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Lyrics & meaning

Un kanavugal

From Kadhal Kan Kattudhe · 2017

Lyricist
Mohan Raja
Singer
Bobo Shashi
Music director
Pavan
Movie name
Kadhal Kan Kattudhe
Movie release year
2017
Lyrics added on
27 Feb 2017

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Un ninaivugal yedhuvo
Adhuthaan un ulagam
Un kanavugal yedhuvo
Adhuthaan un idhayam
Un thedalai
Nee thedi kondae nadanthaal
Endraavadhu un
Kaiyil serum muzhuthaai
Un paadhaiyil
Nee odi kondae irundhal
Endraavadhu adhu
Vetri perum perithaai …
Un ninaivugal yedhuvo
Adhuthaan un ulagam
Un kanavugal yedhuvo
Adhuthaan un idhayam
…………………..
Aangal endral
Sila kelvi varum
Pengal endraal
Pala kelvi varum
Vetri ellaam
Perum bodhai tharum.
Tholvi ellaam
Oru geethai aagum
Vellum varai oyaamal odu
Mundhikondu munneru nee
Ettum varai thoongaamal thedu
Endrum vendum unnodu nee
…………………..
Naatin kangal pengal enbaai
Kangal endru thoonga seivaai
Pengal veetin thangam enbaai
Thangam endru pootti vaipaai
Vellum varai oyaamal odu
Mundhikondu munneru nee
Ettum varai thoongaamal thedu
Endrum vendum unnodu nee
Un ninaivugal yedhuvo
Adhuthaan un ulagam
Un kanavugal yedhuvo
Adhuthaan un idhayam
…………………….
Whatever your thoughts are,
that is your world.
Whatever your dreams are,
that is your heart.
For what you seek,
if you keep walking and searching,
one day, into your
hands it will arrive completely.
Along your path,
if you keep running forward,
one day, it
will win in a big way...
Whatever your thoughts are,
that is your world.
Whatever your dreams are,
that is your heart.
...
For men,
a few questions will arise.
For women,
many questions will arise.
Every victory
gives a great high.
Every failure
becomes a Gita (guiding lesson).
Run without stopping until you win.
Push ahead and move forward.
Search without sleeping until you reach your goal.
You must always stay true to yourself.
...
You say women are the eyes of the nation,
yet calling them eyes, you put them to sleep.
You say women are the gold of the home,
yet calling them gold, you lock them away.
Run without stopping until you win.
Push ahead and move forward.
Search without sleeping until you reach your goal.
You must always stay true to yourself.
Whatever your thoughts are,
that is your world.
Whatever your dreams are,
that is your heart.
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

This motivational song serves as an empowering anthem advocating self-worth, relentless ambition, and resilience, specifically addressing women's independence. It emphasizes that a person's reality and heart are defined by their own thoughts and dreams, encouraging listeners to pursue their goals tirelessly despite obstacles and societal setbacks.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Parallelism

“Un ninaivugal yedhuvo / Adhuthaan un ulagam”

Repeated sentence structure highlighting the relationship between inner thoughts and outer reality.

Irony / Social Commentary

“Naatin kangal pengal enbaai / Kangal endru thoonga seivaai”

Contrasts societal praise of women with the actual restrictive behavior imposed on them.

Metaphor

“Tholvi ellaam / Oru geethai aagum”

Compares life failures to a philosophical guide (Gita) that teaches essential lessons.

Ethukai (Second-letter rhyme)

“Vellum varai oyaamal odu / Ettum varai thoongaamal thedu”

The second letter consonant harmony between consecutive lines (Vellum / Ettum).

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Trivia

This inspirational track features in the 2017 Tamil romantic film Kadhal Kan Kattudhe, which marked the lead debut of actress Athulya Ravi. The song is well regarded for its reflective commentary on gender stereotypes and self-reliance.

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