I wished to add the lyrics but couldn't find subtitles...
Please forgive this attempt at translation direct from YouTube to Facebook. One line at a time ...so my friends without knowing the language can still enjoy....a pure folk song of undivided Bengal. ..the love and passion of bengali women are same both sides of the border.
O please return
To the banks of the River Surma
How long must I wait
For arrival
Of your boat
O my friend staying far away
You stay inside these songs about the river
And our boatsmen ("Bhatiali" folk songs)
They're making my heart crazed in longing
Dearmost friend row by
Anchor your boat if only ever so briefly
Say only a few words, a word only
And have this betel leaf prepared lovingly by my hands.... :)
Red betel leaves on ruby lips
Colors life in spring 's evergreen
Your smile soothes my heart
please accept dearest friend.
I am waiting by the riverbanks ... in hope of your return friend
In the hope of you...
Months rush... and years pass
The friend of my very life does not come
My dearest life does not return to me
My golden skins burns to brown
Such is departed love's frown
O Sing "Bhatiali" songs of the river
And calm your scalded heart
And cool your burning heart
His Voice as a memory:
Precious dearmost friend
Precious friend of mine
Dearmost. ....
English translation from Bengali Bhatiali song by Mzahirul Shaheen
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Amrita Valan 2014
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