Adieu, Dear City- Fr.Joseph Kusumalayam

Adieu, dear city, while tears fill my grey eyes

Adieu, alma mater, while tears well up my adult heart

Good  bye, good bye, good bye

My dear, dear city, my most beloved city.

You made me a pastor of souls;

With laurels of wisdom;

How lucky, I wonder!

Adieu, my dear city

Adieu my dear Kalina

You sheltered me in despair

You stretched your hands when there was no hope

Fathers Babu, George and Sinto my morning smile!

Adieu my dear Colaba,

Bycula, Thane, Varthak Naragar, adieu.

Good bye, good bye, Bandra, Assisi Nagar

I take leave of you.

Ultimately,

I take leave of you my Mother of Antop Hill

You protected me, you cared me, loved me

Oh Mother of Antop Hill!

40 years gone, awaiting 50

Oh mother, protect your people, protect your city

I take leave of you dear city

Adieu !