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Edhuvaraiyo edhuvaraiyo

From Rathnam · 2024

Lyricist
Viveka
Singer
Hariharan
Music director
Devi Sri Prasad
Movie name
Rathnam
Movie release year
2024
Lyrics added on
27 Aug 2024

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Edhuvaraiyo edhuvaraiyo
Edhuvaraiyo intha vaazhakkai
Chorus :Manithargalin uruvaththilae
Mirugangalin aattam
Sirukathaiyo vidukathaiyo
Thodarkathaiyo intha vaazhkkai
Chorus :Arakka gunam irakka manam
Idaiyinilae poraattam
Yaarukkaaga yaaro saaga
Saami kooda kannai moodi thoonga ponatho
Edhuvaraiyo edhuvaraiyo
Edhuvaraiyo intha vaazhakkai
Chorus :Manithargalin uruvaththilae
Mirugangalin aattam
Sirukathaiyo vidukathaiyo
Thodarkathaiyo intha vaazhkkai
Chorus :Arakka gunam irakka manam
Idaiyinilae poraattam
Vaanam theernthuvida bhoomi thoornthuvida
Kaalam thooramillaiyae
Nesam kaainthu vida niyaayam ointhuvida
Engum eeramillaiyae
Yaen intha koram
Marupadiyum piranthidavaa porom
Chorus :Vaazhvai kondru vaazhum
Vaazhkkai vaazha vendumaa
Edhuvaraiyo edhuvaraiyo
Edhuvaraiyo intha vaazhakkai
Chorus :Manithargalin uruvaththilae
Mirugangalin aattam
Sirukathaiyo vidukathaiyo
Thodarkathaiyo intha vaazhkkai
Chorus :Arakka gunam irakka manam
Idaiyinilae poraattam
Neethi devan udal
Veedhi oraththilae mothi nasingi kidakka
Naathiyatra sanam pogum thisai
Maranthu theeyil venthu thavikka
Maaridaathaa manithamumae vervidaathaa
Chorus :Bhoomi kooda pavam kooda paaram kooduthae
Edhuvaraiyo edhuvaraiyo
Edhuvaraiyo intha vaazhakkai
Chorus :Manithargalin uruvaththilae
Mirugangalin aattam
Sirukathaiyo vidukathaiyo
Thodarkathaiyo intha vaazhkkai
Chorus :Arakka gunam irakka manam
Idaiyinilae poraattam
How far will this go? How far will this go?
Where will this life lead?
Chorus: In human form,
is the rampage of beasts.
Is it a short story, or a riddle?
Or is this life an unending tale?
Chorus: Demonic cruelty and a merciful heart,
with a struggle raging between them.
When someone dies for someone else's sake,
has even God closed His eyes and gone to sleep?
How far will this go? How far will this go?
Where will this life lead?
Chorus: In human form,
is the rampage of beasts.
Is it a short story, or a riddle?
Or is this life an unending tale?
Chorus: Demonic cruelty and a merciful heart,
with a struggle raging between them.
For the skies to collapse and the earth to cave in,
that time is not far away.
With love drying up and justice growing weary,
there is no warmth or mercy anywhere.
Why such horrific cruelty?
Are we ever going to be born again?
Chorus: By destroying another's life,
must one live such a life?
How far will this go? How far will this go?
Where will this life lead?
Chorus: In human form,
is the rampage of beasts.
Is it a short story, or a riddle?
Or is this life an unending tale?
Chorus: Demonic cruelty and a merciful heart,
with a struggle raging between them.
The body of the Lord of Justice
lies crushed and abandoned by the roadside,
while helpless people, losing their way,
suffer, burning in the fire of grief.
Won't this change? Won't humanity take root?
Chorus: As sins multiply, the burden on the earth grows heavier.
How far will this go? How far will this go?
Where will this life lead?
Chorus: In human form,
is the rampage of beasts.
Is it a short story, or a riddle?
Or is this life an unending tale?
Chorus: Demonic cruelty and a merciful heart,
with a struggle raging between them.
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

Edhuvaraiyo from the 2024 Tamil film Rathnam is a deep philosophical lament sung by Hariharan. The song questions the endless cycle of violence, greed, and moral decay in human society. It highlights how humans often conceal beastly behavior beneath civilized exteriors, leaving true justice crushed and helpless people suffering. Through haunting rhetoric, the song asks how long this state of corruption will persist before humanity regains its compassion.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor

“Manithargalin uruvaththilae mirugangalin aattam”

Compares humans concealing brutal acts to beasts wearing human form performing a destructive dance.

Antithesis

“Arakka gunam irakka manam idaiyinilae poraattam”

Contrasts monstrous traits (arakka gunam) with compassionate hearts (irakka manam) to represent internal and societal moral conflict.

End Rhyme (Iyaibu)

“Sirukathaiyo vidukathaiyo thodarkathaiyo intha vaazhkkai”

Repetition of the ending sound '-kathaiyo' across consecutive lines creating poetic rhythm.

Personification

“Neethi devan udal veedhi oraththilae mothi nasingi kidakka”

Justice (Neethi Devan) is personified as an injured body lying crushed on the street side.

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Trivia

Edhuvaraiyo marks a striking soulful contribution by veteran singer Hariharan for composer Devi Sri Prasad in director Hari's 2024 action film Rathnam starring Vishal.

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