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Anbalane

From Lal Salaam · 2024

Lyricist
Yugabharathi
Singers
Deva, A. R. Rahman
Music director
A. R. Rahman
Details
Lal Salaam2024

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
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Male
Ellaamum ingeEverything here,
Allah unnale aagumHappens only because of you, O Allah.
Pollatha kaalamDuring cruel times,
Kanniril koolam oodumPatterns of tears flow.
Male
Oodai illamal pogindra oodathileIn a boat drifting without a stream,
Ooyindhenae ooyatha soogathileI have exhausted myself in ceaseless sorrow.
Theeyil panjaki vekindra nerathileAt a time burning like cotton in fire,
Oh ho oh hoOh ho oh ho
Male
Vallone naan unnaiO Almighty, will I see you
Kaanpaeno thunbathileIn my times of affliction?
Sol sol sol sol …sol solTell me, tell me, tell me, tell me... tell me, tell me
Male
Anbalane sol arulalane solO Loving One, tell me; O Graceful One, tell me
Anbalane sol solO Loving One, tell me, tell me
Anbalane sol arulalane solO Loving One, tell me; O Graceful One, tell me
Anbalane sol solO Loving One, tell me, tell me
Male
Ellaamum ingeEverything here,
Allah unnale aagumHappens only because of you, O Allah.
Pollatha kaalamDuring cruel times,
Kanneeril koolam oodum…Patterns of tears flow...
Male
Oodai illamal pogindra oodathileIn a boat drifting without a stream,
Ooyindhenae ooyatha soogathileI have exhausted myself in ceaseless sorrow.
Theeyil panjaki vaekindra nerathileAt a time burning like cotton in fire,
Oh ho oh hoOh ho oh ho
Male
Nallorkku oor theenguHarm to good people,
Seithen illaiI have never done.
Nambikkai dhrogaththaiBetrayal of trust,
Sernthen illaiI have never associated with.
Male
Aanalum allah nee yenYet O Allah, why have you
En meal kobam kondaaiBecome angry with me?
Oh oh ohOh oh oh
Male
Poi vedam naan endrum ittean illaiI have never worn a false mask,
Illarin kai kaasai thottean illaiI have never touched money meant for the poor,
Aanalum allah nee yenYet O Allah, why have you
Ennai theeyai suttaai oh oh ohBurned me like fire? Oh oh oh
Male
Setharam aanaalum allahEven if damage occurs, O Allah,
Un anbale theerum thuyaryavumAll sorrow will end through your love.
Aadharam nee aanal ellaameIf you are the support, everything
Kai seera baaram paranthu oodum…Will fall into place, and burdens will fly away...
Male
Ellaamum ingeEverything here,
Allah unnale aagumHappens only because of you, O Allah.
Male
Oodai illamal pogindra oodathileIn a boat drifting without a stream,
Ooyindhenae ooyatha soogathileI have exhausted myself in ceaseless sorrow.
Theeyil panjaki vaekindra nerathileAt a time burning like cotton in fire,
Oh ho oh hoOh ho oh ho
Chorus
Humming[Humming]
Male
Munneri unnale vandhom unduWe have moved forward only because of you,
Mulmeethu kaal vaithu sendrom unduWe have walked over thorns as well.
Endralum allah unEven then, O Allah,
Anbindri velvar undoIs there anyone who wins without your love?
Oh oh ohOh oh oh
Male
Thanpokkil engayem selvaar unduSome may go wherever they please,
Thalladi pinnale nindrar unduSome may falter and stand behind.
Endralum allah un kannilEven then, O Allah, in your eyes
Thee kanbar undoCan anyone see fire or anger?
Oh oh ohOh oh oh
Male
Aagayam aanalum allahEven if it is the sky, O Allah,
Nee vellamal koogal kidaiyatheWithout your triumph, there is no cheer.
Boologam aanalum allahEven on this earth, O Allah,
Un sol indri poovum malaratheWithout your word, not even a flower blossoms.
Female
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Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This song from 'Lal Salaam' is a deeply emotional prayer expressing anguish, innocence, and ultimate spiritual submission to the Almighty. The protagonist laments the overwhelming suffering and injustice he faces despite leading an honest life free from deceit, greed, and betrayal. Through poignant imagery—such as a boat stranded without water and cotton consumed by fire—he questions why he must endure such harsh trials.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uvamaani)

Oodai illamal pogindra oodathile

Compares a helpless, directionless life state to a boat trying to move without a stream of water.

Simile / Metaphor

Theeyil panjaki vekindra nerathile

Evokes intense emotional pain by comparing the situation to cotton quickly catching fire.

Monai (Initial Rhyme / Alliteration)

Nallorkku oor theengu / Nambikkai dhrogaththai

Repetition of the 'Na' sound at the beginning of consecutive thoughts ('Nallorkku', 'Nambikkai') creating poetic harmony.

Anaphora (Repetition for Emphasis)

Anbalane sol arulalane sol

Rhythmic repetition of 'Anbalane sol' heightens the urgency and vulnerability of the prayer.

Hyperbole / Devotional Imagery

Un sol indri poovum malarathe

Illustrates absolute divine control over nature, stating that without God's word, even a flower cannot bloom.

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Trivia

This track features veteran composer and singer Deva collaborating with A. R. Rahman. The song serves as a central emotional anchor in Aishwarya Rajinikanth's film 'Lal Salaam' (2024), highlighting themes of faith, humanity, and harmony.

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