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Lyrics & meaning

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 naadagamNight drama
Iraval poo mugam nadaththum neramadiIs unfolding through a borrowed flower-like face, my dear
Female :A….iravu naadagamFemale: Ah… night drama
Iraval poo mugam nadaththum neramadiIs unfolding through a borrowed flower-like face, my dear
Female :Kanavu naadagam kalaiyum velaiyilFemale: At the moment when the dream drama dissolves
Female :Kanavu naadagam kalaiyum velaiyilFemale: At the moment when the dream drama dissolves
Manathil paaramadi…ee…There is a heavy burden in the heart, my dear…
Female
Iravu naadagamNight drama
Iraval poo mugam nadaththum neramadiIs unfolding through a borrowed flower-like face, my dear
Female
Iravu naadagamNight drama
Iraval poo mugam nadaththum neramadiIs unfolding through a borrowed flower-like face, my dear
Female
…………………….....
Female
Karaiyinai thedi alai varumpothuWhen the wave comes seeking the shore
Karaiyathai anaippathil thavaraethuWhat fault is there in the shore embracing it?
Female
Malarinai thedi manam varumpothuWhen the mind/fragrance comes seeking the flower
Malaridam thavarugal kidaiyaathuThere are no faults to be found with the flower
Female
Uravil kalantha kudumbam kasanthuWhen a family united by relationships turns bitter
Female :Pirivil vaadum manithaninFemale: For a person suffering in separation
Female :Uravil kalantha kudumbam kasanthuFemale: When a family united by relationships turns bitter
Female :Pirivil vaadum manithaninFemale: For a person suffering in separation
Both :Idhuvum thevaiyadiBoth: 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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