Released: 2024
Features: Mxrci
“Goin’ Off” by Karan Aujla featuring Mxrci, is a defiant anthem about stepping up, staying true to oneself, and never backing down. It’s a tune that talks about the road to success, the trials and tribulations faced along the way, and how overcoming these challenges shapes one’s resilience. A constant play with the phrase “ਥੋੜ੍ਹੀ ਆਂ, ਪਤਲੋ” is used throughout the song, translating roughly to “we are slightly different,” highlighting Karan Aujla’s unique path and attitude to success.
The lyrics first verse,”ਬੋਲਦੇ ਆਂ, ਬੁੱਕਦੇ ਥੋੜ੍ਹੀ ਆਂ, ਪਤਲੋ”, “we talk much, only jerk a little,” already reveal a confidence, with a hint of swagger, stating that he’s not easily swayed. The following line,”ਖੜ੍ਹੇ ਆਂ, ਨੀ ਝੁਕਦੇ ਥੋੜ੍ਹੀ ਆਂ, ਪਤਲੋ”, translates to “I stand, I bow a little,” symbolising how Aujla stands tall and is not easily humbled by life’s adversities.
His chorus repeatedly states, “ਨੀ ਮਿਹਨਤੀ ਆਂ, ਫੁਕਰੇ ਥੋੜ੍ਹੀ ਆਂ, ਪਤਲੋ”, or “I work hard, I’m a little snobbish” in English. Aujla defends himself and admits that he’s not all perfect—he worked hard for his success, but he can be a bit dismissive, showing a multi-layered personality.
In a later verse, Aujla proudly proclaims, “ਗਾਣੇ ਵਾਂਗੂ ਮੁੱਕਦੇ ਥੋੜ੍ਹੀ ਆਂ, ਪਤਲੋ”, which means “just like songs, I only release a little”, hinting at the pressures of the music industry and the careful curation of his work.
Karan Aujla’s “Goin’ Off” is a song about grit, tenacity, and the determination to stay true to oneself despite the challenges life brings – “ਨੀ ਤੈਨੂੰ ਥੋੜ੍ਹੀ ਗਲਤ knowledge ਮਿਲ਼ੀ ਆ” translating to “you might get a little wrong knowledge about me”. Aujla remains rooted in authenticity, demonstrating he’s not to be underestimated.
