By
Sunil Khanna (Kheru) – Somi’s schoolmate from 1st till 12th std. (1967 – 1978/1979)
Prima in Indis, Gateway of Somindra
Teacher’s Pest with his face in Jest
Here in Bombay we are thinking and grieving
Somi, our buddy, we give you the best.
Out on the maidan at Rugby or Boxing,
Or now in our hearts resting in heaven,
We will try never to forget or leave you,
So that in life we may serve you the best
Somi Somi! Live it up, Somi!
Wherever your love may be cast,
Somi first, Somi next, Somi last,
Somi Somi! Live it up, Somi!
Large as a mountain and plain as a Child
Wide sweeping humor with soul blowing clean,
This is our friendship – ours to defend it
Ours now to follow where Somi has been.
Out on the maidan Somi Chews and Brews
He will train and will strengthen us playing the game.
Then when he left to go forth to his lifework,
He won for our race and our School a fair name.
Somi Somi! Live it up, Somi!
Wherever your love may be cast,
Somi first, Somi next, Somi last,
Somi Somi! Live it up, Somi!
Years will roll on, and Somi still be swaying,
Out on the maidan that’s down by the food
Pens will be driven by back benchers in classrooms
Where we are dreaming like Somi we shall be.
Out on the maidan while the pub lights lengthen,
Still will re-echo the old Somi cry-
Live it up, Somi!
Let it rip ! Let it thunder !
Let it resound to you in the Orient Sky.!”
Somi Somi! Live it up, Somi!
Wherever your love may be cast,
Somi first, Somi next, Somi last,
Somi! Somi ! Live it up, Somi!
The Cathedral & John Connon School Song
