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Lyrics & meaning

Po Urave

From Kaatrin Mozhi · 2018

Lyricist
Madhan Karky
Singer
Sid Sriram
Music director
A. H. Kaashif
Movie name
Kaatrin Mozhi
Movie release year
2018
Lyrics added on
24 Sept 2018

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Aaa….aaa….aaa…
Nee un vaanam
Unakkena oor nilavu
Nee un paadhai
Unakkendrae un poongaatru
Naan en koothal
Nanaiyatha mounangal
Naan nam koodu
Thanimai neekkum padalgal
Un punnagayin pinnaniyil
Silaril sogam eppothum
Yaar endrae nee ariyaa
Idhayangalil mazhaiyanaai
Naan endrae kandum yen
Pozhiyamaal neengi poonaai
Po uravae…
Enai maranthu
Nee unthan kanavugal
Thurathiyae
Po uravae…
Siraganinthu nee unthan
Gangalai uthariyae
Po uravae…
Enai maranthu
Nee unthan kanavugal
Thurathiyae
Po uravae…
Siraganinthu nee unthan
Gangalai uthariyae
Mattrangal athaiyum
Thoorangal ithaiyum
En siru idhayam pazhaguthadi
Nee attra iravu
Veettukul thuravu
Yen intha uravu vilaguthadi
Ithu nilai illai
Verum malai andro
Ithu malai illai
Siru mazhai yendro
Intha nodigal kanavae
Enavae uravae
Saththamittu sollivittu
Muththamittu thallivittu
Po uravae…
Enai maranthu
Nee unthan kanavugal
Thurathiyae
Po uravae…
Siraganinthu nee unthan
Ganangalai uthariyae
Po uravae…
Enai maranthu
Nee unthan kanavugal
Thurathiyae
Po uravae…
Siraganinthu nee unthan
Ganangalai uthariyae
Po uravae…
Aa... Aa... Aa...
You are your own sky,
with a moon that is yours alone.
You are your own path,
with a gentle breeze meant only for you.
I am my own winter chill,
and silences untouched by rain.
I am our little nest,
and the songs that ease loneliness.
Behind your cheerful smile,
sadness always lingers for some of us.
To hearts of strangers you never even knew,
you showered down like soothing rain.
Yet knowing it was me, why
did you drift away without falling as rain?
Go, my love...
Forgetting me,
as you chase
all your dreams.
Go, my love...
Put on your wings,
and shake off these passing moments.
Go, my love...
Forgetting me,
as you chase
all your dreams.
Go, my love...
Put on your wings,
and shake off these passing moments.
All these changes,
and all this distance,
my little heart is learning to bear.
A night without you
feels like living as a monk in my own home.
Why is our bond drifting apart?
"This is not permanent,
it is only a mountain in the way, isn't it?"
"No, this is not even a mountain,
it is merely a passing shower of rain!"
These hard moments are only a dream,
and so, my love,
say it out loud,
kiss me, push me away, and
go, my love...
Forgetting me,
as you chase
all your dreams.
Go, my love...
Put on your wings,
and shake off these passing moments.
Go, my love...
Forgetting me,
as you chase
all your dreams.
Go, my love...
Put on your wings,
and shake off these passing moments.
Go, my love...
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

'Po Uravae' is a soulful composition about selfless love, emotional detachment, and letting go. The narrator encourages their beloved to spread their wings, shed heavy burdens, and chase their personal dreams, even if it means enduring loneliness and distance. Despite the pain of separation and nights that feel empty, the speaker graciously accepts the changes and bids a tender farewell.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uruvagam)

“Nee un vaanam”

Compares the beloved's independent existence and potential to an entire sky ('Nee un vaanam') and their own unique path ('Nee un paadhai').

Rhyme & Internal Rhythm (Iyaibu / Rhyme)

“Saththamittu sollivittu / Muththamittu thallivittu”

Uses rhythmic rhyming actions ('Saththamittu sollivittu / Muththamittu thallivittu') to capture the decisive yet affectionate farewell.

Anaphora / Refrain

“Po uravae…”

The repetitive phrase 'Po uravae...' serves as a emotional refrain highlighting resignation and granting freedom.

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Trivia

Composed by A.H. Kaashif (the nephew of Oscar-winning composer A.R. Rahman) with lyrics by Madhan Karky, 'Po Uravae' features vocals by Sid Sriram. The song highlights pivotal emotional beats in the 2018 Jyothika-starrer 'Kaatrin Mozhi'.

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