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Lyrics & meaning

Inner Peace

From Gulu Gulu · 2022

Lyricist
Asal Kolaar
Singer
Santhosh Narayanan
Music director
Santhosh Narayanan
Movie name
Gulu Gulu
Movie release year
2022
Lyrics added on
15 Jun 2022

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
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Inner peace dhaan
Important bro
Assala vaazhradhu
Blessings dhaane bro
Mukkiya thevai enaanu
Nee nyaabagam vachukko
Seira velaiyila happy illana
Soul kochukkum
Ooh yo yeah ooh
Ooh yo yeah ooh
Ooh yo yeah ooh
Ooh yo yeah ooh
Ooh yo yeah ooh
Ooh yo yeah ooh
Inner peace dhaan
Important bro
Ooh yo yeah ooh
Ooh yo yeah ooh
Ooh yo yeah ooh
Sumai irangum lott-ah
Adhil kaata venaa naatam
Ilavasamaana udhaviyai
Ethirpaarkkum oru koottam
Avana impress panna nenachenaa
Improve aava maattom
Life-kku thevai illai tactics
Naa adha dhaan panren practice
Naa ubayogikka ulagam
En kitta maattikkichae
Inner peace dhaan
Important bro
Assala vaalradhu
Blessings dhaane bro
Mukkiya thevai enaanu
Nee nyaabagam vachukko
Seira velaiyila happy illana
Soul kochukkum
Ooh yo yeah ooh
Ooh yo yeah ooh
Ooh yo yeah ooh
Inner peace dhaan
Important bro
Ooh yo yeah ooh
Ooh yo yeah ooh
Ooh yo yeah ooh
Naaiya valathu pera vachi
Peru vachi soru vachi thanni vachi
Koopttu doggy varalanaa
Kadupu aavumdhaanae
Yeh yeah yeye yeah
Pattam vaangi padichi mudichi
Oda thenji olachi kilichi
Latchiyatha marakkuradhu
Very bad maame yeah
Very bad bad maame
Switch pottonye kedakkaadhu
Wish pandradhellaam
Adhukku situation set pannikkalaam
Mathavana hurt pannaama sirichikkalaam
Serisamamaa kedachatha pirichikkalaam
Ooh yo yeah ooh
Ooh yo yeah ooh
Ooh yo yeah ooh
Ooh yo yeah ooh
Ooh yo yeah ooh
Ooh yo yeah ooh
Inner peace dhaan bro
Asa asa asa asalaaa
Asa asa asa asalaaa
Asa asa asa asalaaa
Inner peace dhaan bro
Yaya ya ya ya ya ya ya
Inner peace is what
Is important, bro
Living life as your true self
Is a blessing, isn't it, bro?
What your real need is,
Keep that in mind!
If there's no break in the work you do,
Your soul will get upset!
Oh yo ya oh
Oh yo ya oh
Oh yo ya oh
Oh yo ya oh
Oh yo ya oh
Oh yo ya oh
Inner peace is what
Is important, bro
Oh yo ya oh
Oh yo ya oh
Oh yo ya oh
Like an auction where burdens drop,
Don't show too much interest in it.
Expecting help for free,
There is a whole crowd.
If we try to impress them,
We will never improve ourselves.
Life doesn't need tactics,
That is what I put into practice!
For me to use as I please,
The world got caught in my hands!
Inner peace is what
Is important, bro
Living life as your true self
Is a blessing, isn't it, bro?
What your real need is,
Keep that in mind!
If there's no break in the work you do,
Your soul will get upset!
Oh yo ya oh
Oh yo ya oh
Oh yo ya oh
Inner peace is what
Is important, bro
Oh yo ya oh
Oh yo ya oh
Oh yo ya oh
Raising a dog and giving it a name,
Naming it, feeding it food and water,
If the dog doesn't come when called,
It gets annoying, doesn't it?
Ya ya ya ya
Getting a degree, finishing studies,
Working hard till worn to the bone,
And then forgetting your goal,
That's very bad, buddy...
Hey, very bad, bad, bad, buddy!
You won't get it at the flick of a switch—
Everything you wish for!
So let's set up the situation for it,
Let's laugh without hurting anyone,
Let's share what we get equally!
Oh yo ya oh
Oh yo ya oh
Oh yo ya oh
Oh yo ya oh
Oh yo ya oh
Oh yo ya oh
Only inner peace matters, bro!
As-su as-su as-su asala
As-su as-su as-su asala
As-su as-su as-su asala
Only inner peace matters, bro!
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

'Inner Peace' from the movie Gulu Gulu (2022) is a laid-back, motivational anthem composed and sung by Santhosh Narayanan with lyrics by Asal Kolaar. The song delivers a practical life philosophy centered around mental well-being, authenticity, and avoiding stress caused by societal expectations or fake people. It emphasizes that living genuinely ('asala vaazhradhu') and doing work that satisfies the soul are far more valuable than adopting superficial tactics or trying to impress others. Using relatable, humorous real-life examples like calling a pet dog that ignores you or losing sight of personal goals after grueling years of study, the track encourages listeners to create their own favorable situations, share joy and resources equally, and preserve inner calm above everything else.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Rhyme (Iyaibu)

“Life-kku thevai illai tactics / Naa adha dhaan panren practice Working hard to achieve peace, non-harming, and fair sharing. chorus lines end with rhyming English words. Use of 'tactics' and 'practice' at line endings created rhythm. Explanation: English loanwords are end-rhymed to complement the casual modern vibe.”

Repetition (Anaphora)

“Asa asa asa asalaaa / Asa asa asa asalaaa / Asa asa asa asalaaa chorus refrain emphasis on authenticity. Explanation: Rhythmic repetition of the word 'asal' (original/authentic) reinforces the core message of being genuine.”

Metaphor and Humor

“Naaiya valathu pera vachi / Peru vachi soru vachi thanni vachi / Koopttu doggy varalanaa / Kadupu aavumdhaanae pet dog analogy. Explanation: Uses the humorous, mundane scenario of a dog ignoring its owner as an analogy for how life often disappoints when expectations aren't managed properly.”

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Trivia

Written by indie artist Asal Kolaar, known for incorporating contemporary North Chennai slang with English loanwords. Santhosh Narayanan's rustic vocals and breezy arrangement matched the quirky tone of Rathna Kumar's dark comedy film Gulu Gulu, starring Santhanam.

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