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Purna Rai20 Mar 2026

Timilai

written by @ifunoceo

Purna Rai has officially dropped his latest release, "Timilai," hitting streaming platforms today, Friday, March 20, 2026. Known for his consistent ability to capture raw emotion through melody, Rai delivers another dose of his signature sound that has been reshaping the contemporary Nepali music scene. The track leans into a stripped-back, soulful aesthetic, putting his distinct vocals front and center.

The new music video accompanying the single keeps things minimalist, focusing on the intimate storytelling that has earned Purna Rai a dedicated following. Following his recent run of successful projects, "Timilai" feels like a refined step forward rather than a departure. It’s a solid addition to his discography that’s likely to see heavy rotation on local airwaves and curated playlists alike.

Lyrics

Hawa chalechha siririri batasai banera
Laijau na udaai timro tyo sahar
Ma ta udechhu, gudechhu, dubechhu timrai kalpana maa
Berideu nyaano angaalo maa malai
Thakisakechhu jindagi jiuna
Katauna lai eklai gahro (gahro)
Sajilo hola sochethe yo jiban
Tara jindagi raichha laamo

Bahakine yo man mastiska lai sthir rakhideu na
Khaali rahane angaalo lai kaserai badhideu na
Khoji hidne ii aakha haru timilai nai rojne chhan
Dukha ta na aaula bhandina ma, sukha chaahi ali badhi leula

Ma ta matinchhu, aatinchhu, sasinchhu timrai tyo maya ma
Nadeu na jyadai pokhine gari
Ma ta udechhu, gudechhu, dubechhu timrai kalpana maa
Berideu malai timro angaalo mai
Thakisakechhu jindagi jiuna
Katauna lai eklai gahro
Sajilo hola sochethe yo jiban
Tara jindagi raichha laamo

Maya namaarnu dhairya sanga parkhi basnu hai (parkhi basnu hai)
Kehi samaya laagla, aauchhu ma kasam, timilai lina lai (timilai lina lai)
Jammai samaya boki aaunu tyo jiban bitauna lai (jiban bitauna lai)
Yo juni kamti pare arko juni samma lai

Maya namaarnu dhairya sanga timi parkhi basnu hai
Kehi samaya laagla, aauchhu ma kasam, timilai lina lai
Jammai samaya boki aaunu tyo jiban bitauna lai
Yo juni kamti pare arko juni samma lai

Hawa chalechha siririri batasai banera
Laijau na udaai timro tyo sahar
Ma ta udechhu, gudechhu, dubechhu timrai kalpana maa
Berideu nyaano angaalo maa malai
Ma ta matinchhu, aatinchhu, sasinchhu timrai tyo maya ma
Nadeu na jyadai pokhine gari
Ma ta udechhu, gudechhu, dubechhu timrai kalpana maa
Berideu malai timro angaalo mai
La la la la la la la la la..
Hey hey hey hey ha ha ha ha ha..
Ho ho ho ho ho ho ho…
Hm hm hm hm…