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Lyrics & meaning

Aathirathil Thudupeduthai

From Uyira Manama · 1968

Lyricist
Kannadasan
Singer
P. Susheela
Music director
M. S. Vishwanathan
Movie name
Uyira Manama
Movie release year
1968
Lyrics added on
27 Mar 2023

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Aathirathil thudupeduthaai
Avasarathil padagu vittaai
Kaatrinilae sikki kondaal
Enna varum en uyire
Aathirathil thudupeduthaai
Avasarathil padagu vittaai
Kaatrinilae sikki kondaal
Enna varum en uyire
En kanner thaan angaeyum
Kaaval varum en uyire
En kanner thaan angaeyum
Kaaval varum en uyire
Paathirathin niram polae
Paalin niram maaruvadhoo
Nethirathai maranthu vittu
Nee engae vaaduvadhoo
Kodaiyilae mara nizhalum
Kobathilae kaadhaliyum
Aarudhalai tharavillaiyael
Yaar tharuvaar ennuyirae
Aathirathil thudupeduthaai
Avasarathil padagu vittaai
Kaatrinilae sikki kondaal
Enna varum en uyire
Vilakinilae neruppu vaithaal
Veedellaam oliyirukkum
Manadhinilae neruppu vaithaal
Vaithavarai erikaadho
Sathiyathai maranthu vittal
Thani vazhiyae poga varum
Than vazhiyae ponaalum
Thalai vidhi thaan kooda varum
Kattilennai niruthi vittu
Kaadhavazhi selgindraai
Kadhavazhi sendraalum
Kadhal vazhi maravadhae
Unnidathil aasaiyilae
Nalla vazhi naan uraithen
Ennai nee maranthaalum
Sonna mozhi maravadhae
Maravadhae maravadhae
Aathirathil thudupeduthaai
Avasarathil padagu vittaai
Kaatrinilae sikki kondaal
Enna varum en uyire
In anger, you picked up the oars,
In haste, you launched the boat.
If you get caught in a raging storm,
what will become of you, my life?
In anger, you picked up the oars,
In haste, you launched the boat.
If you get caught in a raging storm,
what will become of you, my life?
Even there, only my tears
will come to watch over you, my life.
Even there, only my tears
will come to watch over you, my life.
Just to match the color of the pot,
does the color of milk ever change?
Ignoring what your own eyes see,
where are you wandering in grief?
The shade of a tree in the summer heat,
and a lover's care when you are angry—
if these do not bring you comfort,
who else will, my life?
In anger, you picked up the oars,
In haste, you launched the boat.
If you get caught in a raging storm,
what will become of you, my life?
If you light a flame in a lamp,
the whole house is filled with light.
If you set fire to your own heart,
will it not burn the one who lit it?
If you turn your back on the truth,
you will only end up walking alone.
Even if you walk your own way,
your destiny will surely follow.
Leaving me behind by our bed,
you are traveling miles away.
Even if you travel miles away,
do not forget the path of love.
Out of my deep love for you,
I showed you the right path.
Even if you forget me,
never forget the words I spoke.
Never forget, never forget.
In anger, you picked up the oars,
In haste, you launched the boat.
If you get caught in a raging storm,
what will become of you, my life?
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

This classic song from 'Uyira Manama' (1968) is a poignant plea filled with philosophical wisdom. Sung by P. Susheela for MSV's composition, the heroine counsels her beloved as he prepares to leave in intense anger and haste. She uses vivid analogies—a boat launched recklessly into a storm, milk taking the form of its vessel, and fire in a lamp versus fire in the mind—to explain how rashness and internal rage consume oneself rather than solving problems.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uvamai / Aganilai Uvamai)

“Aathirathil thudupeduthaai / Avasarathil padagu vittaai”

Comparing a boat lost in a storming wind to a life destabilized by hasty anger.

Ethukai (Second-letter Rhyme)

“Aathirathil thudupeduthaai / Kaatrinilae sikki kondaal”

The second character 'th' matches across consecutive lines ('Aathirathil' / 'Kaatrinilae').

Contrast / Antithesis

“Vilakinilae neruppu vaithaal... Manadhinilae neruppu vaithaal”

Contrasting fire in a lamp (which brings light) with fire in the mind (which destroys the host).

Moonaai (First-letter Alliteration)

“Sathiyathai maranthu vittal”

Alliteration of the initial letter 'S' in 'Sathiyathai' and 'Sonna'.

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Trivia

Written by Poet Laureate Kannadasan, this song is celebrated for its moral depth, exemplifying how Tamil film songs frequently integrated ancient ethical teachings (similar to Thirukkural couplets on anger and destiny) into tender romantic narratives.

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