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

Ho ho baba ho ho
Nepathya Lyrics

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हो हो बाबा हो हो
हो हो बाबा हो हो
हो हो बाबा हो हो
हो हो बाबा हो हो
नुनु गर मेरो बाबा
राम्रा मीठा सपना देखेर
हो हो बाबा हो हो
हो हो बाबा हो हो

नुनु गर मेरो बाबा
राम्रा मीठा सपना देखेर
हो हो बाबा हो हो
हो हो बाबा हो हो
माथि जुन उभो
तारा सँग झुल्दैछ
माथि जुन उभो
तारा सँग झुल्दैछ
सितको थोपा नुहाउँदै
राति फूल फुलेछ
मग मग मग मग
बासना सँग-सँगै
मुनि ल्याउँदै छ
नुनु नुनु मेरो बाबा
हो हो बाबा हो हो
हो हो बाबा हो हो
चमचम चम्कने जुनकीरी
पँधेरीमा धाएछ
चमचम चम्कने जुनकीरी
पँधेरीमा धाएछ
दिनभरिको थकाइले
लुतुक्कै पो निदाएछ
हाइ हाइ हाइ हाइ
काढ्दै निदरी सुस्ताउँदैछ
नुनु नुनु मेरो बाबा
हो हो बाबा हो हो
हो हो बाबा हो हो
नुनु गर मेरो बाबा
राम्रा मीठा सपना देखेर
हो हो बाबा हो हो
हो हो बाबा हो हो
हो हो बाबा हो हो
हो हो बाबा हो हो

हो हो बाबा हो हो
हो हो बाबा हो हो

Overall Meaning

Nepathya's song Ho ho baba ho ho is a beautifully crafted folk song that touches upon themes of nostalgia, love, and memories. In the song, the singer remembers their Baba, their father figure who symbolizes the memories of love and sweetness from their past. The song's repetitive chorus "Ho ho baba ho ho" is enchanting and draws the listener into a calm and introspective mood. The poetic imagery in the lyrics serves to remind us of the beauty of simple moments that we often fail to appreciate when they are happening.

The singer reminisces about the sweet dreams that they used to see with their Baba by their side. He was the rock that they leaned on, the one who made them feel protected, loved and cherished. The lines "माथि जुन उभो तारा सँग झुल्दैछ" are particularly evocative, as they paint the picture of stars twinkling in the night sky as Baba comforts his child. The song also reminds us how the sound and sight of crickets bring back memories of childhood, and how the night blossoms with fragrance of flowers that seems to fill up the memories of love and home.

The song is a celebration of the present moment and treasuring the past. It is a reminder to cherish the memories that we have and keep them close to our hearts. The beauty of Ho ho baba ho ho is that it manages to evoke nostalgia and joy simultaneously, and encourages us to appreciate the sweetness of life in its simplest form.

Line by Line Meaning

हो हो बाबा हो हो
Celebratory chant

नुनु गर मेरो बाबा
My father, listen

राम्रा मीठा सपना देखेर
After seeing sweet dreams

माथि जुन उभो
That which is above

तारा सँग झुल्दैछ
Swinging with stars

सितको थोपा नुहाउँदै
Shaking off dewdrops

राति फूल फुलेछ
Blooming flowers at night

मग मग मग मग
Flickering and shining

बासना सँग-सँगै
With passionate desire

मुनि ल्याउँदै छ
Bringing joyfulness

चमचम चम्कने जुनकीरी
A sparkly shooting star