Arjan Dhillon teams up with MXRCI in ‘Paparazzi,’ a Punjabi track from the album Patander. The vocalist writes a story of two contrasting worlds colliding, while the producer arranges a gritty yet melodic beat. The lyrics highlight the tension between glamour and grit.
Released: November 10, 2024
Paparazzi
Arjan Dhillon • From “Patander”
Paparazzi Lyrics Translation Arjan Dhillon | Patander
Arjan Dhillon mentions the police searching for him while the paparazzi chase a stunning woman. He says, ‘You walk in high heels, but we’re always on our toes,’ showing the clash between their lifestyles. The lyrics writer mixes vivid details like black pickup trucks and beach sunbathing to contrast their realities.
MxrciMxrci.
Ho aise gallon karin naSo don’t take it that way,
Aivein dil ‘te na la jayiand don’t take it to heart.
Saanu labhdi police billo tainu paparazziThe police are searching for me, girl, while the paparazzi are searching for you.
Ho tere lakk ‘te aa akh saade dabban ‘te raneEyes are on your waist, while our hands are on our ‘we@pons’,
Ni tu heel’an utte phiren assi pabban ‘te rakaneyou walk in high heels, but we’re always on our toes.
Tainu vajjan flash’an saanu vajjde saluteYou get hit with camera flashes, while we get saluted with respect.
Teri ramp walk billo saade kaale-kaale routeYou have your ramp walks, girl, but we have our dark routes.
Ho billo backseat yaar thalle kaala pickupGirl, my friends are in the backseat of my black pickup truck.
Tu aap bombshell naal phirdiyan chick’anYou’re a ‘stunning woman’ yourself, hanging out with your girls.
Ho leek ton main hat ke kadhonda phiran leekanI’m blazing new trails by straying far from the traditional path.
Haye woofer ‘ch baithe dekh Manak TharikaLook, we’re listening to ‘Kuldeep Manak’s classics’ on the speakers.
Ho dang vargiyeYou’re as striking as a staff,
Kite dheri hi na dha jayedon’t let our spirits crumble.
Saanu labhdi police billo tainu paparazziThe police are searching for me, girl, while the paparazzi are searching for you.
Ho tange sooli utte gabbru modhe ‘te handbagThis young man is living on the edge, while you have a handbag on your shoulder.
Ni tu bhalen live-in saanu bol jaye na qaidYou’re looking for a live-in relationship, but I might be sentenced to ‘pris#n’.
Lain mull di ladayi kitthe karde aa talaWhere do we ever back down from a fight we’ve invited?
Ho Trinity Plaza de vich ho gayi la-la-la-laThere was a huge commotion over at Trinity Plaza.
Ho saade vargi mandeer billo mudke ni jammiA group of youngsters like us won’t be born again, girl.
Tu sunbath karein payi beach utte lammiYou’re lying down, sunbathing on the beach.
Ho chatton pair katthe mangde ni me-timeWe’re together twenty-four seven and never ask for ‘me-time’.
Teri Saturday aa night saadi entry aa banYour Saturday night is for partying, but our entry is banned.
Ho main aape kite miluI’ll meet you somewhere on my own.
Aivein milan na aa jayiDon’t just come to meet me unexpectedly.
Saanu labhdi police billo tainu paparazziThe police are searching for me, girl, while the paparazzi are searching for you.
Ho tu attitude kardi throw marjaniyeYou’re throwing around quite an attitude, you ‘charming girl’.
Haye saheliyan nu kahini aa bro marjaniyeYou even call your girlfriends “bro,” you ‘stunning woman’.
Haye barchheyan varge aa B-Town bukkdeWe’re like ‘sharp spears’ roaring through the city.
Cops rakane saathon phirdey aa lukkdeThe cops are actually trying to hide from us, girl.
Ho Vancity aale velly hoye rehan tatteThe ‘tough guys’ in Vancouver are always fired up.
Ho kahinde naal saade desi Filipino naale yakkeThey say we’ve got locals, Filipinos, and ‘heavy hitters’ on our side.
Haye hor ki Bhadaur aala billo tainu dasseWhat else can this man from ‘Bhadaur’ tell you, girl?
Pahilan vi kayi naal de aa gaye saade chakkeMany of our associates have already been ‘picked up’ by the law.
Ho dil manda nahi hundaThe heart just doesn’t want to listen.
Ni tu aape samjha deyiYou should try to explain it to it yourself.
Saanu labhdi police billo tainu paparazziThe police are searching for me, girl, while the paparazzi are searching for you.
Paparazzi Music Video
If you want to understand ‘Paparazzi,’ the lyrics explore the stark differences between fame and danger. The track from Patander is a bold mix of Punjabi beats and storytelling.