Gur Sidhu and Balkar bring their A-game in ‘Nanke.’ The lyrics writer pens a gripping story, while Gur Sidhu composes a hard-hitting melody. Together, they create a track that’s as bold as it is unforgettable.
Released: February 12, 2026
Nanke
Balkar | Gur Sidhu • From “Bonafide”
Bonafide’s Nanke Punjabi Lyrics English Translation
Balkar describes a world where loyalty and strength rule. He mentions a Muktsari shoe on a car dashboard, symbolizing pride and brotherhood. The lyrics carry a line, ‘We’ve sent our enemies to see their maternal grandmothers,’ showcasing a mix of wit and grit.
Tu Akhan Vich Surma Jo Nikaldi BharkeYou step out with kohl heavily lining your eyes,
Ni Vairiyan De Haddan Ton Taiyar Deva Karkewhile I prepare a lesson using the very bones of my enemies.
Hath Ghumme Muchh Te Ya Botal De Datt TeMy hand either twirls my mustache or rests on the bottle cap,
Te Asle Di Chhaap Aale Morni Jo Patt Teand the imprint of my weapon rests like a peacock on my thigh.
Tu Hundi Chhuttiyan Ch Pind Nani DeYou spend your holidays at your maternal grandmother’s village,
Te Mitran Ne Jail Hi Banaye Naankebut for us, the jail has become our ‘maternal home’.
Ni Aap Ghatt Hi Gaye AanWe haven’t visited there much ourselves,
Par Badi Vaari Vairi Nu Dikhaye Naankebut we’ve sent our enemies to see their ‘maternal grandmothers’ many times.
Ni Aap Ghatt Hi Gaye AanWe haven’t visited there much ourselves.
Tille Ton Ni Dikhdi Glassi Vichon Heer NiFrom Tilla Jogian, one cannot see Heer in a glass,
Dakkri Aa Badi Billo Gaddi Te Mandeer Nibut this group of boys on the car is very distinctive.
Tola Jithe Shakde Jo Sone De Aa Mool DaWhere the group consumes a tola worth the value of gold,
Dudh Ni Dabbi Ch Niri Rakhde Aa Kheer Niwe keep pure ‘cream’ in the tin.
Bada Ghadiyan Ton Keemti Aa Karha Jehda Gutt TeThe bangle on my wrist is more valuable than watches,
Sidhi Nigaah Rabb Di Aa Siddhuan De Putt Teand God’s direct gaze is on Sidhu’s son.
Balkar Balkar Reh Choti Da ShukeenBalkar remains a top-level enthusiast,
Naale Yaaran Layi Khel Jatt Jande Jaan Teand Jatts know how to risk their lives for friends.
Ni Aap Ghatt Hi Gaye AanWe haven’t visited there much ourselves,
Par Badi Vaari Vairi Nu Dikhaye Naankebut we’ve sent our enemies to see their ‘maternal grandmothers’ many times.
Ni Aap Ghatt Hi Gaye AanWe haven’t visited there much ourselves.
Ho Vehli Hoke Aayi Je Aa Dekhni Chadhai NiIf you’ve come with free time to see our rise,
Geeja ‘Sindh Bank’ Jatt Firde Banayi NiJatts walk around having turned their pockets into a ‘Sindh Bank’.
Bhulgi Tu Pehlan Vi Si Gall Samjhayi NiYou forgot, I explained this before,
Jawani Putt Jatt De Te Manja Baithi Dayi Niyouth has firmly settled itself on the Jatt’s son.
Ho Dekh Ke Ni Turde Punai Ki Savaai NiWe don’t check auspicious times before moving,
Raule Gaule Sambhan Nu Baitha Vadda Bai Nithe big brother is sitting there to handle disputes.
Free Khaate Kara Jama Kude Landi Buchi DiI deposit every Tom, Dick, and Harry into the free account,
Te Laake Note Service Landi Di Karayi Diand by spending notes, we get the service done for the rest.
Kalla Jatt Mehfilan Ch Baithna Na JaaneThe Jatt doesn’t know how to sit alone in gatherings,
Ni Khadna Vi Kude Jaan Da Zubaan Teand he knows how to stand by his word.
Ni Aap Ghatt Hi Gaye AanWe haven’t visited there much ourselves,
Par Badi Vaari Vairi Nu Dikhaye Naankebut we’ve sent our enemies to see their ‘maternal grandmothers’ many times.
Ni Aap Ghatt Hi Gaye AanWe haven’t visited there much ourselves.
Muktsari Jutti Rakha Bailiyan Di Gaddi TeI keep my Muktsari shoe on the friends’ car dashboard,
Ni Murga Te Vairi Dove Vaddi De Aa Bambi Tewe butcher both chickens and enemies at the farm pump house.
Jatt Di Mandeer Utte Hove Dekh Chaldi NiLook at how influence runs over the Jatt’s group,
Baadlan Di Chaldi Rakaan Jiweine Lambi Tejust as the ‘Badals’ run things in Lambi.
Taur Hundi Dekhnaali Paiye Jadon ChitteStyle happens when we wear white,
Maarne Ta Door Shinde Paen Vi Ni Ditteforget killing, we didn’t even let stains fall on us.
Daule Rakha Pump Yaariyan Pakagun NuI keep my biceps pumped to fulfill friendships,
Ainvaye Allarhan De Modhe Ch Ni Vajje Jaankewe don’t just bump into girls’ shoulders on purpose.
Ni Aap Ghatt Hi Gaye AanWe haven’t visited there much ourselves,
Par Badi Vaari Vairi Nu Dikhaye Naankebut we’ve sent our enemies to see their ‘maternal grandmothers’ many times.
Ni Aap Ghatt Hi Gaye AanWe haven’t visited there much ourselves.
Nanke Music Video
The translation of ‘Nanke’ lyrics highlights a world of unshakable bonds and fierce pride. Gur Sidhu and Balkar deliver a Punjabi anthem that’s as raw as it is poetic.