Magathaana Uravugalai
From Enga Muthalali · 1993
- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Singer
- S. P. Balasubrahmanyam
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Details
- Enga Muthalali1993
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Magathaana uravugalai | Believing wholeheartedly in great relationships |
| Manadhaara nambiyadhu kutram illai | is not a crime. |
| En manadhil paavam sumakkavillai | My heart carries no sin. |
| Male | |
| Magathaana uravugalai | Believing wholeheartedly in great relationships |
| Manadhaara nambiyadhu kutram illai | is not a crime. |
| En manadhil paavam sumakkavillai | My heart carries no sin. |
| Idhu thaan uravu endraal | If this is what a relationship is, |
| Idhu thaan ulagam endraal | If this is what the world is, |
| Podaa edhuvum thaevai illai | Go away, I need nothing at all. |
| Male | |
| Magathaana uravugalai | Believing wholeheartedly in great relationships |
| Manadhaara nambiyadhu kutram illai | is not a crime. |
| En manadhil paavam sumakkavillai | My heart carries no sin. |
| En manadhil paavam sumakkavillai | My heart carries no sin. |
| Male | |
| Veedu varai uravendru sonnavanae | The one who sang that relationships last until the doorstep, |
| Paasam vaithaal mosam yendru solli vittaan | has now said showing affection leads to deception. |
| Yaarai nambi naan porandhaen endravanae | The one who sang 'on whom did I rely when I was born', |
| Unnai nambi vaazhgavendru solli vaithaan | left advice saying 'live by trusting in yourself'. |
| Male | |
| Nalladhaiyae seigiren nal vazhi pogiren | I do good things and walk the right path; |
| En nenjam endrumae ondru thaan | my heart remains singular and steadfast. |
| Vazhi maari ponavan thannaiyae marandhavan | The one who strayed and forgot his own self, |
| Avan vaazhkkai endrumae irandu thaan | his life is always split in two. |
| Male | |
| Unmai enna poli enna puriyaadha manidharae | Oh people who cannot understand what is real and what is fake, |
| Nallavar kaalavillai indha ulagil nandri illai | good people are nowhere to be seen, and there is no gratitude in this world. |
| Male | |
| Magathaana uravugalai | Believing wholeheartedly in great relationships |
| Manadhaara nambiyadhu kutram illai | is not a crime. |
| En manadhil paavam sumakkavillai | My heart carries no sin. |
| Male | |
| Vaazhaiyadi vaazhai ena vaazhgavendru | Wishing them to flourish endlessly like a banana plant, |
| Vaazha vaithaen vaal eduthu veezhthi vittaan | I gave them life, but they drew a sword and struck me down. |
| Sabalam ennum sanjalathil saaindhu vittaan | He succumbed to the restlessness of temptation, |
| Sathiyatthin vaasalai saathi vittaan | and shut the doors of truth. |
| Male | |
| Vaazhvellaam anithiyam unmai nirandharam | All of life is impermanent, truth alone is eternal; |
| Arindhavano endrumae njaani thaan | the one who realizes this is truly a wise sage. |
| Suyanalangal peridhena sugangalai madhippavan | One who values pleasures believing self-interest is supreme, |
| Mannulagil endrumae paavi thaan | is forever a sinner in this earthly realm. |
| Male | |
| Unmai enna poli enna puriyaadha manidharae | Oh people who cannot understand what is real and what is fake, |
| Nallavar kaanavillai indha ulagil nandri illai | good people are nowhere to be seen, and there is no gratitude in this world. |
| Male | |
| Magathaana uravugalai | Believing wholeheartedly in great relationships |
| Manadhaara nambiyadhu kutram illai | is not a crime. |
| En manadhil paavam sumakkavillai | My heart carries no sin. |
| Idhu thaan uravu endraal | If this is what a relationship is, |
| Idhu thaan ulagam endraal | If this is what the world is, |
| Podaa edhuvum thaevai illai | Go away, I need nothing at all. |
| Edhuvum thaevai illai edhuvum thaevai illai | Nothing is needed, nothing is needed. |
மகத்தான உறவுகளை
மனதார நம்பியது குற்றம் இல்லை
என் மனதில் பாவம் சுமக்கவில்லை
Believing wholeheartedly in great relationships
is not a crime.
My heart carries no sin.
மகத்தான உறவுகளை
மனதார நம்பியது குற்றம் இல்லை
என் மனதில் பாவம் சுமக்கவில்லை
இதுதான் உறவு என்றால்
இதுதான் உலகம் என்றால்
போடா எதுவும் தேவை இல்லை.....
Believing wholeheartedly in great relationships
is not a crime.
My heart carries no sin.
If this is what a relationship is,
If this is what the world is,
Go away, I need nothing at all.
மகத்தான உறவுகளை
மனதார நம்பியது குற்றம் இல்லை
என் மனதில் பாவம் சுமக்கவில்லை
என் மனதில் பாவம் சுமக்கவில்லை
Believing wholeheartedly in great relationships
is not a crime.
My heart carries no sin.
My heart carries no sin.
வீடு வரை உறவென்று சொன்னவனே.....
பாசம் வைத்தால் மோசம் என்று சொல்லி விட்டான்
யாரை நம்பி நான் பொறந்தேன் என்றவனே
உன்னை நம்பி வாழ்கவென்று சொல்லி வைத்தான்
The one who sang that relationships last until the doorstep,
has now said showing affection leads to deception.
The one who sang 'on whom did I rely when I was born',
left advice saying 'live by trusting in yourself'.
நல்லதையே செய்கிறேன் நல் வழி போகிறேன்
என் நெஞ்சம் என்றுமே ஒன்றுதான்
வழி மாறிப் போனவன் தன்னையே மறந்தவன்
அவன் வாழ்க்கை என்றுமே இரண்டுதான்
I do good things and walk the right path;
my heart remains singular and steadfast.
The one who strayed and forgot his own self,
his life is always split in two.
உண்மை என்ன போலி என்ன புரியாத மனிதரே
நல்லவர் காணவில்லை இந்த உலகில் நன்றி இல்லை
Oh people who cannot understand what is real and what is fake,
good people are nowhere to be seen, and there is no gratitude in this world.
மகத்தான உறவுகளை
மனதார நம்பியது குற்றம் இல்லை
என் மனதில் பாவம் சுமக்கவில்லை
Believing wholeheartedly in great relationships
is not a crime.
My heart carries no sin.
வாழையடி வாழை என வாழ்கவென்று
வாழை வைத்தேன் வாள் எடுத்து வீழ்த்தி விட்டான்
சபலம் என்னும் சஞ்சலத்தில் சாய்ந்து விட்டான்
சத்தியத்தின் வாசலை சாத்தி விட்டான்
Wishing them to flourish endlessly like a banana plant,
I gave them life, but they drew a sword and struck me down.
He succumbed to the restlessness of temptation,
and shut the doors of truth.
வாழ்வெல்லாம் அனித்தியம் உண்மை நிரந்தரம்
அறிந்தவனோ என்றுமே ஞானிதான்
சுயநலன்கள் பெரிதென சுகங்களை மதிப்பவன்
மண்ணுலகில் என்றுமே பாவி தான்
All of life is impermanent, truth alone is eternal;
the one who realizes this is truly a wise sage.
One who values pleasures believing self-interest is supreme,
is forever a sinner in this earthly realm.
உண்மை என்ன போலி என்ன புரியாத மனிதரே
நல்லவர் காணவில்லை இந்த உலகில் நன்றி இல்லை
Oh people who cannot understand what is real and what is fake,
good people are nowhere to be seen, and there is no gratitude in this world.
மகத்தான உறவுகளை
மனதார நம்பியது குற்றம் இல்லை
என் மனதில் பாவம் சுமக்கவில்லை
இதுதான் உறவு என்றால்
இதுதான் உலகம் என்றால்
போடா எதுவும் தேவை இல்லை.....
எதுவும் தேவை இல்லை எதுவும் தேவை இல்லை
Believing wholeheartedly in great relationships
is not a crime.
My heart carries no sin.
If this is what a relationship is,
If this is what the world is,
Go away, I need nothing at all.
Nothing is needed, nothing is needed.
Magathaana uravugalai
Believing wholeheartedly in great relationships
Manadhaara nambiyadhu kutram illai
is not a crime.
En manadhil paavam sumakkavillai
My heart carries no sin.
Magathaana uravugalai
Believing wholeheartedly in great relationships
Manadhaara nambiyadhu kutram illai
is not a crime.
En manadhil paavam sumakkavillai
My heart carries no sin.
Idhu thaan uravu endraal
If this is what a relationship is,
Idhu thaan ulagam endraal
If this is what the world is,
Podaa edhuvum thaevai illai
Go away, I need nothing at all.
Magathaana uravugalai
Believing wholeheartedly in great relationships
Manadhaara nambiyadhu kutram illai
is not a crime.
En manadhil paavam sumakkavillai
My heart carries no sin.
En manadhil paavam sumakkavillai
My heart carries no sin.
Veedu varai uravendru sonnavanae
The one who sang that relationships last until the doorstep,
Paasam vaithaal mosam yendru solli vittaan
has now said showing affection leads to deception.
Yaarai nambi naan porandhaen endravanae
The one who sang 'on whom did I rely when I was born',
Unnai nambi vaazhgavendru solli vaithaan
left advice saying 'live by trusting in yourself'.
Nalladhaiyae seigiren nal vazhi pogiren
I do good things and walk the right path;
En nenjam endrumae ondru thaan
my heart remains singular and steadfast.
Vazhi maari ponavan thannaiyae marandhavan
The one who strayed and forgot his own self,
Avan vaazhkkai endrumae irandu thaan
his life is always split in two.
Unmai enna poli enna puriyaadha manidharae
Oh people who cannot understand what is real and what is fake,
Nallavar kaalavillai indha ulagil nandri illai
good people are nowhere to be seen, and there is no gratitude in this world.
Magathaana uravugalai
Believing wholeheartedly in great relationships
Manadhaara nambiyadhu kutram illai
is not a crime.
En manadhil paavam sumakkavillai
My heart carries no sin.
Vaazhaiyadi vaazhai ena vaazhgavendru
Wishing them to flourish endlessly like a banana plant,
Vaazha vaithaen vaal eduthu veezhthi vittaan
I gave them life, but they drew a sword and struck me down.
Sabalam ennum sanjalathil saaindhu vittaan
He succumbed to the restlessness of temptation,
Sathiyatthin vaasalai saathi vittaan
and shut the doors of truth.
Vaazhvellaam anithiyam unmai nirandharam
All of life is impermanent, truth alone is eternal;
Arindhavano endrumae njaani thaan
the one who realizes this is truly a wise sage.
Suyanalangal peridhena sugangalai madhippavan
One who values pleasures believing self-interest is supreme,
Mannulagil endrumae paavi thaan
is forever a sinner in this earthly realm.
Unmai enna poli enna puriyaadha manidharae
Oh people who cannot understand what is real and what is fake,
Nallavar kaanavillai indha ulagil nandri illai
good people are nowhere to be seen, and there is no gratitude in this world.
Magathaana uravugalai
Believing wholeheartedly in great relationships
Manadhaara nambiyadhu kutram illai
is not a crime.
En manadhil paavam sumakkavillai
My heart carries no sin.
Idhu thaan uravu endraal
If this is what a relationship is,
Idhu thaan ulagam endraal
If this is what the world is,
Podaa edhuvum thaevai illai
Go away, I need nothing at all.
Edhuvum thaevai illai edhuvum thaevai illai
Nothing is needed, nothing is needed.
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
Magathaana Uravugalai from Enga Muthalali (1993) is a deeply philosophical track that delves into betrayal, integrity, and spiritual resilience. The protagonist reflects on how sincerely trusting people is not a crime or a sin on his part, even if those he helped ended up betraying him. Rather than holding onto bitterness, he resolves that keeping a pure heart is paramount, even when faced with an ungrateful world.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Moonaal (Alliteration)
“Magathaana uravugalai / Manadhaara nambiyadhu kutram illai”
Repetition of initial consonant sounds like 'Ma' in 'Magathaana' and 'Manadhaara'.
Allusion / Intertextuality
“Veedu varai uravendru sonnavanae / Yaarai nambi naan porandhaen endravanae”
Vaali directly references iconic lines from classic Kannadasan lyrics ('Veedu varai uravu' and 'Yaarai nambi naan porandhaen') to contrast traditional philosophical beliefs with current harsh realities.
Metaphor
“Vaazhaiyadi vaazhai ena vaazhgavendru”
'Vaazhaiyadi vaazhai' compares family growth and prosperous continuity to the self-propagating banana tree.
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Trivia
The lyricist Vaali cleverly references classic songs written by his contemporary Kannadasan ('Veedu Varai Uravu' from Paatha Kaanikkai and 'Yaarai Nambi Naan Porandhaen' from Enga Veettu Pillai). Though credited as unknown in the prompt, the music for Enga Muthalali (1993) was composed by Ilaiyaraaja, and this particular song was rendered by S. P. Balasubrahmanyam.
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