Shashikiran & Shravana Bhargavi – Amma Ani Kothaga Lyrics in English (Translation)

Amma Ani Kottaga
Malli Pilavalani
Tulle Pasi Prayame
Malli Modhalavvani

Again, I wish I could call out “mother” as if for the first time,
as if I could restart this innocent, playful childhood once more.

Ningi Nela Nilichedaka Toduga
Veeche Gaali Velige Taarala Sakshiga
Nuvu Kaavale Amma
Nanu Veedodde Amma
Bangaram Nuvvamma

As long as the sky and earth exist together, as witness to the blowing wind and shining stars,
I only need you, mother—please don’t leave me. You are my gold, my mother.

Amma Ani Kottaga
Malli Pilavalani
Tulle Pasi Prayame
Malli Modhalavvani

Again, I wish I could call you “mother” freshly,
and relive that innocent childhood from the beginning once more.

Niduralo Nee Kala Choosi
Tulli Padina Yedaki
Ae Kshanam Eduravuthavo
Jola Paatavai

In sleep, seeing your dream, my heart would leap in joy,
wondering in which moment you might appear like a lullaby.

Aakalani Adagaka Munde
Noti Mudda Nuvvai
Ae Kathalu Vinipisthavo
Jaabilammavai

Before I even ask for food, you become the bite that feeds me,
telling me stories like the gentle moonlight itself.

Ningi Nela Nilichedaka Toduga
Veeche Gaali Velige Taarala Sakshiga
Nuvu Kaavale Amma
Nanu Veedodde Amma
Bangaram Nuvvamma

As long as sky and earth remain together, with wind and stars as witnesses,
I only want you, mother—don’t ever leave me. You are my precious gold.

Chinni Chinni Tagavule Maku Lokamaina Vela
Nee Vedhanu Manasepudaina Polchukunnada

Even our small little arguments once felt like the whole world to us,
but has my heart ever understood your pain?

Reppala Kaachina Neeku Kanti Nalusu Laga
Vedanalu Panchina Maaku Vekuvunnada

You protected me like your eyelids protect your eyes,
yet did we ever become like the dawn that eases your suffering?

Ningi Nela Nilichedaka Toduga
Veeche Gaali Velige Taarala Sakshiga
Nuvu Kaavale Amma
Nanu Veedodde Amma
Bangaram Nuvvamma

As long as sky and earth exist, with wind and stars as witness,
I need only you, mother—please don’t leave me. You are my treasure.