Trivia – Cynthia
- Cynthia is a classic Konkani song by Alfred Rose, known for his strong storytelling style and social themes.
- The song reflects the transition from a carefree bachelor life to the pressures of marriage, as the singer describes how happy and worry-free he was before his parents intervened.
- A central theme of the song is the social issue of dowry, highlighting how marriage negotiations were often influenced by financial expectations.
- In a powerful moment, the singer questions his mother’s demand for dowry by asking how much dowry was given for his own sister’s marriage, exposing the hypocrisy in societal norms.
- The song also shows the perspective of the bride’s family, who react strongly against such demands, fearing that their daughter’s life would be filled with stress, taunts, and suffering after marriage.
- Through its lyrics, the song criticizes how dowry can create tension and mistrust between families, even before the marriage begins.
- In a romantic yet rebellious twist, the singer suggests marrying Cynthia without the parents’ involvement, choosing love over societal pressure.
- The song beautifully blends romance with social commentary, making it both entertaining and thought-provoking.
- Like many of Alfred Rose’s compositions, Cynthia stands out for addressing real-life issues in Goan society through simple, relatable storytelling.
- Musically, the song follows the classic Konkani mando/light music style, focusing on expressive vocals and meaningful lyrics rather than heavy instrumentation.
- Cynthia remains popular among fans of vintage Konkani music for its relatable story, emotional depth, and timeless appeal.
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Song | Cynthia |
| Released Date | 1967 |
| Singer | Alfred Rose |
| Lyrics | Alfred Rose |
| Music | Not Known |
Cynthia Konkani Song Lyrics by Alfred Rose
Ankvar jivit sarlem sukhan, papa mamachea ghopan
Usko khont nam bhonvlom jetan, jivak nastannam tufan
Kazar korunk eujilem papan, soirikui keli maman
Chintinastannam poi ghoddlem fakann, poddlom bolteacheach mogan.
Mogan poddon, jivit zalem mudar
Uskea mekllem jivit kabar, tokler poddlo chintnancho bhar
Mogan poddon, soglloch zalom fugar
Kedinch anvem chintunk naslem, mogan poddon zain mhunn kazar.
Papa mozo khoxen anslo, ghutt mista taka gomlo
Mamache tokler konn boslo, rag mista kallzan ghuslo
Anvem mhunnlem, “Sang boball koslo, rag kiteak kortai itlo”
Tinnem mhunnlem “Kazar za punn addcho poddtolo vhodlo duddvancho pottlo”.
Utram aikon, tika kelo vinchar
“Sang bhoinnink kortannam kazar, kitle tunvem dileai ozar”
Teomp khoim pavla, ginean matxem kor uzar
Kainch ghenastannam, Cynthia lagim horan zatolom kazar,
Khobor hi vokleger gomli, tanchi tokli firli
Voklechi maim mhunno lagli ‘Novreachi famil kosli”
“Atanch tor novreachi maim osli, dhuvek chodd dukh diteli
Doth addunk nam mhunnon jiv khateli, rat dis annem marteli”.
Cynthia, Cynthia, fuddarachem chintia
Ghorcheank thoimsor zogddonk soddia, ami kazar zaun suttia
Tujea xegunnancho sobit jhelo ghuntia
Kazar zatoch toch jhelo voron moje mamachea gomttean ghalia.
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