MF Gabru – English Lyrics

• By: Karan Aujla
• Album: P-Pop Culture

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the vibrant world of Punjabi music with Karan Aujla's "MF Gabru." This powerful track is not only a high-energy blend of traditional Punjabi sounds and modern trap beats, but its lyrics offer a direct window into contemporary Punjabi culture, ambition, and identity. Learning phrases from this song will give you insight into colloquial Punjabi expressions and the proud spirit of a 'Gabru,' making it a fantastic and engaging way to experience the language.

[English]

I'm a muthafuckin' gabru, putt Panjab da

Jadon turh da Ta sher vangu jaap da

Paave Paris Ch Leerah Lakh-Lakh Da Ni Pattu Pind Banke Chaadara Rakh Da.

I'm a Muthafuckin' Gabru Putt Punjab Da

Sikka Ghotta Si Dollar Ajj Chhap'da.

Bahar Khad Ke Zamaana Sara Thakda Ni Patu Pind Banke Chaadara Rakh Da.

Time Mint Da Vi Aye Ni Shaunki Ghadiyan Da

Jatt Sohneye Dream Ethe Badhiyan Da.

Dekh Kurte Da Look Nara Fan Ho Giyan

Ni Main Deva Na Jawab Murre Khadiyan Da.

Ho Jatt Ankhi Rakhne Shaunki Addiyan Da

Te Casio Le Aaye Hikkan Sarhiyan Da.

Asi Rehnda Os Rabb De Saroor Vich Ni

Eh Tainu Ni Pata Akhan Chadhiyan Da.

Lagdi Tu Balliye Phool Gulab Da

Dil Tere Utte Aa Gaya Janab Da

Bahar Jawa Taan Zamaana Sara Takkda Ni Pattu Pind Banke Chaadara Rakh Da.

I'm a Muthafuckin' Gabru Putt Punjab Da

Gaddi Rabb Waal Sidhi Gear Top Da

Bahar Jawa Taan Zamaana Sara Takkda Ni Pattu Pind Banke Chaadara Rakh Da.

Biba Rakhya Ni Paisa Jod-Jod Jatt Da

Kal Leedey 'Te Aa Lagge Aa Crore Jatt Da

Ni Sale Kehnde Rehnde Aujle Naal Na Baithna Kude

Main Keha Mint Vi Ni Honda Afford Jatt Da.

Ni Maare Bairi Nu Farak Biba Afford Jatt Da

Jado Road Utte Langhda Sara Road Jatt Da

Ni Bade Firde Rakaane Kehnde Todna Ennu

Par Labhya Halle Ni Kithe Tod Jatt Da.

Chalda Ae Balliye Naam Nawab Da

Main Keha Jamia Ni Koi Mere Hisab Da

Bahar Khadke Zamana Sara Takda Ni Patt Huya Pind Banke Chaadara Rakhda.

I'm a Muthafuckin' Gabru Putt Punjab Da

Gaddi Rabb Waal Sidhi Gear Top Da

Bahar Jawa Taan Zamaana Sara Takkda Ni Pattu Pind Banke Chaadara Rakh Da.

Asi Maangde Ni Baba Aape Kare Poorian.

Sa To Jariya Ni Jaandiyan Yaaran Toh Dooriyan.

Ni Sanu Kangne Parande Kithe Patt Lainge.

Asi Oh Haan Jo Vairi De Pavaunde Chooriyan.

Ni Sanu Beba Akhvaun Kutt Kutt Chooriyan.

Dand Maarda Savere Shaami Chunge Booriyan.

Main Keha Dekh La Shareer Biba Chadne Aa Paya.

Ni Paai Patt De Khaleri Akh Butt Te Booriyan.

Lagdi Tu Balliye Phool Gulab Da

Chal Chaliye Ke Tainu Kare Raabta.

Paave Paris Ch Leerah Lakh-Lakh Da Ni Pattu Pind Banke Chaadara Rakh Da.

I'm a Muthafuckin' Gabru Putt Punjab Da

Jadon Turda Ta Sher Waangu Jaapda

Bahar Jaavan Ta Zamaana Sara Takda Ni Pattu Pind Banke Chaadara Rakhda.

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
gabru /ɡəbruː/ B1	noun - A young, strong, and handsome man (Punjabi slang)
Punjab /pʌndʒɑːb/ B1	noun - A region in India and Pakistan
sher /ʃer/ B1	noun - Lion
jaap /dʒɑːp/ B1	verb - To recite, to chant
pind /pɪnd/ B1	noun - Village
banke /bɑ̃ke/ B1	verb - To build, to create
chaadara /tʃɑːdərɑː/ B2	noun - Sheet, cover
dollar /dɑːlər/ B1	noun - Currency
thakda /t̪ʰəkdaː/ B1	verb - To stop, to halt
sohneye /soːɦneːje/ B1	adjective - Beautiful, handsome
dream /driːm/ A2	noun - A series of thoughts, images, and sensations occurring in a person's mind during sleep.
look /lʊk/ A1	noun - Appearance
murre /mʊrːe/ B2	noun - Idiot, fool (slang)
ankhi /əŋkʰiː/ B1	noun - Eyes
rabb /rəbː/ B1	noun - God
saroor /səruːr/ B2	noun - Joy, pleasure
phool /pʰuːl/ A2	noun - Flower
gulab /ɡʊlaːb/ B1	noun - Rose
langhda /lɑ̃ɡdɑː/ B1	verb - To pass, to cross

Key Grammar Structures

• I'm a muthafuckin' gabru, putt Panjab da

  ➔ Present Simple for identity/description

  ➔ This line uses the simple present tense ('I am' implied) to introduce the speaker's identity and origin, a common use for this tense to state facts or general truths.

• Jadon turh da Ta sher vangu jaap da

  ➔ Adverbial clause of time ('Jadon')

  ➔ 'Jadon' (when) introduces a subordinate clause that sets the temporal context for the main clause. It signifies an action happening at a specific time.

• Paave Paris Ch Leerah Lakh-Lakh Da Ni Pattu Pind Banke Chaadara Rakh Da.

  ➔ Contrast conjunction ('Ni')

  ➔ While not a standard English conjunction, 'Ni' in this context functions to introduce a contrasting idea, implying 'but' or 'however'. It highlights a difference between outward appearance and inner substance.

• Sikka Ghotta Si Dollar Ajj Chhap'da.

  ➔ Past Tense for historical contrast ('Si')

  ➔ The use of 'Si' (was) marks a past state ('Sikka Ghotta' - coin grinding), contrasting it with the present action ('Dollar Ajj Chhap'da' - today prints dollars). This grammatical choice emphasizes the speaker's progression.

• Jatt Sohneye Dream Ethe Badhiyan Da.

  ➔ Possessive with 'Da' ('Da')

  ➔ 'Da' is used possessively to link 'Jatt' (the farmer/man) with his 'Dream'. This is a common possessive construction in Punjabi, equivalent to 'Jatt's dreams'.

• Dekh Kurte Da Look Nara Fan Ho Giyan

  ➔ Causative verb construction ('Ho Giyan')

  ➔ 'Ho Giyan' (became/turned) functions causatively here, implying that the kurta's look *made* the girls become fans. It describes a change of state brought about by an external factor.

• Ni Maare Bairi Nu Farak Biba Afford Jatt Da

  ➔ Modal verb usage ('Afford')

  ➔ While 'afford' is usually about financial capability, here it's used metaphorically to mean 'can handle' or 'can bear'. It implies that the speaker's presence or actions are beyond their rivals' capacity to cope with.

• Par Labhya Halle Ni Kithe Tod Jatt Da.

  ➔ Negative existential ('Ni Kithe')

  ➔ 'Ni Kithe' combined implies 'nowhere to be found' or 'hasn't been found anywhere'. It's a strong negative statement asserting that a specific weakness or flaw of the 'Jatt' has not been discovered.

• Asi Maangde Ni Baba Aape Kare Poorian.

  ➔ Implied Subject and Verb ('Aape Kare')

  ➔ The phrase 'Aape Kare Poorian' (He Himself fulfills) implies a divine or higher power as the subject. The speaker isn't directly stating 'God does it,' but the context makes it clear that the pronoun 'He' refers to God, making it an implied subject.