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Anbalane

From Lal Salaam · 2024

Lyricist
Yugabharathi
Singers
Deva, A. R. Rahman
Music director
A. R. Rahman
Movie name
Lal Salaam
Movie release year
2024
Lyrics added on
3 Dec 2023

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
…………………
Ellaamum inge
Allah unnale aagum
Pollatha kaalam
Kanniril koolam oodum
Oodai illamal pogindra oodathile
Ooyindhenae ooyatha soogathile
Theeyil panjaki vekindra nerathile
Oh ho oh ho
Vallone naan unnai
Kaanpaeno thunbathile
Sol sol sol sol …sol sol
Anbalane sol arulalane sol
Anbalane sol sol
Anbalane sol arulalane sol
Anbalane sol sol
Ellaamum inge
Allah unnale aagum
Pollatha kaalam
Kanneeril koolam oodum…
Oodai illamal pogindra oodathile
Ooyindhenae ooyatha soogathile
Theeyil panjaki vaekindra nerathile
Oh ho oh ho
Nallorkku oor theengu
Seithen illai
Nambikkai dhrogaththai
Sernthen illai
Aanalum allah nee yen
En meal kobam kondaai
Oh oh oh
Poi vedam naan endrum ittean illai
Illarin kai kaasai thottean illai
Aanalum allah nee yen
Ennai theeyai suttaai oh oh oh
Setharam aanaalum allah
Un anbale theerum thuyaryavum
Aadharam nee aanal ellaame
Kai seera baaram paranthu oodum…
Ellaamum inge
Allah unnale aagum
Oodai illamal pogindra oodathile
Ooyindhenae ooyatha soogathile
Theeyil panjaki vaekindra nerathile
Oh ho oh ho
Humming
Munneri unnale vandhom undu
Mulmeethu kaal vaithu sendrom undu
Endralum allah un
Anbindri velvar undo
Oh oh oh
Thanpokkil engayem selvaar undu
Thalladi pinnale nindrar undu
Endralum allah un kannil
Thee kanbar undo
Oh oh oh
Aagayam aanalum allah
Nee vellamal koogal kidaiyathe
Boologam aanalum allah
Un sol indri poovum malarathe
…………………
...
Everything here
Happens only through you, Allah
In these cruel times
Tears flow in patterns of sorrow
Like a boat adrift without a stream
I am worn out by endless sorrow
While burning like cotton in fire
Oh ho, oh ho
O Almighty One, will I
Find you in my suffering?
Tell me, tell me, tell me, tell me... tell me, tell me
Tell me, O Loving One, tell me, O Merciful One
Tell me, O Loving One, tell me
Tell me, O Loving One, tell me, O Merciful One
Tell me, O Loving One, tell me
Everything here
Happens only through you, Allah
In these cruel times
Tears flow in patterns of sorrow...
Like a boat adrift without a stream
I am worn out by endless sorrow
While burning like cotton in fire
Oh ho, oh ho
Harm to good people
I have never done
Betraying someone's trust
I have never taken part in
Even so, Allah, why did you
Become angry with me?
Oh oh oh
I have never worn a false mask
I have never taken money from the poor
Even so, Allah, why did you
Burn me like fire? Oh oh oh
Even through total ruin, Allah
All suffering will fade with your love
If you are our foundation, everything
Will be set right, and all burdens will fly away...
Everything here
Happens only through you, Allah
Like a boat adrift without a stream
I am worn out by endless sorrow
While burning like cotton in fire
Oh ho, oh ho
(Humming)
We have moved forward through your grace
We have walked on thorns as well
Even so, Allah, without your
Love, can anyone truly succeed?
Oh oh oh
Some wander off wherever they please
Some stumble and lag behind
Even so, Allah, can anyone ever
See anger in your eyes?
Oh oh oh
Even across the vast sky, Allah
Without your will, not a bird can call
Even across the earth, Allah
Without your word, no flower can bloom
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

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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