Gur Sidhu and Gurlez Akhtar join forces for ‘Up Down,’ a track from their album Bonafide. Kaptaan writes the lyrics, mixing boldness with humility. The song tells the story of a ‘Jatt’ who rises above challenges with style and grace.
Released: February 12, 2026
Up Down
Gur Sidhu | Gurlez Akhtar • From “Bonafide”
Bonafide’s Up Down Punjabi Lyrics English Translation
The lyricist mentions a kite soaring high to symbolize fame and contrasts it with flying snakes to represent obstacles. Lines like ‘I rose by being stubborn, fighting, and climbing’ highlight the protagonist’s journey. The artist paints a vivid picture of success and resilience through everyday imagery like cars and kites.
Ho Kadh Kaath Te Name Fame VeYour height, physique, name, and fame,
Tinne Uche Tareyan Wanguare all high like the stars.
Naariyan Piche Gaddiyan LekeDriving your cars after women,
Ghumda Nahi Kuwareyan Wanguyou don’t roam around like a bachelor.
Mehnga Darshan Akhan TarsanYour sight is rare and expensive, eyes long for it,
Mehnga Tera Phone Ve Jattaand your phone is just as costly, ‘Jatta’.
Pehla Tu Si Kaun Te TainuWho were you before? And now,
Hunn Na Jaane Kaun Ve Jattawho doesn’t know you, ‘Jatta’?
Taan Vi Banke Don RahengaWill you still act like a Don,
Das Je Hoge Down Ve Jattatell me, if you ever go down, ‘Jatta’?
O Gajje Ni Par Varre Bade AaI didn’t just thunder, I actually poured rain,
Khaar Nai Khande Khare Bade AaI don’t hold grudges, I’m just very genuine.
Addke Ladke Chadhke AayeI rose by being stubborn, fighting, and climbing,
Ure Baithe Aa Pare Bade AaI may be sitting here, but I’m leagues ahead.
Ho Jatt Di Dekh Chadhai Ne NiLook at the rise of the ‘Jatt’,
Guddi Chadhke Aayi Ne Nimy kite of fame has soared high.
Karte Uddne Sapp Down NiI’ve taken down those flying snakes.
O Rabb Kare Na Luck Down TeMay God never let my luck run out,
Akh Kare Na Jatt Down Niand may the ‘Jatt’ never lower his gaze.
Baaki Bahla Fark Ni PaindaThe rest doesn’t make much of a difference,
Chalde Rehnde Up Down Niups and downs keep happening.
Haan Tu Gori Teri Naar Wang VeYes, you are fair-skinned like your woman,
Kaali Car Shingaari Payi Aaand your black car is fully decked out.
Utte Tere Lekhan Te VeUpon your very destiny,
Rabb Ne Polish Maari Payi AaGod has applied a shining polish.
Day By Day Att Karda JaanaDay by day you keep killing it,
Rocket Wangu Charda Jaanarising up just like a rocket.
O Jinna De Tu Hath Na AaveThose who can’t get their hands on you,
Kehnde Pair Tu Chhad Da Jaanaclaim you’re losing your footing.
O Choti Age Te Golden Days VeA young age with golden days,
Rang Te Roop Brown Ve Jattacolor and style are both brown, ‘Jatta’.
Pehla Tu Si Kaun Te TainuWho were you before? And now,
Hunn Na Jaane Kaun Ve Jattawho doesn’t know you, ‘Jatta’?
Taan Vi Banke Don RahengaWill you still act like a Don,
Das Je Hoge Down Ve Jattatell me, if you ever go down, ‘Jatta’?
O Baaz Baaziyan Maari JaandeThe hawks keep winning their games,
Jealousy Da Kamm Jagg Ne Fadheyawhile the world has taken up the job of jealousy.
Lattan Khich Ke Digda Ni JattThe ‘Jatt’ won’t fall just because people pull his legs,
Hath Rabb Ne Fadheyabecause God has held his hand.
O 2 Thaan Rehnde Aam RakaneOh, two places stay crowded, girl,
Sadkaan Search-An Jaam Rakanethe roads and the search bars are jammed, girl.
Bathinda Te ‘Kaptaan’ GoriyeBathinda city and ‘Kaptaan’ the writer,
Challan Nu Bane Naam Rakanethese names were made to trend, girl.
Lamma Challne Chalda DheemaI’m walking far, so I walk steadily,
Dil Da Wadda Mann Da Neevabig of heart and humble of mind.
Hon Na Ditti Matt Down NiI never let my wisdom falter.
O Rabb Kare Na Luck Down TeOh, may God never let my luck run out,
Akh Kare Na Jatt Down Niand may the ‘Jatt’ never lower his gaze.
Baaki Bahla Fark Ni PaindaThe rest doesn’t make much of a difference,
Chalde Rehnde Up Down Niups and downs keep happening.
Up Down Music Video
The English lyrics of ‘Up Down’ celebrate perseverance and pride. Featuring Gur Sidhu and Gurlez Akhtar, the song from Bonafide offers a mix of confidence and humility in Punjabi music.