Timro Maya Kagajko
by Dhruba KC
"Timro Maya Kagazko" is a classic, nostalgic Nepali modern song originally performed by the legendary singer Dhruba KC. Beautifully penned by the renowned lyricist Kiran Kharel and composed by the iconic musician Shiva Shankar, the song delves into themes of heartbreak, betrayal, and emotional resilience. The title translates to "Your Love is Like Paper," and the poignant lyrics use vivid metaphors to compare a lover's empty promises to a colorful paper flower and a cheap monsoon flood ("Timro maya kagazko rangichangi phulajasto, timro bacha saunako bhel bhanda pani sasto" ). Rather than wallowing in endless grief, the narrator fiercely declares their intent to move forward, vow to stop chasing the person, and refuse to beg God for their return.
Musically, the song is a masterpiece of the golden era of Adhunik (modern) Nepali music, defined by its smooth vocal delivery, emotive orchestral sweeps, and traditional acoustic instrumentation. Its timeless appeal lies in the empowering shift from sorrow to self-reliance, with impactful lines highlighting that the narrator can still live and smile even if their tears go unviped by their former partner.
तिम्रो माया कागजको रङ्गीचङ्गी फूलजस्तो
तिम्रो बाचा साउनको भेल भन्दा पनि सस्तो
अबदेखि मरिमेटी तिम्रो पछि लाग्ने छैन
भगवानसँग फेरी तिमीलाई माग्ने छैन
तिमीलाई माग्ने छैन
तिम्रो साथ नपाउँदैमा नसक्ने त हैन बाँच्न
तिमीले आँसु नपुछ्दैमा नसक्ने त हैन हाँस्न
तिम्रो साथ नपाउँदैमा नसक्ने त हैन बाँच्न
तिमीले आँसु नपुछ्दैमा नसक्ने त हैन हाँस्न
एक थोपा आँसु हो फेरि बह्यो के भो र
एकैछिन्को सपना धोखा भो त के भो र
अबदेखि मरिमेटी तिम्रो पछि लाग्ने छैन
भगवानसँग फेरी तिमीलाई माग्ने छैन
तिमीलाई माग्ने छैन
तिमी आउने बाटोबाट हिँड्न पनि छोडिदिउँला
आँखा जुधी ठेस लागे पाउ अन्तै मोडिदिउँला
तिमी आउने बाटोबाट हिँड्न पनि छोडिदिउँला
आँखा जुधी ठेस लागे पाउ अन्तै मोडिदिउँला
खोजी आउन जान्नेले छोड्न पनि जान्दछ
सम्झी रुन जान्नेले बिर्सी हाँस्न जान्दछ
अबदेखि मरिमेटी तिम्रो पछि लाग्ने छैन
भगवानसँग फेरि तिमीलाई माग्ने छैन
तिमीलाई माग्ने छैन
तिमीलाई माग्ने छैन
