Sacrifices Lyrics English Translation – Gurinder Gill

Dahade Je Sher Bade Sohne Lagde
Roaring like lions, they look absolutely magnificent.

Gol Nit Dumale Sira Utte Sajde
Round ‘Dumalas’ (specialized Sikh turbans) always adorn their heads.

Paad Den Muh Vi Shera De Phad Ke
They have the strength to tear apart a lion’s jaws.

Babbar Sher Sada Rehan Gajde
These brave lions keep roaring all the time.

Kise Aa Bahadur De Hind Di Chadar De
They’re the brave followers of the ‘Hind Di Chadar’ (The ninth Guru).

Sees Tali Utte Rakh Janga Ladde
They fight battles by putting their lives at risk.

Nihan Vich Chini Jao Panve Kadd Mini Jao
Go ahead and stack them like bricks into walls, or measure their height.

Arhi Utte Singh Nahiyo Een Mande
When they stand firm on their resolve, lions never give up.

Nihan Vich Chini Jao Panve Kadd Mini Jao
Go ahead and stack them like bricks into walls, or measure their height.

Arhi Utte Singh Nahiyo Een Mande
When they stand firm on their resolve, lions never give up.

Barchheya Utte Rehn Khopde Tange
The remains of their enemies are left hanging on the tips of their spears.

Khoon Nal Singh Kirpana Nu Range
Singhs dye their ‘Kirpans’ (ceremonial swords) in the heat of battle.

Vairiya Di Gala Utte Karde Na Gaur
They pay no attention to the words of their enemies.

Khandeya De Muh Karde Ne Shor
Only the edges of their double-edged swords make a sound.

Baja Wale De Ne Baaj Ambari Ne Gajde
The hawks of the ‘Master of Hawks’ are roaring in the sky.

Doha Ghodiya Te Kale Kale Rehn Bhajde
They ride swiftly on their dark horses.

Neele Baneya Te Lishka Shotgun De
Their blue traditional garments were gleaming along with their weapons.

Nihan Vich Chini Jao Panve Kadd Mini Jao
Go ahead and stack them like bricks into walls, or measure their height.

Arhi Utte Singh Nahiyo Een Mande
When they stand firm on their resolve, lions never give up.

Nihan Vich Chini Jao Panve Kadd Mini Jao
Go ahead and stack them like bricks into walls, or measure their height.

Arhi Utte Singh Nahiyo Een Mande
When they stand firm on their resolve, lions never give up.

Kali Jandi Nai Singha Di Car Shookdi
The Singhs’ black cars go roaring past.

Goli Nikal Ke Barrel Cho Hika Phukdi
Bullets fired from guns strike with the ferocity of a rebel.

Eh Nal Singh Teg Vi Vahunde
Alongside these, Singhs also wield their swords.

Picka Te Tralleya Te Jhulde Jhande
Flags are flying high on their trucks and trailers.

Sone Deya Bangleya Ch La Den Langar
They serve ‘Langar’ (community kitchen meals) even in golden mansions.

Thok Aunde Vairi Panve Rehnda Hove London
Even if their enemies are hiding in London, they will still confront them.

Khadka Ke Ghode Diya Seva Aape Changi Chand De
They know very well how to settle scores with their weapons.

Nihan Vich Chini Jao Panve Kadd Mini Jao
Go ahead and stack them like bricks into walls, or measure their height.

Arhi Utte Singh Nahiyo Een Mande
When standing their ground, Singhs don’t ever accept defeat.

Nihan Vich Chini Jao Panve Kadd Mini Jao
Go ahead and stack them like bricks into walls, or measure their height.

Arhi Utte Singh Nahiyo Een Mande
When they stand firm on their resolve, lions never give up.