Truckan Wale

Intoxicants have left you in a wretched state,

You only grace the house once in six months or a year.

Intoxicants have left you in a wretched state,

You only grace the house once in six months or a year.

By tying a bond with such men, one just ends up staring at the door,

It’s true what the elders say,

My youth will weep, though it's powerful as a cannon,

I won't accept a marriage proposal from a driver.

My youth will weep, though it's powerful as a cannon,

I won't accept a marriage proposal from a driver.

Now listen to my side of the story, my precious diamond,

I’ve tied my [Doriye: traditional Punjabi fabric/turban] with such heartfelt devotion.

I maintain my truck with the same intensity a man adorns his bride,

I’ve tied my [Doriye: traditional Punjabi fabric/turban] with such heartfelt devotion.

I maintain my truck with the same intensity a man adorns his bride,

I can make the whole village go silent in a single blow,

When this [Jatt: a member of the land-owning agricultural community known for pride and lifestyle] slams his hand on the horn.

Just look at the meticulous care of this [Jatt] trucker,

Don’t just cast a passing, dismissive glance, [Mutiyare: beautiful young woman].

Just look at the meticulous care of this [Jatt] trucker,

Don’t just cast a passing, dismissive glance, [Mutiyare: beautiful young woman].

You [Afeem: Opium] eaters, how can you ever think of home and hearth?

Your mustache is lost somewhere inside your unkempt beard.

You [Afeem: Opium] eaters, how can you ever think of home and hearth?

Your mustache is lost somewhere inside your unkempt beard.

Who else could bear this arrogance in their neck?

He only stays lost in his own obsessed style.

My youth will weep, though it's powerful as a cannon,

I won't accept a marriage proposal from a driver.

My youth will weep, though it's powerful as a cannon,

I won't accept a marriage proposal from a driver.

Even a sesame seed won't move out of place, this [Jatt] is no weakling,

I can quell a literal storm.

I’ll have custom suits made for you by hand, [Billo: a term of endearment for a beautiful girl],

I’ll bring you exquisite designs from Jammu and Kashmir.

I’ll have custom suits made for you by hand, [Billo: a term of endearment for a beautiful girl],

I’ll bring you exquisite designs from Jammu and Kashmir.

I will keep you protected like a precious silver [Dabbi: a small traditional container/pillbox],

So why do you worry, my queen?

Just look at the meticulous care of this [Jatt] trucker,

Don’t just cast a passing, dismissive glance, [Mutiyare: beautiful young woman].

Just look at the meticulous care of this [Jatt] trucker,

Don’t just cast a passing, dismissive glance, [Mutiyare: beautiful young woman].

I'll feed you almonds, but your teeth are stained from staying awake all night,

Habitual of lifting heavy loads and driving long-haul routes.

Your grip will never leave the steering wheel your whole life,

Habitual of lifting heavy loads and driving long-haul routes.

Your grip will never leave the steering wheel your whole life.

Whose profit are you chasing? You've abandoned your responsibilities,

You'll just keep bumping into the walls and pillars of the house.

My youth will weep, though it's powerful as a cannon,

I won't accept a marriage proposal from a driver.

My youth will weep, though it's powerful as a cannon,

I won't accept a marriage proposal from a driver.

I've kept my clothes and gear ready,

Forget about the [Ghode: horsepower/truck engine] or the money,

The fact that I own so many [Killas: acres of land] is a separate matter of pride.

Forget about the [Ghode: horsepower/truck engine] or the money,

The fact that I own so many [Killas: acres of land] is a separate matter of pride.

Even in tough times, [Sidhu Moose Wala: a self-reference to the legendary late artist’s style/influence],

All the boys call this young man "Moose Wala."

Just look at the meticulous care of this [Jatt] trucker,

Don’t just cast a passing, dismissive glance, [Mutiyare: beautiful young woman].

My youth will weep, though it's powerful as a cannon,

I won't accept a marriage proposal from a driver.

Just look at the meticulous care of this [Jatt] trucker,

Don’t just cast a passing, dismissive glance, [Mutiyare: beautiful young woman].

My youth will weep, though it's powerful as a cannon,

I won't accept a marriage proposal from a driver.

Oh, I adore you [Jatta: vocative for Jatt], you’ve truly caused a magnificent storm!