Mundian to Bach Ke
Panjabi MC feat. JAY‐Z Lyrics


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Uh, uh, It's the Roc in the building
Khaliq (Wussup), Ramel (Wussup), Pharrell in the house
ਨੀਵਿਆਂ ਤੂੰ ਕੁੱਝ ਚਿਰ ਪਾ ਕੇ ਰੱਖ ਲੈ
ਪੱਲੇ ਵਿੱਚ ਮੁੱਖੜਾ ਲੁਕਾ ਕੇ ਰੱਖ ਲੈ (Yes, Live from United States)
Brooklyn New York it's ya boy, Young
ਨੀਵਿਆਂ ਤੂੰ ਕੁੱਝ ਚਿਰ ਪਾ ਕੇ ਰੱਖ ਲੈ (The Neptunes is in the house)
ਪੱਲੇ ਵਿੱਚ ਮੁੱਖੜਾ ਲੁਕਾ ਕੇ ਰੱਖ ਲੈ
ਐਵੇਂ ਕਰੀਂ ਨਾ ਕਿਸੇ ਦੇ ਨਾਲ ਪਿਆਰ
ਮੁੰਡਿਆਂ ਤੋਂ ਬਚ ਕੇ ਰਹੀਂ

Soon as the beat drop we got the streets locked
Overseas with Punjabi MC and the Roc
I came to see the mamis in the spot
On the count of three drop your body like it's hot
1, Young, 2, you, want, to, 3
Young Hov's a snake charmer, move your body like a snake mama
Make me wanna put the snake on ya
I'm on my 8th summer, still hot Young's the 8th wonder
All I do is get bread, yeah I take Wonder
I take one of your chics straight from under your armpit
The black Brad Pitt, I mack 'til six in the AM
All day I'm P-I-M-P, I am simply
Attached to the track like symphony
It's simply good
ਕਰੀਂ ਨਾ ਕਿਸੇ ਦੇ ਨਾਲ ਪਿਆਰ (Young Hov, infinitely hood)
ਮੁੰਡਿਆਂ ਤੋਂ ਬਚ ਕੇ ਰਹੀਂ
ਨੀ ਤੂੰ ਹੁਣੇ-ਹੁਣੇ ਹੋਈ ਮੁਟਿਆਰ
ਮੁੰਡਿਆਂ ਤੋਂ ਬਚ ਕੇ ਰਹੀਂ
ਨੀ ਤੂੰ ਹੁਣੇ-ਹੁਣੇ ਹੋਈ ਮੁਟਿਆਰ
ਮੁੰਡਿਆਂ ਤੋਂ ਬਚ ਕੇ ਰਹੀਂ, ਓਏ

R.O.C, and you don't stop
Punjabi MC, and you don't stop
n**** NYC and we don't stop
It's the Roc, it's the Roc

ਤੇਰਾ ਕੀ ਕਸੂਰ ਜੇ ਨਸ਼ੀਲੇ ਨੈਨ ਹੋ ਗਏ?
ਸਿਖ ਕੇ ਅਦਾਵਾਂ ਸ਼ਰਮੀਲੇ ਨੈਨ ਹੋ ਗਏ
ਤੇਰਾ ਕੀ ਕਸੂਰ ਜੇ ਨਸ਼ੀਲੇ ਨੈਨ ਹੋ ਗਏ?
ਸਿਖ ਕੇ ਅਦਾਵਾਂ ਸ਼ਰਮੀਲੇ ਨੈਨ ਹੋ ਗਏ
ਸਾਂਭ ਕੇ ਰੱਖਨੀ ਐ ਜੋਬਨ ਪਿਟਾਰੀ
ਸਾਂਭ ਕੇ ਰੱਖਨੀ ਐ ਜੋਬਨ ਪਿਟਾਰੀ
ਮੁੜ-ਮੁੜ ਕੇ ਨਹੀਂ ਆਉਣੀ ਐ ਬਹਾਰ
ਮੁੰਡਿਆਂ ਤੋਂ ਬਚ ਕੇ ਰਹੀਂ

Ma, I ain't gotta tell you but it's ya boy Hov
From the U.S., you just, lay down slow
Catch ya boy minglin' in England, nettlin' in the Netherlands
Checkin' in daily under aliases
We rebellious, we back home, screamin' leave Iraq alone
But all my soldiers in the field, I will wish you safe return
But only love kills war when will they learn
It's international Hov, I been havin' the flow
Before Bin Laden got Manhattan to blow
Before Ronald Reagan got Manhattan to blow
Before I was cappin' it then back before
Before we had it all day, poppin' in the hallway
Cop one offa someone to give you more yey
Yea, but that's another stor-ay

ਗੋਰਾ-ਗੋਰਾ ਰੰਗ ਉਤੋਂ ਮਿਰਗਾਂ ਜਿਹੀ ਤੋਰ
ਨਾ ਹੀ ਤੇਰੇ ਜਿਹੀ ਸੋਹਣੀ ਕੋਈ ਨਾਰ
ਮੁੰਡਿਆਂ ਤੋਂ ਬਚ ਕੇ ਰਹੀਂ
ਨੀ ਤੂੰ ਹੁਣੇ-ਹੁਣੇ ਹੋਈ ਮੁਟਿਆਰ
ਮੁੰਡਿਆਂ ਤੋਂ ਬਚ ਕੇ ਰਹੀਂ
ਨੀ ਤੂੰ ਹੁਣੇ-ਹੁਣੇ ਹੋਈ ਮੁਟਿਆਰ
ਮੁੰਡਿਆਂ ਤੋਂ ਬਚ ਕੇ ਰਹੀਂ, ਓਏ

R.O.C, and you don't stop
Punjabi MC, and you don't stop
n**** NYC and we don't stop
It's the Roc, it's the Roc
Aha
Yes, bounce, bounce, bounce

ਮੁੰਡਿਆਂ ਦੇ ਬੁੱਲ੍ਹਾਂ ਉਤੇ ਤੇਰੀਆਂ ਕਹਾਣੀਆਂ
Channi ਨੇ ਤਾਂ ਖੰਨੇ ਦੀਆਂ ਗਲ਼ੀਆਂ ਵੀ ਛਾਣੀਆਂ
ਚੋਬਰਾਂ ਦੇ ਬੁੱਲ੍ਹਾਂ ਉਤੇ ਤੇਰੀਆਂ ਕਹਾਣੀਆਂ
Channi ਨੇ ਤਾਂ ਖੰਨੇ ਦੀਆਂ ਗਲ਼ੀਆਂ ਵੀ ਛਾਣੀਆਂ
Janjua ਤਾਂ ਹੋਇਆ ਤੇਰੇ ਰੂਪ ਦਾ ਦੀਵਾਨਾ
Janjua ਤਾਂ ਹੋਇਆ ਤੇਰੇ ਰੂਪ ਦਾ ਦੀਵਾਨਾ
ਝੱਲ ਸੱਕਿਆ ਨਾ ਹੁਸਨ ਦਾ ਵਾਰ
ਮੁੰਡਿਆਂ ਤੋਂ ਬਚ ਕੇ ਰਹੀਂ
ਨੀ ਤੂੰ ਹੁਣੇ-ਹੁਣੇ ਹੋਈ ਮੁਟਿਆਰ
ਮੁੰਡਿਆਂ ਤੋਂ ਬਚ ਕੇ ਰਹੀਂ




ਨੀ ਤੂੰ ਹੁਣੇ-ਹੁਣੇ ਹੋਈ ਮੁਟਿਆਰ
ਮੁੰਡਿਆਂ ਤੋਂ ਬਚ ਕੇ ਰਹੀਂ, ਓਏ

Overall Meaning

"Mundian To Bach Ke" is a song by British Indian musician Panjabi MC featuring Jay-Z. The song was released in 1998 as a single and became a viral hit across Europe and Asia. Jay-Z later remixed the song for his album "The Blueprint 2: The Gift & the Curse" in 2002, giving the song further international recognition. The song's lyrics use Panjabi dialect and are influenced by the Bhangra genre of Punjabi folk music.


The chorus of the song translates to "Beware of the boys who are single/Sons of the soil, don't mess with us". The phrase "mundian to bach ke" became a catchphrase in Punjabi-pop culture and a popular phrase among British Asians.


Panjabi MC and his record label initially struggled to popularize the song because it had no commercial viability. However, the song found success after it was played in nightclubs and by British Asian DJs who popularized it within the South Asian and British club scene.


In the Jay-Z remix, the lyrics reference the South Asian diaspora in the United States and pay homage to Punjabi culture. Jay-Z also uses wordplay and metaphors to boast about his success in the music industry.


The music video for the song features dancers performing bhangra steps in front of a British Asian family dancing at a party. The video's colorful and energetic visuals complement the song's upbeat tempo and Punjabi-inspired beat.


Line by Line Meaning

It's the Roc in the building
Representing Roc-A-Fella Records in the house


Calib, Ramel, Tarrell in the house
Specific individuals from Roc-A-Fella Records are present


Mimian to but the tiri bachin akilar
There are many people walking around looking confused


Baleri ke muki ale bachin akilaaaaar
The artist is making fun of these confused people


Yes, live from the United States
This performance is being broadcast from the United States


Brooklyn New York its ya boy, Young
The performer is Young from Brooklyn, New York


The Neptunes is in the house
Musical duo The Neptunes are present


I'll retari nakesiri ona tar
The artist is singing in Punjabi and saying 'I'll take away your women'


The Mundian to bach ke Rahi
The artist is referencing the song title, which means 'Beware of the Boys'


With the Hurle, hurle, hurle murd Bilar
The artist is making sounds of revving engines


As soon as the beat drop
The music is about to start


We got the streets locked
The performer has control of the streets with their music


Over sees at budjabi mc and the roc
The singer is acknowledging their success overseas


I came to see the mamis in the spot
The singer is referring to attractive women in attendance


On the count of three drop your body like it's hot
The singer is instructing the audience to dance when they count to three


One, young, Two, you, want, to, Three, young hovs a snake charmer
The artist is counting down to the dance and referencing Jay-Z as a charismatic figure


Move your body like a snake mama
The artist wants the audience to dance sensually


Make me wanna put the snake on you
The singer is drawn to the dance moves of the audience


I'm on my 8th summer still hot young's the 8th wonder
The performer is still successful after many years in the industry


All I do is get bread, yeah I take wonder
The artist is constantly making money and enjoying their success


I take one of your chics straight from under your arm pit
The artist is claiming to be able to win over someone's romantic partner easily


The black Brad Pitt I mack 'til six in the AM
The artist is referencing Brad Pitt, a successful actor known for his good looks, and claiming to be able to be up all night to party


All day I'm P-I-M-P I am simply attached to the track like a symphony
The singer sees themselves as a pimp, and feels perfectly in sync with the music


It's simply good young hov infinately
The artist is referencing Jay-Z's nickname while acknowledging the quality of the performance


Garib beat to wan mi pea urub da tha marda
The singer is singing in Punjabi and saying 'The beat is poor, my brain is getting damaged'


Pot della alla ina Hurlara miss tha hardaaa
The singer is continuing in Punjabi, possibly saying 'Raise your hand if you're feeling it'


On Ai go the Hindi you konimi kanithor
The singer is now mixing languages, possibly saying 'I'll go with Hindi, it's more powerful'


Ill gerent the ersoni koinar
The artist is saying 'I will create a new personality'


Mundian To Bullop eneri ab tha Harria
The artist is referencing the song title again


Tell mi if Ai Canabi eneri abi sharia
The singer is still mixing languages, possibly asking for permission to use a certain style


Then you up tha heuabe erubi ab di wanna
The singer is singing in Punjabi and saying 'Then you lift your arms, you want to'


In tha Sackin and tha Hussin ant tha wa
The artist is referencing different regions




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Rajinder Rai, Glen Larson, Stuart Phillips

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@digimei2143

just got here, because of the Monkey Man trailer

@samuraighostfox

Me too!

@YouV918

Me too!!!😅

@bossaysheorororginal6277

same 😂

@Beyond_Broke

Me too

@tannayadey

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@huge94gene

Just like the others, Monkey Man got me hyped. The music fits damn well in the trailer. 😅

@nobodypm1539

Fr 😂

@christopherestes6760

THIS brings back so many memories 🙂 kids nowadays will never know how hard or difficult it was to record this off the radio lol

@isankaprasad4671

Me too...

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