Lyrics translations

Athisaya Raagam Lyrics and Translation

Posted on July 24, 2011 | 3 minutes | 431 words | Janani Dhinakaran

This raagam, called Mahati, has only 4 notes. In Karnatic music, all raagams have either 5, 6 or 7 notes. But Balamurali Krishna invented this one and was critisised for his non-traditional innovation. [Read More]

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Kanne Kalaimaane Lyrics and Translation

Posted on July 23, 2011 | 2 minutes | 270 words | Janani Dhinakaran

In this song, Kamal’s character is singing to Sridevi’s character. The story of Moondraam Pirai is about a troubled young man who finds a mentally ill girl about to be sold for the first time in a brothal. [Read More]

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Thakita Thadimi (Salangai Oli) Lyrics Translated

Posted on July 23, 2011 | 2 minutes | 298 words | Janani Dhinakaran

I recommend this beautiful movie to everyone. In this song, the uber-talented dancer has become an alcoholic and he sings and dances referring to the past he shares with the widow who is watching him. [Read More]

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Tamil Songs Translated

Posted on July 10, 2011 | 1 minutes | 26 words | Janani Dhinakaran

Tamil Songs Translated is an archive where all Tamil songs I have translated can be found. Why don’t you take a look now? Categories/Lyrics Translations[ [Read More]

What is a Golusu? Gopuram? and a Kolam?

Posted on July 7, 2011 | 3 minutes | 543 words | Janani Dhinakaran

In my most recent translation of the Tamil song ‘Ennavalay adi Ennavalay’, I found some references to words which are impossible to directly translate into English. [Read More]

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Ennavale Adi Ennavale Lyrics and Translation

Posted on July 7, 2011 | 3 minutes | 588 words | Janani Dhinakaran

Back to more recent times. I remember this and another song’s effects and graphics very well from when I watched the movie Kadhalan. Patta Rap, Mukkala Mukkabala and other songs from this movie also became very popular but this must be the most melodious of the collection. [Read More]

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Vinnodum Mugilodum Lyrics and Translation

Posted on July 6, 2011 | 4 minutes | 729 words | Janani Dhinakaran

If anyone were to remake this song with rock instruments, I think it would hit the rock charts world wide even if no one understood it. [Read More]

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Main Shaayar Toh Nahi Lyrics and Translation

Posted on July 4, 2011 | 2 minutes | 412 words | Janani Dhinakaran

This is one of the old goodies of Hindi music. It has a very simple structure but nice meanings. This time, the video is below the translation. [Read More]

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Malarnthum Malaraatha Lyrics and Translation

Posted on July 1, 2011 | 3 minutes | 604 words | Janani Dhinakaran

This song is a classic. It is from a movie called Paasa Malar (flower or affection). I grew up listening to lots of oldies and enjoyed their high lyricism. [Read More]

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Anbe Sivam Lyrics Translation

Posted on June 29, 2011 | 2 minutes | 346 words | Janani Dhinakaran

The movie this song is from is also called Anbe Sivam. It is one of Kamal Hassan´s most poignant movies and I recommend it to everyone if they can find it with subtitles. [Read More]

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