Jaga Lamka Chamka Hai
by Rajesh Payal Rai, Ram Krishna Dhakal
"Jaga Lamka Chamka Hai" is a stirring patriotic Nepali song that serves as a powerful call to action for the nation's youth. The lyrics, written by the legendary poet Ratna Shamsher Thapa and composed by the "Swar Samrat" Narayan Gopal, urge citizens to "wake up, move forward, and shine" (Jaga, Lamka, Chamka) to rebuild and beautify the country. It is often performed by iconic singers like Rajesh Payal Rai and Ram Krishna Dhakal, whose collaborative versions have turned the track into a modern anthem for national unity and progress.
The song’s message focuses on resilience and collective effort, using metaphors of breaking through "mountains of obstacles" and shedding "sweat and blood" for the sake of the motherland. Because of its motivational and nationalistic themes, it is frequently used during social movements, elections, and national celebrations to inspire the Gen Z population and entrepreneurs to take pride in their heritage and contribute to Nepal's economic development. Recent soulful renditions on reality shows like Mero Voice Universe have further cemented its status as a timeless piece that bridges generations of Nepali music lovers.
जाग, लम्क, चम्क हे नौजवान हो
आफ्नै ढङ्गले, नयाँ रङ्गले, देश शृङ्गारन यो
जाग, लम्क, चम्क हे नौजवान हो (नौजवान हो)
आफ्नै ढङ्गले, नयाँ रङ्गले, देश शृङ्गारन यो
जाग, लम्क, चम्क हे नौजवान हो
काँधमा काँध जोडी, विघ्नको पहाड फोडी
काँधमा काँध जोडी, विघ्नको पहाड फोडी
रक्त पसिना बगाई, तन मन धन लगाई
रक्त पसिना बगाई, तन मन धन लगाई
निर्माणको बेला छ है यो (छ है यो)
आफ्नै ढङ्गले, नयाँ रङ्गले, देश शृङ्गारन यो
जाग, लम्क, चम्क हे नौजवान हो (नौजवान हो)
आफ्नै ढङ्गले, नयाँ रङ्गले, देश शृङ्गारन यो
जाग लम्क चम्क हे नौजवान हो
घाम पानी नभनी, आँधी बाढी नगनी
घाम पानी नभनी, आँधी बाढी नगनी
दिलै देखि जमजमाइ, स्नेहको धार बगाई
दिलै देखि जमजमाइ, स्नेहको धार बगाई
कर्मलाई धर्म मानी हो (मानी हो)
आफ्नै ढङ्गले, नयाँ रङ्गले, देश शृङ्गारन यो
जाग, लम्क, चम्क हे नौजवान हो (नौजवान हो)
आफ्नै ढङ्गले, नयाँ रङ्गले, देश शृङ्गारन यो
जाग, लम्क, चम्क हे नौजवान हो
