Kulshan Sandhu and Deepak Dhillon perform “Dabb Naal Kaal,” written by S Mukhtiar with composition by Sandhu. The song begins with a man’s warning to a woman. He tells her to be careful because he has become “the death I carry at my waist.”
Dabb Naal Kaal
Kulshan SandhuDeepak Dhillon
Kulshan SandhuDeepak Dhillon’s Dabb Naal Kaal Lyrics Translation
The woman counters his statement with a message about her powerful family. She claims her brothers will snap him like a mulberry branch if he shows arrogance. He then reframes his stance by invoking the folk hero Mirza, promising to claim his Sahiba.
Oh Saade Baare Puch Li Aake Pind Tu Saade VeCome to my village and ask about us
Pata Lag Jau Veer Mere Ne Kine Daade NeYou’ll find out just how formidable my brothers are
Ankh Ne Puri Rakhde Saara Pind Maneya AeThey keep a watchful eye, the whole village respects them
Hath Soch Samjh Ke Paun Mai Dabb Naal Kaal Baneya AeThink twice before you act, I’ve become the death I carry at my waist
Ni Hath Soch Samjh Ke Paun Mai Dabb Naal Kaal Baneya AeThink twice before you act, I’ve become the death I carry at my waist
Ni Toot Wangra Chank Dene Je Karn Ge Akad OhThey’ll snap you like a mulberry branch if you show any arrogance
Oh Tagda Hokar Aayi Na Tu Samjh Li Mathad OhDon’t come here thinking you’re tough, don’t mistake them for weaklings
Ni Toot Wangra Chank Dene Je Karn Ge Akad OhIf you act arrogant, they’ll make you crack like a dry twig
Oh Tagda Hokar Aayi Na Tu Samjh Li Mathad OhDon’t show up acting all-powerful, don’t you dare think they’re soft
Tere Warge Kaiyan Da Ahankaar Bhaneya AeThey have shattered the pride of many men like you
Hath Soch Samjh Ke Paun Mai Dabb Naal Kaal Baneya AeThink twice before you act, I’ve become the death I carry at my waist
Ni Hath Soch Samjh Ke Paun Mai Dabb Naal Kaal Baneya AeThink twice before you act, I’ve become the death I carry at my waist
Kehtan Vich Sawaraj Jive Ambran Te BaazLike a ‘Swaraj’ tractor in the fields, like a hawk in the skies
Ove Karda Dila De Ute Jatt Tera RaajThat’s how this ‘Jatt’ of yours rules over hearts
Vairi Nu Vajava Jive Vajde Ne SaazI play my enemies like they’re musical instruments
Pgi Vi Nai Hunda Jeda Kari Da IlaazThe treatment I deliver has no cure, not even at the ‘PGI’ hospital
Lok Bolde Ki Saade Baare Das Aapa Ki LainaWhat do I care what people say about us?
Sochde Ki Saade Baare Das Aapa Ki LainaWhat do I care what they think about us?
Jatt Diya Reesan Layi Taan Jamna Dubare PainaTo copy a ‘Jatt’, you’d have to be born again
Jatt Diya Reesan Layi Taan Jamna Dubare PainaYou’ll have to be reborn to even imitate a ‘Jatt’
Jamna Dubare PainaYou’d have to be born again
Kinna Din Luka Ke Rakha Tere Aeeba NuFor how long can I hide your flaws?
Oh Mirza Ban Ke Le Ju Ga Main Aapni Sahiba NuI’ll become ‘Mirza’ and take my ‘Sahiba’ with me
Kinna Din Luka Ke Rakha Tere Aeeba NuFor how many days can I cover up your faults?
Oh Mirza Ban Ke Le Ju Ga Main Aapni Sahiba NuI’ll become ‘Mirza’ and carry away my ‘Sahiba’
Oh Kive Tere Naal Turjan Mai Sushil Kaneya VeHow can a decent girl like me just walk away with you?
Hath Soch Samjh Ke Paun Mai Dabb Naal Kaal Baneya AeThink twice before you act, I’ve become the death I carry at my waist
Ni Hath Soch Samjh Ke Paun Mai Dabb Naal Kaal Baneya AeThink twice before you act, I’ve become the death I carry at my waist
Aa Tainu Vi Karna Paina Ek Passa AeYou’re going to have to choose a side as well
Mukhtiar Viya Ke Le Jaa Na Koi Kare Tamasha OyeMukhtiar, just marry her and go, so no one makes a scene
Tejbir Nu Le Ke Aaja Naal Chaneya VeAnd bring Tejbir along with you, my love
Hath Soch Samjh Ke Paun Mai Dabb Naal Kaal Baneya AeThink twice before you act, I’ve become the death I carry at my waist
Ni Hath Soch Samjh Ke Paun Mai Dabb Naal Kaal Baneya AeThink twice before you act, I’ve become the death I carry at my waist
Dabb Naal Kaal Music Video
The duet is a direct negotiation where both sides state their terms. The exchange of warnings and legendary references defines their high-stakes relationship. The meaning of the ‘Dabb Naal Kaal’ lyrics comes from this verbal contest of pride and commitment.