Desires
Ap Dhillon & Gurinder Gill Lyrics

The song "Desires" by Ap Dhillon & Gurinder Gill is about a particular moment in a relationship when disagreements arise and the couple contemplates why the other person is exhibiting certain behavior. It is a song about dealing with anger and frustration in a relationship and trying to understand the root cause of such behavior. The song is mostly in Punjabi but the lyrics have been provided in Romanized script above.

The first verse of the song highlights the confusion and frustration that one partner feels when the other is angry. The second verse delves into the insecurity when one is unsure if their partner is happy with them or not. The third verse talks about the desire to discuss the situation with the other person and the fourth verse refers to the dynamics of the relationship.

The song is reflective of the unique blend of traditional Punjabi folk music and modern hip-hop. Ap Dhillon’s sound has been described as a mix of Punjabi, grime, and hip-hop music. He often combines bass-heavy beats with Punjabi folk instruments to create a distinct urban Punjabi sound.

The song "Desires" was released on March 1, 2019, on Ap Dhillon's YouTube channel. It has gained more than 50 million views to date.

In 2020, the song became popular on the video-sharing app "TikTok" after users across the globe created dance routines to the song.

The song was produced by well-known music producers "Gminxr" and "Joban Sandhar."

Ap Dhillon and Gurinder Gill have collaborated on several other tracks including "Brown Munde," which went viral and has over 750 million views.

"Desires" has also been remixed by several musicians, including the British DJ/producer Jinder, who sampled the song in his 2019 track "Fly With Me."

The song was written by Ap Dhillon himself and follows a simple structure of repeating the same four-line verse twice before moving on to the next verse.

Despite the song's success, the lyrics have been criticized for being misogynistic by some, as they seem to blame the girl for the misunderstandings and anger in the relationship.

The chord progression for the song is not available as the song is primarily produced electronically, with limited instrumentals. However, the simplicity of the song leaves room for guitarists and other instrumentalists to cover the song in their own way.