Mero Solta – Laure / Gun Ace | Lyrics & English Translation

U Gau Ko Auta Sojho Thiyo

He was a simpleton from a village
Ghar Ma Rin Ko Bojh Jo Thiyo

A colossal debt weighed over his house
Hidyo Keto Lahure Dekhauna

He left for the army tryout
Samarpit Vayi Lakchhya Liyo

Dedicated to meet his goal
Man Ma Kaiyou Sapana Bundai

Knitting various dreams in his heart
U Sangharsha Ko Bato Ma Hindai

He walks across the path of strife

Ramne Umer Ma Sansar Chindai

Learning to be dead at an age

He should be living
Dukha Kulchi, Byatha Uchindai

Stomping sorrow, surpassing afflictions
Usko Kadh Ma Pariwar Ko Ash

On his shoulders rests the family’s hope
Asafalta Ko Thiyo Traas

The fear of failure on top of it all
Tara Marthiyo K Choro Ko Atma Biswas

But his mettle was not one to be broken so easily

 Jutaunu Thyo Gaas, Baas, Kapaas

It was after all food, shelter and clothing

That he was fighting for
Usle Chaleko Paila Lai

Dogging his footsteps
Pachyaudai Kancho, Maila Vai

His younger brothers
Sachyaudai Harek Galti Lai

Correcting all his missteps
Varnu Cha Khali Khalti Lai

Remember the empty pockets that need to be filled
Ekohoro Usko Kosis

His endeavors unidirectional/motivated

 Sath Ma Pariwar Ko Aasis

With him ever the blessings of his family

 Hath Ma Mehenat Ko Thela

The calluses on his hands

Remind him of his hardships

Usko Kalilo Hatkela

His rubs his unripe palms
Ghischa Malilo Mato Ma

Against fertile land
Hindai Purkha Ko Bato Ma

Chasing the path furrowed by his forefathers
U Hardam, Harpal Lamkidaithyo

He was striding forward resolutely

Chatyan Sari Chamkidai Thiyo

Dazzling like lightening
Man Ko Chahana Mari,

Quashing his own desires
U Bhagya Ko Jwala Ma Dankidaithyo

He was burning in the pyre of fate
Thakai, Haresh Le Thankidai

Exhaustion, frustrations at times rut him in his tracks
Tara Jos, Jagar Le Rankidaithyo

But vigor and determination spurred him on
Usko Har Kadam Thyo Adik

His every step confident/steadfast

 Lakchhya Lai Tanyo Jasle Najik

That soon pulled his goal toward him
Paltan Ghar Sanga Lagyo Mit

The battlefield/battle-torn city now his friend
Hajarau Haar Chekne Eutai Jit

He held in his hands one victory,

 The one that trumps a thousand defeats

 Chu Ma Aja Solta Tero Biyogma
Today I am at a loss for words, brother

Sochiraachhu Ta Pugis Kaha Kun Lok Ma

Can’t stop wondering where it is that you’ve disappeared to
Janu Cha, Lanu Cha, Aja Tero Chahana

It is your wishes that carry me
Ladaichu, Ma Baddaichu, Pura Garchu Sapana

The onus rests on me to see your dreams through

 Aja U Naulo Thau Ma Cha

Today he is in a new, unfamiliar place
Sunaulo Jivan Dau Ma Cha

His golden life is at stake
Khiyaucha Sarir Mato Ma

He grinds his body against the dirt
Man Ta Usko Tehi Gau Ma Cha

Alas his heart has never left the village
Samjancha Ukali, Orali

The slopes, up and down, come back to him
Hariyali Ban, Ani Deurali

Green forests and smooth pastures

Ma Bastu, Bhau Haru Chharako

Where he used to graze his cattles
Khojdaicha Atit Jun Harako

Seeking the past that’s now lost
Khojne Kram Ma, Fascha Vram Ma

While he’s searching, he loses focus
Samaye Bitcha, Pascha Jung Ma

Time hurtles by and he enters the battlefield
Attincha U Parcha Danga

He’s baffled at what he sees
Ladhai Bhumi Ko Dekhda Ranga

At the ruddy hue of the battlefield

 Agi Badcha U Sahash Ko Sanga

And yet he moves forward with courage
Khumchincha Mutu, Kamcha Anga

His heart contracts, his organs shiver
Kahalagdo Raat Ma Banduk Hat Ma

Into the baleful night, a gun in his hands
Chalcha Kadam, Bahadur Aaukat Ma

His feet carry him in a manner of the brave
Gherama Parchha U Dusman Ko

Suddenly he is ambushed behind the enemy line

 Lukaucha Darr Afno Man Ko

Yet he hides the fear rampant in his heart
Fukaucha Ris Raag Ani Ranko

Unleashes his anger in an explosion of passion
Tyo Stiti Aba Uslai Hajam Vo

That moment was his reckoning
Khukuri Chalcha Sarba Pratham

He unsheaths his khukuri ¹ first of all
Chinaucha Dusman Ko Gardan

Chops off an adversary’s head
Nagdai Jancha Badha Adchan

He’s hurdling through any obstacles

That stand in his way

 Satru Ko Ragat Desh Lai Arpan

The blood of the adversary libation to his motherland
Uslai Atto Patto Chaina

But he’s blightly unaware

 K Cha Yo Jivan Rekha Ma

What’s etched into his fate

Agi Badcha, Baru Marcha

He continues on, fearing not death

 Gorkhalipan Cha Yo Kta Ma

The blood of the brave coursing through his veins
Nisturi Bhagye Ekkasi Parcha

But the wretched fate catches upto him

 Bisfotan Ko Chapeta Ma

Suddenly the land explodes beneath him
Aba Baki Sash U Kelaudai Cha

Now counting down the last of his breaths
Bistarai Sarir Selaudai Cha

His body gradually cools down

Chu Ma Aja, Solta Tero Biyogma
Today I find myself without you, brother

Sochirachu Ta Pugis Kaha Kun Lok Ma

Can’t stop wondering which realm you’ve retired to
Janu Cha, Lanu Cha, Aja Tero Chahana

Man is mortal, but not his wishes
Ladhdaichhu, Ma Badhdaichhu, Pura Garchhu

I will see your dreams through

Sapana Adhuro Rayo Usko Rahar

His dream and desire were left incomplete
Sajhaunu Thiyo Uslai Ghar

He only ever wanted a cheerful home
Hulaki Boki Aayo Khabar

The postman arrived with the ill message
Ruwa Basi Ko Chayo Lahar

And a wave of tears and wails washes over
Aama Ko Akha Bhijayeu

A mother’s eyes pierced
Baba Ko Sapna Bigareu

A father’s dream dismantled

 Ashirbad Timilai Dine Haath

The hand that bestowed benedictions onto you
Dagbatti Bali Dirghayou

Remembers lighting the lamp for eternal life
Ama Timi Na Attinu

Mother, console yourself

 U Sansar Chodi Gai Sakyo

He’s left this world

Hijo Samma U Hamrai Thiyo

Although until yesterday, he was ours

Aja Daiba Ko Vaisakyo

Today he belongs to god

 Usko Tyo Kaam, Usko Shaan

His deeds, his dignity

Yuva Yoddha Ko Balidan

A young soldier’s sacrifice
Sadha Bahar Rahancha Mahan

Will now inspire greatness

Amar Bannecha Usko Chihan

His grave will be immortalized
Udauda Surya Harek Bihan

Every morning when the sun rises

 Timrai Kami Mahasus Huncha

Your absence claws at me

 Timro Muhar Ko Yaad Aauda

Whenever I remember your face

Nepali Man Hardin Runcha

This Nepali heart cries invariably
Timi Farki Aau Mero Solti

Please return to me, my brother

Yo Desh Lai Timro Khacho Cha

This country needs you
Timi Bina Desh Ko Mato

Without you, this country’s soil

 Marabhumi Jastai Baajho Chha

Is no less arid than a desert

 Itihas Ko Aakha Ko Tara,

Those twinkling stars of history

Bani Chamkai Dharti Sara

That light the whole world

Udaharan Timro Naam Cha

Among those stars they’ll breathe your name
Uthauchu Haath Tara Kamcha
I rise my hand to you but it shivers

Tehi Pani Mero Solta

Nonetheless, my brother,

Timlai Hridaya Dekhi Salaam Cha

I salute you from the bottom of my heart

Chhu Ma Aja Solta Tero Biyogma
Today I find myself in your absence, brother

Sochirachu Ta Pugis Kaha Kun Lok Ma

I’m wondering where it is that you went
Janu Cha, Lanu Cha, Aja Tero Chahana

I have to move on, and take with me your wishes
Ladaichu, Ma Baddaichu, Pura Garchu Sapana

I’m fighting, I’m rising, I’ll see you dreams through

Artist: Laure / Gun Ace




1 - Khukuri - A curved knife prevalent in Nepal, characteristic weapon
of all Gurkha Regiments throughout the world