Low Fade
Karan Aujla's 'Low Fade' is a vibrant Punjabi hip-hop track that showcases the artist's signature style of confident lyricism and modern beats. The song opens with the chorus, which captures the admiration for a local girl, establishing a theme of attraction and pride in one's roots. This is reinforced throughout the song as Aujla navigates social dynamics and personal identity, often referencing his lifestyle and the hustle that comes with it.
In the verses, Aujla explores various themes, including self-confidence, societal perceptions, and familial pride. The lyrics reflect a blend of bravado and vulnerability, as he acknowledges both the admiration he receives and the challenges he faces. The imagery of social gatherings, cars, and personal achievements paints a picture of a life filled with ambition and style, resonating with listeners who appreciate the blend of traditional Punjabi culture and contemporary hip-hop.
The song's structure effectively balances catchy choruses with introspective verses, allowing Aujla to express his thoughts on identity and success while maintaining an engaging rhythm. The repeated references to local culture and personal experiences create a relatable narrative that speaks to the youth, making 'Low Fade' not only a celebration of style but also a commentary on the complexities of modern life in Punjabi society.
| Word | Punjabi میں | English میں | Pron. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dekhne | ਦੇਖਣ ਲਈ | to see | Dekhne |
| nu | ਨੂੰ | to | nu |
| desi | ਦੇਸੀ | local style | desi |
| jeha | ਜਿਹਾਂ | like | jeha |
| lagda | ਲੱਗਦਾ | seems | lagda |
| kude | ਕੁੜੇ | girl | kude |
| Chorus | ਕੋਰਸ | repeated part | Chorus |
| Top | ਉੱਚ | ਉੱਚ | Top |
| de | ਦਾ | of | de |
| husan | ਸੁੰਦਰਤਾ | beauty | husan |
| ne | ਨੇ | have | ne |
| stalk | ਪਿੱਛਾ | to follow | stalk |
| karde | ਕਰਦੇ | do | karde |
| Pindon | ਪਿੰਡਾਂ | villages | Pindon |
| pattu | ਪੱਟੂ | a type of cloth | pattu |
| la | ਲੈ | take | la |
| jaake | ਜਾ ਕੇ | after going | jaake |
| paun | ਪਾਉਂ | to get | paun |
| boliyan | ਬੋਲੀਆਂ | songs | boliyan |
| Chandigarh | ਚੰਡੀਗੜ੍ਹ | city name | Chandigarh |
| aake | ਆ ਕੇ | after coming | aake |
| walk | ਚੱਲਣਾ | to walk | walk |
| Verse | ਵਰਜ਼ | section of lyrics | Verse |
| Ni | ਨੀ | hey | Ni |
| vailly | ਵੈੱਲੀ | style | vailly |
| muhre | ਮੁਹਰੇ | face | muhre |
| naa | ਨਾਹ | not | naa |
| khade | ਖੜੇ | standing | khade |
| munde | ਮੁੰਡੇ | boys | munde |
| pare | ਪਾਸੇ | beside | pare |
| ton | ਤੋਂ | from | ton |
| Assi | ਅਸੀਂ | we | Assi |
| jutti | ਜੁੱਤੀ | shoe | jutti |
| thalle | ਥੱਲੇ | below | thalle |
| rakhe | ਰੱਖੇ | keep | rakhe |
| khare | ਖੜੇ | standing | khare |
| ek | ਇੱਕ | one | ek |
| phone | ਫੋਨ | call | phone |
| maar'an | ਮਾਰਨ | to hit | maar'an |
| katth | ਕੱਠ | to gather | katth |
| aunde | ਆਉਂਦੇ ਹਨ | they come | aunde |
| car'an | ਕਾਰਾਂ | cars | car'an |
| chadhe | ਚੜ੍ਹਦੇ | climbing up | chadhe |
| naal | ਨਾਲ | with | naal |
| jehda | ਜਿਹੜਾ | which | jehda |
| adde | ਅੱਡੇ | places | adde |
| so | ਇਹ | this | so |
| Unggal'an | ਉਂਗਲਾਂ | fingers | Unggal'an |
| te | ਤੇ | and | te |
| phirde | ਫਿਰਦੇ | roaming | phirde |
| nachaunde | ਨੱਚਦੇ | dancing | nachaunde |
| duniyan | ਦੁਨੀਆਂ | worlds | duniyan |
| Jivein | ਜਿਵੇਂ | like | Jivein |
| chala | ਚੱਲਦਾ | moves | chala |
| ohve | ਉਹਵੇ | that | ohve |
| challe | ਚੱਲੇ | go | challe |
| jatt | ਜੱਟ | farmer | jatt |
| Mere | ਮੇਰੇ | my | Mere |
| dabb | ਡੱਬਾ | box | dabb |
| rakaane | ਰੱਖਣੇ | keeping | rakaane |
| ghoda | ਘੋੜਾ | horse | ghoda |
| lakh | ਲੱਖ | hundred thousand | lakh |
| da | ਦਾ | of | da |
| Puchhdi | ਪੁੱਛਦੀ | asking | Puchhdi |
| halle | ਹਾਲੇ | still | halle |
| tu | ਤੂੰ | you | tu |
| ki | ਕੀ | what | ki |
| aa | ਆ | is | aa |
| palle | ਪੱਲੇ | in hand | palle |
| Khutti | ਖੁੱਟੀ | broken | Khutti |
| pain | ਪੈਂਦੀ | falls | pain |
| lokka | ਲੋਕਾਂ | people | lokka |
| kehn | ਕਹਿੰਦੇ | say | kehn |
| Tere | ਤੇਰੇ | your | Tere |
| ghar | ਘਰ | home | ghar |
| mannde | ਮੰਨਦੇ | believe | mannde |
| tan | ਤਾਂ | then | tan |
| rehn | ਰਹਿਣ | to stay | rehn |
| Shaunk | ਸ਼ੌਂਕ | hobby | Shaunk |
| jaane | ਜਾਣੇ | know | jaane |
| sadde | sadde de kude | our style | sadde |
| khain | shaunk jaane | passion or style | khain |
| Dhokha | betrayal | deception | Dhokha |
| jaa | to go | to leave | jaa |
| mittar'an | friends | buddies | mittar'an |
| sahnu | us | to us | sahnu |
| sehn | to bear | to tolerate | sehn |
| Chadd | leave | let go | Chadd |
| wallon | from us | by us | wallon |
| chhuttiyan | holidays | days off | chhuttiyan |
| vi | also | too | vi |
| dekhange | we will see | we'll look | dekhange |
| kehde | which | that one | kehde |
| khad'de | standing | to stand | khad'de |
| pind'aa | villagers | people from village | pind'aa |
| aale | from | of | aale |
| ankh | eye | sight | ankh |
| cho'n | from | out of | cho'n |
| pehchan | recognition | identification | pehchan |
| lainde | take | to take | lainde |
| Sohniye | beautiful one | lovely girl | Sohniye |
| jihna | who | those who | jihna |
| parde | curtains | veils | parde |
| aivein | just like that | simply | aivein |
| boli | speech | words | boli |
| janniye | to know | to understand | janniye |
| raaj | secret | hidden truth | raaj |
| kholi | to reveal | to open up | kholi |
| Sanu | to us | for us | Sanu |
| shadd | leave | to abandon | shadd |
| jehe | such | like these | jehe |
| toli | group | crew | toli |
| gall | talk | conversation | gall |
| fer | again | once more | fer |
| kari | to do | to make | kari |
| compare | to compare | to contrast | compare |
| na | not | no | na |
| Heere | diamond | precious stone | Heere |
| kakkhan | to grab | to catch | kakkhan |
| Haaye | oh no | expressing surprise | Haaye |
| ratta | بہت زیادہ یاد کرنا | memorizing a lot | — |
| tension'aa | پریشانی | worry | — |
| najaare | نظریں | glances | — |
| laine | لینا | to take | — |
| Motor | گاڑی | car | — |
| taash | تاش کے پتّے | playing cards | — |
| kutta | مارنا | to hit | — |
| maara | مارا | hit | — |
| shuffle'aa | چال | step | — |
| main | میں | I | — |
| keha | کہنا | to say | — |
| reh | رہنا | to stay | — |
| bhulekha | غلطی | mistake | — |
| ch | میں | in | — |
| koyi | کوئی | any | — |
| shor | آواز | noise | — |
| kal | کل | yesterday | — |
| Kalla | اکیلا | alone | — |
| hunda | ہونا | to be | — |
| chaar | چار | four | — |
| rifle'aa | بندوقیں | rifles | — |
| ae | یہ | this | — |
| Veham | خود شک | self-doubt | — |
| kadd | نکالنا | to remove | — |
| dindi | دینا | to give | — |
| banda | آدمی | man | — |
| gadd | گھسیٹنا | to drag | — |
| Saath | ساتھ | together | — |
| chad'de | چھوڑنا | to leave | — |
| yaar | دوست | friend | — |
| naara | نعرہ | slogan | — |
| chad | چڑھنا | to rise | — |
| bapu | باپ | father | — |
| dinda | دینا | to give | — |
| daleri | بہادری | bravery | — |
| Utton | اوپر | from above | — |
| aseesan | آسیب | spirits | — |
| maa'wa | ماں | mother | — |
| add | اضافہ کرنا | to add | — |
| Baba | بابا | elder | — |
| appe | Baba da | Baba's | appe |
| guddi | gaddi / vehicle | vehicle | guddi |
| saddi | saddi / our | our | saddi |
| chaadhi | ujjhal / bright | bright | chaadhi |
| rakhda | rakheya / keeps | keeps | rakhda |
| Low | niche / low | niche / low | Low |
| fade | fade / gradual | gradual | fade |
| halki | halka / light | light | halki |
| jehi | jehda / such | such | jehi |
| daarhi | daari / beard | beard | daarhi |
| saun | soya / sleep | sleep | saun |
| leya | leya / took | took | leya |
| jhaaka | jhaaka / glimpse | glimpse | jhaaka |
| Jeth | Jeth / month of Jeth | month of Jeth | Jeth |
| mahine | mahine / month | month | mahine |
| naar'an | naariyan / women | women | naar'an |
| thaari | thaari / respect | respect | thaari |
| vair | vair / enemies | enemies | vair |
| paunde | paunde / keep | keep | paunde |
| rehnde | rehnde / remain | remain | rehnde |
| koke | koke / some | some | koke |
| launde | launde / stay | stay | launde |
| udd'de | udd'de / flying | flying | udd'de |
| parinde | parinde / birds | birds | parinde |
| thalley | thalley / under | under | thalley |
| Hikk | Hikk / hiccup | hiccup | Hikk |
| tani | tani / little | little | tani |
| karke | karke / doing | doing | karke |
| bani | bani / made | made | bani |
| kamm | kamm / work | work | kamm |
| lokkan | lokkan / people | people | lokkan |
| kadaunde | kadaunde / keep doing | keep doing | kadaunde |
| Hustle'a | Hustle'a / hustle | hustle | Hustle'a |
| an | an / and | and | an |
| aap | aap / yourself | yourself | aap |
| banaiyan | banaiyan / created | created | banaiyan |
| goriye | goriye / fair ones | fair ones | goriye |
| Aithey | Aithey / here | here | Aithey |
| tak | tak / until | until | tak |
| aaye | aaye / come | come | aaye |
| nahiyo | nahi aaye | not arrived | nahiyo |
| raahva | raah | path | raahva |
| puchhke | puchh ke | asking | puchhke |
| Dass | das | tell | Dass |
| nehdo | nehde | near | nehdo |
| kivein | how | how | kivein |
| vairi | enemy | enemy | vairi |
| langh | langh ja | cross | langh |
| jau | go | go | jau |
| kolo | from us | from us | kolo |
| langan | crossing | crossing | langan |
| hawa'va | air | air | hawa'va |
| geet | song | song | geet |
| gaunde | singing | singing | gaunde |
| rehne | staying | staying | rehne |
| khet | field | field | khet |
| vaunde | growing | growing | vaunde |
| Cheene | a name | a name | Cheene |
| ambarri | sky | sky | ambarri |
| udaunde | flying | flying | udaunde |
| Jihda | who | who | Jihda |
| ohnu | him | him | ohnu |
| chaunde | want | want | chaunde |
| Ghode | horses | horses | Ghode |
| nukkre | sharp | sharp | nukkre |
| maidan'aa | maidan | ground | maidan'aa |
| bhajjaunde | running | running | bhajjaunde |
| Rabb | God | God | Rabb |
| rakhi | protect | protect | rakhi |
| mittar'aa | friends | friends | mittar'aa |
| di | of | of | di |
| mudd | issue | issue | mudd |
| kare | do | do | kare |
| Dabba | box | box | Dabba |
| lagge | attached | attached | lagge |
| glock | gun | gun | glock |
| pindo | village | village | pindo |
| vich | in | in | vich |
| Outro | ending | ending | Outro |
| Ainna | so much | so much | Ainna |
| sikh | ਸਿੱਖਿਆ ਲੈਣਾ | to learn | sikh |
| gaye | ਗਏ ਹਨ | have gone | gaye |
| aur | ਅਤੇ | and | aur |
| sikhi | ਸਿੱਖਿਆ | learning | sikhi |
| jaava'n | ਜਾਣਾ | to go | jaava'n |
| meri | ਮੇਰੀ | my | meri |
| daat | ਗੱਲ | matter | daat |
| kalam | ਲਿਖਣ ਦਾ ਸਾਧਨ | writing tool | kalam |
| tikhi | ਤੀਖੀ | sharp | tikhi |
| kehde'aa | ਕਿਹੜੇ | which | kehde'aa |
| kamma | ਕਾਮ | work | kamma |
| laggi | ਲੱਗੀ | attached | laggi |
| zindagi | ਜੀਵਨ | life | zindagi |
| Dil | ਦਿਲ | heart | Dil |
| karda | ਕਰਦਾ | does | karda |
| panne'a | ਪੰਨਾ | page | panne'a |
| likhi | ਲਿਖੀ | written | likhi |
Karan Aujla is an Indian singer, rapper, and songwriter known for his impactful contributions to Punjabi music. He gained fame with hits that blend confident lyricism and modern hip-hop elements.