Iravu Nadagam Iraval
From Annan Ennada Thambi Ennada · 1992
- Lyricist
- Aabavanan
- Singers
- K. Jamunarani, Jikki
- Music director
- Gyan Varma
- Details
- Annan Ennada Thambi Ennada1992
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Female | |
| Aaa…..aaa….aa……aa… | Aaa…..aaa….aa……aa… |
| Chorus :Aaaa….aa…..aaa….aa…. | Chorus: Aaaa….aa…..aaa….aa…. |
| Female | |
| Iravu naadagam | Night drama |
| Iraval poo mugam nadaththum neramadi | Is unfolding through a borrowed flower-like face, my dear |
| Female :A….iravu naadagam | Female: Ah… night drama |
| Iraval poo mugam nadaththum neramadi | Is unfolding through a borrowed flower-like face, my dear |
| Female :Kanavu naadagam kalaiyum velaiyil | Female: At the moment when the dream drama dissolves |
| Female :Kanavu naadagam kalaiyum velaiyil | Female: At the moment when the dream drama dissolves |
| Manathil paaramadi…ee… | There is a heavy burden in the heart, my dear… |
| Female | |
| Iravu naadagam | Night drama |
| Iraval poo mugam nadaththum neramadi | Is unfolding through a borrowed flower-like face, my dear |
| Female | |
| Iravu naadagam | Night drama |
| Iraval poo mugam nadaththum neramadi | Is unfolding through a borrowed flower-like face, my dear |
| Female | |
| …………………….. | ... |
| Female | |
| Karaiyinai thedi alai varumpothu | When the wave comes seeking the shore |
| Karaiyathai anaippathil thavaraethu | What fault is there in the shore embracing it? |
| Female | |
| Malarinai thedi manam varumpothu | When the mind/fragrance comes seeking the flower |
| Malaridam thavarugal kidaiyaathu | There are no faults to be found with the flower |
| Female | |
| Uravil kalantha kudumbam kasanthu | When a family united by relationships turns bitter |
| Female :Pirivil vaadum manithanin | Female: For a person suffering in separation |
| Female :Uravil kalantha kudumbam kasanthu | Female: When a family united by relationships turns bitter |
| Female :Pirivil vaadum manithanin | Female: For a person suffering in separation |
| Both :Idhuvum thevaiyadi | Both: Even this pain is necessary, my dear |
ஆஆஅ.....ஆஅ.....ஆஅ.....ஆ.....
குழு ஆஆஅ.....ஆஅ.....ஆஅ.....ஆ.....
Aaa…..aaa….aa……aa…
Chorus: Aaaa….aa…..aaa….aa….
இரவு நாடகம்
இரவல் பூ முகம் நடத்தும் நேரமடி
ஆ....இரவு நாடகம்
இரவல் பூ முகம் நடத்தும் நேரமடி
கனவு நாடகம் கலையும் வேளையில்
கனவு நாடகம் கலையும் வேளையில்
மனதில் பாரமடி....ஈ......
Night drama
Is unfolding through a borrowed flower-like face, my dear
Female: Ah… night drama
Is unfolding through a borrowed flower-like face, my dear
Female: At the moment when the dream drama dissolves
Female: At the moment when the dream drama dissolves
There is a heavy burden in the heart, my dear…
இரவு நாடகம்
இரவல் பூ முகம் நடத்தும் நேரமடி...ஆஅ .....
Night drama
Is unfolding through a borrowed flower-like face, my dear
இரவு நாடகம்
இரவல் பூ முகம் நடத்தும் நேரமடி
Night drama
Is unfolding through a borrowed flower-like face, my dear
..................
...
கரையினை தேடி அலை வரும்போது
கரையதை அணைப்பதில் தவறேது
When the wave comes seeking the shore
What fault is there in the shore embracing it?
மலரினை தேடி மனம் வரும்போது
மலரிடம் தவறுகள் கிடையாது
When the mind/fragrance comes seeking the flower
There are no faults to be found with the flower
உறவில் கலந்த குடும்பம் கசந்து
பிரிவில் வாடும் மனிதனின்
உறவில் கலந்த குடும்பம் கசந்து
பிரிவில் வாடும் மனிதனின் மருந்து மருந்து
இருவர் :
இதுவும் தேவையடி
When a family united by relationships turns bitter
Female: For a person suffering in separation
Female: When a family united by relationships turns bitter
Female: For a person suffering in separation
Both: Even this pain is necessary, my dear
இரவு நாடகம் இரவல்
பூ முகம் நடத்தும் நேரமடி
இரவு நாடகம் இரவல்
பூ முகம் நடத்தும் நேரமடி
கனவு நாடகம் கலையும் வேளையில்
கனவு நாடகம் கலையும் வேளையில்
மனதில் பார்ரமடி....ஈ......
இரவு நாடகம் இரவல்
பூ முகம் நடத்தும் நேரமடி...ஆ.....ஆ....
இரவு நாடகம் இரவல்
பூ முகம் நடத்தும் நேரமடி.....
Aaa…..aaa….aa……aa…
Aaa…..aaa….aa……aa…
Chorus :Aaaa….aa…..aaa….aa….
Chorus: Aaaa….aa…..aaa….aa….
Iravu naadagam
Night drama
Iraval poo mugam nadaththum neramadi
Is unfolding through a borrowed flower-like face, my dear
Female :A….iravu naadagam
Female: Ah… night drama
Iraval poo mugam nadaththum neramadi
Is unfolding through a borrowed flower-like face, my dear
Female :Kanavu naadagam kalaiyum velaiyil
Female: At the moment when the dream drama dissolves
Female :Kanavu naadagam kalaiyum velaiyil
Female: At the moment when the dream drama dissolves
Manathil paaramadi…ee…
There is a heavy burden in the heart, my dear…
Iravu naadagam
Night drama
Iraval poo mugam nadaththum neramadi
Is unfolding through a borrowed flower-like face, my dear
Iravu naadagam
Night drama
Iraval poo mugam nadaththum neramadi
Is unfolding through a borrowed flower-like face, my dear
……………………..
...
Karaiyinai thedi alai varumpothu
When the wave comes seeking the shore
Karaiyathai anaippathil thavaraethu
What fault is there in the shore embracing it?
Malarinai thedi manam varumpothu
When the mind/fragrance comes seeking the flower
Malaridam thavarugal kidaiyaathu
There are no faults to be found with the flower
Uravil kalantha kudumbam kasanthu
When a family united by relationships turns bitter
Female :Pirivil vaadum manithanin
Female: For a person suffering in separation
Female :Uravil kalantha kudumbam kasanthu
Female: When a family united by relationships turns bitter
Female :Pirivil vaadum manithanin
Female: For a person suffering in separation
Both :Idhuvum thevaiyadi
Both: Even this pain is necessary, my dear
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This song reflects philosophically on the transience of human life, fake appearances, and emotional heartbreaks. It metaphorically compares relationships and life events to a 'night drama' performed behind a borrowed facade ('iraval poo mugam'), which leaves a heavy burden on the heart once the illusion fades. Using poetic natural imagery—such as the shore welcoming waves and the flower drawing fragrance—the song contemplates the bitterness of broken family ties and accepts that pain and separation are unavoidable parts of the human condition.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Mōnōi (Initial Rhyme / Alliteration)
“Iravu naadagam / Iraval poo mugam”
The words 'Iravu' and 'Iraval' at the beginning of adjacent lines create a rhythmic and harmonious Tamil poetic match.
Metaphor (Uvamaani)
“Iravu naadagam / Iraval poo mugam nadaththum neramadi”
Life's temporary nature and deceitful facade are metaphorically described as a 'night drama' and 'borrowed flower face'.
Nature Analogy
“Karaiyinai thedi alai varumpothu / Karaiyathai anaippathil thavaraethu”
The natural phenomenon of waves seeking the shore is used as an analogy for human emotions and seeking comfort.
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Trivia
Lyricist and filmmaker Aabavanan is well known for producing gritty, realistic dramas in Tamil cinema such as 'Oomai Vizhigal' and 'Senthoora Poove'. His lyrics often weave deeply philosophical themes into situational film songs.
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