Anarkali
From Kangalal Kaithu Sei · 2003
- Lyricist
- Pa. Vijay
- Singers
- Karthik, Chitra Sivaraman, Kadhir, Murtuza
- Music director
- A. R. Rahman
- Details
- Kangalal Kaithu Sei2003
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Gari risa gari risaa…………. | Musical notes (Ga Re Sa Ga Re Sa) |
| Gari risa sa ni sa sa ni sasasa | Musical notes (Ga Re Sa Sa Ni Sa Sa Ni Sa Sa Sa) |
| Gari risa gari risaa…………. | Musical notes (Ga Re Sa Ga Re Sa) |
| Gari risa sa ni sa sa ni sasasa | Musical notes (Ga Re Sa Sa Ni Sa Sa Ni Sa Sa Sa) |
| Gari risa gari risaa…………. | Musical notes (Ga Re Sa Ga Re Sa) |
| Ni sa sa ni sasasa……………………… | Musical notes (Ni Sa Sa Ni Sa Sa Sa) |
| Male | |
| Anarkali anarkali | Anarkali, Anarkali! |
| Aagaayam nee boologam nee | You are the sky, you are the earth! |
| Ulagathilae miga perum | In the entire world, the greatest |
| Poovum neeyadi | flower is you, my dear! |
| Nadhigalilae sanjira nadhiyum | Among rivers, the wandering river |
| Neeyadi | is you, my dear! |
| Sthambithenadi un kangalaal | I stood stunned by your eyes, my dear |
| Swaasithenadi un paarvaiyaal | I breathed through your gaze, my dear |
| Female | |
| Anarkali anarkali | Anarkali, Anarkali! |
| Aagaayam nee boologam nee | You are the sky, you are the earth! |
| Sirippum azhugaiyum serum pulliyil | At the intersection where laughter and tears meet |
| Ennai tholaithen | I lost myself |
| Isaiyum kavidhaiyum serum pulliyil | At the intersection where music and poetry meet |
| Kandu pidithen | I found myself |
| Kadal kaatru nee naan paai maram | You are the sea breeze, I am the sail tree |
| Nadhi kaatru nee naan thaavaram | You are the river breeze, I am the vegetation |
| Female | |
| Anarkali anarkali | Anarkali, Anarkali! |
| Aagaayam nee boologam nee | You are the sky, you are the earth! |
| Female | |
| Iyandhira manidhanai pol | Like a mechanical human being |
| Unnaiyum seivenae | Will I mold you as well? |
| Iru vizhi paarvaigalaal | With the glance of two eyes |
| Unnaiyum asaippenae | Will I move you as well? |
| Male | |
| Azhagikku ellaam | For every beautiful woman |
| Thimir adhigam | Pride is abundant |
| Azhagiyin thimiril rusi adhigam | In a beauty's pride, the delight is abundant |
| Adhai indru naanae | That very quality today |
| Unnidam kanden | I have seen in you |
| Female | |
| Kavignanukkellaam | For every poet |
| Kurumbu adhigam | Mischief is abundant |
| Kavignanin kurumbil | In a poet's mischief |
| Suvai adhigam | The sweetness is abundant |
| Adhai indru naanae | That very quality today |
| Unnidam kanden | I have seen in you |
| Male | |
| Nadai nadandhu pogaiyil | As you walk gracefully |
| Neela kadal nee | You are the blue sea |
| Naanam kondu paarkaiyil | When you look with bashfulness |
| Nee ilakkiyamae | You are classical literature! |
| Male | |
| Anarkali anarkali | Anarkali, Anarkali! |
| Aagaayam nee boologam nee | You are the sky, you are the earth! |
| Female :Sirippum azhugaiyum | Female: At the intersection where laughter and tears |
| Serum pulliyil | meet together |
| Ennai tholaithen | I lost myself |
| Isaiyum kavidhaiyum serum pulliyil | At the intersection where music and poetry meet |
| Kandu pidithen | I found myself |
| Male :Sthambithenadi un kangalaal | Male: I stood stunned by your eyes, my dear |
| Swaasithenadi un paarvaiyaal | I breathed through your gaze, my dear |
| Chorus | |
| …………………………………… | Musical interlude |
| Female | |
| Narumanam enbadharku | For fragrance |
| Mugavari pookkal dhaanae | Flowers are the address |
| En manam enbadharku | For my heart |
| Mugavari needhaanae | You alone are the address |
| Male | |
| Ennidam thondrum | For all the poetry |
| Kavidhaikkellaam | that arises within me |
| Mudhalvari thandha mugavari nee | You are the address that gave the first line |
| Irudhayam sollum mugavari needhaan | You are the address that my heart speaks |
| Female | |
| Iravugal thondrum | For all the dreams |
| Kanavukellaam | that appear during nights |
| Iruppidam thandha mugavari nee | You are the address that gave a dwelling |
| Ennidam serum mugavari needhaan | You are the address that reaches me |
| Male | |
| Mazhai thulikku megamae | For a raindrop, the cloud is |
| Mudhal mugavari | the primary address |
| Un idhazhil mounamae | Is the silence on your lips |
| Uyir mugavariyoo….ooo… | the true address of life? |
| Female | |
| Anarkali anarkali | Anarkali, Anarkali! |
| Male :Aagaayam nee boologam nee | Male: You are the sky, you are the earth! |
| Female :Sirippum azhugaiyum | Female: At the intersection where laughter and tears |
| Serum pulliyil | meet together |
| Ennai tholaithen | I lost myself |
| Isaiyum kavidhaiyum serum pulliyil | At the intersection where music and poetry meet |
| Kandu pidithen | I found myself |
| Male :Sthambithenadi un kangalaal | Male: I stood stunned by your eyes, my dear |
| Swaasithenadi un paarvaiyaal | I breathed through your gaze, my dear |
| Male | |
| Gari risa gari risaa…………. | Musical notes (Ga Re Sa Ga Re Sa) |
| Gari risa sa ni sa sa ni sasasa | Musical notes (Ga Re Sa Sa Ni Sa Sa Ni Sa Sa Sa) |
| Gari risa gari risaa…………. | Musical notes (Ga Re Sa Ga Re Sa) |
| Gari risa sa ni sa sa ni sasasa | Musical notes (Ga Re Sa Sa Ni Sa Sa Ni Sa Sa Sa) |
| Gari risa gari risaa…………. | Musical notes (Ga Re Sa Ga Re Sa) |
| Ni sa sa ni sasasa……………………… | Musical notes (Ni Sa Sa Ni Sa Sa Sa) |
கரி ரிச கரி ரிசா........
கரி ரிச ச நி ச ச நி சசச
கரி ரிச கரி ரிசா..........
கரி ரிச ச நி ச ச நி சசச
கரி ரிச கரி ரிசா..........
நி ச சநி சசச..............................
Musical notes (Ga Re Sa Ga Re Sa)
Musical notes (Ga Re Sa Sa Ni Sa Sa Ni Sa Sa Sa)
Musical notes (Ga Re Sa Ga Re Sa)
Musical notes (Ga Re Sa Sa Ni Sa Sa Ni Sa Sa Sa)
Musical notes (Ga Re Sa Ga Re Sa)
Musical notes (Ni Sa Sa Ni Sa Sa Sa)
அனார்கலி அனார்கலி
ஆகாயம் நீ பூலோகம் நீ
உலகத்திலிலேயே மிக பெரும்
பூவும் நீயடி
நதிகளிலேயே சின்னஞ்சிறு நதியும்
நீயடி
ஸ்த்ம்பித்தேனடி உன் கண்களால்
சுவாசித்தேனடி உன் பார்வையால்
Anarkali, Anarkali!
You are the sky, you are the earth!
In the entire world, the greatest
flower is you, my dear!
Among rivers, the wandering river
is you, my dear!
I stood stunned by your eyes, my dear
I breathed through your gaze, my dear
அனார்கலி அனார்கலி
ஆகாயம் நீ பூலோகம் நீ
சிரிப்பும் அழுகையும் சேரும் புள்ளியில்
என்னை தொலைத்தேன்
இசையும் கவிதையும் சேரும் புள்ளியில்
கண்டு பிடித்தேன்
கடல் காற்று நீ நான் பாய் மரம்
நதி காற்று நீ நான் தாவரம்
Anarkali, Anarkali!
You are the sky, you are the earth!
At the intersection where laughter and tears meet
I lost myself
At the intersection where music and poetry meet
I found myself
You are the sea breeze, I am the sail tree
You are the river breeze, I am the vegetation
அனார்கலி அனார்கலி
ஆகாயம் நீ பூலோகம் நீ
Anarkali, Anarkali!
You are the sky, you are the earth!
இயந்திர மனிதனை போல்
உன்னையும் செய்வேனே
இரு விழி பார்வைகளால்
உன்னையும் அசைப்பேனே
Like a mechanical human being
Will I mold you as well?
With the glance of two eyes
Will I move you as well?
அழகிக்கு எல்லாம்
திமிர் அதிகம்
அழகியின் திமிரில் ருசி அதிகம்
அதை இன்று தானே
உன்னிடம் கண்டேன்
For every beautiful woman
Pride is abundant
In a beauty's pride, the delight is abundant
That very quality today
I have seen in you
கவிஞனுக்கெல்லாம்
குரும்பு அதிகம்
கவிஞனின் குரும்பில்
சுவை அதிகம்
அதை இன்று நானே
உன்னிடம் கண்டேன்
For every poet
Mischief is abundant
In a poet's mischief
The sweetness is abundant
That very quality today
I have seen in you
நடை நடந்து போகையில்
நீல கடல் நீ
ஞானம் கொண்டு பார்க்கையில்
நீ இலக்கியமே
As you walk gracefully
You are the blue sea
When you look with bashfulness
You are classical literature!
அனார்கலி அனார்கலி
ஆகாயம் நீ பூலோகம் நீ
சிரிப்பும் அழுகையும் சேரும் புள்ளியில்
என்னை தொலைத்தேன்
இசையும் கவிதையும் சேரும் புள்ளியில்
கண்டு பிடித்தேன்
ஸ்த்ம்பித்தேனடி உன் கண்களால்
சுவாசித்தேனடி உன் பார்வையால்
Anarkali, Anarkali!
You are the sky, you are the earth!
Female: At the intersection where laughter and tears
meet together
I lost myself
At the intersection where music and poetry meet
I found myself
Male: I stood stunned by your eyes, my dear
I breathed through your gaze, my dear
...........................
Musical interlude
நறுமணம் என்பதர்க்கு
முகவரி பூக்கள் தானே
என் மனம் என்பதர்க்கு
முகவரி நீதானே
For fragrance
Flowers are the address
For my heart
You alone are the address
என்னிடம் தோன்றும்
கவிதைக்கெல்லாம்
முதல் வரி தந்த முகவரி நீ
இருதயம் சொல்லும் முகவரி நீதான்
For all the poetry
that arises within me
You are the address that gave the first line
You are the address that my heart speaks
இரவுகள் தோன்றும்
கனவுக்கெல்லாம்
இருப்பிடம் தந்த முகவரி நீ
என்னிடம் சேரும் முகவரி நீதான்
For all the dreams
that appear during nights
You are the address that gave a dwelling
You are the address that reaches me
மழை துளிக்கு மேகமே
முதல் முகவரி
உன் இதழில் மௌனமே
உயிர் முகவரியோ....ஓஒ....
For a raindrop, the cloud is
the primary address
Is the silence on your lips
the true address of life?
அனார்கலி அனார்கலி
ஆகாயம் நீ பூலோகம் நீ
சிரிப்பும் அழுகையும்
சேரும் புள்ளியில்
என்னை தொலைத்தேன்
இசையும் கவிதையும் சேரும் புள்ளியில்
கண்டு பிடித்தேன்
ஸ்த்ம்பித்தேனடி உன் கண்களால்
சுவாசித்தேனடி உன் பார்வையால்
Anarkali, Anarkali!
Male: You are the sky, you are the earth!
Female: At the intersection where laughter and tears
meet together
I lost myself
At the intersection where music and poetry meet
I found myself
Male: I stood stunned by your eyes, my dear
I breathed through your gaze, my dear
கரி ரிச கரி ரிசா........
கரி ரிச ச நி ச ச நி சசச
கரி ரிச கரி ரிசா..........
கரி ரிச ச நி ச ச நி சசச
கரி ரிச கரி ரிசா..........
நி ச சநி சசச..............................
Musical notes (Ga Re Sa Ga Re Sa)
Musical notes (Ga Re Sa Sa Ni Sa Sa Ni Sa Sa Sa)
Musical notes (Ga Re Sa Ga Re Sa)
Musical notes (Ga Re Sa Sa Ni Sa Sa Ni Sa Sa Sa)
Musical notes (Ga Re Sa Ga Re Sa)
Musical notes (Ni Sa Sa Ni Sa Sa Sa)
Gari risa gari risaa………….
Musical notes (Ga Re Sa Ga Re Sa)
Gari risa sa ni sa sa ni sasasa
Musical notes (Ga Re Sa Sa Ni Sa Sa Ni Sa Sa Sa)
Gari risa gari risaa………….
Musical notes (Ga Re Sa Ga Re Sa)
Gari risa sa ni sa sa ni sasasa
Musical notes (Ga Re Sa Sa Ni Sa Sa Ni Sa Sa Sa)
Gari risa gari risaa………….
Musical notes (Ga Re Sa Ga Re Sa)
Ni sa sa ni sasasa………………………
Musical notes (Ni Sa Sa Ni Sa Sa Sa)
Anarkali anarkali
Anarkali, Anarkali!
Aagaayam nee boologam nee
You are the sky, you are the earth!
Ulagathilae miga perum
In the entire world, the greatest
Poovum neeyadi
flower is you, my dear!
Nadhigalilae sanjira nadhiyum
Among rivers, the wandering river
Neeyadi
is you, my dear!
Sthambithenadi un kangalaal
I stood stunned by your eyes, my dear
Swaasithenadi un paarvaiyaal
I breathed through your gaze, my dear
Anarkali anarkali
Anarkali, Anarkali!
Aagaayam nee boologam nee
You are the sky, you are the earth!
Sirippum azhugaiyum serum pulliyil
At the intersection where laughter and tears meet
Ennai tholaithen
I lost myself
Isaiyum kavidhaiyum serum pulliyil
At the intersection where music and poetry meet
Kandu pidithen
I found myself
Kadal kaatru nee naan paai maram
You are the sea breeze, I am the sail tree
Nadhi kaatru nee naan thaavaram
You are the river breeze, I am the vegetation
Anarkali anarkali
Anarkali, Anarkali!
Aagaayam nee boologam nee
You are the sky, you are the earth!
Iyandhira manidhanai pol
Like a mechanical human being
Unnaiyum seivenae
Will I mold you as well?
Iru vizhi paarvaigalaal
With the glance of two eyes
Unnaiyum asaippenae
Will I move you as well?
Azhagikku ellaam
For every beautiful woman
Thimir adhigam
Pride is abundant
Azhagiyin thimiril rusi adhigam
In a beauty's pride, the delight is abundant
Adhai indru naanae
That very quality today
Unnidam kanden
I have seen in you
Kavignanukkellaam
For every poet
Kurumbu adhigam
Mischief is abundant
Kavignanin kurumbil
In a poet's mischief
Suvai adhigam
The sweetness is abundant
Adhai indru naanae
That very quality today
Unnidam kanden
I have seen in you
Nadai nadandhu pogaiyil
As you walk gracefully
Neela kadal nee
You are the blue sea
Naanam kondu paarkaiyil
When you look with bashfulness
Nee ilakkiyamae
You are classical literature!
Anarkali anarkali
Anarkali, Anarkali!
Aagaayam nee boologam nee
You are the sky, you are the earth!
Female :Sirippum azhugaiyum
Female: At the intersection where laughter and tears
Serum pulliyil
meet together
Ennai tholaithen
I lost myself
Isaiyum kavidhaiyum serum pulliyil
At the intersection where music and poetry meet
Kandu pidithen
I found myself
Male :Sthambithenadi un kangalaal
Male: I stood stunned by your eyes, my dear
Swaasithenadi un paarvaiyaal
I breathed through your gaze, my dear
……………………………………
Musical interlude
Narumanam enbadharku
For fragrance
Mugavari pookkal dhaanae
Flowers are the address
En manam enbadharku
For my heart
Mugavari needhaanae
You alone are the address
Ennidam thondrum
For all the poetry
Kavidhaikkellaam
that arises within me
Mudhalvari thandha mugavari nee
You are the address that gave the first line
Irudhayam sollum mugavari needhaan
You are the address that my heart speaks
Iravugal thondrum
For all the dreams
Kanavukellaam
that appear during nights
Iruppidam thandha mugavari nee
You are the address that gave a dwelling
Ennidam serum mugavari needhaan
You are the address that reaches me
Mazhai thulikku megamae
For a raindrop, the cloud is
Mudhal mugavari
the primary address
Un idhazhil mounamae
Is the silence on your lips
Uyir mugavariyoo….ooo…
the true address of life?
Anarkali anarkali
Anarkali, Anarkali!
Male :Aagaayam nee boologam nee
Male: You are the sky, you are the earth!
Female :Sirippum azhugaiyum
Female: At the intersection where laughter and tears
Serum pulliyil
meet together
Ennai tholaithen
I lost myself
Isaiyum kavidhaiyum serum pulliyil
At the intersection where music and poetry meet
Kandu pidithen
I found myself
Male :Sthambithenadi un kangalaal
Male: I stood stunned by your eyes, my dear
Swaasithenadi un paarvaiyaal
I breathed through your gaze, my dear
Gari risa gari risaa………….
Musical notes (Ga Re Sa Ga Re Sa)
Gari risa sa ni sa sa ni sasasa
Musical notes (Ga Re Sa Sa Ni Sa Sa Ni Sa Sa Sa)
Gari risa gari risaa………….
Musical notes (Ga Re Sa Ga Re Sa)
Gari risa sa ni sa sa ni sasasa
Musical notes (Ga Re Sa Sa Ni Sa Sa Ni Sa Sa Sa)
Gari risa gari risaa………….
Musical notes (Ga Re Sa Ga Re Sa)
Ni sa sa ni sasasa………………………
Musical notes (Ni Sa Sa Ni Sa Sa Sa)
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
'Anarkali' from the movie 'Kangalal Kaithu Sei' is a romantic duet that expresses the depth of love through vivid literary and natural imagery. The male protagonist compares his beloved to the sky, earth, rivers, and fine poetry, declaring that her gaze has stilled his world and given life to his thoughts. She is portrayed as his ultimate destination and source of inspiration. As the song progresses, both lovers explore the duality of human emotions, finding harmony where laughter meets tears and music meets poetry. Using the metaphor of an 'address' (Mugavari), the lyrics convey that just as flowers are the home of fragrance and clouds are the origin of rain, the beloved is the true origin and purpose of every dream and heartbeat.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uruvagamm)
“Aagaayam nee boologam nee”
Directly equates the beloved to natural elements and art, such as 'Aagaayam nee boologam nee' (You are the sky, you are the earth) and 'Nee ilakkiyamae' (You are literature).
Anaphora / Repetition (Mugavari Metaphor)
“Mudhalvari thandha mugavari nee”
The word 'Mugavari' (Address/Identity) is repeatedly used across multiple lines to build a motif of origin, belonging, and emotional home.
Contrast / Antithesis (Muran)
“Sirippum azhugaiyum serum pulliyil”
Pairs opposing concepts like laughter (Sirippu) and tears (Azhugai) to illustrate emotional synthesis in love.
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Trivia
The song 'Anarkali' was composed by A. R. Rahman for the 2004 film 'Kangalal Kaithu Sei', directed by legendary filmmaker Bharathiraja. Sung by Srinivas and Sujatha Mohan, the track features distinct classical solkattu/swara passages integrated into a contemporary pop melody.
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