Daler Mehndi (Punjabi: ਦਲੇਰ ਮਹਿੰਦੀ, born 18th August 1967 in Patna, Bihar) … Read Full Bio ↴Daler Mehndi (Punjabi: ਦਲੇਰ ਮਹਿੰਦੀ, born 18th August 1967 in Patna, Bihar) is a bhangra/pop singer from India. He is known for his wild dancing and his music videos. He has gained much fame for the video to the song "Tunak Tunak Tun", which has flourished on the Internet.

Mera Mirza Sher Jawan
Daler Mehndi Lyrics

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ਹੋਰਾਂ ਦੇ ਹੱਥੀਂ ਪਰਚਿਆਂ
ਮਿਰਜੇ ਦੇ ਤੀਰ ਕਮਾਣ
ਓ ਦੇਖੋ ਕਿਵੇਂ ਆਉਂਦਾ
ਮੇਰੇ ਮਿਰਜ਼ਾ ਸ਼ੇਰ ਜਵਾਨ

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Daler Mehndi's song Mera Mirza Sher Jawan, translate to "Other's have paper weapons, my Mirza has real arrows. See how my Mirza Sher Jawan comes." Mirza is a common name in South Asia, often associated with courage and heroism. "Sher Jawan" roughly translates to "young lion," emphasizing the idea of bravery and strength.

The lyrics are essentially a declaration of pride in one's own hero or champion (Mirza) and a challenge to others. The mention of "paper weapons" may refer to empty boasts or false claims of strength, while the reference to "real arrows" suggests the power and efficacy of the Mirza's abilities. Overall, the song celebrates the idea of having a strong hero or leader to look up to and follow.

Line by Line Meaning

ਹੋਰਾਂ ਦੇ ਹੱਥੀਂ ਪਰਚਿਆਂ
The princes of other kingdoms have sent messages and declarations, both peaceful and inflammatory

ਮਿਰਜੇ ਦੇ ਤੀਰ ਕਮਾਣ
My Mirza has strung his bow, ready to shoot his arrows

ਓ ਦੇਖੋ ਕਿਵੇਂ ਆਉਂਦਾ
Behold how he comes forth

ਮੇਰੇ ਮਿਰਜ਼ਾ ਸ਼ੇਰ ਜਵਾਨ
My Mirza is a young courageous lion

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: DALER MEHNDI, GULZAR

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