बोड़ो it's classicThe Beauty of Bodo Music*गोदोना फंलें-लें.Godona Pholeng-Leng
The lyrics full version of the popular Bodo song “Gwdwna Pholeng-Leng”
• *Song Title:* Gwdwna Pholeng (Full title: *Gwdwna Pholeng-Leng Khanai Baleng)
• *Singer:* Most famously known for the version by *Pwila Mendel* (sometimes spelled Pwila Mendela).
- or Gdwnapra Leng)
- Language: Bodo
• *Genre:* Bodo Classic / Folk-Pop
• *Theme:* A rhythmic, conversational song exploring themes of youth, love, and the struggle.
गोदोना फंलें-लें खानाइ बालें
सोरखौ; ना हरदों नोंलाय खायलें खायलें?
गोदोना फंलें-लें खानाइ बालें
सोरखौ; ना हरदों नोंलाय खायलें खायलें?
सोरबा आदा दङ, सोरबा गुमै दङ
सोरबा HERO दङ... (आह:हा!)
खामा फायला-ला खानाइ जायला
सोरखौ नायहरदों मेगन थेला-थेला?
खोमा फायला-ला खानाइ जायला
सोरखौ नायहरदों मेगन थेला-थेला?
सोरबा आगै दङ, सोरबा रजे दङ
सोरबा HEROINE दङ...(होह.!)
माथो खालामबावनो आगै सना
खामाय गैया दामाय गैया उदां सेंग्रा
आंलाय उदां सेंगोरा,आंलाय उदां सेंगोरा (आहै:आहै!)
माथो खालामबावनो आगै सना
साख्रि गैया बाख्रि गैया बेखार सेंग्रा
आंलाय बेखार सेंग्रा,आंलाय बेखार सेंग्रा (आहै:आहै!)
औरैनो थास्लाय-स्लाय गोसो होथोनाय
खामानि मावनोसै आं जिराय-जिराय
माथो रावबो सिख्ला
माथो VACANCY गैया!?
माथो मोननो थाङा...
माथो खालामबावनो आदा सना
गासिबो दङब्लाबो माबा गैया हाय!
माबा गैया हाय, माबा गैया...
माथो खालामबावनो आदा सना
जौमोन बैसोआ मानिथारा हाय!
मानिथारा हाय, मानिथारा...
बबावबा दङखोमा सोरबा सेंगोरा॥
नागिरबायो मेगना खना-खना
माथो रावबो सेंग्रा
माथो VACANCY गैया!?
माथो नुनो थाङा...
हालाय-हाफाय हालाय-हाफाय
गोसो थोनाय नागिरनायाव मेंथारबाय आं (उहौ!)
गैया थाइ गैया
गोसो थोनाय बावथाराबाबो मावथारसिगौ आं
(बारा ब्रा!)
बे संसाराव नाङै-आसो होंगो-दोंगो नांगौ-आ गैया
हाबाब! नांगौ-आ गैया
हाबाब! नांगौ-आ गैया
ब्रा-ब्रा जानाथारो उखैयाब्लाबो
उखैनाया मोनजाथारा बिबायब्लाबो
बेनो संसार नामा? बेनो नेम नामा?
बेनो धोरोम नामा...?
हालाय-हाफाय हालाय-हाफाय
गोसो थोनाय नागिरनायाव मेंथारबाय आं (उहौ!)
गैया थाइ गैया
बाल'न्दाखौ ब्लाबो फाख्रायसिगौ आं
(आंना)
बे संसाराव गाज्रिआसो होंगो-होंगो
मोजां-आ गैया
हाबाब! मोजां-आ गैया
हाबाब! मोजा-आ गैया
ब्रा-ब्रा जुलि जायो गोसो गैया ब्लाबो
जायनो नांगौ जुलि जाया हास्थायब्लाबो
बेनो संसार नामा ? बेनो नेम नामा ?
बेनो धोरोम नामा...?
गोदोना फंलें-लें खानाइ बालें
सोरखौ; ना हरदों नोंलाय खायलें खायलें?
गोदोना फंलें-लें खानाइ बालें
सोरखौ; ना हरदों नोंलाय खायलें खायलें ?
सोरबा आदा दङ, सोरबा गुमै दङ
सोरबा HERO दङ...(आह:हा.)
खामा फायला-ला खानाइ जायला
सोरखौ नायहरदों मेगन थेला-थेला?
खोमा फायला-ला खानाइ जायला
सोरखौ नायहरदों मेगन थेला-थेला?
सोरबा आगै दङ, सोरबा रजे दङ
सोरबा HEROINE दङ...(होह.)
The structure is correct now—you've captured the conversational "call and response" between the male and female perspectives, including the fun ad-libs like *(Ahai! Ahai!) and (Bara bra!).
This music is from Haina Muli - 3. A old classic short film. Bodo video film.
Here’s a quick look at the structure you’ve laid out:*
• *Intro/Hook:* Sets the scene with the iconic "गोदोना फंलें-लें" lines.
• *Male Verse:* The struggle of being an "Udang Sengra" (free/unemployed youth) looking for a "Vacancy" in someone's heart.
• *Female Verse:* The frustration of the "Jwmwn Bwisw" (youthful age) passing by while looking for the right person.
• *Bridge/Outro:* The deeper philosophical part about the "Hwngo-Dwngo" (chaos) of the world and the irony of love and marriage.
It’s a classic! The way it mixes humor about being "बेखार" (unemployed) with the catchy rhythm is why it stays so popular.
Blog: Preserving the Rhythm of our Roots: The Beauty of Bodo Music*
*Introduction:
Bodo music is more than just melody; it’s the heartbeat of our community. From the rhythmic beats of the Kham to the soulful lyrics that tell stories of love, struggle, and philosophy, our songs carry our history. I’m starting this blog to create a space where we can find, share, and discuss Bodo lyrics—starting with the classics we all know and love.
*Featured Song: Gwdwna Pholeng-Leng*
One of the most iconic songs that captures the spirit of our youth is *"Gwdwna Pholeng-Leng"*. It’s a playful yet deep conversation about life, looking for love, and the challenges of being a "Bekhar Sengra" (unemployed youth) in a changing world.
What makes Bodo songs special is their structure. They often use:
• *Call and Response:* Like the dialogue between the male and female voices.
• *Nature Imagery:* Referencing the beauty of our surroundings.
• *Philosophical Questions:* Asking about the nature of the "संसार" (world) and our place in it.
Why I’m Doing This:
As a Bodo student and music lover, I want to make sure these lyrics are documented correctly for the next generation. Whether it's a devotional "Gusai" song or a modern love track, every word matters.
Closing:
I’ll be posting more lyrics and breakdowns soon. If there’s a specific song you want the full lyrics for, let me know in the comments!
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