Saathi | Yama Buddha | Lyrics & English Translation

U Mero Balyakal Dekhi Ko Milne Saathi

He was my childhood friend

Hamro Mitrata Aru Sambandha Bhanda Mathi

Our friendship was above all else

Hami Sahar Ghumna Janthyau

We used to sneak off to the city

Rati Rati Bhagi Bhagi

Under the mantle of the night

Ghar Ma Aama Buwa Lai Dhati

Lying to our parents at home

Marna Ra Maarna Tayaar Ek Arka Ko Lagi

Ready to kill or die for each other

Sadhai Sangai Basthyeau School Padda Hami

We used to be bench-mates at school as well

Dubai Na Jane Yedi Euta Birami

One played possum if the other ever got sick

Je Pani Badne Hamro Ramro Thiyo Bani

We shared everything with one another

 Usle Ekdin Churot Salkai Sodhyo, “Oye Khane?”

One day he lit up a cigarette and asked, “Wanna try it?”

Maile Pani Taane Sankoch Nai Na Mani

I took a drag without any scruples

Din Bitdai Gayo Ani Lagyo Tesko Bani

Days turned to weeks and we were hooked

Bistarai Kulat Ma Phasiyo Jani Najani

Gradually we sunk into bad habits

 Gaaja Ani Goti Saaman Ra Pani

Marijuana and pills, XTC and mescal

Yo Pachi Tyo, Tyo Pachi Tyo Dami

One after the other, in search of a stronger high

Jyap Nabhai Din Pani Ramrai Na Lagne

Our days seemed listless if we weren’t lit

 Tes Pachi Feri Kahile Ustai Rahenau Hami

After that we were never the same

Na Hola Sangai Aja Ta Rah Ma

You and I might not be together today

 Tara Tero Samjhana Yo Man Ma Chha

But your memories reside in my heart

 Sath Chodney Chainau Bhan Thiyau Kahile

We promised to never be apart

 Tara Sathi Nikai Nai Eklo Chu Aile

However, I really am lonely this day, my friend

Yesari Nai Lagu Padartha Ma Dubdai Gayau

As such we regressed into substance abuse

 Galat Nirnaya Kharab Parinam Ko Sikar Bhayau

We became victims of wrong decisions and dire consequences

 Kati Lai Kutyau, Lutyau, Kati Lai Thagyau

How many people we beat up, robbed and duped

 Ghar Ma Afnai Aama Buwa Sanga Jharkyau

At home we picked up a fight with our own parents

Afai Ma Ladyau Tara Khana Chodenau

We even fought with one another, but never stopped

Bistarai Hami Ek Arka Sangai Bolenau

Gradually we drifted apart

Sodne Garthe Sathi Bhai Le Hamro Barema

Our friends would ask of us

U Bina Malai Ek Rati Ramro Lagena

And without him I found it all just tedious

Aba Sabai Tyagne Maile Bacha Gare

Then I swore to leave it all behind

 Bahira Na Niski Kotha Bhitra Sutera Base

I laid low, sleeping my days off

Bistarai Ma Padhai Tira Aghi Bade

Slowly I was reconciled with studies

 Sunne Garthe U Ajhai Testai Chha Bhanne

But I kept hearing he was still the same

 Ek Din Achanak Usko Bhai Ma Sanga Runa Lagyo

One day, out of the blue, his brother came to me

And started crying

 Mero Man Ma Bibhinna Prasna Haru Uthna Thalyo

My heart started quivering with a thousand premonitions

 U Agillo Raat Aspatal Ma Bityo Re

My friend had died on a hospital bed a day before

Ma Mathi Aakash Khasyo, Ma Bihosiye

The sky fell on top of me, I fainted

Na Hola Sangai Aja Ta Rah Ma

You and I might not be together today

 Tara Tero Samjhana Yo Man Ma Chha

But your memories reside in my heart

 Sath Chodney Chainau Bhan Thiyau Kahile

We promised to never be apart

 Tara Sathi Nikai Nai Eklo Chu Aile

However, I really am lonely this day, my friend

Bibhinna Prasna Haru Ko Uttar Khojchu Ma

I seek answers to a lot of neglected questions

 If You Never Sort It Out, Take A Bit

If You Never Sort It Out, Take A Bit

 Sochchu Ma Sayad Hamro Dosti Pani Yeuta Misal Hunthyo

I imagine our friendship would’ve perhaps been a touchstone

 Tero Mero Sath Hamro Manobal Bisal Hunthiyo

You and I together our confidence would be exulted as well

Haar Pani Jeet, Jeet  Pani Haar Hunthiyo

Defeat would be victory, victory defeat

 Ghar Byabahar Hunthiyo, Sampanna Sukhi Pariwar Hunthiyo

We’d have our households, prosperous happy families

Dukha Sukha Ma Sangai Royinthyo, Hasinthyo

We’d stride through strifes with smiles on our faces

 Ta Ra Ma Daju Bhai Jasari Bachinthyo

You and I would have lived like brothers

 K Lanu Chha Rah Jindagi Dui Din Ko Naso

What’s there to take after death, life is a two-day journey

 Ta Chadai Gayiss Tara Ek Din Ma Pani Aauchu

You left early but I’ll catch up to you

Shanta Sundar Sansar Ma Tyo Badal Pariko

To that peaceful beautiful world beyond the clouds

Jitnu Bhanda Thulo Kuro Himmat Naharnu Ho

Something greater than winning is not losing hope

Tesaile Laddai Chu, Sangharsa Gardai Chu

That’s why I’m still fighting, still struggling

 Ta Kasto Chhas Sathi? Ma Sanchai Chhu

How is it going, my friend? I’m doing well

Tero Yaad Aayo Ani Samjhera Basdai Chhu

Kinda missed you this day so I penned this song

 Hami Pheri Bhet Chhau Bhani Din Gandai Chhu

I’m counting down the days to our final meeting

Na Hola Sangai Aja Ta Rah Ma

You and I might not be together today

 Tara Tero Samjhana Yo Man Ma Chha

But your memories reside in my heart

 Sath Chodney Chainau Bhan Thiyau Kahile

We promised to never be apart

 Tara Sathi Nikai Nai Eklo Chu Aile

However, I really am lonely this day, my friend

Artist: Yama Buddha