During the start of India's Farmer protests in 2020, Himmat Sandhu voiced his support for the protesters by releasing "Asi Vaddange." As the lyricist, singer, and composer of this track Himmat showcases his artistic ability while showing solidarity. The production by Snipr provides an upbeat track, with folk elements interspersed.
Himmat takes direct aim at the Delhi government in "Asi Vaddange." He criticizes the manipulation of farmers while extolling the virtues of the farmer and the Indian Farmer Protest.
Sees katya mar ni sakde, bina sees to ladna jaande haa (1)
We cannot be killed even if our heads are chopped off, we know how to fight without them
(inaudible)
Hakk apne lai dharneya te begeya Dilliiye
Oh Delhi, I’m going on strike to fight for my rights
Hakk apne lai dharneya te ageya dilliye
We’ve come to Delhi to protest for our rights
Ni asi vaddange
We’re going to cut you down
Je saadi pehlian ch begaana (2) pehr pegeya Dilliye
Delhi, if an outsider sets foot on our land
Ni assi vaddange
We’re going to cut them down
Pehli ch begaana koi begeya Dilliye
If an outsider sets foot on our land
Ni assi vaddange
We’re going to cut them down
O kise de peyo di ni jagir (3) wattan saadia
Your ancestors don’t control our land
Aashiq assi te saadi Heer watta saadia
We are lovers, and the land is our Heer
O kise de peyo di ni jagir watta saadia
This is not anyone else’ father’s land, but ours
Aashiq assi te saadi Heer watta saadia
We are lovers, and our land is our Heer
Hun paani siro upro di veh geya Dilliye
The water has crossed above our heads [enough is enough] now Delhi
Paani siro upro di veh geya Dilliye
The water has crossed above our heads [enough is enough] now Delhi
Ni asi vaddange
We’re going to cut them
Je saadi pehli ch begaana pehr pegeya Dilliye
If an outsider sets foot on our land, Delhi
Ni assi vaddange
We’re going to cut them
Kheta ch begaana koi begeya Dilliye
If an outsider sets foot on our farms, Delhi
Ni assi vaddange
We’re going to cut them
O teria katate je na hon neeta kaalia
How have your intentions not turned evil?
Panjali (4) aale hattha ch na aun 47
Your farming hands have not picked up AK47’s
O teria katate na hon neeta kaalia
How have your intentions not turned evil?
Panjali aale hattha ch na aun 47
Your farming hands have not picked up AK47’s
Ho tera mood-matt naal vair paigeya Dilliye
We are at war with you and your conniving ways
Mood matt naal vair paigeya Dilliye
We are at war with you and your conniving ways
Ni asi vaddange
We’re going to cut them
Je saadi paili ch begaana pehr pegeya Dilliye
If an outsider sets foot on our land
Ni assi vddange
We’re going to cut them
Kheta ch begaana koi begeya Dilliye
If an outsider sets foot on our land
Ni assi vaddange
We’re going to cut them
Saare kithe jimedaar siro roti khaande aa
Everyone eats food because of the farmer's efforts
Aa tere leader te tuvi bhave khoti khande aa
Though you and your leaders do not make an honest living
Saare kite jimedaar siro roti khande aa
Everyone eats food because of the farmer's efforts
Aa tere leader te tuvi bhave khoti khande aa
Though you and your leaders do not make an honest living
Kyo tera saadeya hakka te kehar dhe geya Dilliye
Why did you decide to destroy our rights
Hor hall na koi saade kol reh geya Dilliye
Now, you have left us with no other solution
Ni Asi Vaddange
We’re going to cut them
Je saadi pehli ch begaana pehr pegeya Dilliye
If an outsider sets foot on our land
Ni assi vaddange
We’re going to cut them
Kheta ch begaana koi begeya Dilliye
If an outsider sets foot on our farms
Ni assi vaddange
We’re going to cut them