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Lyrics & meaning

Maatrangal Ondre Dhaan

From Kootathil Oruthan · 2017

Lyricist
Kabilan
Singer
Nivas K. Prasanna
Music director
Nivas K. Prasanna
Details
Kootathil Oruthan2017

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics↻ English translation
Male
{Maatrangal ondrae than maarathadaChange alone is the only unchangeable thing, my friend
Kaneeril dhagangal theerathadaThirst cannot be quenched with tears, my friend
Nambikai un kaiyil reghaiyadaHope is the line written on your own palm, my friend
Don’t worry be happyDon't worry, be happy
Don’t worry} (2)Don't worry
Male
Un kelviku vidai neeyadaYou are the answer to your own question, my friend
Mann paanaiyaai udayaathadaDo not shatter like a fragile clay pot, my friend
Vazhkindra kaalathu vazhvaayadaLive fully during the lifetime given to you, my friend
Don’t worry be happyDon't worry, be happy
Don’t worryDon't worry
Male
Maatrangal ondrae than maarathadaChange alone is the only unchangeable thing, my friend
Kaneeril dhagangal theerathadaThirst cannot be quenched with tears, my friend
Nambikai un kaiyil reghaiyadaHope is the line written on your own palm, my friend
Don’t worry be happyDon't worry, be happy
Don’t worryDon't worry
Male
Tholvi yelaam tholvi illaiEvery failure is not a permanent loss
Vetri endrum thuram illaiVictory is never too far away
Annanthu paar aagayam neeLook up, you are as vast as the sky
Pull meethu paar boologam neeLook down at the grass, you are the earth itself
Male
Un thedal unnodu thaanYour quest lies within yourself
Veru engum thedathadaaDo not search for it anywhere else, my friend
Neeyaga nee maaruvaiYou will transform into your true self
Utchathil nee yeruvaiYou will rise to the very top
Male
Un kelviku vidai neeyadaYou are the answer to your own question, my friend
Mann paanaiyaai udayaathadaDo not shatter like a fragile clay pot, my friend
Vazhkindra kaalathu vazhvaayadaLive fully during the lifetime given to you, my friend
Don’t worry be happyDon't worry, be happy
Don’t worryDon't worry
Male
Maatrangal ondrae than maarathadaChange alone is the only unchangeable thing, my friend
Kaneeril dhagangal theerathadaThirst cannot be quenched with tears, my friend
Nambikai un kaiyil reghaiyadaHope is the line written on your own palm, my friend
Don’t worry be happyDon't worry, be happy
Be happyyyy……Be happy
Male
Maatrangal ondrae than maarathadaChange alone is the only unchangeable thing, my friend
Kaneeril dhagangal theerathadaThirst cannot be quenched with tears, my friend
Nambikai un kaiyil reghaiyadaHope is the line written on your own palm, my friend
Don’t worry be happyDon't worry, be happy
Don’t worryDon't worry
Male
Un kelviku vidai neeyadaYou are the answer to your own question, my friend
Mann paanaiyaai udayaathadaDo not shatter like a fragile clay pot, my friend
Vazhkindra kaalathu vazhvaayadaLive fully during the lifetime given to you, my friend
Don’t worry be happyDon't worry, be happy
Don’t worryDon't worry
Male
Don’t worry be happyDon't worry, be happy
Don’t worryDon't worry
Be happy…..Be happy

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

The song 'Maatrangal Ondrae Than' from the movie Kootathil Oruthan is an uplifting, motivational anthem that encourages self-belief, perseverance, and emotional resilience. It delivers timeless wisdom: change is the only constant in life, tears cannot solve hardships, and true strength comes from within rather than external validation. By reminding listeners that failure is merely a stepping stone and success is within reach, the lyrics advise against breaking under pressure like fragile clay pots, urging everyone to embrace life fully with hope and optimism.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Paradox / Philosophical Maxim

“Maatrangal ondrae than maarathada”

Presents the famous philosophical concept that change itself is the only entity that never changes.

Metaphor (Uruvagam)

“Nambikai un kaiyil reghaiyada”

Metaphorically compares hope to palmistry lines on one's own hand, implying that destiny is in one's own control.

Simile (Uvamai)

“Mann paanaiyaai udayaathada”

Compares human vulnerability and breaking under adversity to the shattering of an earthenware clay pot.

Refrain / Repetition

“Don’t worry be happy”

Repeats the catchy english chorus phrase to reinforce optimism and cheerful resilience.

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Trivia

Composed by Nivas K. Prasanna for the 2017 film Kootathil Oruthan starring Ashok Selvan and Priya Anand, this song serves as a central thematic piece for the protagonist who represents middle-benchers and average individuals striving to find their identity.

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