So Far Lyrics Meaning – Back To Roots | Raj Ranjodh | Sharry Mann
Sharry Mann collaborates with lyricist Raj Ranjodh and The Maple Music for ‘So Far’ on the album Back To Roots. The tune mixes Punjabi folk with modern beats, offering a heartfelt story of struggle and hope. Raj Ranjodh writes lyrics that reflect the immigrant experience in Canada.
Released: March 20, 2026
So Far
Raj Ranjodh | Sharry Mann • From “Back To Roots”
Lyricist
Raj Ranjodh
Composer
The Maple Music, Sharry Maan
So Far Lyrics Translation – Back To Roots Soundtrack
The song opens with a line: ‘Brother, it’s been two and a half years.’ Raj Ranjodh describes working hard, missing family, and finding joy in friendships and love. Specific details like ‘parottas with pickle’ and ‘pinniyan sweets’ bring the story to life.
Bai ji saal langhe dhai jiBrother, it’s been two and a half years.
Shiftan ‘ch zindagi langhaayi jiI’ve spent my life working in shifts.
Khichke vi kiti aa kamaayi jiI’ve worked hard to earn my living,
Ro leya je yaad maa di aayi jiand I’ve cried whenever I missed my mom.
Ho jodne aa pind wali kothi lai paiseI’m saving money for the house back in the village,
Naale saadne khaande jehde khaarand to silence those who are jealous of me.
Sach dassan so far judi ikk carTo be honest, so far, I’ve only managed to get a car.
Cash utte kamm panj dollar per hourI work for cash at five dollars an hour.
Ikko sira gall yaar mile dildaarThe best part is that I’ve found friends who are like family.
Aaye aan student te hona PRI came as a student and I’m hoping to get my permanent residency.
Mangvi Challenger te paise phad udhaarI drive a borrowed Challenger, having taken a loan for it.
Saheli naal jaanda date ho gaya pyaarI go on dates with my girlfriend; I’ve fallen in love.
Dhabe utte khanda parontheyan naal achaarI eat parottas with pickle at a roadside diner,
Tere panj star saadi pahunch ton paaryour five-star places are beyond our reach.
Sach dassan so farTo be honest, so far.
Kise ne kitaab vich band kar leyaSomeone has pressed it inside a book,
Pyaar pehli saheli da gulaab aje vithe rose from my first girlfriend is still there.
Unjh taan pasand gaane chakwein badeEven though I like upbeat, modern songs,
Par Patar di padhda kitaab aje viI still read books by ‘Patar’ a famous Punjabi poet.
Ho jammeyan vi yaariyan da mull paun nuI was born to value my friendships,
Paiseyan da aaya ni hisaab aje viI still don’t know how to keep track of money.
Bebe diyan bhejiyan bana ke pinniyanThe ‘pinniyan’ sweets my mom sent from home,
Mutthi vich mehakda Punjab aje vistill make my fist smell like Punjab.
Je chadh je bukhaar laayi da utaarIf I get a fever, I have to bring it down myself.
Job utte jaayiye kha ke Advil chaarI go to my job after taking four Advils.
O mittran de sirran te Canada da bhaarMy friends and I carry the weight of Canada on our shoulders.
Ikk laayi shift te dooji aa taiyarI finish one shift, and the next one is ready.
Sach dassan so farTo be honest, so far.
Pehli vaari aaye aapan Winnipeg siThe first time I came, it was to Winnipeg.
Pher ni Brown Town aa gaye jatt niThen, I moved to ‘Brown Town’ a term for Brampton.
Grocery store kade car wash ‘teSometimes at a grocery store, sometimes at a car wash,
Mehantan da sohniye swaad wakh nimy dear, the taste of hard work is something else.
O khade asmaanan nu varole wangranWe’re standing tall, rising like tornadoes to the sky.
Bata chapplan ton sidha Gucci takk niFrom Bata slippers straight to Gucci.
Bas jadon lagg gaye ni pair Raj deOnce ‘Raj’ finds his footing,
Laini aa Challenger vi cash chakk niI’m going to buy that Challenger with cash.
Chhad gayi je naar te kaahdi gall yaarIf a girl leaves, it’s not a big deal, my friend.
Midnight takk ithe khulde aa barThe bars here are open until midnight.
Landu jahe peg chaar laine asi maarWe’ll just down four cheap drinks.
Gawange Kaler Kanth chakk ke guitarWe’ll pick up a guitar and sing songs by Kaler Kanth.
The meaning behind ‘So Far’ is the resilience of immigrants building a new life. Sharry Mann’s performance captures the weight of their journey, while the lyrics remind us of the strength it takes to rise above challenges.
