Sukha brings raw energy to ‘DASS JATTA,’ a Punjabi track with lyrics by Gurminder Kajla, Sardara, and Sukhman Sodhi. The composer trio, along with prodGK and Gurjit Thind, mixes gritty beats with bold storytelling. Sukha’s voice carries the weight of a story that blends love, danger, and the outlaw life.
Released: July 19, 2024
DASS JATTA
Prodgk | Sukha • From “2003”
2003’s DASS JATTA Punjabi Lyrics English Translation
The songwriter weaves a tale of loyalty and chaos, mentioning a Jatt whose life spirals after associating with outlaws. One line stands out: ‘I became an outlaw because of you, listen Jatti.’ The lyrics talk about guns, Cali, and the sacrifices made for love, painting a vivid picture of a man caught between passion and peril.
Tere fikran ne jatta main taan kha layiYour worries have completely consumed me, Jatt,
Yaari jadon di tu vailiyan naal la layiever since you started hanging out with outlaws.
Tere fikran ne jatta main taan kha layiYour worries have completely consumed me, Jatt,
Yaari jadon di tu vailiyan naal la layiever since you started hanging out with outlaws.
Mainu ghatt ohnu vaddh rakhein kol veYou keep me less and keep ‘her’ closer,
Gun jadon di mashook tu bana layiever since you made a gun your mistress.
Suni kall di news badi faili ve dass jattaI heard yesterday’s news spreading fast, tell me Jatt,
Goli sikhar dupehre challi cali ve dass jattaa shot was fired in broad daylight in Cali, tell me Jatt.
Main suneya tu zimmevari lai layi ve dass jattaI heard you’ve taken responsibility for it, tell me Jatt.
Ho billo mardan de jach diyan hathkadiyanHey girl, handcuffs actually suit real men,
Rakhiyan perazzi aan main nag jadiyanand I’ve kept ‘Perazzis’ studded with jewels.
Mittran da time kude maada chaldaMy time is running tough right now, girl,
Gift aan ch mangdi ain sathon ghadiyanyet you’re asking me for watches as gifts.
Tere karke ban gya vaili ni sun jattiyeI became an outlaw because of you, listen Jatti,
Ho jivein mantri di hundi kude rally ni sun jattiyeit’s like a minister’s rally whenever I move, listen Jatti,
Ho sharp shooter aan da goonjda si cali ni sun jattiyethe sound of sharp shooters echoed in Cali, listen Jatti.
Mainu samajh na aundi aine raule tere kaahdeI don’t understand what all these disputes of yours are about.
Hath jodan asla tu thaane jaman karvadeI fold my hands, please surrender your weapons at the station.
Ohde utte karvavein kanpur ton kadhayiYou get engravings done on them from Kanpur,
Mutiyar layi vi jatta kade vangan kaddhvadebut you should get some bangles made for your girl too, Jatt.
O rusi tank jinne kare 45 ni khadakeMy .45 makes a noise like a Russian tank.
Jithe hundi ae ladayi othe paa diye ni patakeWherever there’s a fight, we set off ‘firecrackers’,
Fire maar maar bade keete ambaran ch shekpiercing the sky many times with our shots,
Par mittran ne maare nahiyo husna te daakebut I’ve never raided anyone’s beauty or honor.
Tahion gaddi vich sune main keha vaili ve dass jattaThat’s why I heard it in the car, I said tell me Jatt,
West sidefrom the West Side,
Goli sikhar dupehre challi cali ve dass jattaa shot was fired in broad daylight in Cali, tell me Jatt.
Main suneya tu zimmevari lai layi ve dass jattaI heard you’ve taken responsibility for it, tell me Jatt.
Tere naal kafila caran daThere’s a convoy of cars with you,
Dass kamm ve ki ae hathiyaran datell me, what’s the need for weapons?
Ho laa ke dabb ch safety rakhan niI keep the safety on when it’s tucked in my waist,
Ghoda dabb ke vahim billo takkan niand I pull the trigger without a second thought, girl.
Dj johal jivein si kade peak teJust like DJ Johal was once at his peak,
Ajj kall suneya main tera naam challeI’ve heard your name is trending everywhere lately.
Pachdi sharifi ghatt duniya nuThe world doesn’t digest decency very well,
Ho lain de thoda jeha badnaam haaleso let me be a bit notorious for now.
Haaye dekhin kar je na koi anhoni ve dass jattaOh, make sure nothing unfortunate happens, tell me Jatt,
Goli sikhar dupehre challi cali ve dass jattaa shot was fired in broad daylight in Cali, tell me Jatt.
Ho sharp shooter aan da goonjda si cali ni sun jattiyeThe sound of sharp shooters echoed in Cali, listen Jatti,
Main suneya tu zimmevari lai layi ve dass jattaI heard you’ve taken responsibility for it, tell me Jatt.
This m#therf#cker was ridin’ around in caliThis m#therf#cker was riding around in Cali
With guns in a trunk with no license platewith guns in a trunk and no license plate.
DASS JATTA Music Video
The ‘DASS JATTA’ lyrics tell a story of love and rebellion, with Sukha’s voice adding depth to the Punjabi track. The song balances intensity with emotion, making it a standout in the 2003 album.