Chowkidara, the album composed by Sachin Basrur, features lyrics by V Nagendra Prasad and vocals by Vijay Prakash. The song creates an emotional landscape for a heartfelt tribute. It sets a tone of reverence for a father’s protective presence.
Vijay Prakash describes a father who places a child on his shoulders to reveal the world. This act is portrayed as surpassing a god. The lyrics also capture a parent’s wish for their child to exceed their own height.
Appa Annone Modala BandhuFather’s the first companion we ever know.
Brahmaputradantha JeevanadiHe’s a life-giving river, like the mighty Brahmaputra.
Appa Annone Ellavu HouduYes, a father’s truly everything.
Gowrishankarada TuttatudhiHe’s the very peak of the ‘Gowrishankar’ mountain.
Maneyolagina Kaanuva DaivaHe’s the visible God living within our home,
Konevaregu Kaayuva JeevaA soul who protects us until the very end.
Tannantane Maneyalli Beseyuva Reshimeye AppaFather’s the silk that binds the family together on its own.
Chowkidara Chowkidara Badukanu KaayonnuWatchman, oh watchman, the one who guards our lives,
Appa Anno Chowkidara Hrudayada KaanunuThis watchman called father is the law of the heart.
Hegala Mele Koorisi Jagavannella TorisiHe sets me on his shoulders to show me the whole world,
Devara Toriso Devara MeerisoShowing me God, yet surpassing God himself.
Nijada Devare AppaFather’s the one true God.
Bhagavantha Nanagantha Gutukanu Needalende Banda HaageIt’s as if the Almighty came down just to feed me a morsel.
Chowkidara Chowkidara Koduvanu RunabhaaraWatchman, oh watchman, he carries the weight of sacrifice,
Appa Anno Chowkidara Badukige OmkaraThis watchman called father is the sacred ‘Omkara’ of life.
Aakashakkinta Ettara Aakashadashte VistaaraHe’s higher than the sky and just as vast,
Ivane Nesara Ivane ChandiraHe’s the sun and he’s the moon.
Ivana Hesare MadhuraHis very name is sweet.
Bevarinda Beledantha Amrutada Balli Iva AppaFather’s a vine of nectar grown from his own sweat.
Chowkidara Chowkidara Teremare KalegaaraWatchman, oh watchman, the artist behind the scenes,
Appa Anno Chowkidara Holeyua BangaraThis watchman called father is pure, shining gold.
Maneyonde Avana LokavuThe home is his entire world,
Adakkage Dudiyuva EllavuAnd he works for every little thing within it.
Chariteyagada Kavite AagadaLike an untold history or an unwritten poem,
Kaada Kusumave JanakaFather’s a rare flower of the wild.
Nilladantha Gadiyaara Dudiyuta Koduvanu EllavaLike a clock that never stops, he works to provide everything,
Tanagintalu Tanna Kandanu Beleyalu AashisuvaWishing for his child to grow even taller than himself.
Edeyettara Beledaagalu Magu Ende PreetisuvaEven when they reach his chest, he still loves them as his little child.
Vijay Prakash’s performance in this album underscores a father’s role as a sacred guardian. For Chowkidara lyrics in English, the translation focuses on selfless love and sacrifice. This song from Chowkidara celebrates enduring family bonds.
