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Lyrics & meaning

Bae

From DON · 2022

Lyricist
Vignesh Shivan
Singer
Adithya RK
Music director
Anirudh Ravichander
Details
DON2022

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Bae kannaala thittidathaeBae, don't scold me with your eyes
Yenna bae pazhasellam parandhu poyae poyachaeBecause, Bae, all the old past is flown away and gone
Bae antha Siripa niruthidathaeBae, don't stop that smile
Yenna Bae ini adhu thaan maa en vela-nu aayachaeBecause, Bae, making you smile is my job from now on
Male
Ini naaan unna en kanna pola parthukka porenFrom now on, I will protect you like my own eyes
Thunaiyakaatha andha mazhaiya kooda serthukka porenI will even join hands with the rain that accompanies us
Unakku edhellam pudikkdumunnu terinjikka porenI will learn everything that you like
En bae needhaan nu oorukellam terivikka porenI am going to announce to the whole town that you are my Bae
Male
Anbae en bae neethanae endhan anbae neethanaeMy love, you are my Bae, my love, you are the one
En bae endraal ini ellathukkum mela nee thaanaeIf I say Bae, from now on you are above everything else
En bae eb bae nee thanae endhan thembe nee thaaneMy Bae, my Bae, you are the one, you are my strength
Munbae munbae vandhaai anbae nee thaanaeYou came before me, my love, you are the one
Male
Bae kannaala thittidathaeBae, don't scold me with your eyes
Yenna bae pazhasellam parandhu poyae poyachaeBecause, Bae, all the old past is flown away and gone
Bae antha Siripa niruthidathaeBae, don't stop that smile
Yenna Bae ini adhu thaan maa en vela-nu aayachaeBecause, Bae, making you smile is my job from now on
Male
Ini naaan unna en kanna pola parthukka porenFrom now on, I will protect you like my own eyes
Thunaiyakaatha andha mazhaiya kooda serthukka porenI will even join hands with the rain that accompanies us
Unakku edhellam pudikkdumunnu terinjikka porenI will learn everything that you like
En bae needhaan nu oorukellam terivikka porenI am going to announce to the whole town that you are my Bae
Male
Thalli nee ponaa thedi varvenaeIf you move away, I will come searching for you
Thakka samayathil kaiya tharuvenaeI will lend a helping hand at the right moment
Ohoo un akkam pakkama aalu illattiOhoo, if there is nobody around you
Pakkam varalaamae kannae oruvattiCan I come closer just once, my dear?
Male
Pudhusaa kaadhala palagi paakurenI am experiencing love in a fresh new way
Nalla neramIt is a good time
Edhukku edanjalaaa mile kanakkula dhooramWhy should miles of distance be an obstacle?
Kaadhal chinname unna paarkanum nu kettadhaalSince the symbol of love asked to see you
Inga kondu vandhenaeI brought it right here
Male
Anbae en bae neethanae endhan anbae neethanaeMy love, you are my Bae, my love, you are the one
Enbae endraal ini ellathukkum mela nee thaanaeIf I say Bae, from now on you are above everything else
En bae en bae nee thanae endhan thembe nee thaaneMy Bae, my Bae, you are the one, you are my strength
Munbae munbae vandhaai anbae nee thaanaeYou came before me, my love, you are the one
Male
Bae kannaala thittidathaeBae, don't scold me with your eyes
Yenna bae pazhasellam parandhu poyae poyachaeBecause, Bae, all the old past is flown away and gone
Bae antha Siripa niruthidathaeBae, don't stop that smile
Yenna Bae ini adhu thaan maa en vela-nu aayachaeBecause, Bae, making you smile is my job from now on
Male
Ini naaan unna en kanna pola parthukka porenFrom now on, I will protect you like my own eyes
Thunaiyakaatha andha mazhaiya kooda serthukka porenI will even join hands with the rain that accompanies us
Unakku edhellam pudikkdumunnu terinjikka porenI will learn everything that you like
En bae needhaan nu oorukellam terivikka porenI am going to announce to the whole town that you are my Bae

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

'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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