Appan Aatha
From Kavundampalayam · 2024
- Lyricist
- Senthamizhan
- Singer
- Vijay Shankar
- Music director
- Vijay Shankar
- Details
- Kavundampalayam2024
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Appan aatha pulla uravu | The bond between father, mother, and child |
| Thoppul kodi uravu | The sacred bond of the umbilical cord |
| Piravi nooru eduthaalum | Even across a hundred births |
| Pirindhidaadhu unarvu | This deep emotion will never separate |
| En naadi narambil odum | Flowing through my pulse and nerves |
| Udhiram nee | You are the very blood |
| En vaazhkai padagil | For the boat of my life |
| Paayum nathiyum nee | You are the flowing river |
| Male | |
| Kadhal natpu pasathuku | For love, friendship, and affection |
| Kaaranam theriyathe | The reason is unknown |
| Nan konda nesathukku | For the affection I hold |
| Eedethum kidaiyathe | There is no match or equal |
| Eedethum kidaiyathe | There is no match or equal |
| Male | |
| En kannaai irukiraai | You exist as my eyes |
| Velichathai paarkkiren | And I behold the light |
| En kaadhaai irukiraai | You exist as my ears |
| Kannaai irukiraai | You exist as my eyes |
| Velichathai paarkkiren | And I behold the light |
| Kaadhaai irukiraai | You exist as my ears |
| Sapthathai ketkkiren | And I hear the sound |
| Kaalai irukiraai | You exist as my legs |
| Manam vazhi nadakkiren | And I walk where my heart leads |
| Viralaai irukiraai | You exist as my fingers |
| Virumbuvathai edukkiren | And I grasp whatever I desire |
| Idhayamaaga thudikiraai | You beat as my very heart |
| Uyirudan vaazhgiren | And thus I live with life |
| Male | |
| Appan aatha pulla uravu | The bond between father, mother, and child |
| Thoppul kodi uravu | The sacred bond of the umbilical cord |
| Appan aatha pulla uravu | The bond between father, mother, and child |
| Thoppul kodi uravu | The sacred bond of the umbilical cord |
| Thoppul kodi uravu | The sacred bond of the umbilical cord |
| Thoppul kodi uravu | The sacred bond of the umbilical cord |
அப்பன் ஆத்தா புள்ள உறவு
தொப்புள் கொடி உறவு
பிறவி நூறு எடுத்தாலும்
பிரிந்திடாது உணர்வு
என் நாடி நரம்பில் ஓடும்
உதிரம் நீ
என் வாழ்க்கை படகில்
பாயும் நதியும் நீ
The bond between father, mother, and child
The sacred bond of the umbilical cord
Even across a hundred births
This deep emotion will never separate
Flowing through my pulse and nerves
You are the very blood
For the boat of my life
You are the flowing river
காதல் நட்பு பாசத்துக்கு
காரணம் தெரியாதே
நான் கொண்ட நேசத்துக்கு
ஈடேதும் கிடையாதே
ஈடேதும் கிடையாதே
For love, friendship, and affection
The reason is unknown
For the affection I hold
There is no match or equal
There is no match or equal
என் கண்ணாய் இருக்கிறாய்
வெளிச்சத்தை பார்க்கிறேன்
என் காதாய் இருக்கிறாய்
என் கண்ணாய் இருக்கிறாய்
வெளிச்சத்தை பார்க்கிறேன்
காதாய் இருக்கிறாய்
சப்தத்தை கேட்க்கிறேன்
காலாய் இருக்கிறாய்
மனம் வழி நடக்கிறேன்
விரலாய் இருக்கிறாய்
விரும்புவதை எடுக்கிறேன்
இதயமாக துடிக்கிறாய்
உயிருடன் வாழ்கிறேன்
You exist as my eyes
And I behold the light
You exist as my ears
You exist as my eyes
And I behold the light
You exist as my ears
And I hear the sound
You exist as my legs
And I walk where my heart leads
You exist as my fingers
And I grasp whatever I desire
You beat as my very heart
And thus I live with life
அப்பன் ஆத்தா புள்ள உறவு
தொப்புள் கொடி உறவு
அப்பன் ஆத்தா புள்ள உறவு
தொப்புள் கொடி உறவு
தொப்புள் கொடி உறவு
தொப்புள் கொடி உறவு
The bond between father, mother, and child
The sacred bond of the umbilical cord
The bond between father, mother, and child
The sacred bond of the umbilical cord
The sacred bond of the umbilical cord
The sacred bond of the umbilical cord
Appan aatha pulla uravu
The bond between father, mother, and child
Thoppul kodi uravu
The sacred bond of the umbilical cord
Piravi nooru eduthaalum
Even across a hundred births
Pirindhidaadhu unarvu
This deep emotion will never separate
En naadi narambil odum
Flowing through my pulse and nerves
Udhiram nee
You are the very blood
En vaazhkai padagil
For the boat of my life
Paayum nathiyum nee
You are the flowing river
Kadhal natpu pasathuku
For love, friendship, and affection
Kaaranam theriyathe
The reason is unknown
Nan konda nesathukku
For the affection I hold
Eedethum kidaiyathe
There is no match or equal
Eedethum kidaiyathe
There is no match or equal
En kannaai irukiraai
You exist as my eyes
Velichathai paarkkiren
And I behold the light
En kaadhaai irukiraai
You exist as my ears
Kannaai irukiraai
You exist as my eyes
Velichathai paarkkiren
And I behold the light
Kaadhaai irukiraai
You exist as my ears
Sapthathai ketkkiren
And I hear the sound
Kaalai irukiraai
You exist as my legs
Manam vazhi nadakkiren
And I walk where my heart leads
Viralaai irukiraai
You exist as my fingers
Virumbuvathai edukkiren
And I grasp whatever I desire
Idhayamaaga thudikiraai
You beat as my very heart
Uyirudan vaazhgiren
And thus I live with life
Appan aatha pulla uravu
The bond between father, mother, and child
Thoppul kodi uravu
The sacred bond of the umbilical cord
Appan aatha pulla uravu
The bond between father, mother, and child
Thoppul kodi uravu
The sacred bond of the umbilical cord
Thoppul kodi uravu
The sacred bond of the umbilical cord
Thoppul kodi uravu
The sacred bond of the umbilical cord
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This soulful song from Kavundampalayam explores the profound, eternal bond between parents and their child, symbolized by the unbreakable connection of the umbilical cord ('Thoppul kodi uravu'). It emphasizes that this familial bond transcends time and remains inseparable across a hundred lifetimes. The lyrics express unconditional love that requires no logical reason or justification. The song further personifies the loved one as vital organs and elements of existence. They are the blood in the singer's veins, the river carrying the boat of life, the eyes that see light, ears that hear sound, legs that walk, fingers that hold desires, and the heart that keeps life beating. It is an emotional ode to parental love as the source of life and guidance.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uruvam)
“En vaazhkai padagil Paayum nathiyum nee”
Compares the beloved/parent directly to blood ('Udhiram nee') flowing through nerves and a river ('Paayum nathiyum nee') propelling the boat of life.
Extended Metaphor (Anu-uruvam)
“En kannaai irukiraai Velichathai paarkkiren”
Equates the person to essential sensory body parts (eyes, ears, legs, fingers, heart) that enable the singer to experience reality.
Anaphora / Repetition
“Thoppul kodi uravu”
Repeats the phrase 'Thoppul kodi uravu' throughout the song to reinforce the ultimate premise of umbilical and blood ties.
Monaif (Alliteration / Initial Consonance)
“Viralaai irukiraai Virumbuvathai edukkiren”
Matching initial consonant sounds in 'Viralaai' and 'Virumbuvathai' creating melodic flow.
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Trivia
The song is composed and sung by Vijay Shankar for the 2024 Tamil film 'Kavundampalayam', with lyrics penned by Senthamizhan. The theme deeply connects with the traditional Tamil cultural sentiment regarding parental bloodlines and 'thoppul kodi' (umbilical cord) relationships.
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