We're in Yr Corner
Cornershop Lyrics


Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴  Line by Line Meaning ↴

Hanji

Mar, mar o?sharle
Ekuh, oshart mar, mar
Mar, mar, o?sharle
Ekuh oshart mar mar

Raja, rani, ek kahani
Shorti o?shari mar
Eh mar, mar, o?sharl
Shorti, shorti, o?shari mar
[Unverified] hanji

Mar, mar o?sharle
Ekuh, o?shari mar, mar
Mar, mar o?sharle
Ekuh, o?shari mar, mar

Raja, rani, ek kahani
Shorti o?shari, mar
Ek bani, ek kahani, mar o?sharl
Arja, [unverified] ek mar, mar o?shari

Hanji, hasda punjav
Tha jullander hasda
Mortey, mortey, mataey
Mitti, mitti lagardi

Mera kore te chare
Mere nari arh hemi dervaja
Jhere ehse ameed nu band darsakda
That this truth can shut out

Mar, mar, o?sharte
Ekuh, o?shari mar mar

Raja, rani, ek kahani
Shorti o?shari mar
Eh mar, mar o?sharl
Barkhlarff ibm tha ,Coca Cola, luk lamth

Mar, mar o?sharte
Ekuh, o?shari mar mar
Mar, mar o?sharle
Ekuh, o?shari mar mar

Raja rani, ek kahani
Shorti o?shari mar
Ek bani ek kahani mar o?sharl
Hanji [unverified] ek mar mas o?shari




Ibm tha coca cola, motherfucker
Lak lamth

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Cornershop's song "We're in Yr Corner" are somewhat difficult to interpret due to the use of non-English words and phrases throughout. However, some thematic elements do emerge that give listeners a sense of what the song is about.


The first verse consists of several repetitions of the phrase "Mar, mar o'sharle/Ekuh oshart mar, mar" which appears to be Punjabi and translates to something like "kill, kill everyone/kill, kill them all". This phrase is repeated throughout the song, often in between other lyrics, giving the song a somewhat ominous feeling.


The chorus introduces the phrase "raja, rani, ek kahani/shorti o'shari mar" which means "king, queen, one story/shorty kills". This appears to be a reference to the idea that those in power are often responsible for the suffering and death of those below them.


Later verses include phrases like "hasda punjav" which means "laughing Punjab" and "mitti, mitti lagardi" which means "dirt, dirt on my clothes". These lines seem to be commenting on a sense of cultural identity and pride, but also the harsh realities of living in poverty.


Overall, "We're in Yr Corner" is a complex and multilayered song that touches on themes of power, identity, and struggle.


Line by Line Meaning

Mar, mar o?sharle
This situation is becoming more and more difficult.


Ekuh, oshart mar, mar
It's being made harder and harder on purpose.


Mar, mar, o?sharle
It's a cycle of difficulty that keeps repeating.


Ekuh oshart mar mar
The difficulty is being increased intentionally.


Raja, rani, ek kahani
It's like the classic story of a king and queen.


Shorti o?shari mar
But this is a sad, oppressive story.


Eh mar, mar, o?sharl
It's tough to keep going under these conditions.


Shorti, shorti, o?shari mar
It's a story of ongoing suffering and hardship.


Hanji
Yes, this is the reality.


Hasda punjav
The joy of Punjab is lost.


Tha jullander hasda
Even Jullundur, once happy, is now muted.


Mortey, mortey, mataey
Death and destruction are rampant.


Mitti, mitti lagardi
The land is left barren.


Mera kore te chare
My house and fields are destroyed.


Mere nari arh hemi dervaja
My wife weeps at the door.


Jhere ehse ameed nu band darsakda
The class system is constantly showing its limitations.


That this truth can shut out
Despite this, some still refuse to acknowledge the reality.


Barkhlarff ibm tha ,Coca Cola, luk lamth
This oppressive system is supported even by international corporations like IBM and Coca Cola.


Ek bani, ek kahani, mar o?sharl
It's the same story, over and over again.


Arja, [unverified] ek mar, mar o?shari
This is a warning about the ongoing oppression.


Ibm tha coca cola, motherfucker
The corporations involved are to blame, as well as those who are complicit.


Lak lamth
And still the oppression continues.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CHRIS HARROP, CHOQUE HOSEIN, TJINDER SINGH

Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
To comment on or correct specific content, highlight it

Genre not found
Artist not found
Album not found
Song not found
Most interesting comments from YouTube:

MASTER SUPREME

Hanji

Mar, mar o?sharle
Ekuh, oshart mar, mar
Mar, mar, o?sharle
Ekuh oshart mar mar

Raja, rani, ek kahani
Shorti o?shari mar
Eh mar, mar, o?sharl
Shorti, shorti, o?shari mar
[Unverified] hanji

Mar, mar o?sharle
Ekuh, o?shari mar, mar
Mar, mar o?sharle
Ekuh, o?shari mar, mar

Raja, rani, ek kahani
Shorti o?shari, mar
Ek bani, ek kahani, mar o?sharl
Arja, [unverified] ek mar, mar o?shari

Hanji, hasda punjav
Tha jullander hasda
Mortey, mortey, mataey
Mitti, mitti lagardi

Mera kore te chare
Mere nari arh hemi dervaja
Jhere ehse ameed nu band darsakda
That this truth can shut out

Mar, mar, o?sharte
Ekuh, o?shari mar mar

Raja, rani, ek kahani
Shorti o?shari mar
Eh mar, mar o?sharl
Barkhlarff ibm tha ,Coca Cola, luk lamth

Mar, mar o?sharte
Ekuh, o?shari mar mar
Mar, mar o?sharle
Ekuh, o?shari mar mar

Raja rani, ek kahani
Shorti o?shari mar
Ek bani ek kahani mar o?sharl
Hanji [unverified] ek mar mas o?shari
Ibm tha coca cola, motherfucker
Lak lamth



MASTER SUPREME

Hanji

Mar, mar o?sharle
Ekuh, oshart mar, mar
Mar, mar, o?sharle
Ekuh oshart mar mar

Raja, rani, ek kahani
Shorti o?shari mar
Eh mar, mar, o?sharl
Shorti, shorti, o?shari mar
[Unverified] hanji

Mar, mar o?sharle
Ekuh, o?shari mar, mar
Mar, mar o?sharle
Ekuh, o?shari mar, mar

Raja, rani, ek kahani
Shorti o?shari, mar
Ek bani, ek kahani, mar o?sharl
Arja, [unverified] ek mar, mar o?shari

Hanji, hasda punjav
Tha jullander hasda
Mortey, mortey, mataey
Mitti, mitti lagardi

Mera kore te chare
Mere nari arh hemi dervaja
Jhere ehse ameed nu band darsakda
That this truth can shut out

Mar, mar, o?sharte
Ekuh, o?shari mar mar

Raja, rani, ek kahani
Shorti o?shari mar
Eh mar, mar o?sharl
Barkhlarff ibm tha ,Coca Cola, luk lamth

Mar, mar o?sharte
Ekuh, o?shari mar mar
Mar, mar o?sharle
Ekuh, o?shari mar mar

Raja rani, ek kahani
Shorti o?shari mar
Ek bani ek kahani mar o?sharl
Hanji [unverified] ek mar mas o?shari
Ibm tha coca cola, motherfucker
Lak lamth



MASTER SUPREME

Hanji

Mar, mar o?sharle
Ekuh, oshart mar, mar
Mar, mar, o?sharle
Ekuh oshart mar mar

Raja, rani, ek kahani
Shorti o?shari mar
Eh mar, mar, o?sharl
Shorti, shorti, o?shari mar
[Unverified] hanji

Mar, mar o?sharle
Ekuh, o?shari mar, mar
Mar, mar o?sharle
Ekuh, o?shari mar, mar

Raja, rani, ek kahani
Shorti o?shari, mar
Ek bani, ek kahani, mar o?sharl
Arja, [unverified] ek mar, mar o?shari

Hanji, hasda punjav
Tha jullander hasda
Mortey, mortey, mataey
Mitti, mitti lagardi

Mera kore te chare
Mere nari arh hemi dervaja
Jhere ehse ameed nu band darsakda
That this truth can shut out

Mar, mar, o?sharte
Ekuh, o?shari mar mar

Raja, rani, ek kahani
Shorti o?shari mar
Eh mar, mar o?sharl
Barkhlarff ibm tha ,Coca Cola, luk lamth

Mar, mar o?sharte
Ekuh, o?shari mar mar
Mar, mar o?sharle
Ekuh, o?shari mar mar

Raja rani, ek kahani
Shorti o?shari mar
Ek bani ek kahani mar o?sharl
Hanji [unverified] ek mar mas o?shari
Ibm tha coca cola, motherfucker
Lak lamth



All comments from YouTube:

Speakeasy Ray

Saw them in SF opening for Oasis and Noel Gallagher came out and played bass on this. Easily the best song of the night.

Jesper Nørgaard Larsen

Saw Cornershop back in 97 in Copenhagen as support act for Tindersticks. The live version of this song was THE highlight of the entire concert. The album version doesn't quite reach the same level. That earthquake bass does wonders and then played in an extended version. Gosh that's subliminal!

tia nelson

When my daughter was little I'd play this song in the car, and she'd yell when it ended to start it again. Over and over. We still both love it to this day. <3 Great song, guys. I have no idea what any of it means, but fantastic!

Hew Grebe

tia nelson That is so funny. Good album, though.

Fritz Keppler

My daughter too.

smartaleci

You both have excellent taste!

Doug Wise

Same but my sons.

Larry Golphenee

Hanji welder I think 🤔 I'm such a nerd fan haha

Joel Fisher

This album saved and changed my life

Gianca60 Vintage Boxing

Which one?

More Comments

More Versions