Gen-Z Lyrics brings you Telephone Lyrics, performed by Nishawn Bhullar (Feat. Maahi Sharma). The concept for this Punjabi track originated with Happy Raikoti, who went on to craft it into a impactful masterpiece. The song came to life through KV Dhillon, the producer behind it.
Telephone Lyrics
oh nanna naan naana gambh vargi
jatti mili jatt nu patang vargi
oh soohi jatta teri pagg vargi
jutti mili jatt nu patang vargi
oye dhal ja dhal ja mundiya ve
kyon agg thaalda phirda ae
teri gall de chakkar de vich
khoon naina da girda ae
shak bebe nu ho gaya ve rukh diya red zone te
aadhi-aadhi raat tak honniya
ni gallan channa telephone de
aadhi-aadhi raat tak honniya
ni gallan channa telephone de
aadhi-aadhi raat tak honniya
ni gallan channa telephone de
mirza na jaani gabhru nu mein duniya kolon darda ni
aashik bandiyan da mutiare gall kitte bin sardaa ni
matt da siaal kurde chadhia te utto vera kaali raat da
telephone te je gall nahio karni
taan kaddh samaan mulaakat da
telephone te je gall nahio karni
taan kaddh samaan mulaakat da
ve dil ta tera kardi aan mein kardi na koi cheating ve
gall karne ni mainu mildi nahi tu phire bhaalda meeting ve
hasdi nu rona na na dekh teri loud tone te
aadhi-aadhi raat tak honniya
ni gallan channa telephone de
aadhi-aadhi raat tak honniya
ni gallan channa telephone de
aadhi-aadhi raat tak honniya
ni gallan channa telephone de
oh tu wari kari na haandiye
koi nawi scheme lada ke ni
phullan vargi nu le jaana
tainu phul gaddi te laa ke ni
happy bhaal da phirda ni
mauka billo tere saath da
telephone te je gall nahio karni
taan kaddh samaan mulaakat da
telephone te je gall nahio karni
taan kaddh samaan mulaakat da
aadhi-aadhi raat tak honniya
ni gallan channa telephone de
mere dil de dark circle vich teri yaadan jugnu laggda ae
main ki karaan mutiare ni tere bin jeena lagda ae
samjhda kyon ni mutiya ve dassiya jazbaat da
telephone te je gall nahio karni
taan kaddh samaan mulaakat da
aadhi-aadhi raat tak honniya
ni gallan channa telephone de
telephone te je gall nahio karni
taan kaddh samaan mulaakat da
aadhi-aadhi raat tak honniya
ni gallan channa telephone de
haan!
written by: Happy Raikoti
“Telephone” Song Meaning Explained
The Song Title & The Big Picture
Okay, so the song is just called “Telephone,” right? And on the surface, that seems so simple, so everyday. But that’s the whole point, you know? It’s not about some grand, poetic metaphor. It’s literally about that device we’re all glued to, the one that’s supposed to connect us. The title frames everything because this whole story, this feeling of love and frustration, it all unfolds through the lens of a phone call that’s either happening or, more importantly, not happening. It’s about the space between two people when all they have is this digital thread. The core message isn’t just romance; it’s this raw, modern anxiety about whether a voice on a speaker is enough, or if we’re just talking into the void, waiting for someone to really show up.
Most Impactful Lines
Man, there are bits in this that just… punch you in the gut. Like, in that first verse, when he says “shak bebe nu ho gaya ve rukh diya red zone te”. Just think about that. It’s not just “my mom is suspicious.” It’s that her suspicion has literally put him in a “red zone,” like he’s some kind of traffic violation or a threat. It’s so visceral, that feeling when outside judgment, even from family, starts boxing your love in. But the line that absolutely wrecks me every time is later, “mere dil de dark circle vich teri yaadan jugnu laggda ae.” I mean, come on. “In the dark circles of my heart, your memories glow like fireflies.” That’s not just a pretty line. It’s saying that even the tired, bruised parts of him, the parts that are worn out from missing her, are illuminated only by her memory. It’s bittersweet and beautiful and it sticks because it turns pain into something strangely magical.
Decoding The Chorus
Everyone sings along to the hook, but let’s really listen to what it’s saying. It’s got two parts that play off each other. First, the ultimatum: “telephone te je gall nahio karni / taan kaddh samaan mulaakat da.” “If you won’t talk on the telephone, then pack your bags for a meeting.” It starts with this almost frustrated, challenging tone. Like, fine, if this digital thing isn’t working for you, then let’s cut the crap and meet for real. No more games. But then it instantly swings to the other side, the reality of their connection: “aadhi-aadhi raat tak honniya / ni gallan channa telephone de.” “The conversations have to happen until midnight, my love, on the telephone.” See the twist? It’s admitting that despite the frustration, this is their ritual. These late-night calls are their sacred space. The chorus isn’t just one thing; it’s the whole argument. It’s the push for something real and the pull of the intimate, familiar distance that the phone creates. It’s contradictory and human, you know?
Most Relatable Part
For me, the most brutally real part is that entire feeling of scheduled intimacy. The idea of “aadhi-aadhi raat tak honniya” – talks that are planned for midnight. Because who hasn’t been there? Waiting for the day to end, for the world to quiet down, just to have that one call where maybe, finally, you can say the real things. But then there’s also the vulnerability in the line “hasdi nu rona na na dekh teri loud tone te.” “Don’t let my laughing face see your tears because of your loud tone.” That’s so specific. It’s that moment in a call where you’re trying to keep it light, you’re laughing, but you can hear the hurt in their voice, and you’re pleading with them not to break down because you might too. It’s the emotional tightrope walk of every long-distance conversation, and it hits different because it’s so honest about the performance we all put on sometimes.
Conclusion & Overall Message
So what’s the song leaving us with, right? After all that back and forth, the frustration and the firefly memories? I think it’s a plea for presence. The telephone is both the lifeline and the barrier. The message isn’t to throw away your phone, but to recognize when it becomes a substitute for the real thing. The repeated ultimatum to “pack your bags for a meeting” is the heart of it. It’s saying, if this connection matters, we have to move beyond the safe, scheduled calls. We have to bridge the actual distance. Personally, it leaves me with this ache for authenticity. In a world where we’re all so connected, the song taps into that lonely feeling of being emotionally starved despite all the technology. It’s a banger, yeah, but it’s also a reminder that love, in the end, needs more than just a voice in the dark. It needs a person, in the same room, you know?
Telephone Song Video
Telephone Song Credits
| Song | Telephone |
| Artist(s) | Nishawn Bhullar (Feat. Maahi Sharma) |
| Album | Telephone |
| Writer(s) | Happy Raikoti |
| Producer(s) | KV Dhillon |
