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Iraiva Iraiva

From Sei · 2018

Lyricist
Yugabharathi
Singers
Atif Ali, Saptaswara Rishu
Music director
NyX Lopez
Movie name
Sei
Movie release year
2018
Lyrics added on
3 Dec 2017

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
……………………………
Aagadha paadhai unarndhavan neeyae
Anbennum vazhiyae arindhavan neeyae
Yaaraana podhum koduppavan neeyae
Theengondru nadanthal thaduppavan neeyae
Kaanathathai nee kaatuvaai
Ketkaamalae karaiyetruvaayi
Koodathathai nee pokkuvaai
Kuraitheeravae karam neettuvaai
Kannethirinilae nee therivadhillai
Un adi thozhuthaal thuyar varuvadhillai
Un oruvanukkae ingu eedu illai
Inai yaarumillai
Vaanum mannum unnalae
Vaiyam suzhalum unnalae
Kaanum yaavum unnalae
Iraivaa…Iraivaa
Netrum indrum unnalae
Naalai kooda unnalae
Vaazhum vaazhvae unnalae
Iraivaa…Iraivaa
…………………………….
Pollathathum poi aanathum
Un paarvayil thuulagumae
Meiyaanathum melaanathum
Un aanayil kai kudumae
Kaalgalum nee thanthathae
Kaayangalum nee thanthathae
Maayangalo nee enbadhae
Yen intha maayamendru
Yaarai yaarai solla
Yaarumae unarthoru paadham
Vendinaal kidaithidum yogam
Thuuyathilum thuuyavanae
Ezhaigalin naayaganae
……………………………….
...
You alone know the wrong paths,
You alone know the way of love.
No matter who it is, you are the one who gives,
If harm happens, you are the one who stops it.
You reveal what cannot be seen,
You guide us to safety without even being asked.
You take away what should not be,
You reach out your hand to heal our troubles.
You cannot be seen before our eyes,
Yet bowing at your feet keeps all sorrow away.
There is no equal to you in this world,
There is no one like you.
The sky and the earth exist because of you,
The world turns because of you,
All that we see is because of you,
O Lord... O Lord!
Yesterday and today are because of you,
Even tomorrow is because of you,
This very life is because of you,
O Lord... O Lord!
...
All that is wicked and false,
Turns to dust before your eyes.
All that is true and noble,
Comes to pass at your command.
You gave us our feet to walk,
You gave us our wounds as well.
You yourself are the mystery.
Why this mystery exists,
Whom can anyone ask?
If anyone realizes this and bows at your feet,
To pray, they will find good fortune.
O purest of the pure,
O protector of the poor!
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

This devotional song from the film 'Sei' is a poignant prayer that reflects absolute surrender and reverence to God (Iraivan). The lyrics praise the Almighty as the ultimate source of all creation, time, truth, suffering, and solace. Even though God remains invisible to human eyes, His divine presence guides people away from evil and rewards humble devotion with grace and liberation.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Iyaibu (End Rhyme)

“Aagadha paadhai unarndhavan neeyae”

The refrain ending with '-neeyae' in consecutive lines creates a harmonious melodic rhythm.

Monai (Initial Alliteration)

“Kaanathathai nee kaatuvaai”

Initial consonants beginning with 'Ka/Ke/Koo/Ku' are repeated across lines 6 to 9.

Anaphora

“Vaanum mannum unnalae”

Repetition of the phrase 'unnalae' at the end of multiple lines emphasizes divine supremacy over all aspects of existence.

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Trivia

The song 'Iraivaa' features lyrics by veteran lyricist Yugabharathi for the 2018 Tamil film 'Sei', directed by Raj Babu and featuring music composed by Nyx Lopez.

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