songs

INTRODUCTION It is no big secret that I love Bartika Eam Rai, so I decided to look into one of her more popular songs, and one that I absolutely love, titled Najeek. नजिक (najik) in Nepali means “close”. The song describes the uncertainty of developing feelings for someone, because as easy as they form, they go … Read more

INTRODUCTION As a short lesson on improving your vocabulary and introducing you to the wonderful world of Nepali music, I shall be focusing on a song today that is short but full of powerful words. The song is titled होला (holā) by Bartika Eam Rai. I’ve tried translating the text literally, so I have attached an analysis … Read more

Here is another patriotic song that almost every Nepali knows. This is also one of those ‘old’ songs that did not mention the Monarch in any way, so it is still surviving till this day sung proudly. This song is so good that I just cannot leave out the Nepali lyrics this time. I had to … Read more

INTRODUCTION A great way to learn Nepali and its culture is through songs. There are a lot of old patriotic Nepali songs that almost every Nepali person knows; while most songs praised the erstwhile kings in some way, a few simply celebrated the glory of the Nepalese. One such song is यो नेपाली शिर उचाली … Read more

Hello! If you have been to Nepal, then you must have had heard this song at least once…if you haven’t, then it’s still okay! The song in the question is ’Phul ko aakha ma’ which means ’In the eyes of a flower’. The song is sang by Ani Choying Dolma. To listen to the song, … Read more

This is another song by 1974 AD. It is, well, pretty popular. The part ’dherai dherai aaucha’ roughly translates into ‘many stuffs come’ and ’pahilo junima’ roughly translates into ‘previous life/ existance’. To listen to the song, click here. I won’t provide Nepali Text though, very lengthy.  ENGLISH LYRICS  Dherai dherai aaunchha maan ma, Tita mitha … Read more

‘Yo maan ta mero Nepali ho’ is a famous Nepali song sang by 1974 AD. It translates to : This heart of mine is a Nepali. If you sing this song, then I am sure you will gain some respect from us Nepalis. To go to the video of the song, click HERE. I won’t provide … Read more