Song Details
- Album Release Date: 2012
- Genre: pop-film
Song Meaning of “Gundello Godari” by Ilaiyaraaja
Gundello Godari is a soulful song full of emotion, written and composed by Ilaiyaraaja for the Telugu movie ‘Godavari’. The song is about feelings of longing, nostalgia, and sadness of a person who has gone far away from his/her homeland. It reflects upon the pain of separation and how distance can affect relationships.
The gentle lyrics start with the idea of missing home and those near and dear to us, especially our beloved family and friends. It asks God to send them back, as without them we would be lost and our lives incomplete. The song speaks of the sorrow of having an empty heart and a mind filled with nostalgia and sorrow for having to leave a place of comfort and familiarity.
The longing to go back to that place is made clear in the words, “Godari gundelo godari di nela thadisiyundu JeevaSainama”. It speaks of a person who’s crossing oceans and mountains and wishing his/her journey would soon end so he/she can reunite again with his/her beloveds.
The captivating melody and the harmonious music in Gundello Godari further intensifies the emotion and sentiment of the words. The pieces of orchestra that are played between the singing verses add a lavish touch to the song.