Arun Gopan performs ‘Once Upon Time A Lo’ from the album ‘Ninnu Kori’, starring Aadhi Pinisetty, Nani, and Nivetha Thomas. Lyricist Bhaskarabhatla Ravi Kumar and composer Gopi Sunder craft a bitter, chaotic breakup anthem.
Released: April 17, 2023
Once Upon Time A Lo
Arun Gopan | Dj Harshit Shah • From “Ninnu Kori”
Ninnu Kori’s Once Upon Time A Lo Telugu Lyrics English Translation
Uma describes how his soulmate promised loyalty before leaving him alone in a crowd. Bhaskarabhatla Ravi Kumar uses wordplay with ‘chukka’ to show promises turning into pain and alcohol.
Once Upon A Time LoOnce upon a time,
Vizag Beach Road LoOn the Vizag Beach Road,
Evandoy Master AntuCalling out “Excuse me, sir,”
Wish Chesindhi NannuShe greeted me.
Once Upon A Time LoOnce upon a time,
Vizag Beach Road LoOn the Vizag Beach Road,
Evandoy Master AntuCalling out “Excuse me, sir,”
Wish Chesindhi NannuShe greeted me.
Alli Billi Nadumunu ThippiShe swayed her slender waist,
‘I Love You’ Chevilona CheppiWhispering “I love you” in my ear,
Thappukundhi Kallu Rendu KappiThen she slipped away, blinding my eyes,
Andhukega Gunde Kinda NoppiAnd that’s why there’s this pain deep in my heart.
Breakup Breakup BreakupBreakup, breakup, breakup,
King Laanti Uma Gaadi Life Eh Pack-UpThe life of a king like Uma is completely over.
Breakup Breakup BreakupBreakup, breakup, breakup,
King Laanti Uma Gaadi Life Eh Pack-UpThe life of a king like Uma is completely over.
Bike Enka Thaanu Ekkesi KurchundhiShe climbed onto the back of my bike and sat down,
Chethulni VesindhiShe wrapped her arms around me.
Life Antha Nannu VadhalanantuSaying she’d never leave me for the rest of her life,
Ottesi CheppindhiShe promised me with an oath.
Soulmate Eh Dorikindhanukunte AnthaloJust when I thought I’d found my soulmate,
Solo Ga Vadhileselipoyenu SanthaloShe left me all alone in the middle of a crowd.
Thoka Chukkalley Na Venta VachiShe followed me like a shooting star,
Thene Chukkalley Theeyaga NachiI loved her like sweet drops of honey.
Bugga Chukkaani Pettuku VasthaananiShe said she’d come with a beauty spot on her cheek,
Chukkalu Chupindhe Mandhu Chukke MigilindheBut she made me see stars in pain, and now only a ‘dr#p of bo#ze’ remains.
Breakup Breakup BreakupBreakup, breakup, breakup,
King Laanti Uma Gaadi Life Eh Pack-UpThe life of a king like Uma is completely over.
Breakup Breakup BreakupBreakup, breakup, breakup,
King Laanti Uma Gaadi Life Eh Pack-UpThe life of a king like Uma is completely over.
Breakup Breakup BreakupBreakup, breakup, breakup,
King Laanti Uma Gaadi Life Eh Pack-UpThe life of a king like Uma is completely over.
Nee Sukhame Korukunnaanu AnnadhiShe said she only wanted my happiness,
Vannela ChinnadhiThat charming, colorful girl.
Kaabattey Nee Kantiki DhoorangaaShe said that’s why she’s staying away
Unnaanu AnnadhiOut of your sight.
Thaanu Leka Manasuki Sukhametta UntadhiWithout her, how can my heart find any peace?
Naa Baadha Pillaki Eppudardham AvuthadhiWhen’ll that girl ever understand my pain?
Ee Ladies-u Anthe ThammiThese women are all like this, brother,
Vaallu Cheppinavanni NammiIf you believe everything they say,
Maanasichamante Thirigi IvvaruIf you give them your heart, they won’t give it back,
Pattuku Pothaarey Verey Vaani Kattuku PotharuThey’ll take it away and marry someone else.
Breakup Breakup BreakupBreakup, breakup, breakup,
King Laanti Uma Gaadi Life Eh Pack-UpThe life of a king like Uma is completely over.
Breakup Breakup BreakupBreakup, breakup, breakup,
King Laanti Uma Gaadi Life Eh Pack-UpThe life of a king like Uma is completely over.
Breakup Breakup BreakupBreakup, breakup, breakup,
King Laanti Uma Gaadi Life Eh Pack-UpThe life of a king like Uma is completely over.
Once Upon Time A Lo Music Video
The ‘Once Upon Time A Lo’ lyrics translation reveals Uma’s cynical view of love as a high-risk transaction. This track from ‘Ninnu Kori’ mixes humor with raw post-breakup frustration.