Neer Chirai
From Payanam · 2011
- Lyricist
- Madhan Karky
- Singer
- Pradeep
- Music director
- Pravin Mani
- Details
- Payanam2011
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Neerchirai kizhiya karuvadhan payanam | The journey of the fetus as it tears through its water-prison |
| Vaarthaigal theliya mazhalaiyin payanam | The journey of the toddler as speech becomes clear |
| Korthidum poiyil kuzhandhaiyin payanam | The journey of the child weaving innocent lies |
| Mudiyum payanam… | A journey that will end... |
| Male | |
| Kanavugal kuraiya ilamaiyin payanam | The journey of youth as dreams diminish |
| Kaadhalgal maraiya mudhumaiyin payanam | The journey of old age as passions disappear |
| Oormarandhozhiya maranathin payanam | The journey of death as the town forgets and fades away |
| Mudiyum payanam.. | A journey that will end.. |
| Male | |
| Vaaninaich chaera theeyin payanam | The journey of fire to reach the sky |
| Boomiyaich chaera neerin payanam | The journey of water to reach the earth |
| Vetridam thaedum kaatrin payanam | The journey of wind seeking empty space |
| Ellaigal thaedum vaanin payanam..mmm | The journey of the sky seeking its boundaries..mmm |
| Male | |
| Paadhai pogum pokkil | In the course that the path takes |
| Paadham pogum payanam | The journey where feet walk along |
| Mudhalum mudivum ariyaa | Knowing neither beginning nor end |
| Kanavin kanavil payanam | A journey within the dream of a dream |
| Male | |
| Naalaik kaalai kaana | To see tomorrow's morning |
| Aayul yendhi payanam | A journey carrying the span of life |
| Vidiyum vidiyum endrae | Hoping that dawn will break again and again |
| Mudiyum mudiyum payanam..payanam | A journey that ends and concludes.. journey |
| Male | |
| Kiragangal thaandi uyirgalai thaedum | Searching for life beyond planets |
| Uyirinai thaandi edhuvena thaedum | Searching for what exists beyond life itself |
| Thanaiyizhandhu veliyinil thaedum | Searching in outer space while losing oneself |
| Manidhanin nedum payanam | The long journey of mankind |
| Male | |
| Mudindhidappogum payanathin neelam | The length of the journey about to end |
| Kadaisiyil naangu madangugal koodum | Will multiply fourfold at the very end |
| Mudivadaindha pulliyil meendum | And at the point where it reaches an end |
| Thodangidum oru payanam | A new journey begins once again |
| Male | |
| Kiragangal thaandi uyirgalai thaedum | Searching for life beyond planets |
| Uyirinai thaandi edhuvena thaedum | Searching for what exists beyond life itself |
| Thanaiyizhandhu veliyinil thaedum | Searching in outer space while losing oneself |
| Manidhanin nedum payanam | The long journey of mankind |
| Male | |
| Mudindhidappogum payanathin neelam | The length of the journey about to end |
| Kadaisiyil naangu madangugal koodum | Will multiply fourfold at the very end |
| Mudivadaindha pulliyil meendum | And at the point where it reaches an end |
| Thodangidum oru payanam…payanam | A new journey begins once again... journey |
நீர்ச்சிறைக் கிழிய கருவதன் பயணம்
வார்த்தைகள் தெளிய மழலையின் பயணம்
கோர்த்திடும் பொய்யில் குழந்தையின் பயணம்
முடியும் பயணம்.....
The journey of the fetus as it tears through its water-prison
The journey of the toddler as speech becomes clear
The journey of the child weaving innocent lies
A journey that will end...
கனவுகள் குறைய இளமையின் பயணம்
காதல்கள் மறைய முதுமையின் பயணம்
ஊர்மறந்தொழிய மரணத்தின் பயணம்
முடியும் பயணம்....
The journey of youth as dreams diminish
The journey of old age as passions disappear
The journey of death as the town forgets and fades away
A journey that will end..
வானினைச் சேர தீயின் பயணம்
பூமியைச் சேர நீரின் பயணம்
வெற்றிடம் தேடும் காற்றின் பயணம்
எல்லைகள் தேடும் வானின் பயணம்...ம்ம்ம்
The journey of fire to reach the sky
The journey of water to reach the earth
The journey of wind seeking empty space
The journey of the sky seeking its boundaries..mmm
பாதை போகும் போக்கில்
பாதம் போகும் பயணம்
முதலும் முடிவும் அறியா
கனவின் கனவில் பயணம்
In the course that the path takes
The journey where feet walk along
Knowing neither beginning nor end
A journey within the dream of a dream
நாளைக் காலை காண
ஆயுள் ஏந்திப் பயணம்
விடியும் விடியும் என்றே
முடியும் முடியும் பயணம்....பயணம்
To see tomorrow's morning
A journey carrying the span of life
Hoping that dawn will break again and again
A journey that ends and concludes.. journey
கிரகங்கள் தாண்டி உயிர்களைத் தேடும்
உயிரினைத் தாண்டி எதுவெனத் தேடும்
தனையிழந்து வெளியினில் தேடும்
மனிதனின் நெடும் பயணம்
Searching for life beyond planets
Searching for what exists beyond life itself
Searching in outer space while losing oneself
The long journey of mankind
முடிந்திடப்போகும் பயணத்தின் நீளம்
கடைசியில் நான்கு மடங்குகள் கூடும்
முடிவடைந்த புள்ளியில் மீண்டும்
தொடங்கிடும் ஒரு பயணம்
The length of the journey about to end
Will multiply fourfold at the very end
And at the point where it reaches an end
A new journey begins once again
கிரகங்கள் தாண்டி உயிர்களைத் தேடும்
உயிரினைத் தாண்டி எதுவெனத் தேடும்
தனையிழந்து வெளியினில் தேடும்
மனிதனின் நெடும் பயணம்
Searching for life beyond planets
Searching for what exists beyond life itself
Searching in outer space while losing oneself
The long journey of mankind
முடிந்திடப்போகும் பயணத்தின் நீளம்
கடைசியில் நான்கு மடங்குகள் கூடும்
முடிவடைந்த புள்ளியில் மீண்டும்
தொடங்கிடும் ஒரு பயணம்
The length of the journey about to end
Will multiply fourfold at the very end
And at the point where it reaches an end
A new journey begins once again... journey
Neerchirai kizhiya karuvadhan payanam
The journey of the fetus as it tears through its water-prison
Vaarthaigal theliya mazhalaiyin payanam
The journey of the toddler as speech becomes clear
Korthidum poiyil kuzhandhaiyin payanam
The journey of the child weaving innocent lies
Mudiyum payanam…
A journey that will end...
Kanavugal kuraiya ilamaiyin payanam
The journey of youth as dreams diminish
Kaadhalgal maraiya mudhumaiyin payanam
The journey of old age as passions disappear
Oormarandhozhiya maranathin payanam
The journey of death as the town forgets and fades away
Mudiyum payanam..
A journey that will end..
Vaaninaich chaera theeyin payanam
The journey of fire to reach the sky
Boomiyaich chaera neerin payanam
The journey of water to reach the earth
Vetridam thaedum kaatrin payanam
The journey of wind seeking empty space
Ellaigal thaedum vaanin payanam..mmm
The journey of the sky seeking its boundaries..mmm
Paadhai pogum pokkil
In the course that the path takes
Paadham pogum payanam
The journey where feet walk along
Mudhalum mudivum ariyaa
Knowing neither beginning nor end
Kanavin kanavil payanam
A journey within the dream of a dream
Naalaik kaalai kaana
To see tomorrow's morning
Aayul yendhi payanam
A journey carrying the span of life
Vidiyum vidiyum endrae
Hoping that dawn will break again and again
Mudiyum mudiyum payanam..payanam
A journey that ends and concludes.. journey
Kiragangal thaandi uyirgalai thaedum
Searching for life beyond planets
Uyirinai thaandi edhuvena thaedum
Searching for what exists beyond life itself
Thanaiyizhandhu veliyinil thaedum
Searching in outer space while losing oneself
Manidhanin nedum payanam
The long journey of mankind
Mudindhidappogum payanathin neelam
The length of the journey about to end
Kadaisiyil naangu madangugal koodum
Will multiply fourfold at the very end
Mudivadaindha pulliyil meendum
And at the point where it reaches an end
Thodangidum oru payanam
A new journey begins once again
Kiragangal thaandi uyirgalai thaedum
Searching for life beyond planets
Uyirinai thaandi edhuvena thaedum
Searching for what exists beyond life itself
Thanaiyizhandhu veliyinil thaedum
Searching in outer space while losing oneself
Manidhanin nedum payanam
The long journey of mankind
Mudindhidappogum payanathin neelam
The length of the journey about to end
Kadaisiyil naangu madangugal koodum
Will multiply fourfold at the very end
Mudivadaindha pulliyil meendum
And at the point where it reaches an end
Thodangidum oru payanam…payanam
A new journey begins once again... journey
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This deeply philosophical song explores the concept of 'Payanam' (Journey) across human life, natural elements, and cosmos. It traces human existence from the womb, childhood, youth, old age, and death, demonstrating how every stage is an inevitable journey toward an end. It also contrasts this with natural elements like fire reaching for the sky and water returning to the earth, highlighting nature's relentless motion. Ultimately, the song concludes that the end of one journey is merely the starting point of another, emphasizing the eternal cycle of existence and human curiosity.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uruvam)
“Neerchirai kizhiya karuvadhan payanam”
'Neerchirai' (water-prison) metaphorically refers to the amniotic sac inside the womb.
Alliteration (Moni)
“Paadhai pogum pokkil / Paadham pogum payanam”
Repetition of the 'Pa' consonant sound across consecutive words creates a rhythmic step-like cadence reflecting walking feet.
Epiphora (Emona / End Repetition)
“Mudiyum payanam…”
The word 'payanam' is repeatedly used at the end of lines to reinforce the central theme of continuous travel.
Paradox / Cyclical Imagery
“Mudivadaindha pulliyil meendum / Thodangidum oru payanam”
Expresses the philosophical paradox that the point of termination is simultaneously the point of origination.
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Trivia
The song 'Payanam' was composed by Pravin Mani for the 2011 film 'Payanam' directed by Radha Mohan. Lyricist Madhan Karky penned these existential lyrics capturing the theme of travel and life's endless cycles, matching the thriller film's narrative surrounding a hijacked flight and human destinies.
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