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Inner Peace

From Gulu Gulu · 2022

Lyricist
Asal Kolaar
Singer
Santhosh Narayanan
Music director
Santhosh Narayanan
Details
Gulu Gulu2022

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics↻ English translation
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……………………Inner peace alone is
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Inner peace dhaanImportant, bro
Important broLiving authentically
Assala vaazhradhuIs a blessing, bro
Blessings dhaane broWhat the key requirement is
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Mukkiya thevai enaanuYou keep that in mind
Nee nyaabagam vachukkoIf you aren't happy in the work you do
Seira velaiyila happy illanaYour soul will be upset
Soul kochukkumOoh yo yeah ooh
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Ooh yo yeah oohInner peace alone is
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Inner peace dhaanImportant, bro
Important broOoh yo yeah ooh
Ooh yo yeah oohOoh yo yeah ooh
Ooh yo yeah oohOoh yo yeah ooh
Ooh yo yeah oohA lot of burdens will drop
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Sumai irangum lott-ahDon't show interest in them
Adhil kaata venaa naatamFree help
Ilavasamaana udhaviyaiA crowd that expects
Ethirpaarkkum oru koottamIf you try to impress them
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Avana impress panna nenachenaaWe will not improve
Improve aava maattomLife doesn't need tactics
Life-kku thevai illai tacticsThat is what I practice
Naa adha dhaan panren practiceThe world I intended to use
Naa ubayogikka ulagamGot caught by me instead
En kitta maattikkichaeInner peace alone is
Male
Inner peace dhaanImportant, bro
Important broLiving authentically
Assala vaalradhuIs a blessing, bro
Blessings dhaane broWhat the key requirement is
Male
Mukkiya thevai enaanuYou keep that in mind
Nee nyaabagam vachukkoIf you aren't happy in the work you do
Seira velaiyila happy illanaYour soul will be upset
Soul kochukkumOoh yo yeah ooh
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Ooh yo yeah oohOoh yo yeah ooh
Ooh yo yeah oohOoh yo yeah ooh
Ooh yo yeah oohInner peace alone is
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Inner peace dhaanImportant, bro
Important broOoh yo yeah ooh
Ooh yo yeah oohOoh yo yeah ooh
Ooh yo yeah oohOoh yo yeah ooh
Ooh yo yeah oohRaising a dog and giving it a name
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Naaiya valathu pera vachiGiving it a name, serving food and water
Peru vachi soru vachi thanni vachiIf the doggy doesn't come when called
Koopttu doggy varalanaaWon't it be frustrating?
Kadupu aavumdhaanaeYeh yeah yeye yeah
Yeh yeah yeye yeahEarning degrees and finishing education
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Pattam vaangi padichi mudichiRunning around worn out, working hard
Oda thenji olachi kilichiForgetting one's ambition
Latchiyatha marakkuradhuIs very bad, mate
Very bad maame yeahVery bad bad, mate
Very bad bad maameYou won't get it at the flip of a switch
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Switch pottonye kedakkaadhuEverything you wish for
Wish pandradhellaamWe can set up the situation for it
Adhukku situation set pannikkalaamWe can laugh without hurting others
Mathavana hurt pannaama sirichikkalaamWe can share equally whatever we get
Serisamamaa kedachatha pirichikkalaamOoh yo yeah ooh
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Ooh yo yeah oohOoh yo yeah ooh
Ooh yo yeah oohInner peace alone, bro
Inner peace dhaan broReal, real, real, original
Asa asa asa asalaaaReal, real, real, original
Asa asa asa asalaaaReal, real, real, original
Asa asa asa asalaaaInner peace alone, bro
Inner peace dhaan bro

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

'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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