- Lyricist
- Na. Kamarasan
- Singer
- Vani Jairam
- Music director
- Shankar Ganesh
- Movie name
- Thiramai
- Movie release year
- 1985
- Lyrics added on
- 12 Feb 2023
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
Naalai Oru Kaalam Varum from the 1985 movie Thiramai is an uplifting philosophical and motivational track penned by lyricist Na. Kamarasan, composed by Shankar-Ganesh, and sung by Vani Jairam. The song reflects on the turbulent nature of the human mind, comparing desire to a restless horse and ephemeral temptations to dewdrops on leaves. It stresses that through determination, inner clarity, and spiritual grounding, one can transcend chaos and achieve serene, Buddha-like peace. The lyrics offer deep encouragement to overcome hardship, reminding the listener that failure is temporary and continuous effort (nadanthu nadanthu) shatters all barriers. Ultimately, wisdom gained through experience leads to mastery over oneself, transforming dreams into reality as a bright new day dawns.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Uruvagam (Metaphor)
“Aasaiyenum orr kudhirai”
Desire is directly metaphorized as a running horse ('Aasaiyenum orr kudhirai') to symbolize its fast, uncontrollable nature.
Uwamai (Simile)
“Ilai thazhai meedhilae panithuli polavae”
Fleeting worldly temptations are compared to fragile dewdrops resting on leaves ('panithuli polavae').
Monai (Initial Alliteration)
“Aasai alai paayum manam buththan vasamaagum”
Repetition of initial phonetic sounds across words in the line ('Aasai' / 'alai').
Anaphora / Repetition
“Thadaigal udaiyum nadanthu nadanthu”
Repetition of the action 'nadanthu nadanthu' emphasizes continuous, persistent effort.
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Trivia
Featured in the 1985 film 'Thiramai' (meaning 'Talent'), this song showcases Na. Kamarasan's signature lyrical style, blending spiritual chants ('Om Sakthi') with modern motivational philosophy. Vani Jairam's classical vocal delivery adds a meditative quality to the track.
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