I know many times the translations look funny, but that is natural when you try to put the idioms, phrases and poetry of one language in another where not just the language but the culture is entirely different.Īlso, when one reads the translation of lyrics with the purpose of understanding the original lyrics, one cannot expect me to write poetry myself, because the purpose here isn't to be poetic, but to be explanatory.
When I translate a song, the thing I worry the most about is not the 'beauty' of the song, but the meaning of words and sentences, and at the same time the essence of the song. Well, that's what is called 'Lost in Translation.' And while I get a lot of appreciation from almost all those who cannot understand those songs (whether they know Hindi or not), it's a common complaint that the translations get very literal, and the beauty of poetry is lost. I have been translating Hindi songs to English for more than three years now. But when it comes to poetry (or lyrics) that millions of people already have etched in their memories, it becomes even tougher. To be more general, translating any kind of poetry is a tough thing. His 2019 song “It’s You” charted worldwide, charting on the US Billboard Hot 100 and reaching the top 40 in Australia, Canada, Ireland and Sweden and the top 10 in New Zealand and in Germany.Translating Bollywood songs is a tough thing. You got me (You got me) feeling things I’ve never felt (Oh-oh)Īli Gatie (born May 31, 1997) is an Iraqi–Canadian singer and songwriter managed by SAL&CO.
I met you and I swear it’s been over since (Oh-oh) You got me feeling things I’ve never felt (Oh-oh) So your love can’t be replaced (Love can’t be replaced) I will never change a thing (Never change a thing) I’m falling for you helplessly (You got me wondering) You don’t gotta smile or put blush on your cheeks (No, no, oh) The way you feel, you feeling Heaven-sent I met you and I swear it’s been over since (Over since) You got me feeling things I’ve never felt So your love can’t be replaced (Your love can’t be replaced) Now I’m wondering if you’ll be there to catch me (Hmm) I’m just falling for you, ooh (For you, ooh)
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