Forget saccharine lullabies and predictable dad-daughter ballads; “Gaaju Bomma” from the Telugu film “Hi Nanna” is a raw, unfiltered ode to paternal love that transcends language and cultural barriers. Hesham Abdul Wahab’s soulful voice, pouring out the lyrics penned by Anantha Sriram (translated from Telugu), paints a vivid picture of a father’s unwavering devotion to his “glass doll,” his baby girl.
Imagine Nani, the film’s protagonist, cradling his daughter in his arms, his voice a gentle whisper against the backdrop of a lullaby-like melody. Each verse is a whispered promise of protection and adoration that unfolds with stunning simplicity. “My heart is a cradle branch to you,” he sings, echoing the tenderness of a father’s embrace.
Director Shouryuv masterfully captures this intimate moment on screen, showcasing the unspoken bond between father and daughter. Even without the English translation, the lyrics resonate with a universal truth: the fierce protectiveness a father feels for his child. “Leaving everything behind, I will stay as a guard for your tripping breath,” he vows, his voice thick with emotion. Every line is a testament to the depth of his love, a promise to be her shield against the world’s harsh realities.
HI NANNA MOVIE | GAAJU BOMMA SONG LYRICS ENGLISH MEANING
Itu Rave Na Gaju Bomma Nene Nanna Amma
Come here my dear glass doll, I’m your father and mother.
Yedha Neeku Uyyala Komma Ninnu Oope Cheyye Prema
My heart is a cradle branch to you, this swinging hand is my love.
Valipo Ee Gunde Paine Aaduko Ee Gootilone Dooram Pobokuma
Lay… On this heart. Play… In this abode. Don’t go away from me.
Chinni Chinni Padhalani Nelai Ne Moyana
I will bear these tiny tiny feet as the ground.
Chindhe Kshanamlo Nuvukintha Padina Undavu Na Meedhana
When you stumble while playing, you will end up on me.
Nee Chenthe Rendu Chevulunchi Bhayalallena
I will keep both my ears With you and leave,
Ye Mata Nee Nota Moginchina Vunuvente Vintane
So that whatever you speak.
Rana Nimisham Lona Ne Nanne Vadhilesaina
I can get back to you in a minute, leaving everything behind.
Thulle Thulle Ni Swasaki Kapai Nenundana
I will stay as a guard To your tripping breath.
Uchwa Naina Niswasa Naina Melenchi Pampinchana
I will carefully monitor your, every inhale and exhale.
Ekanthulaina Avi Nannu Data Kane Aa Roju Cherali Nee Choopune
Any kind of light rays have to cross me, before they reach your sight.
Nee Reppai Untane Papa Kanti Papa Na Papa Kanti Papa
For that, I will become your eyelid… You are my eyelid!
Itu Rave Na Gaju Bomma Nene Nanna Amma
Come here my dear glass doll, I’m your father and mother.
Yedha Neeku Uyyala Komma Ninnu Oope Cheyye Prema
My heart is a cradle branch to you, this swinging hand is my love.
Valipo Ee Gunde Paine Aaduko Ee Gootilone Dooram Pobokuma
Lay… On this heart. Play… In this abode. Don’t go away from me.
Moments, but “Gaaju Bomma” isn’t just about grand gestures. The beauty of the song lies in its quiet moments and the tenderness of everyday interactions. “Lay on this heart. Play… in this abode,” he croons, inviting her to find solace in his presence. Every giggle and every stumble becomes a symphony of joy for him, his world revolving around her tiny universe.
GAAJU BOMMA MUSIC VIDEO
| Title | Gaaju Bomma |
| Movie | Hi Nanna |
| Singer(s) | Hesham Abdul Wahab |
| Lyrics Writer(s) | Anantha Sriram |
| Music Composer(s) | Hesham Abdul Wahab |
| Actor(s) | Mrunal Thakur, Nani |