Alaye by Jak Sundar, JKA Shalini
Jak Sundar is a producer from Chennai, India. He is a huge fan of Machael Jackson’s music and it is with this inspiration that Jak has set out to make pop music. In his song, Alaye, Jak enlisted the help of singer JKA Shalini. Shalini is also from Chennai, India where she lives with her husband and kids. Jak Sundar has 1 monthly Spotify listener, and JKA Shalini has 608 monthly Spotify listeners making them a perfect duo for this week’s artists spotlight
Alaye is a song that has popular electronic music themes infused throughout the track like Shalini’s haunting voice, synthesizers galore, and an epic beat. It’s a song that belongs on the radio, and I hope it will take off in the United States soon. Since I am only a (sub-par) master of one language I reached out to JKA Shalini and she was kind enough to give me the lyrics of the song, which were then translated by a wonderful user of Reddit. But first, enjoy Alaye by Jak Sundar & JKA Shalini. Lyrics and Analysis below.
| Lyrics (in Tamil) | Lyrics (English Characters) | Lyrics (translated by ashokramach of reddit) |
| வானம் பொழிகின்ற மழைநீரே வா சாலை நனையட்டும் நீ செல்ல தூரம் கடக்கின்ற கடல்மீனே வா வேகம் குறையாமல் நீ செல்லு இங்கு தேடல் ஆயிரம் உன் இடம்தேடி வா ஒரு பாடல் பாடவே உன் கதை சொல்லு நில்லாமல் முன்னேறிச் செல்லு… எதிரிகளை உன் பின்னே தள்ளு… விழுந்தாலும் எழுவேனென்று சொல்லு… நீ தொடுவானம் தொடும்தூரம் செல்லு… அலையே உன் ஆற்றல் தாராயோ அடியேன் இவன் நடைபோட நிலவே உன் ஒளிதனை தாராயோ நிலத்தில் இவன் கரைசேர… நில்லாமல் முன்னேறிச்செல்லு… எதிரிகளை உன் பின்னே தள்ளு… விழுந்தாலும் எழுவேனென்று சொல்லு… நீ தொடுவானம் தொடும்தூரம் செல்லு… அலையே அலையே அலையே அலையே அலையே அலையே உன் ஆற்றலை தர வா நிலவே நிலவே நிலவே நிலவே நிலவே நிலவே உன் ஒளிதனை தர வா அலையே உன் ஆற்றல் தாராயோ அடியேன் இவன் நடைபோட நிலவே உன் ஒளிதனை தாராயோ நிலத்தில் இவன் கரைகள் தான் சேர… அலையே அலையே அலையே அலையே அலையே அலையே உன் ஆற்றலை தர வா நிலவே நிலவே நிலவே நிலவே நிலவே நிலவே உன் ஒளிதனை தர வா | Vaanam pozhiginra mazhai neerea vaa Saalai nanayattum nee sella Dhooram kadakinra kadal meenea vaa Vegam kurayaamal nee sellu Ingu thedal aayiram un idam thedi vaa Oru paadal paadave un kadhai sollu Nillamal munneri sellu Edhirigalai un pinne thallu Vizhundhaalum ezhuvenendru sollu Nee thodu vaanam thodum dhooram sellu Alaye un aatral tharayo Adiyen ivan nadai poda Nilave un olithanai tharayo Nilathil ivan karai sera Nillamal munneri sellu Edhirigalai un pinne thallu Vizhundhaalum ezhuvenendru sollu Nee thodu vaanam thodum dhooram sellu Alaye alaye alaye alaye Alaye alaye un aatralai tharava Nilave nilave nilave nilave Nilave nilave un olithanai thara vaa Alaye un aatral tharayo Adiyen ivan nadai poda Nilave un olithanai tharayo Nilathil ivan karaigal than sera…. Alaye alaye alaye alaye Alaye alaye un aatralai tharava Nilave nilave nilave nilave Nilave nilave un olithanai thara vaa | Welcome the rain that comes down from the sky Let the road get wet for you to go Welcome the sea fish that swims far You go without slowing down Among a thousand searches find your place Sing a song and tell your story Go forward without stopping Push the opponents behind you Say that you will get up even if you fall Go as far as you can touch the skyline Let the waves give the energy For him to walk Let the moon give the light For him to reach the shore Go forward without stopping Push the opponents behind you Say that you will get up even if you fall Go as far as you can touch the skyline Oh wave after wave after wave after wave Come wave after wave to give the energy Oh moon oh moon oh moon oh moon Oh moon oh moon come to give the light Let the waves give the energy For him to walk Let the moon give the light For him to reach the shore Wave after wave after wave after wave Come wave after wave to give the energy Oh moon oh moon oh moon oh moon Oh moon oh moon come to give the light |
Meaning (from the Artist)
“This song portrays the struggles of a young boy who is bullied and harmed by people
around him, which in turns makes the boy stronger and equips himself to face his struggles with the help of his affectionate brother… This song is dedicated to all the young children to grow up in life stronger and face all the hurdles in life.” ~ From the Youtube Description
Commentary
This song stands as a positive force in a time great darkness across the world. The human race is being bullied by its own members and the forces of nature. This song can serve as motivation that despite being knocked down we can always get up, learn from our mistakes, and face the issues at hand.
Let us therefore face the day with new strength. May you bring courage into your heart. May you fight for justice. May you be a force of peace in your home, neighborhood, and city. And finally, may you end this day knowing the world is at least a tiny bit better because of your actions.
If you’re interested in more music by JKA Shalini you can follow her on Facebook, Spotify, Instagram, or Youtube. JKA Shalini, herself, requests you take a listen to one of her newest songs, Alaathi.
You can follow Jak Sundar on Facebook, Spotify, Instagram, Youtube. You can buy Alaye on Amazon by following this link.
Huge thank you to ashokramach, who took the time to translate this song from Tamil to English.
