Wednesday, November 28, 2012

Letting the light in


The tubelight flickered. It seemed to be in a dilemma about going off or staying on.

The room was dimly lit and small. It was not shabby but it was not neat either. Magazines lay scattered on the bed. There was a dressing table by its side with an assortment of hair clips, cosmetics and accessories to transform Preethi from a sleepy eyed girl with shabby hair into a chic, modern, pretty woman.

By the dressing table, there was a closet in which she stacked all her clothes. On the hangers, there were clothes that she planned to wear in the near future. In the shelves, she had stuffed those that were possible candidates for being worn by her, but just not yet. They were the ones in the waiting list. 

There was a study table too. This one had a few text books. Some random papers lay scattered. There was a big coffee mug too large for a normal person to drink from. She had put in all the free pens and pencils in it. She rarely used them, but she could use them some day, like Mr.Heckles used to say.

By the window, she had a foldable chair. Her coat was unceremoniously discarded on it along with a few stuffed toys. But there was a pair of cushions, if she was too lazy to clear the chair and wanted to sit by the window. Her iron box was on the floor near the chair. Sometimes when she was in a hurry, she just used one of the heavy books to smoothen the ruffled shirt.

The tubelight blinked again. She was getting irritated with it now. She heard an alert from her mobile. She had a new email. She opened it in her laptop. It was from him. The usual stories. It was clearly not going to work out. The tubelight went off.

She closed his mail and replied to her mom's email - she was ready, she said.

She walked from the bed and opened the window.

Monday, June 4, 2012

Vilai Valargindradhu







Based on: Nila Kaaygiradhu (Indhira)
Lyrics: Bala
Voice: Sound


Vilai valargindradhu
Nitham uyargindradhu
Yaarum niruthavillaye...
Indha nilai endru ingu maarum...


Dollar sezhikkindradhu
Rupai sirukkindradhu
Yaarum thadukkavillaye...
Indha nilai endru ingu maarum...


Clockai sutri power pogum pogum
Adhil maatram edhum illaye...
Aah...Ennavaana podhum petrol priceu erum
Tharum kodi thollaye..endrendrum inge...


(Vilai...)


Adho valargindradhu pana veekka mirugam
Dietil irukka solungal...


Idho sarigindradhu pangu sandhai
Thooki nirutha seyyungal...


Innilai maaranum
Andha maattramai maarungal...


Vin illai ellai dhan
Adhai thaandiyum paarungal...


(Vilai...)

Wednesday, May 30, 2012

Sheher Mein (Tamil)

Sheher main Tamil


Note: The lyrics were written by Bala and the poor singing was done by Sound. She apologizes sincerely.


nikaren un theruvula 
vanthu koncham paaru pulla 
thara venam onnum neeyum 
vanthu koncham en nenja matum alli chellu 

nikaren un theruvula 
vanthu koncham paaru pulla 
thara venam onnum neeyum 
vanthu koncham en nenja matum alli chellu..nikaaren 

nikaren un theruvula 
vanthu koncham paaru pulla 
thara venam onnum neeyum 
vanthu koncham en nenja matum alli chellu 

letter pottutu varen un veetukku 
mail kuda poten un id kku 
letter pottutu varen un veetukku 
mail kuda poten un id kku 

train kkum, lodge kkum 
vanthu koncham bill a  mattum katti chellu 
train kkum, lodge kkum 
vanthu koncham bill a  mattum katti chellu 

train kkum, lodge kkum 
vanthu koncham bill a  mattum katti chellu 
train kkum, lodge kkum 
vanthu koncham bill a  mattum katti chellu 

vanthu koncham nenja alli  chelluu 
nikaren...inga nikaaren 
vanthu koncham nenja alli chelluu 
oo 

nikaren un theruvula 
vanthu koncham paaru pulla 
thara venam onnum neeyum 
vanthu koncham en nenja matum alli chellu 
letter pottutu varen un veetukku 
mail kuda poten un id kku 
letter pottutu varen un veetukku 
mail kuda poten un id kku 
train kkum, lodge kkum 
vanthu koncham bill a  mattum katti chellu 
train kkum, lodge kkum 
vanthu koncham bill a  mattum katti chellu 

en nenja koncham thottu chellu 
en nenja koncham thottu chellu

Sunday, February 12, 2012

காதல் கொன்றேன்



இரவில் தூக்கம் கொண்டேன்
எழுத்தில் மாற்றம் கண்டேன் 
எளிதில் மனதை மாறச் செய்தேன்
நிலவை நிலவாய் கண்டேன்
I guess...நான் காதல் கொன்றேன்

By Bala

Thursday, January 5, 2012

Time and Time again

What’s that light?
It’s not even day
Sun is far away
Is that your silhouette?
I’m crying out loud
When your face 
Flashes in my mind
Time and Time again


- Bala

Monday, January 2, 2012

இளமை இதோ இதோ





Suddenly i realized...i can change lyrics of the traditional new year song like this...

ஹாய் எவ்ரி படி
விஷ் யூ ஹேப்பி நியு இயர்

இளமை இதோ இதோ
இனிமை இதோ இதோ
காலேஜு டீன் ஏஜு் பெண்கள்
hearts will leap nd reach their skull

இளமை இதோ இதோ
இனிமை இதோ இதோ

வாலிபத்தில் மன்மதன்
like to call u hon…

ராத்திரியில் சந்திரன்
will tell u..u r the one

நான் ஆடும் ஆட்டம் பாருங்கள்
u’ll be dazzled… it’s a spell

நான் பாடும் பாட்டை கேளுங்கள்
will rock ur every cell

ஊர் போற்றவே பேர் வாங்குவேன்
நான் தான் சகலகலா வல்லவன்

(இளமை இதோ இதோ)


இந்தியிலும் பாடுவேன்
baby u’ll go insane
ஏக்துஜே கே லீயே
u’ll fall for it....yeah

எனக்காக ஏக்கம் என்னம்மா
its jut a melodrama

உனக்காக வாழும் மாமன் தான்
baby im ur man

நாள் தோறும் தான் ஆள் மாறுவேன்
நான் தான் சகலகலா வல்லவன்

(இளமை இதோ இதோ)


கம்பெடுத்து ஆடுவேன்
better take another lane
குத்துவதில் சூரன் நான்
u will land in a trash can

எனை யாரும் ஏய்த்தால் ஆகாது
im stern abt what I do
எனை வெல்ல யாரும் கிடையாது
no one even has a clue…..

யார் காதிலும் பூச்சுற்றுவேன்
நான் தான் சகலகலா வல்லவன்

(இளமை இதோ இதோ)


and u cant slap me over the internet