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Lyrics & meaning

Bae

From DON · 2022

Lyricist
Vignesh Shivan
Singer
Adithya RK
Music director
Anirudh Ravichander
Movie name
DON
Movie release year
2022
Lyrics added on
23 Dec 2021

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Bae kannaala thittidathae
Yenna bae pazhasellam parandhu poyae poyachae
Bae antha Siripa niruthidathae
Yenna Bae ini adhu thaan maa en vela-nu aayachae
Ini naaan unna en kanna pola parthukka poren
Thunaiyakaatha andha mazhaiya kooda serthukka poren
Unakku edhellam pudikkdumunnu terinjikka poren
En bae needhaan nu oorukellam terivikka poren
Anbae en bae neethanae endhan anbae neethanae
En bae endraal ini ellathukkum mela nee thaanae
En bae eb bae nee thanae endhan thembe nee thaane
Munbae munbae vandhaai anbae nee thaanae
Bae kannaala thittidathae
Yenna bae pazhasellam parandhu poyae poyachae
Bae antha Siripa niruthidathae
Yenna Bae ini adhu thaan maa en vela-nu aayachae
Ini naaan unna en kanna pola parthukka poren
Thunaiyakaatha andha mazhaiya kooda serthukka poren
Unakku edhellam pudikkdumunnu terinjikka poren
En bae needhaan nu oorukellam terivikka poren
Thalli nee ponaa thedi varvenae
Thakka samayathil kaiya tharuvenae
Ohoo un akkam pakkama aalu illatti
Pakkam varalaamae kannae oruvatti
Pudhusaa kaadhala palagi paakuren
Nalla neram
Edhukku edanjalaaa mile kanakkula dhooram
Kaadhal chinname unna paarkanum nu kettadhaal
Inga kondu vandhenae
Anbae en bae neethanae endhan anbae neethanae
Enbae endraal ini ellathukkum mela nee thaanae
En bae en bae nee thanae endhan thembe nee thaane
Munbae munbae vandhaai anbae nee thaanae
Bae kannaala thittidathae
Yenna bae pazhasellam parandhu poyae poyachae
Bae antha Siripa niruthidathae
Yenna Bae ini adhu thaan maa en vela-nu aayachae
Ini naaan unna en kanna pola parthukka poren
Thunaiyakaatha andha mazhaiya kooda serthukka poren
Unakku edhellam pudikkdumunnu terinjikka poren
En bae needhaan nu oorukellam terivikka poren
Bae, don't scold me with your eyes.
What is it, bae? The past has completely flown away.
Bae, don't stop smiling.
What is it, bae? Keeping that smile is my only job from now on.
From now on, I will take care of you like my own eyes.
I'll even welcome the rain that never kept us company.
I'm going to learn everything you like.
I'm going to tell the whole town that you are my bae.
My love, you are my bae, aren't you? You are my love, aren't you?
When I say 'my bae', from now on, you're above everything else.
My bae, my forever bae, you are my strength, aren't you?
You came into my life long ago, my love, didn't you?
Bae, don't scold me with your eyes.
What is it, bae? The past has completely flown away.
Bae, don't stop smiling.
What is it, bae? Keeping that smile is my only job from now on.
From now on, I will take care of you like my own eyes.
I'll even welcome the rain that never kept us company.
I'm going to learn everything you like.
I'm going to tell the whole town that you are my bae.
If you walk away, I will come looking for you.
At the right moment, I'll hold your hand.
Oh, if there is no one around you,
I could come close to you just once, my darling.
I'm experiencing love in a brand new way.
The time is right.
Why let miles of distance get in our way?
Because a symbol of love asked to see you,
I brought you all the way here.
My love, you are my bae, aren't you? You are my love, aren't you?
When I say 'my bae', from now on, you're above everything else.
My bae, you are my bae, you are my strength, aren't you?
You came into my life long ago, my love, didn't you?
Bae, don't scold me with your eyes.
What is it, bae? The past has completely flown away.
Bae, don't stop smiling.
What is it, bae? Keeping that smile is my only job from now on.
From now on, I will take care of you like my own eyes.
I'll even welcome the rain that never kept us company.
I'm going to learn everything you like.
I'm going to tell the whole town that you are my bae.
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

'Bae' from the movie DON (2022) is a catchy, modern romantic song where the protagonist expresses his deep affection and commitment toward his lover. Addressing her fondly as 'Bae', he asks her to forget past misunderstandings and promises to cherish, protect, and prioritize her above all else. The lyrics blend urban slang with emotional warmth, painting a joyful picture of young love and devotion.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Simile (Upamai)

“Ini naaan unna en kanna pola parthukka poren”

Comparing the care given to the lover to how one protects their own eyes ('kanna pola parthukka poren').

End Rhyme (Iyaibu)

“Ini naaan unna en kanna pola parthukka poren / Thunaiyakaatha andha mazhaiya kooda serthukka poren”

The repetitive rhyming ending '-poren' creates a musical rhythm across consecutive lines.

Anaphora / Repetition

“Anbae en bae neethanae endhan anbae neethanae”

Frequent repetition of the term of endearment 'Bae' emphasizes modern affection and playful intimacy.

Initial Alliteration (Moonaai)

“Thalli nee ponaa thedi varvenae / Thakka samayathil kaiya tharuvenae”

The initial consonant 'Th' repeats across consecutive phrasing ('Thalli' and 'Thakka').

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Trivia

Written by Vignesh Shivan and composed by Anirudh Ravichander, 'Bae' gained widespread popularity among youth for its trendy blend of English slang ('Bae') with Tamil acoustic pop arrangements. Sung by Adithya RK, it served as a major promotional track for the blockbuster film DON starring Sivakarthikeyan.

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