Vocabulary

ਛੱਤ
chatt

roof, ceiling. 'Neeli chatt' = the blue tarpaulin roof of a poor household. Remembering it = staying humble despite success.

noun
In 2 songs
Yaad Rahengi · Hustinder
Verse 1
ਚੋਂਦੀ ਹੋਈ ਛੱਤ ਦੇ ਵਾਂਗੂੰ ਯਾਦ ਰਹੇਂਗੀ
chondi hoyi chatt de vaangu yaad rahengi
Like a roof that won't stop leaking, you'll be remembered
Daytona · Karan Aujla
Verse 4
ਮੈਂ ਓਹ ਨੀ ਜਿਹੜੇ ਰੱਖਦੇ ਨੀ ਯਾਦ ਨੀਲੀ ਛੱਤ ਆਲਾ
main oh ni jerhe rakhde ni yaad neeli chatt aala
I'm not the type who forgets the blue-tarp roof.