Timi Pari
by Kandara
"Timi Pari" is an iconic Nepali folk-pop song by the legendary Pokhara-based musical group, Kandara Band. Originally released in 1995 on their album Danda Pari, the track helped solidify the band's reputation as pioneers who seamlessly blended traditional Nepali folk melodies with contemporary pop-rock arrangements. Driven by the distinct, soulful vocals of frontman Bivek Shrestha, the composition captures the rustic charm of rural Nepal. Decades after its debut, the song remains highly celebrated for its nostalgia-inducing, acoustic-driven instrumentation, earning massive praise when the band reunited to perform it live on platforms like Kripa Unplugged.
The song weaves a tender narrative of young innocent romance blossoming across neighboring mountain villages. The title translates to "You, on the other side," as the opening verses playfully describe a boy gazing across a valley at a girl who is happily walking through her own village ("Timi pari tyo gau ma... Ma wari yo gau ma" ). The lyrics evoke vivid imagery of the Himalayan landscape, referencing the majestic Mount Machhapuchhre as a silent witness to their love ("Machhapuchhre sakshi timro" ). With its recurring promise to share life's simple highs and lows—vowing to laugh together and offer comfort during times of tears—the track beautifully captures themes of devotion, cultural identity, and the timeless beauty of the Nepalese hills.
Verse 1
Timi pari tyo gau ma
Chulbul chulbul gardai hidi rakheki
Ma wari yo gau ma
Ankha tardai timilainai heri rakheko
Nasha lagi sakecha
Byatha bani sakecha
Nasha lagi sakecha
Maya basisakecha
Verse 2
Besi ma jhara sangai basaula
Meetha meetha dherai kura garaula
Bana pakha kandara ma kheldai basaula
Timi hase hasi deula roye fakaula
Timi hase hasi deula roye fakaula
La la la la la la la
La la la la la la la
Verse 3
Rimjhim pani ma ramdhai rujhaula
Ukali orali ma bhuldai hidaula
Machapuchare sachhi timro siudo sajaula
Timi hase hasi deula roye fakaula
Timi hase hasi deula roye fakaula
Timi pari tyo gau ma
Chulbul chulbul gardai hidi rakheki
Ma wari yo gau ma
Ankha tardai timilainai heri rakheko
Nasha lagi sakecha
Byatha bani sakecha
Nasha lagi sakecha
Maya basi sakecha