Ulagile Athisayam
From Kanmani Oru Kavithai · 1998
- Lyricist
- Mu. Metha
- Singers
- S. P. B. Charan, K. S. Chithra
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Details
- Kanmani Oru Kavithai1998
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Ulagilae adhisayam padaithaen | I created a wonder in this world |
| O sirpa sundhariyae | O beautiful sculptured maiden! |
| Female | |
| Haaha haaha | Haaha haaha |
| Male | |
| Uyiraiyae thandhida azhaithaen | I called upon you, ready to give my very life |
| O mouna manjari | O silent bouquet of flowers |
| Female | |
| Haaha haaha | Haaha haaha |
| Male | |
| Naano paadhi neeyaa | Am I half of you? |
| Neeyae paadhi naanaa | Or are you half of me? |
| Karuvae nijamo thavippae vizhippo | Is the embryo real, or is the yearning an awakening? |
| Pirappae varamo yugamae nodiyo ho | Is birth a boon, or an eon just a second? Ho |
| Chorus | |
| Oho ho… oho ho… | Oho ho… oho ho… |
| Female | |
| Haahaa haaha haahaa haaha | Haahaa haaha haahaa haaha |
| Haahaa haaha haahaa haaha | Haahaa haaha haahaa haaha |
| Male | |
| Azhagiyae azhagiyae idhu inamaa | O beautiful one, O beautiful one, is this sweet affection? |
| Agilamae arindhida anubavamaa | Is this an experience for the entire world to know? |
| Female | |
| Unnai ninaithaen uyiril thavithaen | I thought of you and writhed in my soul |
| Enakkul jolithaen unai kaadhalithaen | I shone within myself and fell in love with you |
| Kaadhal nam kaadhal kaadhal nam kaadhal | Love, our love, love, our love |
| Thanimaiyil thazhuvinaai silai aanaen | You embraced me in solitude, and I turned into a statue |
| Uyirena padaithathaen muthar kaadhal | First love was created like life itself |
| Male | |
| Yevaridam kaettaai manidhaa manidhaa | Whom did you ask, O human, O human? |
| Sedhukkinaai pennaai silaiyai silaiyai | You sculpted a statue into a woman, line by line |
| Jegathin adhipathi enai nee marandhu | Forgetting me, the ruler of this universe |
| Padaithida munaindhaayae therindhae therindhae | You attempted to create life, knowingly and intentionally |
| Seidhaayae oru paavam | You have committed a sin |
| Yevar thandhaar indha dhairiyam | Who gave you this audacity? |
| Female | |
| Silaiyaaga vadithaayae ennai | You sculpted me into a statue |
| Siragaaga mulaithadhae kaadhal | Love sprouted like wings for me |
| Male | |
| Vizhiyaalae valai veesum podhu | When casting a net with the eyes |
| Oliraadha ullangal yaedhu | Which hearts do not shine? |
| Female | |
| En kaadhal nee thandhadhandro | Is not my love something you granted me? |
| Male | |
| Un paarvaiyil baedham yaen dheivamae | Why is there discrimination in your gaze, O God? |
| Male | |
| O maanidanae en padaippu idhu | O human, this is my creation |
| Male | |
| O ratchaganae en kanavu idhu | O savior, this is my dream |
| Male | |
| Aadhiyum naan ena andhamum naan yena | Declaring 'I am the beginning and the end' |
| Ariyaa moodanaa nee | Are you an ignorant fool? |
| Male | |
| Aadhiyum andhamum nee yena chonnavan | The one who declared 'You are the beginning and the end' |
| Maanidan naan allavo | Was it not I, a mere human? |
| Male | |
| Padaippavan vaelai nangidhai arindhum | Knowing well that creation is the Creator's task |
| Thavaru purindhaai poruppinai marandhaai | You made a mistake and forgot your boundary |
| O maanidanae idhuvae yecharikkai | O human, this is a warning |
| I warn you | I warn you |
| Chorus | |
| Aa… aa… aa… ooo aa aa aa | Aa… aa… aa… ooo aa aa aa |
| Aa… aa… aa… ooo aa aa aa | Aa… aa… aa… ooo aa aa aa |
| Male | |
| Aasaiyin paasamae nee thaan | You are the affectionate love of desire |
| O paesum vaanamaa | O speaking sky! |
| Female | |
| Haaha haaha | Haaha haaha |
| Idhayathin vaasalae nee thaan | You are the doorstep of the heart |
| O penmai paesumaa haaha haaha | O, will womanhood speak? Haaha haaha |
| Male | |
| Penmai vaazha nithiyam | Eternal for womanhood to flourish |
| Female | |
| Kaadhal thaanae sathiyam | Love alone is the ultimate truth |
| Male | |
| Udalum uyirum ondraai inaiyum | Body and soul unite as one |
| Uravum pagalum yengo alaiyum ho | Relationship and day wander somewhere, ho |
| Chorus | |
| Oho ho… oho ho… | Oho ho… oho ho… |
| Chorus | |
| Jananamum maranamum illai | There is no birth or death |
| O kaadhal sarithiram | O history of love! |
| Paalamo dhooramo illai un kaadhal nirandharam | Neither bridge nor distance exists; your love is permanent |
| Paesum kaadhal nithiyam penmai seiyum sathiyam | Speaking love is eternal, truth created by womanhood |
| Manasum manasum kalandhaal sorgam | When heart meets heart, it is heaven |
| Malarum malarum malarum oho… | It blooms, blooms, and blooms, oho… |
உலகிலே அதிசயம் படைத்தேன்
ஓ சிற்ப சுந்தரி
I created a wonder in this world
O beautiful sculptured maiden!
ஹாஹ ஹாஹ
Haaha haaha
உயிரையே தந்திட அழைத்தேன்
ஓ மௌன மஞ்சரி
I called upon you, ready to give my very life
O silent bouquet of flowers
ஹாஹ ஹாஹ
Haaha haaha
நானோ பாதி நீயா
நீயே பாதி நானா
கனவே நிஜமோ தவிப்பே விழிப்போ
பிறப்பே வரமோ யுகமே நொடியோ ஹோ
Am I half of you?
Or are you half of me?
Is the embryo real, or is the yearning an awakening?
Is birth a boon, or an eon just a second? Ho
ஓஹோ ஹோ......ஓஹோ ஹோ.......
Oho ho… oho ho…
ஹாஹா ஹாஹ ஹாஹா ஹாஹ
ஹாஹா ஹாஹ ஹாஹா ஹாஹ
Haahaa haaha haahaa haaha
Haahaa haaha haahaa haaha
அழகியே அழகியே இது நிஜமா
அகிலமே அறிந்திட அனுபவமா
O beautiful one, O beautiful one, is this sweet affection?
Is this an experience for the entire world to know?
உன்னை நினைத்தேன் உயிரில் தவித்தேன்
எனக்குள் ஜொலித்தேன் உனை காதலித்தேன்
காதல் நம் காதல் காதல் நம் காதல்
தனிமையில் தழுவினாய் சிலை ஆனேன்
உயிரென படைத்ததே முதற் காதல்
I thought of you and writhed in my soul
I shone within myself and fell in love with you
Love, our love, love, our love
You embraced me in solitude, and I turned into a statue
First love was created like life itself
எவரிடம் கேட்டாய் மனிதா மனிதா
செதுக்கினாய் பெண்ணாய் சிலையை சிலையை
ஜெகத்தின் அதிபதி எனை நீ மறந்து
படைத்திட முனைந்தாய் தெரிந்தே தெரிந்தே
செய்தாயே ஒரு பாவம்
எவர் தந்தார் இந்த தைரியம்
Whom did you ask, O human, O human?
You sculpted a statue into a woman, line by line
Forgetting me, the ruler of this universe
You attempted to create life, knowingly and intentionally
You have committed a sin
Who gave you this audacity?
சிலையாக வடித்தாயே என்னை
சிறகாக முளைத்ததே காதல்
You sculpted me into a statue
Love sprouted like wings for me
விழியாலே வலை வீசும் போது
ஒளிராத உள்ளங்கள் ஏது
When casting a net with the eyes
Which hearts do not shine?
என் காதல் நீ தந்ததன்றோ
Is not my love something you granted me?
உன் பார்வையில் பேதம் ஏன் தெய்வமே
Why is there discrimination in your gaze, O God?
ஓ மானிடனே என் படைப்பு இது
O human, this is my creation
ஓ ரட்சகனே என் கனவு இது
O savior, this is my dream
ஆதியும் நான் என அந்தமும் நான் என
அறியா மூடனனா நீ
Declaring 'I am the beginning and the end'
Are you an ignorant fool?
ஆதியும் அந்தமும் நீ எனச் சொன்னவன்
மானிடன் நான் அல்லவோ
The one who declared 'You are the beginning and the end'
Was it not I, a mere human?
படைப்பவன் வேலை நன்கிதை அறிந்தும்
தவறு புரிந்தாய் பொறுப்பினை மறந்தாய்
ஓ மானிடனே இதுவே எச்சரிக்கை
ஐ வான் யூ...
Knowing well that creation is the Creator's task
You made a mistake and forgot your boundary
O human, this is a warning
I warn you
ஆ......ஆ.....ஆ.....ஓஓஓ.....ஆ.....ஆ.....ஆ.....
ஆ......ஆ.....ஆ.....ஓஓஓ.....ஆ.....ஆ.....ஆ.....
Aa… aa… aa… ooo aa aa aa
Aa… aa… aa… ooo aa aa aa
ஆசையின் பாசமே நீ தான்
ஓ பேசும் வானமா
You are the affectionate love of desire
O speaking sky!
ஹாஹ ஹாஹ
இதயத்தின் வாசலே நீ தான்
ஓ பெண்மை பேசுமா ஹாஹ ஹாஹ
Haaha haaha
You are the doorstep of the heart
O, will womanhood speak? Haaha haaha
பெண்மை வாழ நித்தியம்
Eternal for womanhood to flourish
காதல் தானே சத்தியம்
Love alone is the ultimate truth
உடலும் உயிரும் ஒன்றாய் இணையும்
இரவும் பகலும் எங்கோ அலையும் ஹோ
Body and soul unite as one
Relationship and day wander somewhere, ho
ஓஹோ ஹோ.......ஓஹோ ஹோ...
Oho ho… oho ho…
ஜனனமும் மரணமும் இல்லை
ஓ காதல் சரித்திரம்
பாலமோ தூரமோ இல்லை
உன் காதல் நிரந்தரம்
பேசும் காதல் நித்தியம்
பெண்மை செய்யும் சத்தியம்
மனசும் மனசும் கலந்தால் சொர்கம்
மலரும் மலரும் மலரும் ஓஹோ...
There is no birth or death
O history of love!
Neither bridge nor distance exists; your love is permanent
Speaking love is eternal, truth created by womanhood
When heart meets heart, it is heaven
It blooms, blooms, and blooms, oho…
Ulagilae adhisayam padaithaen
I created a wonder in this world
O sirpa sundhariyae
O beautiful sculptured maiden!
Haaha haaha
Haaha haaha
Uyiraiyae thandhida azhaithaen
I called upon you, ready to give my very life
O mouna manjari
O silent bouquet of flowers
Haaha haaha
Haaha haaha
Naano paadhi neeyaa
Am I half of you?
Neeyae paadhi naanaa
Or are you half of me?
Karuvae nijamo thavippae vizhippo
Is the embryo real, or is the yearning an awakening?
Pirappae varamo yugamae nodiyo ho
Is birth a boon, or an eon just a second? Ho
Oho ho… oho ho…
Oho ho… oho ho…
Haahaa haaha haahaa haaha
Haahaa haaha haahaa haaha
Haahaa haaha haahaa haaha
Haahaa haaha haahaa haaha
Azhagiyae azhagiyae idhu inamaa
O beautiful one, O beautiful one, is this sweet affection?
Agilamae arindhida anubavamaa
Is this an experience for the entire world to know?
Unnai ninaithaen uyiril thavithaen
I thought of you and writhed in my soul
Enakkul jolithaen unai kaadhalithaen
I shone within myself and fell in love with you
Kaadhal nam kaadhal kaadhal nam kaadhal
Love, our love, love, our love
Thanimaiyil thazhuvinaai silai aanaen
You embraced me in solitude, and I turned into a statue
Uyirena padaithathaen muthar kaadhal
First love was created like life itself
Yevaridam kaettaai manidhaa manidhaa
Whom did you ask, O human, O human?
Sedhukkinaai pennaai silaiyai silaiyai
You sculpted a statue into a woman, line by line
Jegathin adhipathi enai nee marandhu
Forgetting me, the ruler of this universe
Padaithida munaindhaayae therindhae therindhae
You attempted to create life, knowingly and intentionally
Seidhaayae oru paavam
You have committed a sin
Yevar thandhaar indha dhairiyam
Who gave you this audacity?
Silaiyaaga vadithaayae ennai
You sculpted me into a statue
Siragaaga mulaithadhae kaadhal
Love sprouted like wings for me
Vizhiyaalae valai veesum podhu
When casting a net with the eyes
Oliraadha ullangal yaedhu
Which hearts do not shine?
En kaadhal nee thandhadhandro
Is not my love something you granted me?
Un paarvaiyil baedham yaen dheivamae
Why is there discrimination in your gaze, O God?
O maanidanae en padaippu idhu
O human, this is my creation
O ratchaganae en kanavu idhu
O savior, this is my dream
Aadhiyum naan ena andhamum naan yena
Declaring 'I am the beginning and the end'
Ariyaa moodanaa nee
Are you an ignorant fool?
Aadhiyum andhamum nee yena chonnavan
The one who declared 'You are the beginning and the end'
Maanidan naan allavo
Was it not I, a mere human?
Padaippavan vaelai nangidhai arindhum
Knowing well that creation is the Creator's task
Thavaru purindhaai poruppinai marandhaai
You made a mistake and forgot your boundary
O maanidanae idhuvae yecharikkai
O human, this is a warning
I warn you
I warn you
Aa… aa… aa… ooo aa aa aa
Aa… aa… aa… ooo aa aa aa
Aa… aa… aa… ooo aa aa aa
Aa… aa… aa… ooo aa aa aa
Aasaiyin paasamae nee thaan
You are the affectionate love of desire
O paesum vaanamaa
O speaking sky!
Haaha haaha
Haaha haaha
Idhayathin vaasalae nee thaan
You are the doorstep of the heart
O penmai paesumaa haaha haaha
O, will womanhood speak? Haaha haaha
Penmai vaazha nithiyam
Eternal for womanhood to flourish
Kaadhal thaanae sathiyam
Love alone is the ultimate truth
Udalum uyirum ondraai inaiyum
Body and soul unite as one
Uravum pagalum yengo alaiyum ho
Relationship and day wander somewhere, ho
Oho ho… oho ho…
Oho ho… oho ho…
Jananamum maranamum illai
There is no birth or death
O kaadhal sarithiram
O history of love!
Paalamo dhooramo illai un kaadhal nirandharam
Neither bridge nor distance exists; your love is permanent
Paesum kaadhal nithiyam penmai seiyum sathiyam
Speaking love is eternal, truth created by womanhood
Manasum manasum kalandhaal sorgam
When heart meets heart, it is heaven
Malarum malarum malarum oho…
It blooms, blooms, and blooms, oho…
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This dramatic and philosophical song presents a dialogue between a human creator (a sculptor), his artistic creation brought to life, and the Divine Creator of the universe. The sculptor marvels at bringing a statue to life through love and artistry, questioning the boundary between mortal creation and divine will. In response, God warns the mortal against usurping the divine privilege of creation, labeling human arrogance as a transgression.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor
“O mouna manjari”
Comparing the silent beloved to a 'mouna manjari' (silent cluster of flowers) and love sprouting as 'siragu' (wings).
Rhyme / Monorhyme (Iyaibu)
“Karuvae nijamo thavippae vizhippo”
Repetition of ending sounds across lines such as 'nijamo', 'vizhippo', 'varamo', 'nodiyo'.
Rhetorical Question
“Yevaridam kaettaai manidhaa manidhaa”
The Divine asks 'Yevaridam kaettaai manidhaa' (Whom did you ask, human?) to emphasize the arrogance of human creation.
Antithesis
“Aadhiyum naan ena andhamum naan yena”
Contrasting 'Aadhi' (beginning) and 'Andham' (end) to explore themes of eternity and mortality.
Did you know?
Trivia
This lyrical dialogue features dramatic voiceovers and philosophical exchanges representing a clash between divine authority and artistic obsession, featured in late 1990s Tamil cinema allegories.
Keep listening
More from Kanmani Oru Kavithai
Kanmani Oru Kavithai
Kanmani Oru Kavithai
Kanmani Oru Kavithai