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Lyrics & meaning

Salangaigal

From War · 2019

Lyricist
Madhan Karky
Singers
Rahul Vaidya, Anusha Mani
Music director
Vishal-Shekhar
Details
War2019

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Chorus
In the sun and sand the seaIn the sun, sand, and sea
In the right and I’m feeling alrightIn the right mood, and I'm feeling alright
And I’m feeling alrightAnd I am feeling alright
Male
Kaalam illai nilaa mugiyaeThere is no time limit, oh face like the moon
Kadhalillae vizha vaa mugaiyaeCome fall in love, oh blossoming bud
Maayam ennum un unmaiyilaeIn your truth that feels like magic
Oyaamal aada venmaiyilaeTo dance endlessly in pure brightness
Male
Oh edhirkaala sumaiyaavum veenaeOh, the burden of thoughts about the future is useless
Aiyo nedunalgal uthavaathu thaanaeAlas, worrying about long days ahead won't help
Nee aadaiyilae un aadaiyilaeWhen you sway in your dress, in your dress
Siru noolyena idhayamum aadaMy heart sways like a delicate thread
Male
Unnal endhan boomiBecause of you, my earth
Nindratha paarLook, has it come to a standstill
Aanal naan suzhalgirenae paarBut look, I am spinning round and round
Salangaigal udaiyum varaiUntil the anklet bells break
Salangaigal udaiyum varaiUntil the anklet bells break
Female
Thozhanae kaatruLook friend, the wind
Aadamal irukkaRemains without moving
Paarthaaiyo suzhalgirenae naanHave you seen how I am spinning?
Salangaigal udaiyum varaiUntil the anklet bells break
Salangaigal udaiyum varaiUntil the anklet bells break
Female
Edhirkaala sumaiyaavum veenaeThe burden of thoughts about the future is useless
Aiyo nedunalgal uthavaathu thaanaeAlas, worrying about long days ahead won't help
Nee aadaiyilae un aadaiyilaeWhen you sway in your dress, in your dress
Siru noolyena idhayamum aadaMy heart sways like a delicate thread
Female
Annoolinai patri izhuthaaiyoDid you hold onto that thread and pull me?
Unnalae suzhalgirenae naanBecause of you, I am spinning
Salangaigal udaiyum varaiUntil the anklet bells break
Salangaigal udaiyum varaiUntil the anklet bells break
Female
Udaiyum varaiUntil they break
Salangaigal udaiyum varaiUntil the anklet bells break

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This energetic dance track is an invitation to celebrate the present moment and surrender to love without worrying about tomorrow. The protagonist speaks of discarding the anxieties of the future and getting lost in the captivating presence of their lover. Driven by romance and rhythm, they dance with complete abandon—so intensely that they vow to keep spinning until the bells on their anklets break.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Iyaibu (End Rhyme)

Kaalam illai nilaa mugiyae / Kadhalillae vizha vaa mugaiyae

The lines end with matching rhyming suffixes like 'mugiyae' and 'mugaiyae', creating a melodic rhythm.

Upamai (Simile)

Siru noolyena idhayamum aada

The lyricist compares the delicate swaying of the heart to a light thread using the comparison marker 'ena'.

Refrain / Repetition

Salangaigal udaiyum varai

The phrase 'Salangaigal udaiyum varai' is repeatedly emphasized to reinforce the intensity and passion of the dance.

Personification

Thozhanae kaatru Aadamal irukka

The wind is addressed as a friend ('Thozhanae kaatru') that stands still watching the speaker dance.

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Trivia

This track is the Tamil adapted version of the massive hit song 'Ghungroo' from the 2019 Hindi action thriller 'War', starring Hrithik Roshan and Vaani Kapoor. The original music was composed by the duo Vishal-Shekhar, while the Tamil lyrics were translated and written by Madhan Karky to match the original beat and rhythm seamlessly.

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