mera nam salami dhoban hum dono ka ek dhandha
mera nam salami dhoban hum dono ka ek dhandha
mera nam salami dhoban hum dono ka ek dhandha
tera bandar jaisa mukhda par lage jaise chanda
ek bar pakad me aaja tu ban ja mera raja ari ja ja
mera nam salami dhoban hum dono ka ek dhandha

tu mujhse muh modta kyu mera dil todta
tu mujhse muh modta kyu mera dil todta
yu nakhre karke na ja tu ban ja mera raja
mera pichha chhod de ya mera sir phod de
are mai hu chhora taza tu aur kisi pe aaja
mera nam salami dhoban hum dono ka ek dhandha
mera nam salami dhoban hum dono ka ek dhandha

mai hu teri jat ki phir gadbad hai kis bat ki
mai hu teri jat ki phir gadbad hai kis bat ki
bajne de ab raja apni shadi ka baja
mera nam salami dhoban hum dono ka ek dhandha
mera nam salami dhoban hum dono ka ek dhandha
tera bandar jaisa mukhda par lage jaise chanda
ek bar pakad me aaja tu ban ja mera raja
tu ban ja mera raja tu ban ja mera raja

My name is Salama, a washerwoman, a trade we both know,
My name is Salama, a washerwoman, a trade we both know,
My name is Salama, a washerwoman, a trade we both know,
Your face, a monkey's guise, yet shines like the moon's soft glow.
Once caught in my embrace, become my king, oh, do go, go.
My name is Salama, a washerwoman, a trade we both know.

Why do you turn from me, why shatter my heart's plight?
Why do you turn from me, why shatter my heart's plight?
With such tantrums, do not flee, become my king, shining bright.
Leave me in peace, this madness seeks to wound my head,
I am the fresh young lad, find love elsewhere instead.
My name is Salama, a washerwoman, a trade we both know,
My name is Salama, a washerwoman, a trade we both know.

I am of your caste, then what is this discordant sound?
I am of your caste, then what is this discordant sound?
Let the royal drums resound, let our wedding bells be found.
My name is Salama, a washerwoman, a trade we both know,
My name is Salama, a washerwoman, a trade we both know,
Your face, a monkey's guise, yet shines like the moon's soft glow.
Once caught in my embrace, become my king, and so,
Become my king and so, become my king and so.