I disagree with you. The comment of SophiaQ was very logical IMHO. We have a famous quote in bengali that ultimately means "let the other people say if you are great". I still do not see anything overhelming in this sing is king song. Punjabi's are a great race, the Indian defence, politics, science, sports etc etc are all benefitted greatly by them. They have great singers, poets etc. but this sing is king song is not a great one. I could not find any intelect in the lyrics. But as I had written, no offence was meant and I am sorry if you are hurt.Originally posted by: riniwalia
well i would agree with you that there is nothing in disliking the song which is against punjabis. but saying the song is stupid and disliking it...there is a difference, at least for me. well everyone has their own opinions regarding everything and i didn't think the song was stupid and sorry, but i don't think the comment was unnecessary. Isn't this site made for people to voice out their opinions?? anyway, back to you question with what in this song is so significant. you've just picked out a few sentences from the song and look at these few lines:
Singh surmaie, rakh de ne aan,
Agar lorh payi te de denge jaan,
Raje maharaje vi kar desi maan,
Rakhde si pag unchi, bande di shaan..
Jo singha ne kithiyan kurbaaniyan ne,
Who duniya pe chad gayi nishaniyan ne,
Duniya de ban gaye singh badshah,
Par sabto uncha, oh sacha badshah..
these above lines hold the most significance since for years we've witnessed punjabis being made fun of in the movies and this movie was made to show the world of their strengths and what they've given the nation. the movie as well as the song was made to convince the sardars to uphold their culture and tradition. now a days people aren't as devoted to the culture and take wrong paths and through this movie and song, they try to send a message to the community to uphold their culture and traditions and to be proud of it. and coming to your speculation that the song can be over anyone, well if it was over a hindu or even someone significant, yes the song would still be significant for them and i am pretty sure that a comment like "stupid song" would anger some people out there!