Gen-Z Lyrics brings you Nakhra Lyrics, performed by AJ Dharmani & Tahan Lew (Ft. Karam Brar). The concept for this punjabi song originated with Deep Singh, who went on to craft it into a impactful masterpiece. The song came to life through AJ Dharmani, the producer behind it.
Nakhra Lyrics
Nakhre da kam jama chakkiya piya
Kalla kalla gabbroo vi pattiya piya
Tainu vi mai kahiniyan tu bach sohneya
Hoju tera dil jaman kach sohneya
Tu tan kude gine gi ni asle de rond
Tere jahi nu mai patte te teekala
Ni ik vari jatt naal bahike ghera lala
Ni kude tere shahir vich hoju lala lala
Jhakani cho vaar kare gabbroo shikaar kare
Rolla chahe vatt da jaan akh da tiyar khade
Rahineya panjab vich kude asi raje aa ni
Sade moohre dass far kehri sarkar adde
Tere naal yaar hunde chaar hunde bahar hunde
Eda naiyo chalde o mittra pyar hunde
Kalli kehri jind tere surme ton vanjhi aa
Te kehde tusi raaj laine kehde kam kaar hunde
Chakkdiya addiyan te kahliya ne takne nu
Allra vi julfa da paundiyan ne jala
Ni ik vari jatt naal bahike ghera lala
Ni kude tere shahir vich hoju lala lala
G t road te rakane piya takk karora da ni
Bol tan sahi tu tere saare dukh toranga ni
Asla baleeti aa singaar bane lakk da ni
Marda khanghoore kude koka tere nakk da ni
Na tu hassda hassona tanu aunda ni manona
Manoo pyar naal channa ve tu kadon gal launa
Ven tu bhull jaana das ke tu taal dinna hasske
Ve gallan gallan vich nitt milne nu aouna
Gaddiyan de rang bhame dark pasand ni
Par dil ni jatta da hunda kala
Ni ik vari jatt naal bahike ghera lala
Ni kude tere shahir vich hoju lala lala
Khariya tabele vich ghodiya satrah
Piya kele vich sohniye ni sattiya chubara
Poore charchhe ne mittra de vich akhbaran
Teri post de utte kude kadon jhati maara
Inch heel meri deal kare dilan utte seal
Ve mai sire ton sire de vaily rakh ditte keel
Mainu milne nu aaja kade time kadd ke
Ve tere naal aa banake pauni insta te reel
Julfa nu sambhla jo akhan utte rakhdi ai
Deep kude aunda naiyo gallan ch sukhaala
Ni ik vari jatt naal bahike ghera lala
Ni kude tere shahir vich hoju lala lala
written by: Deep Singh
“Nakhra” Song Meaning Explained
The Big Picture
This song comes in like a full mood, honestly, it’s loud and proud and kind of glowing with that Punjabi swagger that doesn’t even need an introduction. When you hear the title Nakhra, it already tells you you’re stepping into a world where attitude isn’t just a performance, it’s your whole upbringing talking for you. The artists, the concept, the production, everything about it sort of leans into this feeling that identity is built from both your land and your people, and the way they paint Panjab and Chandigarh here, it’s like the places aren’t just locations, they’re characters in the song. So the title frames all of that, it’s about presence, this don’t-mess-with-me aura, but also this pride that doesn’t need to be shouted… it’s already understood.
Most Impactful Lines
There are a few lines that make you rewind because they do two jobs at once, they’re both a brag and a confession. Like, when they drop “Gaddi aa panjab di jatta chandigarh da number ve” it’s funny but it roots the image, it says we come from a place and we moved up, but we didn’t forget where we’re from. Then the throwaway that actually slaps is “Charde suraj de naal matha nhi launa kamm daleri da“, that’s the one that are about pride without being dumb. It’s saying, I rise with the sun but I don’t bow to reckless danger, there’s courage but also head. That tension, bravery mixed with a little restraint, that’s what hovers over the whole track.
Decoding The Chorus
Okay the chorus is the part everyone chants, but if you slow it down it’s like a short oath. First line “Pith pichhe kade vaar nhi kita” is basically saying, I never stabbed anyone in the back, I keep it straight. That is loyalty as a personal brand, and in the world the song sketches, that matters more than cash or clout.
Then “Keh ke banda gheri da” comes like an echo, it’s the response from others, like they say I’m tight, I’m solid, they put a ring on that reputation, which is cool because the singer doesn’t just claim it, he shows that people say it too. That little back and forth, it’s humble flex, it’s the chorus doing two voices at once.
And the repeat, “Ni pith pichhe kade vaar nhi kita” lands more like a promise than a memory. The repetition makes it feel like it’s not just description, it’s a rule of life. That’s why the chorus works, because it’s short, chantable, and it nails down the ethics the rest of the verses decorate.
Most Relatable Part
My gut says the bit that hits is when they talk about mates and small town gatherings, like the whole vibe around “Mittran de naal kithe kattde” and the lines that follow about sitting together and not being flashy for the sake of it. That part feels like late night with your crew, the kind of scene where you talk big and mean it, where loyalty is currency. I mean, that feeling of having a circle who would back you no matter what, that’s so human, right? It’s not lofty, it’s not deep philosophy, it’s a shared bench and warm chai energy, and honestly this hits different when you were raised around that kind of closeness.
Conclusion & Overall Message
So wrapping it up, the song is a small loud life lesson. It’s about being known for something more than flash, it’s about roots, and it’s about carrying your people’s name with you without being a jerk about it. The final feeling is proud, but not empty. There’s warmth under the bravado, and that is what makes it stick. For me, the takeaway is simple, keep your circle close, speak true, and let the world learn your name by your actions, not by your noise. That’s it, the song are a mood, and it stays with you because it feels lived in, messy in the best way, like a friend who can fight for you and then laugh with you afterwards.
Nakhra Song Video
Nakhra Song Credits
| Song | Nakhra |
| Artist(s) | AJ Dharmani & Tahan Lew (Ft. Karam Brar) |
| Album | Nakhra |
| Writer(s) | Deep Singh |
| Producer(s) | AJ Dharmani |
