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Neduvazhi

From Irandam Ulagaporin Kadaisi Gundu · 2019

Lyricist
Muthuvel
Singer
Vignesh Ishwar
Music director
Tenma
Movie name
Irandam Ulagaporin Kadaisi Gundu
Movie release year
2019
Lyrics added on
10 Oct 2019

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Neduvazhi vilakkae
Naduvinil anainthu
Unai pirinthenae naan
Thaniyaaga …
Suduvazhi manalil
Nadanthidum uyiraai
Udan vanthaayae
Nee thunaiyaaga
Uravu bandham ellam ingu
Unnaal dhaanae vandhaadhu
Elumbu idhayam ithanaiyum
Needhanappa thanthadhu
Neduvazhi vilakkae
Naduvinil anainthu
Unai pirinthenae naan
Thaniyaaga …
Maadaruththu
Nee vantha kolam
Kannil maraiyala
Kovam kalainthu thaediya iravil
Un thavippu marakala
Panangaavil lorry senju
Thandhaa paasam marakala
Pallikoodathil nee vittu vandha
Paarva serikala
Uravu bandham ellam ingu
Unnaal dhaanae vandhaadhu
Elumbu idhayam ithanaiyum
Needhanappa thanthadhu
Neduvazhi vilakkae
Naduvinil anainthu
Unai pirinthenae naan
Thaniyaaga …
Nee illanu innum kooda
Sariyaa nambala
Un seruppula potha mullu
Kooda poda manasilla
Soreduthu nee vandha vellam
Nenappil dhaanae methakkuthu
Saaraya mutham tholayaama
Innum mookkil nikkuthu
Uravu bandham ellam ingu
Unnaal dhaanae vandhaadhu
Elumbu idhayam ithanaiyum
Needhanappa thanthadhu
Neduvazhi vilakkae
Naduvinil anainthu
Unai pirinthenae naan
Thaniyaaga …
Suduvazhi manalil
Nadanthidum uyiraai
Udan vanthaayae
Nee thunaiyaaga…
O lamp of my long journey,
Going out midway,
I was parted from you,
All alone.......
On the scorching sand of the road,
Like a living soul walking with me,
You walked beside me,
As my companion.
Every relation and bond I have here,
Came only because of you.
My bones, this heart, every part of me,
You were the one who gave them, father.
O lamp of my long journey,
Going out midway,
I was parted from you,
All alone.......
After butchering the cattle,
The sight of you returning home
Has not faded from my eyes.
That night, when your anger cooled and you searched for me,
I have not forgotten your restless worry.
Making a toy lorry out of palmyra fruit,
I have not forgotten the love with which you gave it.
Leaving me behind at the school,
That parting look in your eyes has not left me.
Every relation and bond I have here,
Came only because of you.
My bones, this heart, every part of me,
You were the one who gave them, father.
O lamp of my long journey,
Going out midway,
I was parted from you,
All alone.......
That you are no more, even now,
I have not truly believed.
Even the thorn stuck in your slipper,
I do not have the heart to throw away.
The sweet memory of you bringing me food,
Still floats in my mind.
That kiss smelling of liquor, unfaded,
Still lingers at my nose.
Every relation and bond I have here,
Came only because of you.
My bones, this heart, every part of me,
You were the one who gave them, father.
O lamp of my long journey,
Going out midway,
I was parted from you,
All alone.......
On the scorching sand of the road,
Like a living soul walking with me,
You walked beside me,
As my companion.
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

This emotional song 'Neduvazhi Vilakkae' from the movie 'Irandam Ulagaporin Kadaisi Gundu' is a heart-wrenching tribute from a grieving child to his deceased father. The father is metaphorically described as a street lamp on a long journey that unexpectedly extinguished midway, leaving the child stranded and lonely. The lyrics recall tender childhood memories, such as the father making toy lorries from palm trees, dropping him off at school, bringing food, and the comforting warmth of his fatherly presence despite all hardship.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor

“Neduvazhi vilakkae”

The father is referred to as 'Neduvazhi vilakkae' (a lamp illuminating a long road), representing his role as a guiding light in life.

Ethukai (Second-letter Rhyme)

“Neduvazhi vilakkae / Naduvinil anainthu”

In 'Neduvazhi' and 'Naduvinil', the second letter 'du' (ட) rhymes, creating auditory harmony in classic Tamil poetic style.

Imagery

“Suduvazhi manalil / Nadanthidum uyiraai”

Visually evocative imagery of hot desert-like sand and a walking soul representing life's difficult journey.

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Trivia

The track 'Neduvazhi Vilakkae' is composed by Tenma for the film 'Irandam Ulagaporin Kadaisi Gundu' (2019), directed by Athiyan Athirai and produced by Pa. Ranjith. The song features poignant vocals by Pradeep Kumar and lyrics by Muthuvel.

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