Entha Vazhithan
From Palaivana Rojakkal · 1986
- Lyricist
- Gangai Amaran
- Singer
- Ilayaraja
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Details
- Palaivana Rojakkal1986
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Endha vazhi thaan ponaalum | Whichever path you choose to walk upon, |
| Seruvadhellam indha idam thaan | The final place everyone reaches is this very spot. |
| Vadagai illaadha veetta thedi pora | You are searching for a rent-free house (the grave), |
| Vaazhkaiye konjam kaalam thaan | Life itself lasts for only a short span of time, |
| Indha vaazhkaiyilae vaalibam konja neram thaan | And in this life, youth lasts for an even briefer moment. |
| Vaazhkaiye konjam kaalam thaan | Life itself lasts for only a short span of time, |
| Indha vaazhkaiyilae vaalibam konja neram thaan | And in this life, youth lasts for an even briefer moment. |
எந்த வழிதான் போனாலும்
சேருவதெல்லாம் இந்த இடம்தான்
வாடகை இல்லாத வீட்டத் தேடி போறே
வாழ்க்கையே கொஞ்சக் காலம்தான்
இந்த வாழ்க்கையிலே வாலிபம் கொஞ்ச நேரந்தான்
வாழ்க்கையே கொஞ்சக் காலம்தான்
இந்த வாழ்க்கையிலே வாலிபம் கொஞ்ச நேரந்தான்
Whichever path you choose to walk upon,
The final place everyone reaches is this very spot.
You are searching for a rent-free house (the grave),
Life itself lasts for only a short span of time,
And in this life, youth lasts for an even briefer moment.
Life itself lasts for only a short span of time,
And in this life, youth lasts for an even briefer moment.
Endha vazhi thaan ponaalum
Whichever path you choose to walk upon,
Seruvadhellam indha idam thaan
The final place everyone reaches is this very spot.
Vadagai illaadha veetta thedi pora
You are searching for a rent-free house (the grave),
Vaazhkaiye konjam kaalam thaan
Life itself lasts for only a short span of time,
Indha vaazhkaiyilae vaalibam konja neram thaan
And in this life, youth lasts for an even briefer moment.
Vaazhkaiye konjam kaalam thaan
Life itself lasts for only a short span of time,
Indha vaazhkaiyilae vaalibam konja neram thaan
And in this life, youth lasts for an even briefer moment.
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This philosophical song excerpt reflects on the impermanence of human life and the absolute certainty of mortality. It reminds the listener that no matter what path or status one achieves in the world, every human ultimately arrives at the exact same final destination—the grave, poetically metaphorized as a 'rent-free house'. The lyrics place special emphasis on how fleeting youth and life truly are. By highlighting that youth is merely a fleeting phase within an already brief life, the song encourages deep reflection on the futility of arrogance, material greed, and earthly attachments.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Vadagai illaadha veetta thedi pora”
The 'rent-free house' (vadagai illaadha veedu) is used as a poignant metaphor for the grave or ultimate place of rest after death.
Iyaipu (End Rhyme)
“Vaazhkaiye konjam kaalam thaan / Indha vaazhkaiyilae vaalibam konja neram thaan”
The repetitive ending phrase 'konjam kaalam thaan' and 'konja neram thaan' creates a rhythmic, reflective cadence highlighting brevity.
Monai (Initial Alliteration)
“Vaazhkaiye konjam kaalam thaan / Indha vaazhkaiyilae vaalibam konja neram thaan”
Alliteration of the initial consonant sound 'Va' in 'Vaazhkaiye' and 'vaalibam' adds poetic rhythm.
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Trivia
'Palaivana Rojakkal' (1986) is a notable political drama film directed by Manivannan with dialogues penned by former Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, M. Karunanidhi. The film stars Prabhu, Sathyaraj, and Nalini. The reflective lyric by Gangai Amaran uses colloquial imagery like 'rent-free house' to convey profound philosophical truths about death and the transience of youth.
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