S.P. Balasubrahmanyam sings ‘Yaar Yaaro’ from D. Imman’s ‘Chinna’ album. Lyricist Pazhani Bharathi frames a sudden transformation from isolation to union. Balasubrahmanyam’s delivery carries both fragility and resolve.
Released: July 15, 2005
Yaar Yaaro
D. Imman | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam • From “Chinna”
Yaar Yaaro Lyrics Translation – Chinna Soundtrack
Pazhani Bharathi’s lyrics state refusal to surrender the beloved even to divine forces. Balasubrahmanyam conveys identity dissolution through lines like declaring ‘I have become you.’ The shift occurs without hesitation or doubt.
Yaar Yaaro Naan PaarthenI looked at so many strangers.
Yaarum Enakku IllaiBut there was no one for me.
En Vazhiyil Nee VanthaaiYou entered my path.
Naanum Enakku IllaiNow, I don’t even belong to myself.
Kanneeril KaruvaanenI formed from tears.
Kadal Neeril UruvaanenI took shape in the sea’s salt water.
Unnaalae Uyir AanenBecause of you, I came alive.
Nee Aaga Nan AanenI have become you.
Nee Aaga Nan AanenI have become you.
Yaar Yaaro Naan PaarthenI looked at so many strangers.
Yaarum Enakku IllaiBut there was no one for me.
Thaayai Vidavum NallavalaaiKinder than even a mother,
Dhevathai Unai PaarthenI saw you as an angel.
Engo Sellum SalaiyilaeOn a road leading nowhere,
Unakkul Thangi VittenI found my shelter inside you.
Enai Yaar Ena KettaalIf anyone asks who I am,
Oru Soll Pothumone word is enough.
Nee Ena Naan SolvenI’ll say that I am you.
En Mugavari KettaalIf they ask for my address,
Oru Vari Pothumone line is enough.
Un Peyar Naan SolvenI’ll just say your name.
Unai Kadavul Vanthu KettaalumEven if God came and asked for you,
Ethirppen Thara MaattenI’d defy Him; I wouldn’t give you up.
Ethirppen Thara MaattenI’d defy Him; I wouldn’t give you up.
Yaar Yaaro Naan PaarthenI looked at so many strangers.
Yaarum Enakku IllaiBut there was no one for me.
Kovam Odum NarambugalilIn these nerves where anger flows,
Veenaiyai Meetugiraiyou play a gentle melody.
Eriyum Theeyai Naan IrunthenI was a burning fire,
Deebam Yetrugiraaibut you lit a peaceful lamp.
Ada Ithu Varai IngaeOh, until now right here,
Vazhnthathu PothumI felt I’d lived enough.
Ena Naan IrunthirunthenThat’s how I existed.
Nee Vaazhkayin SuvaiyaiBut you made me taste
Arinthida Vaithaaithe true essence of life.
Marupadi Piranthu VittenI have been born again.
Unai Uyirin Ullae Naan SumappenI’ll carry you deep within my soul.
Veliyae Vida MattenI won’t let you out.
Veliyae Vida MatteenI won’t let you out.
Yaar Yaaro Naan PaarthenI looked at so many strangers.
Yaarum Enakku IllaiBut there was no one for me.
En Vazhiyil Nee VanthaaiYou entered my path.
Naanum Enakku IllaiNow, I don’t even belong to myself.
Kanneeril KaruvaanenI formed from tears.
Kadal Neeril UruvaanenI took shape in the sea’s salt water.
Unnaalae Uyir AanenBecause of you, I came alive.
Nee Aaga Nan AanenI have become you.
Nee Aaga Nan AanenI have become you.
Yaar Yaaro Naan PaarthenI looked at so many strangers.
Yaar Yaaro Music Video
Rebirth through total devotion defines the ‘Yaar Yaaro’ lyrics meaning. The ‘Chinna’ soundtrack uses this song to map selfhood reconstruction around one person. A complete English lyrics translation clarifies each vow.