Happy Raikoti’s ‘Photoshoot’ from the album ‘All In One’ features Gurlez Akhtar and Rumman Shahrukh. Lyricist Happy Raikoti and composer Laddi Gill create a tense exchange between rivals. Their Punjabi duet balances playful competition with undercurrents of danger.
Released: September 21, 2022
Photoshoot
Gurlez Akhtar | Happy Raikoti • From “All In One”
Photoshoot Lyrics Translation Gurlez Akhtar | Happy Raikoti | All In One
Happy Raikoti warns against leaving home, citing armed village youth. Gurlez Akhtar counters by invoking her brothers’ criminal ties, escalating the threat. Both singers frame their boasts through weapon metaphors and territorial claims.
Chaki Kirpana PhirdeThey’re walking around carrying swords.
Gabru Mere Saare Pind DeAll the young guys from my village.
Kehnde Ajj Chak Hi LenaThey’re saying they’re gonna get you today,
Chare Passe Nu Khind Gayeand they’ve spread out in all directions.
Kaddi Na Thar Gharon TuDon’t you dare step out of your house,
Kaddi Na Thar Gharon TuDon’t you dare step out of your house,
Pecha Koi Payi Nadon’t go starting any trouble.
Phirdi Teri Maut VairiyanDeath is looking for you, my enemy,
Talja Ajj Aayi Naso back down and don’t come here today.
Phirdi Teri Maut VairiyanDeath is looking for you, my enemy,
Talja Ajj Aayi Naso back down and don’t come here today.
Phirdi Teri Maut VairiyanDeath is looking for you, my enemy.
Khadi Aa Reethe JinniLike the bitterness of a soapnut,
Ankhan Vich Lalli Jattiyemy eyes are burning red, girl.
Kadd Da Jehda Fire GabruWhen this young man takes a shot,
Oh Janda Nhi Khali Jattiyehe never misses, girl.
Bhaj Diyan Nu Vahan Ikko JeheFor those who run, the paths are all the same,
Bhaj Diyan Nu Vahan Ikko JeheFor those who run, the paths are all the same,
Aidda Koi Masla Niit’s not a problem for me.
Rakheya Na Photoshoot Nu Gabru Ne Asla NiThis guy’s weapon isn’t for a photoshoot.
Rakheya Na Photoshoot Nu Gabru Ne Asla NiThis guy’s weapon isn’t for a photoshoot.
Rakheya Na Photoshoot NuIt isn’t for a photoshoot.
Hath Jod Di Tainu Ve Bade Athre Munde NeI’m begging you with folded hands, these boys are wild.
Oh Veer Mere De Touch Ch Chobara Sare Hi Gunde NeAll the guys in my brother’s circle are straight-up gangsters.
Oh Hath Jod Di Tainu Ve Bade Athre Munde NeOh, I’m begging you with folded hands, these boys are wild.
Oh Veer Mere De Touch Ch Chobara Sare Hi Gunde NeAll the guys in my brother’s circle are straight-up gangsters.
Mach Di Aa Agg ChobaraA fire is raging, boy,
Mach Di Aa Agg Chobara Chambiya Kithe Jayi Naa fire is raging, so don’t get yourself burned.
Phirdi Teri Maut VairiyanDeath is looking for you, my enemy,
Talja Ajj Aayi Naso back down and don’t come here today.
Phirdi Teri Maut VairiyanDeath is looking for you, my enemy,
Ve Talja Ajj Aayi Naso back down and don’t come here today.
Phirdi Teri Maut VairiyanDeath is looking for you, my enemy.
Ho 45 Mm Goli Kar Du Leer KudeOh, a .45mm bullet will tear you to shreds, girl.
Mirze Ton Hi Bach Gaye Si Sahiba De Veer KudeEven Sahiba’s brothers barely escaped from Mirza, girl.
45 Mm Goli Kar Du Leer KudeA .45mm bullet will tear you to shreds, girl.
Mirze Ton Hi Bach Gaye Si Sahiba De Veer KudeEven Sahiba’s brothers barely escaped from Mirza, girl.
Gabru Nu Mandi DuniyaThe whole world recognizes this man,
Gabru Nu Mandi DuniyaThe whole world recognizes this man,
Bhann Da Jehda Tasla Nihe’s known for breaking more than just pans.
Rakheya Na Photoshoot Nu Gabru Ne Asla NiThis guy’s weapon isn’t for a photoshoot.
Rakheya Na Photoshoot Nu Gabru Ne Asla NiThis guy’s weapon isn’t for a photoshoot.
Rakheya Na Photoshoot NuIt isn’t for a photoshoot.
Happy Raikoti Aaja Jaan Chada Ke VeHappy Raikoti, come on, get out of here and save your life.
Main Naal Khadu Gi SohneyaI’ll stand right there with you, my love,
Tere Modda Lake Veshoulder-to-shoulder with you.
Haan Happy Raikoti Ajja Jan Chada Ke VeYes, Happy Raikoti, come on, get out of here and save your life.
Oh Naal Khadu Gi Sohneya Tere Modda Lake VeOh, I’ll stand right there with you, my love, shoulder-to-shoulder.
Aunde Aa 7 Murabbe Aunde Aa 7 MurabbeWe’ve got seven ‘murabbas’ of land, seven ‘murabbas’,
Khadiyan Ne Faslan Niand the crops are ready to be harvested.
Rakheya Na Photoshoot Nu Gabru Ne Asla NiThis guy’s weapon isn’t for a photoshoot.
Rakheya Na Photoshoot Nu Gabru Ne Asla NiThis guy’s weapon isn’t for a photoshoot.
Rakheya Na Photoshoot NuIt isn’t for a photoshoot.
Photoshoot Music Video
Laddi Gill’s production drives the ‘Photoshoot’ lyrics meaning, framing romance as a territorial conflict. Punjabi lyrics translation reveals competitive posturing where neither party concedes ground.