Badshah’s ‘Ichiban’ from the album ‘3 Am Sessions’ combines his sharp delivery with Hiten’s gritty production. The track establishes dominance through aggressive lyrical confidence.
Released: February 7, 2023
Ichiban
Badshah • From “3 Am Sessions”
3 Am Sessions’s Ichiban Hindi Lyrics English Meaning
Badshah references hidden enemies with ‘Naagraj saanp kayi aasteen mein,’ explaining his self-reliance. He states direct earnings claims like ‘Ek khokha leta show ka’ without hesitation.
Main Vastav Mein JaiseI’m for real, just like
Sanjay Dutt Vastav MeinSanjay Dutt in the movie ‘Vaastav’.
Aaj Tak Sabse TezThe fastest one to this day,
Jaise Aaj Tak Mainjust like the news channel ‘Aaj Tak’.
Naagraj Saanp Kayi Aasteen MeinI’ve got many ‘Naagraj’ king cobra snakes hidden in my sleeves.
Kaise Pooja Karoon Khud KiHow can I worship myself?
Tabhi Nastik MainThat’s why I’m an atheist.
Kabhi Na Khatm Hone Wala Plastic MainI’m the kind of plastic that never decomposes.
Mujhe Na Seriously Lena Sarcastic MainDon’t take me seriously; I’m sarcastic.
Dil Se Nikle Mere Art Heartist MainMy art comes from the heart; I’m a ‘heartist’.
Basic Nahi Sick Main Classic MainI’m not basic; I’m sick, and I’m a classic.
Dob Jaise Change Karun Scene Har BaarI change the scene every time like a ‘DOP’ cinematographer.
Gate Pe Itne Log Ghar Bana DarbaarThere are so many people at the gate, my home’s become a ‘darbaar’ royal court.
Mere Gaane Chalein Goron Ke Club MeinMy songs play in the clubs of ‘goras’ foreigners.
Aur Mere Gaano Pe Log Karein GarbaAnd people perform the ‘Garba’ dance to my tracks.
Kyun Itna Rote Ho Why You Cry BabyWhy’re you crying so much? Why’re you crying, baby?
Meri Philosophy Ride Or Die BabyMy philosophy is ride or die, baby.
Introvert Hoti Nahi Hello Hi BabyIntroverts don’t go around saying “hello” and “hi”, baby.
You Already Know Bad Boy BabyYou already know I’m a bad boy, baby.
Man Kare Seedha London Mein Land KaroonI feel like landing straight in London.
Kuch Bhi Nahi Chhota Main Sab Grand KaroonI don’t do anything small; I do everything grand.
Paise Aise Jaise Main Koyi Banker HoonI’ve got money like I’m some kind of banker.
Main Seedha Karta Hoon Main Na Plan KaroonI just do it directly; I don’t bother to plan.
Waise Zabaane Inki PainiBy the way, their tongues are quite sharp.
Yeh Mere Aage Kuchh Bhi Na Bole JaiseBut they don’t say a word in front of me, as if
Munh Mein Inke Khainitheir mouths are full of ‘khaini’ chewing tobacco.
Interview Mein Kutte Ki Tarah BhonkeThey bark like dogs in interviews.
Par Beef Nahi Chaiye Mujhse Ban Jaate JainiBut they don’t want conflict with me, so they act like peaceful ‘Jains’.
Sab Chukta Karoon Kuch Na Rakhoon PendingI settle all my scores; I don’t leave anything pending.
Teri Miss Under Lying MereYour girl is ‘under-lying’ with me,
F*ck Misunderstandingf#ck a misunderstanding.
Badboy Shah Banda Mind BendingBadboy Shah is a mind-bending guy,
Jaise Nolan Ki Filmon Ki Endingjust like the ending of a Christopher Nolan movie.
Main Rehta Hawa Mein JaiseI stay up in the clouds as if
Mera Landing Gear Kharab Homy landing gear is broken.
Aur Dimaag Bhi BoyAnd my head’s a bit messed up too, boy.
Teer Chalaun To SeedhaIf I fire an arrow, it goes straight
Nishaane Pe Hi Lagaun Mainand hits the bullseye.
Lagaun Aag Bhi BoyI’ll set the place on fire too, boy.
Yeh Nasha Hai Uss Zindagi KaThis is the high of the life
Jo Main Jee Raha Hoonthat I’m living right now.
Yeh Sharaab Nahi BoyThis isn’t just alcohol, boy.
Ek Khokha Leta Show KaI charge one ‘khokha’ or ten million for a show.
Chhodta Na Koyi MaukaI don’t miss a single opportunity.
Lagega Na Hisaab Bhi BoyYou won’t even be able to do the math, boy.
Fake Followers Par Show Saare Sold OutHe’s got fake followers, but all my shows are sold out.
Black Card Max Out Nahi Ball OutI don’t max out my ‘Black Card’; I just ball out.
Man Maar Ke Reh Jaate HatersThe haters just have to suppress their frustration
Jab 0075 Kafila Kare Roll Outwhen my ‘0075’ convoy rolls out.
Vvs Hoon Swarovski Wali Shine NahiI’m a ‘VVS’ diamond, not that Swarovski shine.
Do Do Ap Rakhi Ek Mein Bhi Time NahiI’ve got two ‘AP’ luxury watches, but I don’t have time in either one.
Number One Aur Yeh Mera Crime NahiI’m number one, and that’s not a crime.
Number One Aur Yeh Mera Prime NahiI’m number one, and this isn’t even my prime.
Kyun Itna Rote Ho Kyun Itna Rote HoWhy’re you crying so much? Why’re you crying so much?
Why You Cry BabyWhy’re you crying, baby?
Meri Philosophy Ride Or Die BabyMy philosophy is ride or die, baby.
Introvert Hoti Nahi Hello Hi BabyIntroverts don’t go around saying “hello” and “hi”, baby.
You Already Know Bad Boy B*tchYou already know I’m a bad boy, b#tch.
Ichiban Music Video
Badshah defines his top position in rap through unapologetic declarations. The ‘Ichiban’ lyrics meaning centers on thriving amid industry tensions and personal betrayals.