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Thavarugal Unargirom

From Kadhalil Sodhappuvadhu Yeppadi · 2012

Lyricist
Madhan Karky
Singer
S. Thaman
Music director
S. Thaman
Details
Kadhalil Sodhappuvadhu Yeppadi2012

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
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Male
Thavarugal unargiromWe realize our mistakes,
Unarnthathai maraikkiromYet we hide what we have realized.
Mamathaigal iranthidaLet our arrogance die,
Naam marubadi piranthiduvomSo that we may be reborn again.
Male
Orae valiA single pain
Iru idhayathil pirakuthaeIs born inside two hearts.
Orae thuli hoo ooA single tear drop
Iru vizhigalil surakuthaeSecretes from two pairs of eyes.
Orae mozhiA single language,
Nee izhanthathai adainthidaTo regain what you have lost,
Adaithathai ezhuthida ..ae….ae…..And to erase what you have attained...
Male
Ho ho ho ho ho ho hoHo ho ho ho ho ho ho
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Male
Sila urasalil pori varumSome friction sparks a fire,
Sila urasalil mazhai varumSome friction brings down rain.
Naam urasiya nodigalil paraviya valigalaiThe pains that spread during the moments we clashed,
Maranthida marakkiromWe refuse to forget.
Ho ho ho hoo ho ho ho h oho oooHo ho ho hoo ho ho ho h oho ooo
Male
Ho ho ho ho ho ho hoHo ho ho ho ho ho ho
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Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This song explores the deep emotional turmoil, ego clashes, and introspective realizations that occur during a relationship conflict. It reflects on how both partners often recognize their own mistakes yet allow pride to prevent them from apologizing or communicating, leading to unnecessary suffering. The lyrics emphasize shared vulnerability, noting that a single heartbreak causes identical pain in both individuals. It captures the paradox of love where friction between two people can either destroy harmony with sparks of anger or soothe it like rain, ultimately calling for the death of ego so love can be reborn.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Anaphora

Orae vali / Orae thuli / Orae mozhi

Repetition of the phrase 'Orae' (A single/The same) at the start of successive lines to emphasize common emotional experience.

Antithesis

Sila urasalil pori varum / Sila urasalil mazhai varum

Contrasting 'pori' (sparks/fire) with 'mazhai' (rain/cooling water) to show how friction in a relationship can yield two completely opposite outcomes.

Iyaibu (End Rhyme)

Thavarugal unargirom / Unarnthathai maraikkirom

Matching verb endings '-irom' creating a rhythmic reflection of actions ('unargirom' and 'maraikkirom').

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Trivia

The song is composed by S. Thaman for the hit romantic comedy film 'Kadhalil Sodhappuvadhu Yeppadi' (2012), directed by Balaji Mohan. Lyricist Madhan Karky is well known for writing reflective, contemporary Tamil lyrics that deal with modern relationship themes.

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