pratishat Daava MainuI claim this with one hundred percent certainty.
Lokan Ne Diti Duawan KaaleThe people gave me their blessings.
Saaye Da Cigga ParchawanThere was a shadow of a dark spirit around.
Yaaran Je Haara Main Taan Vi KhawanIf I lose for the sake of my friends, I’ll still take the hit.
Dosti Da Dosh Ke Doshi Hai DostIs friendship at fault, or is the friend the guilty one?
Koshish Roz Di Rotiyan KhojIt’s a daily effort to search for my bread.
Roj Di Mauj Ch Ponch Gaye ToshIn our daily fun, we’ve reached the ‘Tosh’ valley.
Socheya Soch Ke Badlegi SochI thought that by thinking, the mindset would change.
Chaal Lagake Photo KhichaundeThey strike a pose and get their photos taken.
Navi Kameez Si Veer MereMy brothers had new shirts on.
Chaa Pilake Hisaab LagaundeThey serve tea and then they calculate the costs.
Kithe Hai Teri Tameez VeereWhere are your manners, brother?
Jinna Vi Pajjh Le Aage Ni Jayega PaNo matter how much you run, you won’t get ahead, pal.
Maare Tu Sprint A MarathonYou’re running a sprint, but this is a marathon.
A Meri Thaa Te Main RatanThis is my place, and I’m a ‘Ratan’ jewel.
Hathore Te Likheya Thor‘Thor’ is written on my hammer.
Maaran Ghuma Ke Badalta DaurI swing it around and change the entire era.
Raa Ne Raah Dikha Di Praa Praa HiRaftaar showed the way; we’re brothers through and through.
Main Te Raa Duo Vs AllIt’s me and Raftaar, the duo against everyone else.
Jo Main Badnaam Hoya Naam Laau TeraIf I’m defamed, I’ll take your name down with me.
Je Main Badnaam Hoya Naam Laau TeraIf I’m defamed, I’ll take your name down with me.
Je Main Badnaam Hoya Naam Laau TeraIf I’m defamed, I’ll take your name down with me.
Je Main Badnaam Hoya Naam Laau TeraIf I’m defamed, I’ll take your name down with me.
Je Main Badnaam Hoya Naam Lunga TeraIf I’m defamed, I’ll take your name down with me.
Je Main Badnaam Hoya Naam Lunga TeraIf I’m defamed, I’ll take your name down with me.
Je Main Badnaam Hoya Naam Lunga TeraIf I’m defamed, I’ll take your name down with me.
Je Main Badnaam Hoya Naam Lunga TeraIf I’m defamed, I’ll take your name down with me.
Badnaam Music Video
Defiance against false alliances defines the ‘Badnaam’ lyrics translation. Lambo Drive’s production underscores retaliatory power in contested music circles.