- Lyricist
- Na. Muthu Kumar
- Singer
- Saisharan
- Music director
- Joshua Sridhar
- Movie name
- Oru Kuppai Kadhai
- Movie release year
- 2015
- Lyrics added on
- 3 May 2018
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This poignant philosophical song reflects on the unpredictable and often painful nature of human life, destiny, and unfulfilled desires. The narrator muses that virtually no one gets to live a life exactly as they envisioned, as dreams frequently crumble into tears and leaves us grappling with unexpected turns. Using vivid imagery—such as humans being puppets controlled by fate, desires being ephemeral patterns drawn on water, and life floating aimlessly like a leaf on a river—the song captures the feeling of helplessness against circumstances. Despite the somber tone, the song conveys a quiet stoicism. It reminds the listener that life is a mixture of storms and sunshine, pleasure and pain, and that nothing in this world truly belongs to anyone permanently. Thus, wasting time in despair is futile; instead, one must accept life's brief journey and value the vast wisdom and experience gained along the way.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Simile (Uvamai Ani)
“Nool bommai pol thaanae”
Compares human beings to puppets on strings controlled by fate.
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Thanneeril kolangal”
Compares fleeting human desires directly to rangoli patterns drawn on water that vanish instantly.
Simile (Uvamai Ani)
“Oor ilai polae vaazhkai”
Compares human life to a single leaf floating on a river, adrift without a clear direction.
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Indha uravugal enbathu Vidukathai”
Equates human relationships to an intricate, hard-to-solve riddle.
Simile (Uvamai Ani)
“Adhu thoondilil puzhuvena Sikkum vadhai”
Compares emotional suffering to the torment of a worm trapped on a fishing hook.
Antithesis (Muran Ani)
“Puyal mazhai varum Oru puram veyil varum Marupuram”
Contrasts storm/rain with sunshine, symbolizing the dual nature of joy and sorrow in life.
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Trivia
Penned by the acclaimed late lyricist Na. Muthukumar, the song carries his signature philosophical touch on the fleeting and tragic aspects of human existence. The film 'Oru Kuppai Kadhai' (composed by Joshua Sridhar) deals with socio-economic struggles and fragile urban relationships, making these philosophical verses central to the protagonist's emotional journey.
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