Ma Ta Marchu Kyare
by Jagdish Samal
Ma Ta Marchhu Kyare is an iconic, deeply melancholic Nepali Adhunik (modern/classical) song performed by the renowned vocalist Jagdish Samal. Written and composed by the celebrated musician Nim Sangeet, the song was originally featured on Samal’s acclaimed tragedy-themed album Amar Prem. The track's title translates to "I Might Die," establishing a stark, emotional narrative where the speaker contemplates mortality while pleading with a romantic partner to live a long, fulfilling life (Timi Dherai Barsha Bacha) and to preserve their memory in a corner of their heart (Rakhi Dinu Malai Katai Timro Man Ko Kuna Ma).
Musically, the song is highly revered across South Asia for its rich, classical-leaning instrumentation, slow tempo, and Samal’s powerful, grief-stricken vocal delivery. The lyrics dive deep into themes of human error, forgiveness, and the painful imagery of a cremation ground (Samsaan), making it a staple of modern Nepalese tragic music that has been performed on national platforms like The Voice of Nepal.
Ma ta marchu kyare
Ma ta marchu kyare
Timi dherai barsha bacha
Tara nabhulnu malai
Tara nabhulnu malai
Rakhi dinu malai katai
Timro man ko kuna ma
Ma ta marchu kyare
Hami sangai jiuda kheri
Dherai galti maile gare hola
Hami sangai jiuda kheri
Dherai galti maile gare hola
Timro sano bhul ma pani
Maile timro man ruwaye hola
Malai maaf timi gari deu maya
Aba galtinai kahile hudaina hola
Malai maaf timi gari deu maya
Aba galtinai kahile hudaina hola
Ma ta marchu kyare
Mero jiban samsaan ma jalda
Timlai pani jalna man hola
Mero jiban samsaan ma jalda
Timlai pani jalna man hola
Timro siundo sadhai khali huda
Timi murcha pardai runchau hola
Timi tesari kahilai narunu priye
Ma timilai sagarma parkhi basula
Ma ta marchu kyare
Timi dherai barsha bacha
Tara nabhulnu malai
Tara nabhulnu malai
Rakhi dinu malai katai
Timro man ko kuna ma
Ma ta marchu kyare
