Poison by R. Nait, Sidhu Moose Wala

There is an honesty to Poison that separates it from most Punjabi songs released around the same time. Behind the melody is the work of The Kidd, whose composition choices give Poison its distinctive texture.

R. Nait, Sidhu Moose Wala brings a warmth to Poison that no production choice could manufacture — it has to be felt, and here it is. The song is tied to a talented ensemble cast, whose presence gives Poison a visual dimension that fans of the film will always associate with it.

In 2019, Punjabi produced many songs, but Poison was one of the handful that genuinely cut through. Poison is the song for the end of a long day when you want music that understands something without being asked to explain it.

Running to 4:23, the song is exactly as long as it needs to be, which is the hardest length for a songwriter to find. This is music that holds up — not because it is perfect, but because it is honest, and honesty in a song is irreplaceable.