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Lyrics & meaning

Oru Vari Kadhai

From Lucky Man 2023 Film · 2023

Lyricist
Balaji Venugopal
Singer
Pradeep Kumar
Music director
Sean Roldan
Details
Lucky Man 2023 Film2023

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Kadhai oru vari kadhaiA story, a single-line story,
Thoovudhu paar ingae siru vidhaiLook, a tiny seed is being sown here.
Vidhai anbenum vidhaiThe seed is the seed called love,
Malarena poothaaldhaanOnly if it blossoms like a flower,
Kaadhai kaadhaiDoes it reach the ears as a true tale.
Male
Manam adhan oru niram sinamAnger is but one hue of the human mind,
Sinam vara sidhaindhidum kanamThe moment anger arises, everything shatters.
Kanam oru vanavil kanamA moment is like a rainbow moment,
Oru vanavil kanamA moment as brief as a rainbow.
Male
Humming ………….(Humming)
Male
Nijam uranthidum kanamThe moment truth awakens and dwells within,
Virindhidum vaan polaeLike the wide expanding sky,
Manam manamThe mind expands, oh mind!
Varam vazhvadhu varamLiving this life is a blessed boon,
Vidai nee thedamalWithout you searching for answers,
Varum varumThey will come on their own, they will come.
Male
Agam malarndhida nidham idhamAs the inner heart blossoms, every day feels pleasant,
Sugam vara sumai irangidumAs comfort arrives, the heavy burden lightens.
Kanam oru vanavil kanamA moment is like a rainbow moment,
Oru vanavil kanamA moment as brief as a rainbow.
Male
Kadhai oru vari kadhaiA story, a single-line story,
Thoovudhu paar ingae siru vidhaiLook, a tiny seed is being sown here.
Vidhai anbenum vidhaiThe seed is the seed called love,
Malarena poothaaldhaan kadhaiOnly if it blossoms like a flower does it truly become a story.

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This song from 'Lucky Man' reflects deeply on the essence of human life, describing it as a simple 'one-line story' anchored in love. It uses the poignant metaphor of a tiny seed of love being sown, which needs to blossom like a flower for life's story to truly find meaning. It addresses human frailties—such as anger—and highlights how destructive negative emotions can be, while portraying moments of joy as beautiful yet fleeting like a rainbow. The lyrics offer a soothing philosophical outlook on living without overthinking or endlessly searching for answers. It emphasizes that life itself is a divine blessing; when one lets go of resentment and opens their heart like the vast sky, daily burdens drop away, leaving behind true peace, comfort, and emotional fulfillment.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uvameyam)

Vidhai anbenum vidhai

Compares love directly to a seed ('anbenum vidhai') that needs to be sown and nurtured.

Simile (Uvamai Ani)

Virindhidum vaan polae

Uses 'polae' (like/as) to compare the expanding, peaceful state of the human mind to the vastness of the sky.

Simile (Uvamai Ani)

Malarena poothaaldhaan

Compares the full realization of love to a flower blooming ('malarena').

Monai (Initial Rhyme / Alliteration)

Varam vazhvadhu varam

Repetition of the initial letter 'Va' ('Varam' / 'vazhvadhu') creating musical rhythm.

Ethugai (Second Letter Rhyming)

Agam malarndhida... / Sugam vara...

The second letter 'ga' matches between 'Agam' (inner self) and 'Sugam' (happiness/comfort).

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Trivia

This song brings together composer Sean Roldan and singer Pradeep Kumar, a duo known in Tamil cinema for their soul-stirring, introspective collaborations. The lyricist Balaji Venugopal is a multi-talented artist known as an RJ, actor, and director who made his directorial debut with 'Lucky Man' (2023), starring Yogi Babu. The song acts as a thematic backbone for the movie, highlighting life's unexpected blessings and simplicity.

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