Sricharan Pakala and Rahul Sipligunj’s song “Habibi Jilebi” comes from the album Bubblegum. Lyricist Shyam Kasarla and composer Sricharan Pakala describe a woman’s sudden arrival. The song opens as she knocks on his door and steps directly into his heart.
Released: November 3, 2023
Habibi Jilebi
Rahul Sipligunj | Sricharan Pakala • From “Bubblegum”
Lyricist
Shyam Kasarla
Composer
Sricharan Pakala
Bubblegum’s Habibi Jilebi Lyrics Translation
The verses show how she transforms his world, making him feel like a hero. His self-image improves so much that he finds his own poster attractive. Shyam Kasarla’s lyrics also describe her affection as a precious object, a “gold biscuit.”
Hai Heels Potti Darwaaja KottiThat girl in high heels came knocking on the door
Naa Dillo Kudi Kaalu PettindiraaAnd stepped right into my heart.
Galleelunte Gaali Motor LekkochiShe arrived like a whirlwind on a fast motor
Cheyyi Patti Mabbulla ThippindiraaTook my hand and spun me around in the clouds.
Sadan Gaa EquationSuddenly, the equation
Kudhirindhi Kismat LaWas solved, just like destiny.
Dhana Dhan Naa LaifeAnd just like that, my life
Maarindhee Daavat LaaTransformed into a grand feast.
Habeebi You Are MyMy darling, you are my
You Are My JilebiYou are my Jilebi.
Habeebi You Are MyMy darling, you are my
You Are My JilebiYou are my Jilebi.
Habeebi You Are MyMy darling, you are my
You Are My JilebiYou are my Jilebi.
Habeebi You Are MyMy darling, you are my
You Are My JilebiYou are my Jilebi.
Habeebi Jilebi HabeebiMy darling, Jilebi, my darling.
Roohafza Sarbat Laa Cherindi PoriThe girl entered my life like sweet ‘Roohafza’ sharbat,
Zindagi Ke Test VachelaaAdding a new taste to my existence.
Hero Laa Maarchindi Ee Chikini ChoriThis beautiful girl turned me into a hero,
Naa Poster MuddhochelaaMaking my own poster look attractive to me.
Naa Raasthalo Basthaa Poole JalliShe scattered bags full of flowers on my path
Nadipinchindi Pilla Suthi MetthagaaAnd led me along ever so gently.
Ee Risthaalo Masthu GammattundhiThere’s so much magic in this relationship,
Naake Nenu Kanipinchaa KotthagaaI’ve started seeing a new version of myself.
Attention Naa MeedaaThe attention on me
Perigindhee Market LaaHas grown as if in the market.
Affection ChoopindheeShe showed her affection,
Bangaaram Biscuit LaaPrecious as a biscuit of gold.
Habeebi You AreMy darling, you are
My You Are My JilebiMy, you are my Jilebi.
Habeebi You AreMy darling, you are
My You Are My JilebiMy, you are my Jilebi.
Habeebi You AreMy darling, you are
My You Are My JilebiMy, you are my Jilebi.
Habeebi You AreMy darling, you are
My You Are My JilebiMy, you are my Jilebi.
Habeebi You Are MyMy darling, you are my
You Are My JilebiYou are my Jilebi.
Habeebi Nuv Navve Navve WasabiMy darling, your smile is like Wasabi.
Jilebi Jil Jil Jalli JilebiJilebi, a sweet shower of Jilebi.
Raa Baby I Vana Make You My BabyCome on baby, I wanna make you my baby.
The lyrics use food metaphors, likening the woman to a sweet Jilebi. A final twist reveals her smile is like wasabi, adding a spicy quality. The meaning of Shyam Kasarla’s ‘Habibi Jilebi’ lyrics is about a love that is comforting but also excitingly unpredictable.
