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Lyrics & meaning

Nam Kanavugal

From Aasaipadugiren · 2011

Lyricist
Balu Manivannan
Singer
Aadhish Uthiriyan
Music director
Aadhish Uthiriyan
Details
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Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Nam kanavugalOur dreams
Nanavaai maarum kalangaathaeWill become reality, do not be distressed.
Un thiramaigalYour talents
Arangam yaerum varunthaathaeWill take center stage, do not worry.
Male
Sodhanai enbathu sooriyan munA trial, before the sun,
Panipola maraiyumammaaWill vanish like mist.
Saathanai enbathu pookkalai polAn achievement, like flowers,
Paaraiyilum malarumammaaWill bloom even on a rock.
Male
Vidiyaatha iravondru yaedhumillaiThere is no night that does not dawn.
Mudiyaatha seyalendru edhuvumillaiThere is no task that cannot be completed.
Male
Nam kanavugalOur dreams
Nanavaai maarum kalangaathaeWill become reality, do not be distressed.
Un thiramaigalYour talents
Arangam yaerum varunthaathaeWill take center stage, do not worry.
Male
Vizhuvathulae sogam ennaWhat sorrow is there in falling?
Ezhuvatharkku oththigaiIt is just a rehearsal to rise.
Tholvigal endraal ennaWhat are failures?
Vettrikku muththiraiA seal of approval for victory.
Male
Unnai nee nambi nadanthaalIf you walk believing in yourself,
Unnai nee nambi nadanthaalIf you walk believing in yourself,
Ulagaiyum vellalaamYou can even conquer the world.
Malaiththida thevaiyillaiThere is no need to be hesitant,
Malaiyaiyum thaandalaamYou can cross even a mountain.
Malaiyaiyum thaandalaamYou can cross even a mountain.
Male
Nam kanavugalOur dreams
Nanavaai maarum kalangaathaeWill become reality, do not be distressed.
Un thiramaigalYour talents
Arangam yaerum varunthaathaeWill take center stage, do not worry.
Male
Siragugal viriththaal pothumIf you just spread your wings,
Vaanamum vasappadumaeEven the sky will be within your reach.
Latchiyam irunthaal pothumIf you just have a goal,
Vettrigal kuvinthidumaeSuccesses will accumulate.
Male
Kaariyaththil kavanam vaiththaalIf you focus on your task,
Kaariyaththil kavanam vaiththaalIf you focus on your task,
Kaalaththai vellalaamYou can conquer time.
Kavalaigal thevaiyillaiThere is no need for worries,
Kadalaiyum thaandalaamYou can cross even the ocean.
Kadalaiyum thaandalaamYou can cross even the ocean.
Male
Nam kanavugalOur dreams
Nanavaai maarum kalangaathaeWill become reality, do not be distressed.
Un thiramaigalYour talents
Arangam yaerum varunthaathaeWill take center stage, do not worry.
Male
Sodhanai enbathu sooriyan munA trial, before the sun,
Panipola maraiyumammaaWill vanish like mist.
Saathanai enbathu pookkalai polAn achievement, like flowers,
Paaraiyilum malarumammaaWill bloom even on a rock.
Male
Vidiyaatha iravondru yaedhumillaiThere is no night that does not dawn.
Mudiyaatha seyalendru edhuvumillaiThere is no task that cannot be completed.
Male
Nam kanavugalOur dreams
Nanavaai maarum kalangaathaeWill become reality, do not be distressed.
Un thiramaigalYour talents
Arangam yaerum varunthaathaeWill take center stage, do not worry.

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

The song 'Aasaipadugiren' is an inspiring, motivational track centered around themes of self-belief, resilience, and perseverance. It serves as a gentle reassurance that hardship and failures are merely temporary setbacks. By comparing trials to morning dew that melts under the sun and achievements to flowers blooming on harsh rocks, the lyrics impart optimism and strength.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Simile (Uvamai)

Sodhanai enbathu sooriyan mun / Panipola maraiyumammaa

Comparing trials disappearing to mist vanishing before the morning sun.

Metaphor (Uruvagam)

Vizhuvathulae sogam enna / Ezhuvatharkku oththigai

Describing the act of falling directly as a rehearsal for rising up.

Alliteration (Moonaai)

Kaariyaththil kavanam vaiththaal / Kaalaththai vellalaam

Repetition of initial consonant sounds ('k') creating rhythmic flow across lines.

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Trivia

The song is an inspirational anthem composed and sung by Aadhish Uthiriyan, with lyrics penned by Balu Manivannan for the 2011 Tamil film 'Aasaipadugiren'.

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