Shankar Mahadevan’s ‘Aana Poloru Vandi’ appears on the album Oru Thathvika Avalokanam. The track combines Mahadevan’s lyrics with O K Ravisankar’s composition. It presents life as a chaotic vehicle without a single driver.
Released: March 1, 2021
Aana Poloru Vandi
Shankar Mahadevan • From “Oru Thathvika Avalokanam”
Oru Thathvika Avalokanam’s Aana Poloru Vandi Malayalam Lyrics English Meaning
Mahadevan pairs accelerator control with one person and brakes with another. His words describe hard-earned knowledge becoming obsolete when societal rules invert. The lyrics mention necks placed under guns during unstable times.
Aana Poloru Vandi Aarundoru GuarantyIt’s a vehicle massive like an elephant; who’s got a guarantee?
Aana Poloru Vandi Aarundoru GuarantyIt’s a vehicle massive like an elephant; who’s got a guarantee?
Acceleratororalil Brekko MattoralilThe accelerator’s with one person, but the brake’s with another.
Alamp Roadil Kalampiyottan Thoduthu Vitta Oru VandiIt’s a vehicle unleashed to run wild on a messy road.
Giant Wheelil Karakki Vitta Oru Kirukkirunjenna Oru VandiIt’s spinning like a giant wheel, a vehicle that’s gone mad.
Parathi Vittoru Pattam Potti Paali Panipali O Kerippoyavar ThendiThe kite we flew has snapped and failed; oh, those aboard are left begging.
Kerippoyavar ThendiThose who climbed aboard are now left begging.
Aana Poloru Vandi Aarundoru GuarantyIt’s a vehicle massive like an elephant; who’s got a guarantee?
Iruttuvolam Vellam Kori Padichathokke PazhayiAll the hard work we did till dark has gone to waste.
Iruttuvolam Vellam Kori Padichathokke PazhayiAll the hard work we did till dark has gone to waste.
Kallan Policeayi Kashtam Kalam Arinja KalikalamThe thief’s become the police; it’s a pitiful time in this chaotic age.
Kuruthamthani Nammal Thokkin Kazhuth VechupoyiOut of sheer bad luck, we’ve placed our necks under the gun.
Nivirthikedtin Meeshakal Njangal Theruthuveche PoyiEven in our helplessness, we’ve twirled our mustaches with pride.
Kadakkeda Nee PurathGet out! You, get outside!
Kadakkeda Nee Purath Ninne Eduthukollam Pinne OGet out! You, get outside! We’ll deal with you later, oh!
Aana Poloru Vandi Aarundoru GuarantyIt’s a vehicle massive like an elephant; who’s got a guarantee?
Akasam Vazhi Pokanayiittaranundo KerunnuWho’s climbing up to travel through the sky?
Akasam Vazhi Pokanayiittaranundo KerunnuWho’s climbing up to travel through the sky?
Swargathin Narakathilekkorottam Kitti PorunnoAre you coming on a direct run from heaven straight to hell?
Virachakompil Pidichirikkum Urumpukalkkoru KondattamIt’s a celebration for the ants holding onto a shaking branch.
Antham Kuntham Arinju Pandam Purathu Chadi Kili PoyiConfused and clueless, our wits have completely flown away.
Pettupoyavar Petta Padukal Parayan Mela ShivaneOh God, we can’t even describe the suffering of those trapped inside.
Aana Poloru Vandi Aarundoru GuarantyIt’s a vehicle massive like an elephant; who’s got a guarantee?
Acceleratororalil Brekko MattoralilThe accelerator’s with one person, but the brake’s with another.
Alamp Roadil Kalampiyottan Thoduthu Vitta Oru VandiIt’s a vehicle unleashed to run wild on a messy road.
Giant Wheelil Karakki Vitta Oru Kirukkirunjenna Oru VandiIt’s spinning like a giant wheel, a vehicle that’s gone mad.
Parathi Vittoru Pattam Potti Paali Panipali Kerippoyavar ThendiThe kite we flew has snapped and failed; oh, those aboard are left begging.
Kerippoyavar ThendiThose who climbed aboard are now left begging.
Aana Poloru Vandi Music Video
Life’s lack of guarantees defines the Aana Poloru Vandi lyrics translation. Mahadevan frames existence as a risk-filled journey where passengers lose control. The composer matches this theme with disorienting instrumentals.