Simiran Kaur Dhadli sings ‘Dupanta Drill’. Rawme Hooda writes the bold lyrics and composes the hard-hitting beat with Stanley Christ. The track introduces a Jattni who carries tradition and defiance together.
Released: May 23, 2024
Dupatta Drill
Rawme Hooda | Simiran Kaur Dhadli
Dupatta Drill Meaning & Lyrics (Rawme Hooda | Simiran Kaur Dhadli)
Rawme Hooda describes a sharp Kanpur blade and a handmade tool. The lyrics say, ‘I’ve got a sharp Kanpur blade’. This mixes a woman’s pride with weapons, showing strength rooted in cultural identity.
Re daade kee dunaalee ar golee aala patta lekeCarrying my grandfather’s double-barrel and a belt of ammo,
Kaanpuree chaakoo ar u p aala katta lekeI’ve got a sharp Kanpur blade and a handmade ‘rebel’s tool’.
Re daade kee dunaalee ar golee aala patta lekeCarrying my grandfather’s double-barrel and a belt of ammo,
Kaanpuree chaakoo ar u p aala katta lekeI’ve got a sharp Kanpur blade and a handmade ‘rebel’s tool’.
Chaale jaat gailia jaatnee yaThis Jattni ‘woman of the Jatt community’ walks beside her man,
Chaale jaat gailia jaatnee yathis Jattni is moving right along with him.
Sir par dupatta lekeShe’s got a traditional scarf draped over her head.
Jaat gailia jaatnee yaThe Jattni walks proudly with her Jatt.
Sir par dupatta lekeWith a traditional scarf covering her head,
Jaat gailia jaatnee yathe Jattni walks right by her Jatt’s side.
Kai phool aaye phool den phull magazeenMany came to offer flowers, but my ‘flowers’ are a fully loaded magazine.
Taaree 6 golee ghalle takniaan pe gin gin maareeI fired my rounds and hit every target, counting them one by one.
Haaree konia aaye sain haaran aale kai maane faaltuI haven’t lost; those who consider me a loser are just talking nonsense.
Na kahee kade faaltu na sahee mainoo maarooI’ve never said anything out of line, and I won’t tolerate any disrespect.
Jab hit siddha janta cha pahunchadiunWhen I release a hit, it reaches the people directly.
Are gayee konia baal kade maaree hoyeeAnd I’ve never missed a single mark I’ve aimed for.
Tappa lekeTaking my rhythm,
Chaale jaat gailia jaatneethe Jattni walks along with her Jatt,
Ya sar par dupatta lekewith a traditional scarf over her head.
Jaat galia jaatneeThe Jattni is right there with her man.
Ya sar par dupatta lekeWith a traditional scarf on her head,
Jaat gailia jaatnee yathis Jattni walks beside her Jatt.
Haan komal kalee na jaaniyo jattnee barood vargeeDon’t mistake me for a delicate flower; this Jattni is explosive like gunpowder.
Sasre mein baat phailgeeThe word has spread throughout my in-laws’ home.
Sasre mein baat phailgeeThe word has spread all around the house,
Aagee bahu ya dawood vargeethat the new bride has arrived, and she’s got a ‘fearsome reputation’.
Han sasre vich baat phailgee aageeYes, the news has traveled everywhere,
Bahu ya dawood vargeethat the new bride is as formidable as a ‘notorious legend’.
Bass face te lagaam thodee humble meinI just keep a straight face and stay a bit humble.
Kona aurata kee daala karee mumble meinI’m not the type of woman to just sit and mumble.
Kaartusa bandhe phirun badla meinI walk around with my ‘intense resolve’ like armor.
Are pinjre na chhodo aao jangal meinDon’t just stay in your cage; come out into the wild.
Zyaada baat na pasand udhar idhar aaleeI don’t like all that pointless gossip and chatter.
Kama baraabaree aalee sam thusaaleeI’ve proven that I’m an equal through my hard work.
Agge pachia dakaaree jaise figure aaleeI’m not just someone with a certain look or style.
Choree daadee pe gayee se thaade jigraaleeThis girl takes after her grandmother; she’s got a strong heart.
Priority pe family se jaan te bhee pyaareeMy family is my top priority; I love them more than my own life.
Baakee likhna aur gaana mera pyaar doosra haiAnd writing and singing is my second greatest love.
Katee maa jaise laad meree sassu ya ladaaveMy mother-in-law dotes on me just like my own mother does.
Ara baapoo jiha ankhee yo mera sahura haiAnd my father-in-law is a man of honor, just like my own dad.
Baakee dhan kee baat phire gintee konee jaayeAs for wealth, it’s beyond counting.
Dharnee neke choree nekee koneeThis girl is grounded and doesn’t show off her virtue.
Aire gaire ne ye choree kade munhaan na lagaaveShe doesn’t waste her time talking to just anyone.
Par saaree jagah chaloo chaloo kube ne kattha lekeBut everywhere she goes, she carries herself with ‘quiet strength’.
Oh chale jatt gaye jattnee yaOh, the Jattni walks along with her Jatt,
Sar pai dupatta lekewith a traditional scarf on her head.
Oh chale jatt gaye jattnee yaYes, this Jattni is walking beside her man,
Sar pai dupatta lekewearing her scarf with pride.
Jatt gaye jattnee yaThe Jatt and his Jattni,
To chale jatt galle jattnee yaso the Jattni walks right by his side,
Sar pai dupatta lekewith a scarf draped over her head.
Oh chale jatt gaye jattnee yaOh, this Jattni is moving along with her Jatt.
Sar pai dupatta lekeWith a traditional scarf on her head,
Jatt gaye jattnee yathe Jattni walks with her Jatt.
Jatt gaye jattnee yaThe Jatt and the Jattni,
Sar pai dupatta lekewith a scarf draped over her head.
Jatt gaye jattnee yaThe Jattni is right there with her man,
Sar pai dupatta lekewearing her traditional scarf.
Jatt gaye jattnee yaThe Jattni walks proudly beside her Jatt.
Dupatta Drill Music Video
The meaning of ‘Dupanta Drill’ is defiant pride in one’s roots. The lyrics blend a dupatta with gunmetal to show unyielding spirit. Simiran Kaur Dhadli performs this Punjabi anthem.