ASI VADDANGE

Himmat Sandhu

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.

Lyrics Overview

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.

Lyrics Translated

Introduction

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)

Hook

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

 

Chorus

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


Verse 1

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

 

Hook

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

 

Chorus

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


Verse 2

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

 

Hook

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 

 

Chorus

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


Verse 3

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

 

Hook

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 

 

Chorus

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


Vocab
  1. This line is a reference to the legendary Baba Deep Singh, who famously killed Jahan Khan even after his own head was severed. Learn more here
  2. ਬਿਗਾਨਾ, begaana (adjective, masculine): stranger, alien.
  3. ਜਗੀਰ, jagir (noun, feminine): estate, fief. In this line Himmat Sandhu is declaring that the farmer as the masters and owners of their land, despite perceived serf treatment from Delhi.
  4. ਪੰਜਾਲ਼ੀ, panjali (noun, feminine): literally refers to the yoke placed on bulls for tilling the land. It can be figuratively used to refer to responsibility or commitment. Both are applicable in this line
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