Melodic acoustic ballad exploring the gentle pain and silence of unrequited love.
Song Lyrics
සිහින් සරින් ඉකි බිඳ බිඳ
හද හඬවනු ඇයිද කුමරි
මල් හී සර ඔබේ වෙතට
මා නොහෙලමි හීන කුමරි
මා නොහෙලමි හීන කුමරි
සිහින් සරින් ඉකි බිඳ බිඳ
හද හඬවනු ඇයිද කුමරි
මල් හී සර ඔබේ වෙතට
මා නොහෙලමි හීන කුමරි
මා නොහෙලමි හීන කුමරි
ආදරයේ වේදනාව
දිනකදි ඔබ හට දැනේවි
ඒ දැනුනම මගේ හී වෙත
ඔබ නිහඬව බැන වදීවි
ඔබ නිහඬව බැන වදීවි
සිහින් සරින් ඉකි බිඳ බිඳ
හද හඬවනු ඇයිද කුමරි
මල් හී සර ඔබේ වෙතට
මා නොහෙලමි හීන කුමරි
මා නොහෙලමි හීන කුමරි
ආදරයේ කඳුළු පළස
මත නිහඬව ඔබ හිඳීවි
නිබඳව ඔබ හිඳිනා සඳ
හීන් හඬින් බැන වදීවි
හීන් හඬින් බැන වදීවි
සිහින් සරින් ඉකි බිඳ බිඳ
හද හඬවනු ඇයිද කුමරි
මල් හී සර ඔබේ වෙතට
මා නොහෙලමි හීන කුමරි
මා නොහෙලමි හීන කුමරි
Song Information
Song Title: සිහින් සරින් (Sihin Sarin)
Artist: Athma Liyanage
Lyrics: Athma Liyanage
Genre: Pop / Romantic Ballad
Language: Sinhala
Release Year: 1993
Combined Analysis Block
Song Summary
“Sihin Sarin” is a classic, soulful ballad that captures the delicate and often painful nuances of love. The mood is somber, gentle, and deeply emotional, portraying a narrator who observes a loved one’s silent tears. It depicts a sense of restraint and respect, where the narrator refuses to strike the “princess” with Cupid’s arrows (mal hee sara), choosing instead to wait for her to realize the weight of his devotion on her own.
Song Meaning
The song functions as a philosophical reflection on the inevitability of heartbreak and the patience required in love. The lyrics analyze the transition from silent suffering to a future moment of realization. Themes of silent endurance and emotional carpet (kadulu palasa) are central; the narrator suggests that one day, when the pain of love is finally felt by the other person, they might react with a “silent scolding” directed at his persistent feelings. By using metaphors of flowery arrows and thin, sobbing voices, Athma Liyanage highlights the sensitivity of the human heart, capturing the essence of a lover who would rather bear the silence than force a connection that causes distress.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What does the title “Sihin Sarin” mean?
The title translates to “In a thin/faint voice,” referring to the sound of soft sobbing or whispering that characterizes the song’s emotional atmosphere.
What is the significance of “Mal Hee Sara”?
“Mal Hee Sara” refers to the flower-tipped arrows of Cupid (Anangaya). The narrator says he will not release these arrows, indicating he won’t force his love upon the girl or cause her further pain.
How does the song describe the future realization of love?
The lyrics suggest that once the girl truly experiences the pain of love, she will understand the narrator’s struggle and might “silently scold” his heart or his efforts.
Is this song performed by anyone other than Athma Liyanage?
While Athma Liyanage is the original artist and songwriter, this song is a staple in Sri Lankan music and is frequently covered in unplugged and live sessions due to its timeless melody.