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Arumbey

From Kaali (2018 Film) · 2018

Lyricist
Vivek
Singers
Nivas, Janaki Iyer
Music director
Vijay Antony
Details
Kaali (2018 Film)2018

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Arumbae arumbaeOh bud, oh bud
Enna kadathi poo karumbaeKidnap me and go, my sweet sugarcane
Alumbae thalumbaeOh attitude, oh overflowing feeling
Ulla kedathi poo kurumbaeKeep me inside and go, my mischievous one
Male
Arugamaiyae veragaguthaeProximity is turning into firewood
Unaramalae uyir poguthaeWithout realizing, my life is slipping away
Edham ooruthaePleasure oozes forth
Yekkamum kuduthaeAnd longing increases
Female
Kurumbae kurumbaeMischievous one, mischievous one
Enna kadathi poo kurumbaeKidnap me and go, my mischievous one
Alumbae thalumbaeOh attitude, oh overflowing feeling
Ulla kedathi poo karumbaeKeep me inside and go, my sweet sugarcane
Male
Patthiyama ninna vaalibamMy youth that stood disciplined
Unnai parthu than viduthaeGives up upon seeing you
Female :Batthirama vecha aanavamFemale: The pride I kept so carefully
Thoolaagi thoo viduthaeIs shattered into tiny specks of dust
Male
Endha neram senja ooviyamA painting made at what divine hour?
Nizhal kuda koosidudhaeEven its shadow blushes shyly
Female :Aaa….pathu viral pottai kaatukulFemale: Ah... inside the desert created by my ten fingers
Pookolam poosidudhaeA flower rangoli paints itself
Male
Kannam kuliyodu thanWith your dimple
Enna vedhai pottutaYou sowed a seed in me
Female :Ettu karaiyodu thanFemale: Along the eight shores
Ennai ala pottu taanYou threw me into waves
Male
BodhaiyaeIntoxication...
Female :Tharum devathaiFemale: ...is given by this goddess
Male :Andha vaasam kaati puttaaa…Male: She has shown me that fragrance...
Male
Arumbae arumbaeOh bud, oh bud
Enna kadathi poo karumbaeKidnap me and go, my sweet sugarcane
Female :Alumbae thalumbaeFemale: Oh attitude, oh overflowing feeling
Ulla kedathi poo kurumbaeKeep me inside and go, my mischievous one
Male
Netthi mudi suthum paambu polThe hair on your forehead, like a coiling snake
Ennai seendi paakuthadiTeases and provokes me, my girl
Female :Aaa…chinna pulla seiyum veemba polFemale: Ah... like a little child's stubborn act
Kaiyi theendi paakuthadaYour hand reaches out to touch me, my boy
Male
Kungumam poo kottum megamaLike a cloud showering saffron flowers
Panji vagam thoovuthudiSoft cotton-like mist sprinkles down, my girl
Female :Aaa….manmadha thee patthum baanathaFemale: Ah... like an arrow ignited by Cupid's fire
Un mogam yevuthuthadaYour face shoots passion at me, my boy
Male
Jenmam palathandi thanCrossing many lifetimes
Vanthen thada podathaI have come; do not block my way
Female :Konji uravada thanFemale: Just to caress and bond with you
Oru valai podathaDon't cast a net around me
Male
Paal nilaThe milky moon...
Female :Indha jodiyaFemale: ...is inviting this pair
Male :Vanthu vazha kupiduthaeee…Male: ...to come and live together!
Male
Arumbae arumbaeOh bud, oh bud
Enna kadathi poo karumbaeKidnap me and go, my sweet sugarcane
Alumbae thalumbaeOh attitude, oh overflowing feeling
Ulla kedathi poo kurumbaeKeep me inside and go, my mischievous one
Male
Arugamaiyae veragaguthaeProximity is turning into firewood
Unaramalae uyir poguthaeWithout realizing, my life is slipping away
Edham ooruthaePleasure oozes forth
Yekkamum kuduthaeAnd longing increases
Female
Kurumbae kurumbaeMischievous one, mischievous one
Enna kadathi poo kurumbaeKidnap me and go, my mischievous one
Alumbae thalumbaeOh attitude, oh overflowing feeling
Ulla kedathi poo karumbaeKeep me inside and go, my sweet sugarcane

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

Arumbae is a romantic duet expressing intense affection, playful banter, and profound longing between two lovers. The male and female protagonists trade sweet endearments, comparing their burgeoning romance to nature, intoxication, and irresistible divine artistic creation. They speak of how their pride and composure melt away in each other's presence.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uvamaani / Urvagatu)

Netthi mudi suthum paambu pol

Comparing forehead hair to a coiling snake ('Netthi mudi suthum paambu pol') highlights playful danger and beauty.

Rhyme (Monai and Ethirai)

Arumbae arumbae / Enna kadathi poo karumbae

Repetition of initial/internal sounds ('Arumbae', 'Karumbae', 'Alumbae', 'Thalumbae', 'Kurumbae') creates a melodious rhyming structure.

Mythological Imagery (Metaphor)

Aaa….manmadha thee patthum baanatha

Reference to 'Manmadha thee' (Cupid's fire) and arrows of passion evoking classic romantic poetry tropes.

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Trivia

The song 'Arumbae' from the 2018 action-drama movie 'Kaali' was composed by Vijay Antony and written by lyricist Vivek. Vijay Antony also played the lead role in the film.

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