I know Robert Palmer's music have always been ahead of its times, but it is eerie to hear him singing about a man and his gun in Urdu, a language that is spoken in Pakistan, given the World's current situation. Too bad we may never know why he chose the language. I beginning to think he might have been one in a billion.
@marlowe52 Interesting, I did not know it was a cover, I thought his time spent in Malta could have been the influence, you're right it's brilliant...by the way who recorded it first?
For your information the first part of this song is in Farsi/ Persian with Bakhtiyary "Lor" dialect before moving into Urdo as it has been mentioned!!
You know, I don't know who had the original version, just remember reading in an interview with RP that the had heard it in his travels....
marlowe52 3 months ago
On the Addictions album that includes this song, there is a translation of the lyric.
keithybee48 4 months ago
@keithybee48 If you click 'show more' just under the video, the lyrics in English are there :)
SilverWolfMoon 4 months ago
I know Robert Palmer's music have always been ahead of its times, but it is eerie to hear him singing about a man and his gun in Urdu, a language that is spoken in Pakistan, given the World's current situation. Too bad we may never know why he chose the language. I beginning to think he might have been one in a billion.
kkj1966 10 months ago
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marlowe52 4 months ago
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@kkj1966 A hit record in Pakistan & N. India in early 80's...another brilliant Bob cover.
marlowe52 4 months ago
@marlowe52 Interesting, I did not know it was a cover, I thought his time spent in Malta could have been the influence, you're right it's brilliant...by the way who recorded it first?
kkj1966 3 months ago
The versatility of this guy was incredible...and I loved every place he took us. Well except for that "woman is smarter" song...
This one's still a trip.
DHudelson 10 months ago
For your information the first part of this song is in Farsi/ Persian with Bakhtiyary "Lor" dialect before moving into Urdo as it has been mentioned!!
kkatibeh 1 year ago
anyone who has the lyrics translation into English or the original Urdu lyrics care to share?
it is like searching for "Red October" via Google, so my last hope is this thread. :-) Any help appreciated
optical10 1 year ago
@optical10 If you click the little drop-down arrow beside my original comments below the video, the English translation is there.
SilverWolfMoon 1 year ago
Thanks for the translation, I always wondered what he was singing in this one.
lkm2530 1 year ago
Do you also have the lyrics in Urdu?
TaiFerret 2 years ago
I don't, sorry
SilverWolfMoon 2 years ago
i love this song, and I havent been able to find the translation until now--so thank you!
Rest In Peace, Robert Palmer--you were one in a million
magicbutterfly98 3 years ago 5
Die coolste Nummer auf der LP!
Robert R.I.P.
betterthepast 3 years ago 2
It was an inspired idea ~ the hands really do "fit" the music :-)
xxxshadesofgreyxxx 3 years ago 2
Those photos are amazing! Interesting video!!
xxxshadesofgreyxxx 3 years ago
Thank you kind lady :)
There was just something about the image of 'henna hands' that I felt suited the atmosphere of the music, especially the first picture...
SilverWolfMoon 3 years ago