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Lyrics & meaning

Annaandhu Paar

From Savarakathi · 2018

Lyricist
Tamizhachi Thangapandian
Singer
Madhu Iyer
Music director
Arrol Corelli
Details
Savarakathi2018

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Annaandhu paarLook up at the sky.
Un kangalil natchathiramStars shine in your eyes.
Aaraindhu paarExamine closely.
Vaazhvae oru poi siththiramLife is an illusionary painting.
Female
Veen endral vithaiyaaga maaruIf seen as futile, transform into a seed.
Yen endral vidaiyaaga maaruIf asked 'why', become the answer.
Naan endral naamaagi eeindradu…uu…If it says 'I', yield and unite as 'we'.
Female
Sadhi irunthumDespite conspiracies existing,
Thalaivithi irunthumDespite fate existing,
Mei kannil poimai theettathaeDo not draw falsehood in truthful eyes.
Female
Mull irunthumDespite thorns existing,
Koor kallirunthumDespite sharp stones existing,
Un paatham pogumThe path your feet travel,
Vazhi maarathaeDo not lose your direction.
Female
Sumai illa uravu engaeWhere is a relationship without burdens?
Nee theduGo search for it.
Thuyarillaa naalai undaaIs there a tomorrow without sorrow?
Indrae kondaaduCelebrate today itself.
Female
Pagai endral paniyaaga maaruIf enmity arises, turn into gentle dew.
Vinai endral sunaiyaaga maaruIf karma confronts, become a spring stream.
Irul endral sudaraagi vilaiyaadu..uu….If darkness falls, play as a glowing flame.
Female
Annaandhu paarLook up at the sky.
Un kangalil natchathiramStars shine in your eyes.
Female
Poovaaga maaruBecome a flower.
Naalai yenbadhillai illaiThere is no limit to tomorrow.
Vaasam veesuSpread your fragrance.
Female
Siragaaga maaruBecome wings.
Vaanam yenbadhillai illaiThere is no limit to the sky.
Megam urasuBrush against the clouds.
Female
Valiyilla thaaimai engaeWhere is motherhood without pain?
Nee theduGo search for it.
Puyal illaa thooni undaaIs there a boat without facing a storm?
Neeyum poraaduFight your battle too.
Female
Vali endraal madiyaaga maaruIf there is pain, turn into a comforting lap.
Bayam endral kodiyaaga maaruIf there is fear, turn into a victorious flag.
Pizhai endral araththodu thallaaduIf there is a mistake, stagger alongside virtue.
Female
Annaandhu paarLook up at the sky.
Un kangalil natchathiramStars shine in your eyes.
Aaraindhu paarExamine closely.
Vaazhvae oru poi siththiramLife is an illusionary painting.

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

The song 'Annaandhu Paar' from Savarakathi is an uplifting philosophical poem that encourages perseverance, adaptability, and emotional maturity in the face of life's unpredictable hurdles. It acknowledges that hardship, deception, and pain are inherent aspects of human existence, but urges individuals to respond to darkness with light, enmity with calm, and confusion with clarity.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uruvagam)

Vaazhvae oru poi siththiram

Compares life directly to an illusionary painting to highlight its fleeting and deceptive nature.

Rhyme and Assonance (Emonai and Ethirhai)

Veen endral vithaiyaaga maaru / Yen endral vidaiyaaga maaru

Uses rhythmic phonetics and end-rhyming structures to create a melodic, persuasive tone.

Antithesis / Contrast

Pagai endral paniyaaga maaru / Irul endral sudaraagi vilaiyaadu

Pairs negative situations like enmity and darkness with constructive transformations like dew and flame.

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Trivia

The song was composed by Arrol Corelli for the film Savarakathi (2018), written and produced by Mysskin. The evocative lyrics were penned by the prominent Tamil poet, writer, and politician Tamizhachi Thangapandian.

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