Doko Bunne Lyrics English Translation – Kumari | Kehar Limbu

Bhetinai Chhade Hajur Bar Pipal Chhaya
We no longer get to meet beneath the shade of the banyan and peepal trees.

Uhile Ta Lekhinthyo Re Chitthi Ma Maya (Aa)
Back in those days, people used to express their love through letters.

Doko Bunne Nigalo Choyale (Ae)
Just as bamboo strips are woven to make a doko basket,

Jyanai Khayo Tyo Timro Mayale (Ae)
Your love has consumed my very soul.

Nachna Gauna Rodhi Mai Gainthyo Ni Hai
We used to gather at the rodhi to sing and dance, didn’t we?

Sathi Sangi Sabai Chhutte Kaha Gaya Khai (Ee)
All our friends have drifted apart; I wonder where they’ve gone.

Saili Ko Tyo Boli Ma Adkinthyo Mann
My heart used to get caught up in Saili’s sweet words.

Samjhana Bhai Bilai Gaya Ramaila Ti Chhan
Those beautiful, joyful moments have faded away into memories.

Kathai
Alas!

Chhoto Jeevan Sang Sangai Hasaula
Let’s laugh together throughout this short life.

Nalau Pirim Chhodera Jane Bha (Aa)
Don’t fall in love if you’re only going to leave me behind.

Pahile Pahile Ta Maya Lambhanda
Back in the old days, when love began to blossom,

Ghar Ka Le Dinthe Naa Re (Ae)
Families wouldn’t easily give their approval.

Ahile Ahile Ta Jaali Chhan Sabai
These days, everyone seems to be deceitful.

Chokhai Mayai Bhetinna Re (Ae)
They say true love is nowhere to be found.

Doko Bunne Nigalo Choyale (Ae)
Just as bamboo strips are woven to make a doko basket,

Jyanai Khayo Tyo Timro Mayale (Ae)
Your love has consumed my very soul.

Samjhana Saati Maya Ko Chino Kusume Rumala
As a token of our love and memories, we exchanged red handkerchiefs.

Lairakhe Saili Nabirsiyos Maya Yo Jyan Lai Sochera (Aa)
Keep it close, Saili, and when you think of me, don’t forget the love I’ve given you.

Yo Jyan Lai Sochera Yo Jyan Lai Sochera (Aa)
Thinking of my devotion, thinking of me.