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Lyrics & meaning

Kalangathey

From Anbarivu · 2021

Lyricist
Hip Hop Tamizha
Singer
Bamba Bakya
Music director
Hiphop Tamizha
Details
Anbarivu2021

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Kalangadhae mayangadhaeDo not feel distressed, do not be confused.
Unmai illa nanmai ondru uraithenae unakkaagaI spoke a untruth only for your own good.
Nanbikkai thaan vaazhkai nambuFaith is life itself, have faith.
Male
Sila pirivugal pala mudivugal uravukkullae kadhavugalA few separations, many conclusions, doors within relationships.
Sila kadidhangal pala kavidhaigal theeyil vizhundha siragugalA few letters, many poems, wings fallen into the fire.
Oru kuzhanthaiyaai innum nee en kannukkul kannaTo me, you are still a child in my eyes, my dear.
Oru kozhaiyaai un munnalae nindrene naanYet I stood before you like a coward.
Male
Kalangadhae mayangadhaeDo not feel distressed, do not be confused.
Unmai illa nanmai ondru uraithenae unakkaagaI spoke a untruth only for your own good.
Nanbikkai thaan vaazhkai nambuFaith is life itself, have faith.
Male
Aareero aaru latcham vannakkiliLullaby, my precious colorful bird.
Aalamaram vizhudhula koodu kattiBuilding a nest in the prop roots of a banyan tree,
Mazhai adichaalum puyal adichaalumWhether rain strikes or a storm blows,
Ellaam sernthae onna vaazhumThey all live together as one.
Male
Adhu pola naanum en kooda neeyumJust like that, I and you beside me,
Onna serndhae vaazha venumMust live together as one.
Onna serndhae vaazha venumMust live together as one.

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This song is a tender and emotional expression of love, reconciliation, and family bond from the film 'Anbarivu'. The singer reassures his loved one not to despair or lose faith, confessing that a lie was told only out of good intentions for their protection. Acknowledging past mistakes and vulnerability, the narrator reflects on how cherished memories sometimes feel like wings fallen into fire. Using the metaphor of birds nesting together in a sturdy banyan tree to weather any rain or tempest, the song conveys the central theme of unity. It emphasizes that faith is the foundation of life and expresses a deep desire for the family to overcome all obstacles and live united.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Rhyme (Iyaibu)

Kalangadhae mayangadhae

The line ends with rhyming verbs 'Kalangadhae' and 'mayangadhae', giving a rhythmic comfort.

Antithesis / Parallelism

Sila pirivugal pala mudivugal uravukkullae kadhavugal

The contrast between 'Sila' (few) and 'Pala' (many) along with 'pirivugal' (separations) and 'mudivugal' (conclusions) creates poetic balance.

Metaphor

Sila kadidhangal pala kavidhaigal theeyil vizhundha siragugal

'Wings fallen into fire' metaphorically describes ruined hopes, lost letters, or painful memories.

Extended Metaphor / Imagery

Aalamaram vizhudhula koodu katti / Mazhai adichaalum puyal adichaalum / Ellaam sernthae onna vaazhum

Compares family members living in harmony to birds building a nest in a banyan tree that stay united through rain and storms.

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Trivia

The track features the powerful, soulful vocals of the late singer Bamba Bakya, whose unique voice gave life to several hit emotional tracks composed by Hiphop Tamizha and A.R. Rahman.

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