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Lyrics & meaning

Oru Thai Vayitril

From Urimaikural · 1974

Lyricist
Vaali
Singer
T. M. Soundararajan
Music director
M. S. Vishwanathan
Movie name
Urimaikural
Movie release year
1974
Lyrics added on
17 Jul 2018

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Oru thaai vayitril
Vantha udanpirapil
Konjam pirivu vanthaal
Pinbu uravu varum
Oru thaai vayitril
Vantha udanpirapil
Konjam pirivu vanthaal
Pinbu uravu varum
Nalla manidhanukum
Nandri marandhavarukum
Munbu uravirunthaal
Pinbu pirivu varum
Oru thaai vayitril
Vantha udanpirapil
Konjam pirivu vanthaal
Pinbu uravu varum
Solai malarkootam
Sondham kondaadi
Sirithu uravaadumae
Maalai panimootam
Malargal idaithondri
Pirithu vilaiyaadumae
Ingu naan angu nee
Indru naam vaazhalaam
Annan potrum thambi
Endru neeyae kooralaam
Oru thaai vayitril
Vantha udanpirapil
Konjam pirivu vanthaal
Pinbu uravu varum
Udalin pinnodu
Ulavum nizhalkooda
Iruttil pirigindrathu
Velicham varumbodhu
Udalai nizhal thedi
Inaiya varugindrathu
En manam pon manam
Enbadhai kaanalaam
Naalai andha velai
Vanthu ennai seralaam
Oru thaai vayitril
Vantha udanpirapil
Konjam pirivu vanthaal
Pinbu uravu varum
{Kannai maraikindra
Kaalam varumbodhu
Dharumam veliyeralaam
Dharumam arasaalum
Tharunam varumbodhu
Thavaru veliyeralaam} (2)
Nallavar latchiyam
Velvathu nichayam
Annaa andru sonnaar
Endrum adhuthaan sathiyam
Annaa andru sonnaar
Endrum adhuthaan sathiyam
Oru thaai vayitril
Vantha udanpirapil
Konjam pirivu vanthaal
Pinbu uravu varum
Nalla manidhanukum
Nandri marandhavarukum
Munbu uravirundhaal
Pinbu pirivu varum
Oru thaai vayitril
Vantha udanpirapil
Konjam pirivu vanthaal
Pinbu uravu varum
For siblings born
from the same mother's womb,
if a little separation comes,
the bond will return later.
For siblings born
from the same mother's womb,
if a little separation comes,
the bond will return later.
Between a good person
and one who forgot gratitude,
even if a bond existed before,
separation will follow later.
For siblings born
from the same mother's womb,
if a little separation comes,
the bond will return later.
Clusters of garden flowers
celebrate their kinship
and mingle with joyful smiles;
yet the evening mist
appears between the flowers
and plays at drifting them apart.
I am here and you are there;
we may live apart today.
"A younger brother praised by his elder brother"—
so you may proudly say yourself.
For siblings born
from the same mother's womb,
if a little separation comes,
the bond will return later.
Even the shadow
that walks behind the body
parts away in the dark.
Yet when the light returns,
seeking out the body,
the shadow returns to unite.
That my heart is pure gold,
you will come to realize;
tomorrow, when that time arrives,
you can come back and join me.
For siblings born
from the same mother's womb,
if a little separation comes,
the bond will return later.
When a time that blinds the eyes
comes to pass,
righteousness may step aside;
but when the moment arrives
for righteousness to rule,
wrongdoing will surely be cast out.
"The goal of good people
is certain to triumph"—
Anna (leader C. N. Annadurai) said back then,
and that remains the truth forever.
Anna (leader C. N. Annadurai) said back then,
and that remains the truth forever.
For siblings born
from the same mother's womb,
if a little separation comes,
the bond will return later.
Between a good person
and one who forgot gratitude,
even if a bond existed before,
separation will follow later.
For siblings born
from the same mother's womb,
if a little separation comes,
the bond will return later.
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

This classic song from 'Urimaikural' reflects on the enduring power of sibling relationships, moral integrity, and faith in eventual justice. The lyrics emphasize that blood relations born of the same mother may experience temporary rift or distance due to misunderstandings, but they will inevitably reunite. Conversely, relationships with ungrateful people cannot last, as true connection relies on goodness and mutual respect.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Muran (Contrast / Antithesis)

“Konjam pirivu vanthaal / Pinbu uravu varum; Munbu uravirunthaal / Pinbu pirivu varum”

Vaali contrasts temporary separation turning into reunion for brothers against prior unity turning into permanent separation for ungrateful associates.

Extended Metaphor

“Udalin pinnodu ulavum nizhalkooda iruttil pirigindrathu... velicham varumbodhu inaiya varugindrathu”

The shadow leaving the body in the dark and returning when light shines serves as a metaphor for true kin returning after misunderstandings clear up.

Ethugai (Second-letter rhyme)

“Solai malarkootam / Maalai panimootam”

The second consonant 'la' (ல) matches across 'Solai' and 'Maalai', creating rhythmic harmony.

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Trivia

'Urimaikural' (1974) was directed by C. V. Sridhar and starred M. G. Ramachandran (MGR). The music was composed by M. S. Viswanathan, with vocals by T. M. Soundararajan. The line 'Annaa andru sonnaar' pays homage to C. N. Annadurai ('Anna'), MGR's political mentor and former Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, blending movie storyline emotions with MGR's political ideology.

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