Deeply critical Sinhala social commentary on modern hypocrisy.
Song Lyrics
රැව්ලක් වැව්වට චේ ග්වේර වගේ
මත් වී හිටියට බොබ් මාලේ වගේ
හිත් වල කෝ බන් ? ආදරේ
රැව්ලක් වැව්වට චේ ග්වේර වගේ
මත් වී හිටියට බොබ් මාලේ වගේ
හිත් වල කෝ බන් ? ආදරේ
වැලන්ටයින් දා රතු මල් දුන්නට
අම්ම තාත්තව මඩමට දැම්මද?
හිත්වල කෝ බන් ? ආදරේ
බැලු බැලු අත අයි ෆෝන් තිබුනට
නූතන ශරීර බ්රැන්ඩඩ් ඇන්දට
හිත්වල කෝ බන් ? ආදරේ
හිත්වල කෝ බන් ? ආදරේ
හිත්වල කෝ බන් ? ආදරේ
රැව්ලක් වැව්වට චේ ග්වේර වගේ…
Song Information
Song Title: හිත් වල කෝ බං ආදරේ (Hith Wala Ko Ban Aadare)
Artist: Chathuranga Kasthuriarachchi
Lyrics: Amila Sandaruwan
Genre: Alternative Sinhala Pop / Folk Fusion
Language: Sinhala
Release Year: 2018
Song Summary
“Hith Wala Ko Ban Aadare” is a thought-provoking track that challenges the superficiality of modern Sri Lankan society. The song uses sharp, relatable metaphors to highlight the gap between outward appearances and inner values. It questions why, despite an obsession with revolutionary icons, high-end technology, and romantic gestures, genuine love and empathy for others—especially parents—seem to be disappearing in the modern age.
Song Meaning
The song critiques the “counter-culture” and “status-symbol” trends that lack substance. By mentioning figures like Che Guevara and Bob Marley, the artist points out that people often mimic the look of rebellion without understanding the love or ideology behind it. The reference to iPhones and branded clothing emphasizes a hollow materialism. The most stinging critique is directed at the hypocrisy of celebrating Valentine’s Day while neglecting one’s own parents, suggesting that modern “love” has become a performative act rather than a sincere emotion.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is the main message of the song?
The song questions the lack of genuine love and humanity in a society obsessed with materialistic displays and superficial identities.
Who wrote the lyrics for this song?
The lyrics were written by Amila Sandaruwan.
What icons does the song mention?
The lyrics mention Che Guevara and Bob Marley to illustrate how people adopt outward appearances of rebellion without inner conviction.
What social issue does the song highlight?
It highlights the neglect of elderly parents by children who prioritize modern trends and superficial romantic celebrations like Valentine’s Day.
When was Hith Wala Ko Ban Aadare released?
The song was released in 2018 and quickly became a popular social commentary track.