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I'm desperately looking for an english translation of "The Boatman"
Thank You

best thing to do really is to start learning bengali coz when translated, it may not sound correct at all.

its got a beautiful meaning..lets see if i know someone with good enough Bangla and English to translate..

I gave it to someone I know to translate but we fell out so think I have to write off that source.. - I'm sure there are plenty of people out there that could translate Would be much appreciated! I think it's in Bengali and I would love to learn the language, I think it's very beautiful, but right now I don't have time... I have a feeling the song may be about destiny and being guided... but who knows! Shed some light?

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“Refuse to fall down. If you cannot refuse to fall down, refuse to stay down, lift your heart...... The one who says nothing good came of this is not yet listening.”
Clarissa Pinkola-Estes

Ok...i'll try to translate this as best as I can...some of the words in the lyrics on the album sleve isnt properly spelled out and I dont know the meaning of a couple of words..so this isn't perfect. The lyrics are more like a poetry and i tried to convey the meaning instead of doing a literal translation although it obviously makes more sense in Bengali.

(something) signifies that i dont know the meaning of the word. I can only wonder how the song sounds to someone who doesnt understand bengali but I must say that Jayanta Bose has an amazing voice. Here is the translation...

The Boatman:

(Something) caressed with love
I drifted ashore from the sea
The sand (something) shows a new way

The light mixes with the darkness
The wind is full of love
Who are you boatman who paddles this boat, whom i cannot see

Obviously something is lost in translation... but I think these differences are the beauty of language! Indian music is often very deep no? so I have a feeling from the song. Your meaning is really lovely and gives shape and pattern to my feeling !

Thank - you very much.

I think Nitin would probably like this translation but don't think he's going to tell us...

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“Refuse to fall down. If you cannot refuse to fall down, refuse to stay down, lift your heart...... The one who says nothing good came of this is not yet listening.”
Clarissa Pinkola-Estes

Hi people!

I love so much this song. It sounds so peaceful and I'm desperately looking for the guitar's chords or tablatures.

Please, someone can help me??

Thank you

Check out the Lyrics and Sheet Music section for my attempt at nailing the chords for this song. Here's a link:

http://www.nitinsawhney.com/board/viewtopic.php?t=261

Thank you very much, Danoush Ahmadi!

I will try to play this beatiful song with my guitar... I don't know if I will do it good... but I will try!!

Thanks and kisses for all the people.