Nepathya ( नेपथ्य ) is a popular Nepalese music band that was formed in Pok… Read Full Bio ↴Nepathya ( नेपथ्य ) is a popular Nepalese music band that was formed in Pokhara, Nepal in the early 1990s. Nepathya is best known for its blending of folk melodies into new, youth-friendly pop and rock tune. Since 1994, Nepathya has gained consistent popularity and recognition. Nepathya’s songs also portray contemporary Nepal. The moving force behind this band is Amrit Gurung. Son of a former British Gurkha, he wears Gandhian frames ( supposed to have inherited it from an aunt of his who was a staunch follower of M.K. Gandhi) and sings songs about peace and harmony. His songs encompass all of Nepal and is not limited to Kathmandu Valley. His songs have an equally powerful impact on Gorkhas of India. Nepathya has seen many changes in its band's line up. But the founder and the brain behind Nepathya is unfazed. Says he Nepathya is like a passenger train that everybody can get in and get out.

Nepathya has released nine albums

Nepathya in 1991.Himal Chuchure in 1993.Min Pachas Ma in 1995.Shringar in 1997.Resham in 2001.Bheda ko oon Jasto in 2003.Ghatana – Incidents of Nepal in 2005.Mero Desh in 2009.Aina Jhyal in 2010

Gandakiko Tiraima
Nepathya Lyrics

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गण्डकीको तिरैमा लुकिछिपी खेलेको
फेवा तालै डुङ्गामा बाराही मन्दिर घुमेको
बिर्सिन देउ बिर्सिन देउ
बिर्सिन देउ बिर्सिन देउ

गण्डकीको तिरैमा लुकिछिपी खेलेको
फेवा तालै डुङ्गामा बाराही मन्दिर घुमेको
बिर्सिन देउ बिर्सिन देउ

बिर्सिन देउ बिर्सिन देउ

मुटु मेरो छिया पारेर
नजाउ छाडी नौँ डाँडा काटेर
मुटु मेरो छिया पारेर
नजाउ छाडी नौँ डाँडा काटेर

जीवन मेरो उदास छ है तिमीलाई सम्झेर
जीवन मेरो उदास छ है तिमीलाई सम्झेर
गण्डकीको तिरैमा लुकिछिपी खेलेको
फेवा तालै डुङ्गामा बाराही मन्दिर घुमेको

बिर्सिन देउ बिर्सिन देउ
बिर्सिन देउ बिर्सिन देउ
हाँसो रोदन सबै लिएर
पर्खी बस्छु तिमीलाई सम्झेर

हाँसो रोदन सबै लिएर
पर्खी बस्छु तिमीलाई सम्झेर
हाँसोमा नउडाईदेउ है पराइ सम्झेर
हाँसोमा नउडाईदेउ है पराइ सम्झेर

गण्डकीको तिरैमा लुकिछिपी खेलेको
फेवा तालै डुङ्गामा बाराही मन्दिर घुमेको

बिर्सिन देउ बिर्सिन देउ
बिर्सिन देउ बिर्सिन देउ

बिर्सिन देउ बिर्सिन देउ
बिर्सिन देउ बिर्सिन देउ

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Nepathya's song "Gandakiko Tiraima" express the beauty and joy of a traditional Nepali game played on the banks of the Gandaki River. The song celebrates the memory of a childhood spent playing amidst the idyllic landscape. The game is described as "Lukichipi Khelneko" which is an amalgamation of two different games. Lukichipi is a game where one person runs after the other, taps them on the shoulder and runs away. Khelneko means "playing". The song describes how the players move around as they play. There is also a mention of the "Barahi Mandir" – a famous temple in the region which served as a landmark for the players.

The chorus of "Birsina Deu" which translates to "We have forgotten, God" comes across as somewhat ironic as the song has joyful and nostalgic undertones. The verses express a certain sense of loss or longing. The lyrics describe how the singer's heart is filled with sadness, and how they want to cross to the other side of the river, cutting the roots of sorrow. The lyrics suggest that one can forget all their troubles while playing this traditional game on the riverbank.

Overall, the song captures the essence of childhood wonder and joy. It is a wistful memory of a simpler time spent playing amidst nature, and a longing to go back to that time.

Line by Line Meaning

गण्डकीको तिरैमा लुकिछिपी खेलेको
Playing hide-and-seek on the banks of the Gandaki river

फेवा तालै डुङ्गामा बाराही मन्दिर घुमेको
Walking around the Barahi Temple on the shores of Fewa Lake

बिर्सिन देउ बिर्सिन देउ
Forgetting the gods, forgetting the gods

मुटु मेरो छिया पारेर
My heart is shaded by the leaves

नजाउ छाडी नौँ डाँडा काटेर
I wander without direction, cutting through the dense forest

जीवन मेरो उदास छ है तिमीलाई सम्झेर
My life is sad, understanding it as you

हाँसो रोदन सबै लिएर
Laughing and crying, taking everything in

पर्खी बस्छु तिमीलाई सम्झेर
I will stay and watch, understanding you

हाँसोमा नउडाईदेउ है पराइ सम्झेर
In laughter and tears, I will not leave, understanding the stranger

Writer(s): Nabin Gurung

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