Aadhiyum Andhamum Title Track
From Aadhiyum Andhamum · 2013
- Lyricist
- Kaushik
- Singer
- L. V. Ganesan
- Music director
- L. V. Ganesan
- Details
- Aadhiyum Andhamum2013
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Vidaiyae illaa | If it is an answerless |
| Kelvi endraal | question, |
| Aadhiyum… andhamum… | beginning and end... |
| Onnu thaan nammil thaan | are one and the same within us. |
| Nijamae illaa | If one lives a life |
| Vaazhvae vaazhndhaal | without truth, |
| Aadhiyum… andhamum.. | beginning and end... |
| Onnu thaan nammil thaan | are one and the same within us. |
| Yedho yeno nee thaan yaaro | Somehow, why, who are you? |
| Male | |
| Un paadhaiyil sila maatrangal | Some changes in your path, |
| Mudivil aarambam ingu thaan | here at the end lies the beginning. |
| Paarvaigal thaedum arthangal | The meanings that glances search for, |
| Aadhi andhamum ondru thaan | beginning and end are one and the same. |
| En munnae vandhaai nee yaaradi | You came before me, who are you girl? |
| Un maunam ennai kolludhae | Your silence is killing me. |
| Aadhiyum… andhamum… | Beginning and end... |
| Male | |
| Vidaiyae illaa | If it is an answerless |
| Kelvi endraal | question, |
| Aadhiyum… andhamum… | beginning and end... |
| Onnu thaan nammil thaan | are one and the same within us. |
| Nijamae illaa | If one lives a life |
| Vaazhvae vaazhndhaal | without truth, |
| Aadhiyum… andhamum.. | beginning and end... |
| Onnu thaan nammil thaan | are one and the same within us. |
| Yedho yeno nee thaan yaaro | Somehow, why, who are you? |
| Yedho yeno nee thaan yaaro | Somehow, why, who are you? |
| Male | |
| {Aadhiyum… andhamum.. | Beginning and end... |
| Onnu thaan nammil thaan | are one and the same within us. |
| Aadhiyum… andhamum.. | Beginning and end... |
| Onnu thaan nammil thaan} (2) | are one and the same within us. |
விடையே இல்லா
கேள்வி என்றால்
ஆதியும்..... அந்தமும்......
ஒன்னுதான் நம்மில்தான்
நிஜமே இல்லா
வாழ்வே வாழ்ந்தால்
ஆதியும்..... அந்தமும்......
ஒன்னுதான் நம்மில்தான்
ஏதோ ஏனோ நீதான் யாரோ
If it is an answerless
question,
beginning and end...
are one and the same within us.
If one lives a life
without truth,
beginning and end...
are one and the same within us.
Somehow, why, who are you?
உன் பாதையில் சில மாற்றங்கள்
முடிவில் ஆரம்பம் இங்குதான்
பார்வைகள் தேடும் அர்த்தங்கள்
ஆதி அந்தமும் ஒன்றுதான்
என் முன்னே வந்தாய் நீ யாரடி
உன் மௌனம் என்னை கொல்லுதே
ஆதியும்....அந்தமும்.....
Some changes in your path,
here at the end lies the beginning.
The meanings that glances search for,
beginning and end are one and the same.
You came before me, who are you girl?
Your silence is killing me.
Beginning and end...
விடையே இல்லா
கேள்வி என்றால்
ஆதியும்..... அந்தமும்......
ஒன்னுதான் நம்மில்தான்
நிஜமே இல்லா
வாழ்வே வாழ்ந்தால்
ஆதியும்..... அந்தமும்......
ஒன்னுதான் நம்மில்தான்
ஏதோ ஏனோ நீதான் யாரோ
ஏதோ ஏனோ நீதான் யாரோ
If it is an answerless
question,
beginning and end...
are one and the same within us.
If one lives a life
without truth,
beginning and end...
are one and the same within us.
Somehow, why, who are you?
Somehow, why, who are you?
{ஆதியும்..... அந்தமும்......
ஒன்னுதான் நம்மில்தான்
ஆதியும்..... அந்தமும்......
ஒன்னுதான் நம்மில்தான்} (2)
Beginning and end...
are one and the same within us.
Beginning and end...
are one and the same within us.
Vidaiyae illaa
If it is an answerless
Kelvi endraal
question,
Aadhiyum… andhamum…
beginning and end...
Onnu thaan nammil thaan
are one and the same within us.
Nijamae illaa
If one lives a life
Vaazhvae vaazhndhaal
without truth,
Aadhiyum… andhamum..
beginning and end...
Onnu thaan nammil thaan
are one and the same within us.
Yedho yeno nee thaan yaaro
Somehow, why, who are you?
Un paadhaiyil sila maatrangal
Some changes in your path,
Mudivil aarambam ingu thaan
here at the end lies the beginning.
Paarvaigal thaedum arthangal
The meanings that glances search for,
Aadhi andhamum ondru thaan
beginning and end are one and the same.
En munnae vandhaai nee yaaradi
You came before me, who are you girl?
Un maunam ennai kolludhae
Your silence is killing me.
Aadhiyum… andhamum…
Beginning and end...
Vidaiyae illaa
If it is an answerless
Kelvi endraal
question,
Aadhiyum… andhamum…
beginning and end...
Onnu thaan nammil thaan
are one and the same within us.
Nijamae illaa
If one lives a life
Vaazhvae vaazhndhaal
without truth,
Aadhiyum… andhamum..
beginning and end...
Onnu thaan nammil thaan
are one and the same within us.
Yedho yeno nee thaan yaaro
Somehow, why, who are you?
Yedho yeno nee thaan yaaro
Somehow, why, who are you?
{Aadhiyum… andhamum..
Beginning and end...
Onnu thaan nammil thaan
are one and the same within us.
Aadhiyum… andhamum..
Beginning and end...
Onnu thaan nammil thaan} (2)
are one and the same within us.
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
'Aadhiyum Andhamum' reflects deep philosophical introspections on life, existence, and perception. It highlights the philosophical idea that the beginning (Aadhi) and end (Andham) are interconnected and virtually identical within human consciousness. The lyrics explore confusion, unanswered questions, and a sense of illusory reality while encountering an enigmatic figure whose silence evokes emotional turbulence. Ultimately, the song emphasizes the cyclical nature of journeying through life where endpoints become fresh starting points.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Paradox
“Mudivil aarambam ingu thaan”
The line expresses the philosophical concept that the end and the beginning coincide at the same point.
Personification / Hyperbole
“Un maunam ennai kolludhae”
Attributing the action of killing to silence, expressing intense emotional discomfort.
Refrain / Repetition
“Aadhiyum… andhamum… Onnu thaan nammil thaan”
The repeated emphasis on beginning and end highlights the central philosophical theme of cyclical existence.
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Trivia
'Aadhiyum Andhamum' is a 2013 Tamil psychological thriller film written and directed by Kaushik. The music for the movie was composed by A. R. Reihana.
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