Hustinder delivers a powerful social commentary with Punjab Bare. Dean Warring writes the hard-hitting lyrics and also composes the stirring melody. The song acts as a wake-up call about the changing identity and struggles of the Punjab region.
Released: April 9, 2026
Punjab Bare
Hustinder
Punjab Bare Lyrics English Translation by Hustinder
Dean Warring opens with sharp observations about the region’s fading essence. He describes a deep affliction affecting families, where ‘the true essence of Punjab isn’t left in Punjab anymore’ (Haye Punjab Vich Punjab Wali Gall Taan Ni Reh Gayi). The musician asks crucial questions about the next generation and criticizes the disconnect between leaders and the common people.
Haye Akh Vich Paye Hoye Vaal Vaangu LaggiIt stung like a stray hair caught in my eye.
Gall Kahi Si Kise Ne Mere Gaal Vaangu VajjiSomeone’s words struck me like a slap across the face.
Kehnda Hundi Honi Kade Ajj Kal Taan Ni Reh GayiThey said it might’ve existed once, but it’s not here anymore.
Haye Punjab Vich Punjab Wali Gall Taan Ni Reh GayiThe true essence of Punjab isn’t left in Punjab anymore.
Haye Jorh Nahi Ghatao DeDon’t calculate the additions and subtractions.
Jorh Nahi Ghatao De Hisaab Bare SocheyoStop calculating the profits and losses and think about our state.
Sochna Je Hoya Taan Punjab Bare SocheyoIf you’re going to think of anything, think about Punjab.
Oh Sochna Je Hoya Taan Punjab Bare SocheyoOh, if you’re going to think of anything, think about Punjab.
Sochna Je Hoya Taan Punjab Bare SocheyoIf you’re going to think of anything, think about Punjab.
Haye Nikki Nahi Bimari Hunn Khaas Laggi Payi AeThis isn’t a minor illness; it’s become a deep affliction.
Jhoreyan Ch Chachi Jo Udaas Dabbi Payi AeMy aunt is buried under a mountain of silent grief.
Neyaai Wali Kikkar Nu Phull Nahi Si LaggeThe acacia tree by the well didn’t bear any flowers.
Saade Chache Jaggar Di Laash Laggi Payi AeInstead, our Uncle Jaggar’s body was found hanging there.
Koi Taan Sulakhna Piaao Bukk Bhar KeLet someone offer a handful of pure water to drink.
Paniyan Nu Soneyo Pyas Laggi Payi AeMy dear friends, even the rivers themselves are thirsty for care.
Haye Jammeya NuFor those who are newly born,
Jammeya Nu Dena Ki Jawab Bare Socheyothink about what answer you’ll give to the next generation.
Sochna Je Hoya Taan Punjab Bare SocheyoIf you’re going to think of anything, think about Punjab.
Oh Sochna Je Hoya Taan Punjab Bare SocheyoOh, if you’re going to think of anything, think about Punjab.
Sochna Je Hoya Taan Punjab Bare SocheyoIf you’re going to think of anything, think about Punjab.
Haye Ik Saadi Qaum Di Taraasdi RoohanIt’s the tragedy of our people’s restless souls.
Turr Gaya Pichon Saanu Aundi Ae PehchaanWe only recognize the value of something once it’s gone.
Anne Bole Ho Gaye Kahton Takhtan Te Beh KeWhy have those sitting on the thrones become blind and deaf?
Haddhan Te Jawan Saade Haddhan Te KisanOur soldiers are at the borders, and our farmers are pushed to their limits.
Haye Bachu Ki Jawak Jihnu Maa Zehar DeveHow will a child survive if the motherland offers only harm?
Oh Bhola Punjab Tere Rakhe BeimaanOh innocent Punjab, your protectors have become dishonest.
Haye Dudh Nalon Mehngi KyunWhy is it that more than milk,
Dudh Nalon Mehngi Kyun Sharab Bare Socheyoyou should think about why alcohol has become more expensive than milk.
Sochna Je Hoya Taan Punjab Bare SocheyoIf you’re going to think of anything, think about Punjab.
Oh Sochna Je Hoya Taan Punjab Bare SocheyoOh, if you’re going to think of anything, think about Punjab.
Sochna Je Hoya Taan Punjab Bare SocheyoIf you’re going to think of anything, think about Punjab.
Haye Raaj Vi Gawa Laya Te Bhaag Vi Gawa LayeWe’ve lost our sovereignty and we’ve lost our good fortune.
Chann Vi Nahi Hoye Assi Daag Vi Lawa LayeWe didn’t become shining stars; instead, we’ve stained our reputation.
Vech Dayiye Akhan Aahi Dekhna Si BaakiThe only thing left was to sell our vision, and we’ve seen that too.
Suche Tere Gharan Chon Granth Parhva LayeWe’ve let the sacred scriptures be taken from our pure homes.
Agge Hoke Qaum Di Gawahi Kaun KareWho will step forward now to testify for our people?
Haye Karde Si Jehre Assi Heere Marwa LayeThe true gems who used to lead us have been lost to violence.
Oh Dassan Ki Aayi SiThink about what the ‘rabab’ ‘traditional lute’ came to tell us.
Dassan Ki Aayi Si Rabab Bare SocheyoThink about the message our heritage was meant to deliver.
Sochna Je Hoya Taan Punjab Bare SocheyoIf you’re going to think of anything, think about Punjab.
Oh Sochna Je Hoya Taan Punjab Bare SocheyoOh, if you’re going to think of anything, think about Punjab.
Sochna Je Hoya Taan Punjab Bare SocheyoIf you’re going to think of anything, think about Punjab.
Lokaan Naal Khade Sarkaran Ch Ni BaithdeThose who stand with the people don’t sit in government offices.
Marjaange ‘Dean’ Darbaran Ch Ni BaithdeI’d rather die than sit in the courts of the powerful.
Khana Vi Punjab Da Te Khana Vi Punjab NuYou eat the food of Punjab while you consume the spirit of Punjab.
Jana Ae Punjab Cho Te Jana Nai Punjab NuYou want to take from Punjab but you don’t want to give back to it.
Ho Delhi Hath Aa Gaiyan Jo Chabiyan Ton KhatraThere’s a danger in the keys of our home being held in Delhi.
Bahla Tan Punjab Nu Punjabiyan Ton KhatraBut Punjab faces a greater threat from its own people.
Oh Siran Te Bithaye Ohna Thalle Varh Jande NeThe ones we placed on high pedestals are now undermining us.
Delhi Naal Baithde Te Dalle Ban Jande NeWhen they sit in Delhi, they turn into sell-outs.
Ehna Ne Taan Bhagat Sarabhe Chak Dene SiThey would’ve even arrested martyrs like Bhagat Singh and Sarabha today.
Laake U.A. P.A. Jailan Wich Dhakk Dene SiThey would’ve used harsh laws to throw them into prison.
Shaheedan Ne Jo Dekhe SiThink about the dreams that our martyrs once had.
Shaheedan Ne Jo Dekhe Si Khwaab Bare SocheyoThink about the vision they died for.
Sochna Je Hoya Taan Punjab Bare SocheyoIf you’re going to think of anything, think about Punjab.
Punjab Bare Music Video
What does ‘Punjab Bare’ mean? The lyrics challenge listeners to reflect on social decay and lost values. This urgent message from Hustinder is a call to action for Punjab’s future.