Purano Gau
by Yash Kumar
"Purano Gaun" (popularly recognized by its opening hook "Purano Gau Kya Ramro Thau") is a classic and widely loved Nepali pop-modern track performed by the versatile singer, actor, and composer Yash Kumar. Released as part of his hit 2007 studio album Narune Aankha Haru, the song features rhythmic musical composition and playful lyrics crafted by the seasoned musician Suresh Rai. Combining a breezy acoustic guitar arrangement with a traditional folk-pop bounce, the track quickly became an iconic youth anthem in the mid-2000s. Its widespread nostalgic appeal has ensured its longevity, remaining highly streamed on platforms like Spotify and frequently covered by a new generation of musicians on social media.
The song unfolds as a lighthearted, romantic travelogue of a wanderer arriving in a picturesque, traditional village. The famous opening lines, "Purano gaau kya ramro thaau, chanchale nani kya ramro bani", translate to "An old village, what a beautiful place; a playful girl, what lovely manners." The singer playfully narrates the nervous excitement of a budding romance, admitting a sense of shy fear while desperately wanting to share sweet conversations ("Kehi mitha baata haru") with the local girl. Through evocative imagery of expressive, heavily-lined eyes (gajalu aankha) and trembling lips attempting to speak, the song perfectly captures the innocent, celebratory essence of small-town courtship, solidifying its place as a staple of timeless Nepali pop heritage.
पुरानो गाउँ क्या राम्रो ठाउँ
चन्चले नानी क्या राम्रो बानी
घुम्दै म आएँ तिम्रो गाउँमा
तिमी यो मनलाई सम्हाली देउ न
पुरानो गाउँ क्या राम्रो ठाउँ
चन्चले नानी क्या राम्रो बानी
घुम्दै म आएँ तिम्रो गाउँमा
तिमी यो मनलाई सम्हाली देउ न
पुरानो गाउँ क्या राम्रो ठाउँ
चन्चले नानी क्या राम्रो बानी
घुम्दै म आएँ तिम्रो गाउँमा
तिमी यो मनलाई सम्हाली देउ न
डर लाग्छ तिमीसित
डर लाग्छ तिमीसित
भन्न मन लाग्छ गर्न मन लाग्छ केहि मिठा बातहरु
भन्न मन लाग्छ गर्न मन लाग्छ केहि मिठा बातहरु
चन्चले नानी क्या राम्रो बानी
पुरानो गाउँ क्या राम्रो ठाउँ
चन्चले नानी क्या राम्रो बानी
घुम्दै म आएँ तिम्रो गाउँमा
तिमी यो मनलाई सम्हाली देउ न
पुरानो गाउँ क्या राम्रो ठाउँ
चन्चले नानी क्या राम्रो बानी
घुम्दै म आएँ तिम्रो गाउँमा
तिमी यो मनलाई सम्हाली देउ न
गाँजलु आँखा नशालु हेराई
गाँजलु आँखा नशालु हेराई
नजिक आँउछिन् केहि भन्न खोज्छिन्
कमाउदैँ ओठहरु कमाउदैँ ओठहरु
पुरानो गाउँ क्या राम्रो ठाउँ
चन्चले नानी क्या राम्रो बानी
घुम्दै म आएँ तिम्रो गाउँमा
तिमी यो मनलाई सम्हाली देउ न
पुरानो गाउँ क्या राम्रो ठाउँ
चन्चले नानी क्या राम्रो बानी
घुम्दै म आएँ तिम्रो गाउँमा
