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Po Urave

From Kaatrin Mozhi · 2018

Lyricist
Madhan Karky
Singer
Sid Sriram
Music director
A. H. Kaashif
Details
Kaatrin Mozhi2018

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Aaa….aaa….aaa…Ah... ah... ah...
Nee un vaanamYou are your own sky
Unakkena oor nilavuA moon exists just for you
Nee un paadhaiYou are your own path
Unakkendrae un poongaatruYour gentle breeze blows just for you
Male
Naan en koothalI am my own shivering cold
Nanaiyatha mounangalUnwet silences
Naan nam kooduI am our nest
Thanimai neekkum padalgalSongs that dispel loneliness
Male
Un punnagayin pinnaniyilBehind your smile
Silaril sogam eppothumThere is always sadness in a few
Yaar endrae nee ariyaaIn the hearts of people you don't even know
Idhayangalil mazhaiyanaaiYou became a soothing rain
Naan endrae kandum yenYet seeing that it was me
Pozhiyamaal neengi poonaaiWhy did you depart without showering rain?
Male
Po uravae…Go, my relation...
Enai maranthuForgetting me
Nee unthan kanavugalYou, chasing
ThurathiyaeYour own dreams
Po uravae…Go, my relation...
Siraganinthu nee unthanSpreading wings, you
Gangalai uthariyaeShaking off your embers
Male
Po uravae…Go, my relation...
Enai maranthuForgetting me
Nee unthan kanavugalYou, chasing
ThurathiyaeYour own dreams
Po uravae…Go, my relation...
Siraganinthu nee unthanSpreading wings, you
Gangalai uthariyaeShaking off your embers
Male
Mattrangal athaiyumAll these changes
Thoorangal ithaiyumAnd all these distances
En siru idhayam pazhaguthadiMy tiny heart is getting accustomed to them, my dear
Nee attra iravuA night without you
Veettukul thuravuIs like renunciation inside home
Yen intha uravu vilaguthadiWhy is this relationship drifting away, my dear?
Male
Ithu nilai illaiThis is not permanent
Verum malai androIsn't it just a mountain?
Ithu malai illaiThis is not a mountain
Siru mazhai yendroIs it just a light shower of rain?
Intha nodigal kanavaeThese moments are just a dream
Enavae uravaeAnd so, my relation
Saththamittu sollivittuHaving declared out loud
Muththamittu thallivittuHaving kissed and pushed away
Male
Po uravae…Go, my relation...
Enai maranthuForgetting me
Nee unthan kanavugalYou, chasing
ThurathiyaeYour own dreams
Po uravae…Go, my relation...
Siraganinthu nee unthanSpreading wings, you
Ganangalai uthariyaeShaking off your heavy moments
Male
Po uravae…Go, my relation...
Enai maranthuForgetting me
Nee unthan kanavugalYou, chasing
ThurathiyaeYour own dreams
Po uravae…Go, my relation...
Siraganinthu nee unthanSpreading wings, you
Ganangalai uthariyaeShaking off your heavy moments
Male
Po uravae…Go, my relation...

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

'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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