Vishak Nagalapura’s voice in Bande Saheb carries a profound sense of longing. Manoj Sowgandh’s lyrics and MS Thyagaraja’s composition build a sanctuary of love.
Released: May 9, 2025
Matte Matte
Vishak Nagalapura • From “Bande Saheb”
Matte Matte Lyrics Translation (from “Bande Saheb”)
Vishak Nagalapura sings of seeing the beloved again and again, which invites a hungry heart. Manoj Sowgandh’s lyrics describe forgetting one’s name while whispering the other’s.
Matte Matte Ninna NodiSeeing you again and again,
Hasidiruva Hrudayakkondu AahvaanaIt’s an invitation for a hungry heart.
Usiraadada Naguvigondu SanmaanaIt’s a tribute to a breathless smile.
Surirada Premada ManeyolageInside this house of unceasing love,
Andaje Sigadantha AndagaatiYou’re a beauty beyond measure.
Neene Taane Nanna PremaYou’re my love, truly.
Neene Taane Nanna DhaamaYou’re my sanctuary, truly.
Neene Taane Nanna PremaYou’re my love, truly.
Neene Taane Nanna DhaamaYou’re my sanctuary, truly.
Pratisaari Ninna Nodo ManadaaseMy heart longs to see you every single time,
Ninninda Shuruvaada Hosa BhaasheA new language has started because of you.
Pratisaari Ninna Nodo ManadaaseMy heart longs to see you every single time,
Ninninda Shuruvaada Hosa BhaasheA new language has started because of you.
Kanasu Benneri Odo Kudure NaaI’m a horse chasing after dreams,
Neene Nanna Kanasaagi BaaSo come and become my dream.
Kaleva Kshanavella Koodi Iduve NaaI’ll save every moment that passes by,
Ondondu Kshanavanu KatheyaagisuTo turn every single moment into a story.
Koogi Kareve MaunadolageI’ll call out to you from within the silence,
Ninna Hesara HelutthaWhile whispering your name,
Nanna Hesara Naa MaretenuI’ve forgotten my own name.
Neene Taane Nanna PremaYou’re my love, truly.
Neene Taane Nanna DhaamaYou’re my sanctuary, truly.
Neene Taane Nanna PremaYou’re my love, truly.
Neene Taane Nanna DhaamaYou’re my sanctuary, truly.
Matte Matte Music Video
Vishak Nagalapura’s Matte Matte lyrics in English reveal a love that absorbs the self. The song presents the beloved as both love and sanctuary.