The heard melody

A tinge of melancholy
A voice dripping honey
I float in cool streams
In hazy happy dreams

The song tugs at the heart
Locks don break, they slide apart
The soul waltzes to the vocal chord
Sways n turns for it has been stirred

A sharp note scales depths unknown
A sustain, a smooth plateau
A slide down to the base
A tremor, ripples in the river

The air caresses the voice
All senses rejoice
The song kisses the ear
Eyes send down a tear

Notes and pauses
Words and silences
Peace and a dove
Music and love

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.

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...)

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

காதல் கொன்றேன்

இரவில் தூக்கம் கொண்டேன்

எழுத்தில் மாற்றம் கண்டேன் 

எளிதில் மனதை மாறச் செய்தேன்
நிலவை நிலவாய் கண்டேன்
I guess...நான் காதல் கொன்றேன்

By Bala

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

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

Sweetheart

Someone's eyes are brown as a berry
Someone's voice is captivating as a melody
Someone smiles as fresh as dew
But sweetheart...no one is the same as you.

Kadhal Yen Kadhal - Female Version

Kaadhal en kaadhal adhu kanneerula
Pochu adhu pochu ada thaneerula ...

Kaayam pudhu kaayam en ullukkulla
Paalaana nenju adhu veneerula


adi di avana...udha di avana
vet ree avana ...rombha rothana
love panana
pretend panana
game adnaana
overa yosikarena
hayyo onnume vena

suthudhu suthudhu thalayum suthudhu
smthn wrong manasineela
ice cream saaptu paduthko
u will feel better morning la

aayiram soniye
kaathula vaangala
soup la kekaren
nenjuthan thangala

chinna chinna tha dreams ellam kanden
acid oothi tan kannukulla
Friend aluvura kastama irukku
koncham kuda avan worthe illa

thean ooruna nenju kulle kal ooruthe enna solla
padakirukku valaiyirukku
kadalukkulla meena illa

venam di venam
intha kathal mogam
pasangala patha
ada varuthe kovam

naan than vechen...avan mela pasam
Otherwise life would be awesome

adi di avana...udha di avana
vetree avana ...rombha rothana

Flat abs-u
tam cruise-u
im bruised-u
naan loosu

Nonsense-u
Nuisance-u
He gave me
Grievance-u

Friends kuda than irukanum...ma
Boy friend vanthutta roomba tholla

unna vitavan urupada maatan
unna pola nice girl-e illa

Sale irukku
Choice-e illa
Handbag paakaren
Feel-e illa
Reason ethukku
Relationship kku meaning-e illa

venam di venam
intha kathal mogam
pasangala patha
ada varuthe kovam
avana nambi naan kanden nyanam
pothum dee enaku...ithuve pothum

adi di avana...udha di avana
vetree avana ...rombha rothana
love panana
pretend panana
game adnaana
overa yosikarena
hayyo onnume vena


suthudhu suthudhu thalayum suthudhu
smthn wrong manasineela
ice cream saaptu paduthko
u will feel better morning la


hey good night...good night
thanks so much machi

PS:
May be this is not tat a creative attempt...but its
fun

Nirvana tribute

If you don't know about nirvana...you might not understand this....nevermind



Life is a whore
Winters are cold
Annulled at eight
Aneurysm and Aids

Meaning less lines
he seemed to nevermind
he wanted to put on a show
and then to hit the road
he had what it takes
he knew not what it gives

from the brewing success storm
came different songs
you can reap more than you sow
but not just come and go
he had what it takes
he didn't want what it gives

definitions burnt
dangerous stones were turned
when you don’t want anymore
anything is tough to hold
he gave what it takes
he left what it gives

Not you, just me

The dip in the cool pool

soothing...dreamy...

I know I was a fool

It was not you - just me

I rose above for air

but..ah! I was drawn

I just did not care

I swam back down

Time was not my ally

Cool pincers stung me

I was fish out of water

I shuddered n thrashed wildly

I was dripping wet

I was tired and sore

It was not over, not yet

for soon, it was cool again

I was cool, but not wet

I was dry, I did not cry

Now, I do not despair

I do not gasp for air

Tough, so tough

So much brimming

in the cup of life

No, not in

but from outside

Holding it at bay

holding it all out

Its tough, so tough

Well, let it in u say

but what if its not enough?

The dam is full

about to burst

you say are you a fool

let it out first

Holding it at bay

holding it all in

Its tough, so tough

Well, let it out you say

but what if its not enough?

Water drops fall down

the fire still struggles

It wants to cool down

but still it wrestles

Holding it at bay

holding it all out

Its tough, so tough

Well, let it in you say

but what if its not enough?

Days and nights

smiles and pouts

warmth and bitterness

love and heartbreak

Holding it within

holding it all in

Its tough, so tough

Well, let it go you say

but what if its all that's left?

Tell me how??

I wanna run
run
run
From this wave of thought
Before I drown

I never wanna be the one
One
One
The one for you
But I like to be someone

Im in love
And my heart is in war
Nothing seems
Fair so far…

I wanna run , never wanna be the one…in love

I feel like a child
Who lost his only toy
Help me decipher,
Life’s message of joy

I feel like a king
A king in exile
Someday will conquer my sense and reason
until then life is gonna be smthn erstwhile

Im in love
And my heart is in war
Nothing seems
Fair so far…

Don’t wanna feel like a child,a king in exile…tell me how??

Blank reel

A blank reel..A fresh leaf...That's what people have always yearned for, after a time of turmoil. The past is never painful. No, not even the memories. It is the nameless and undescribable something associated with the past and its memories that seethes inside and threatens to burst open.

I dig n dig deeper

There must be a way out

It's late but sooner or later

I've got to have my shout

What's buried is buried

but no, not forgotten

Not missed, not wanted

but the mess is still rotten

The past has no glory

No pretty pictures, no butterflies

There's not much of a story

just wanderings and pointless lies

We look for a reason

after losing it

If there's no use running

We might as well just sit

Not my time

but I don mind

'Tis a blank reel I want

when I try to rewind.

A strange love, this.

I once had a life of my own
Met her in a dark park downtown
She entered and turned my world all around

We'd often stay together
I'd laugh for hours
With some music, the air was filled with fervor

When I was with her I’d get this thrill
Even if I stood still
It was like I were falling down a hill

Once I was her lover
Once I stayed away from her
But sooner or later, with her I’d be there
This a strange love, no one can comprehend
This a strange love for marijuana, no one can comprehend.

Now don’t ask…do u really smoke pot

By Bala

Moon Dance

I Was once

Up in the moon

I made an abode for two

I ploughed the backyard land

With a glowing unicorn

I planted your memories

To sprout an orchard of trees

Is there

Some time you’ve got

Let's fly there in a Pegasus driven cart

Until you need to rest

Let's dance in twinkling stardust

From the moon-grown orchard of mine

Let's savor the fruits divine

Taste of Success

This one is for Sushmita's Bird

I was running down in the pouring rain

From the horseman with the double barrel gun

I was a lion so I shook off the cold from my mane

I ran and ran as fast as I could and reached the shore

I reached the shore and jumped into the mighty ocean

Boats were chasing me with blood stained harpoons

I was a whale so I plunged deep in to cover my trail

I swam and steered and reached an isle

I reached an isle and took off from the land

No one was waiting there with sling or stone

I'm a bird so I'm chirping in the air, I'm free

Once I ran, swam, flew and now I reached a tree

I’ve reached a tree to taste the fruit of success

Before the bite I’m going to make a wish

Let me stay a bird, to sing my song and fly around

I finally tasted success...I came so far, I came so long

I'm just like you

This One was written for Sushmita's painting (Still life-vegetables).

There is a pile of dishes lying in the kitchen sink
You've no idea of when it’s going to be clean
It’s like you’re running in a tight schedule
You’re busy and you’ve lots of things to do
But you don’t do them, not even a few

I’m just like you
A dog chasing its tail
I’m just like you
We can smile when we fail

Sight of your desk at work place makes you frown
You desire to have super powers to fly back home
It’s like the clock is stuck in the same place
Everything sounds like a cliché
You don’t like the way the world is on the weekdays

I’m just like you
Mine is a strange psyche
I’m just like you
I wish to do what I like

Many friends you went to school with are getting married
When your mother talks about wedlock it’s a little scary
It’s like your hair is becoming less dense
And the pointer in your bathroom scale is reaching the maximum
Some days you wonder whether you look older than your mum

I’m just like you
I wait for the horse and the cape
I’m just like you
I want my fairytale escape

Frankly my dear I don’t give a damn!

Wrote this based on conversations from "Gone with the Wind".Nothing special about this one, just made it on a monday morning :)

Are you the Belle of the county
or the sweet doll of the town?
Frankly my dear I don’t give a damn

Are you waiting for a knight with a shining armor?
Will you always look for someplace warmer?
Frankly my dear I don’t give a damn

Looking for compliments from every man?
Until death, will you not lose your charm?
Frankly my dear I don’t give a damn

Caring for me with heart and soul?
Swearing your love till end of the world?
Frankly my dear I don’t give a damn

Why don't they stay that way

Leaves, so green and young
why don't they stay that way
why do they turn brown
why do they wilt or fall away..

Pictures, so fresh n rosy
why don't they stay that way
why do they fade with time
why all the dust and grime

Streams, so cool and clear
why don't they stay that way
why do they get dirty
why do they have to go dry

Days that start happy
why don't they stay that way
why the arguments..the face-offs
why not more laughs...

Memories that curve up a smile
why don't they stay that way
make them be the same, all the while
do they have to go away...