Jivit Goenkaranchem

Jivit Goenkaranchem ( the life of Goans) this song perhaps had a semblance of life of Goan in earlier times. But not anymore, Our lives have changed dramatically, and with our constant emigration and assimilation into foreign land and climes, Our identities are fluid and cosmopolitan.

Original Singer/composer: Alfred Rose

Vocalists: Kerryann Albuquerque, Janice Parras

Credit: The Wonder twozz

Lyrics with English translation for Global audience , vid will load in few secs.

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Goa, zolmancho ganv Goa

Goa, the land of my birthplace

Goa, sobit amchem Goa, Goa

Goa, so beautiful our Goa, Goa

Zhaddam-maddanim bhorlelem amchem Goem

abounding in foliage and coconut palm trees

Porzollit neketr Indiechem

a shining star of India (Orient)

Porke azun voddtat sobitaie sovem

the foreigners still imbibe the beauty

Mhunntat Goa bhangarachem

and proclaim Goa is Golden

Fulam-follanim bhorlam sukachem toyem

replete with flowers and fruits and a peaceful haven

Xitoll varem kitlem thonddaiechem

fresh breezes so refreshing

Kaiborem udok zhorichem, bhangar team dongranchem

how healthy the spring water and the gold from the hills

Hem raj Goenkaranchem

the blessed of Goans

La la la la la la la la la la

La la la la la la…

Soglleank Kongotti lagta borem

everyone loves Calangute

La la la la la la la la la la

La la la la la la…

Xitoll nitoll Kongottchem varem

fresh and pure the sea breeze from Calangute

Chorus:

Xit koddi nastanam zainam Goenkarank

without fish and curry, Goans cannot do without

Toxench ilexem kopachem

and likewise a little Copa ( drinks)

Sambharachi koddi ruchik lhanam-vhoddank

the sambar curry is tasty for young and old

Toxench sorpotel gostachem

and so is the sorpotel

San’nam-vodde nam tor zainam festakarank

without Sanna and the voode there cannot be Feasts.

Toxench ambott-tikh amche ruchichem

and sour and spice curries is very tasty

Kalchi koddi, lonnchem borem, para ani kharem

and yesterdays curry, the pickles and dried fish

Jivit Goenkaranchem

the life of Goans

La la la la la la la la la la

La la la la la la…

Soglleank Kongotti lagta borem

La la la la la la la la la la

La la la la la la…

Xitoll nitoll Kongottchem varem

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Goa, zolmacho ganv Goa

Goa, sobit amchem Goa, Goa……..