Clarence’s songwriting style was a departure from the heavy, operatic style of the previous generation. He brought in "Sarabiel" style simplicity—lyrics that felt like everyday conversations set to upbeat rhythms.
Many of Clarence's lyrics are preserved in comprehensive databases like the Sinhala Song Book . Greatest Hits of Clarence Wijewardene - Amazon.com
"Samanala, samanala, oya yanna epa dura / Mal wathu ara mage, nethu kone himi wena thura" (Butterfly, butterfly, do not go far / Stop in my garden, until you are caught in my eye)
Clarence’s songwriting style was a departure from the heavy, operatic style of the previous generation. He brought in "Sarabiel" style simplicity—lyrics that felt like everyday conversations set to upbeat rhythms.
Many of Clarence's lyrics are preserved in comprehensive databases like the Sinhala Song Book . Greatest Hits of Clarence Wijewardene - Amazon.com clarence wijewardena songs lyrics
"Samanala, samanala, oya yanna epa dura / Mal wathu ara mage, nethu kone himi wena thura" (Butterfly, butterfly, do not go far / Stop in my garden, until you are caught in my eye) Clarence’s songwriting style was a departure from the