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Lyrics & meaning

Unakkaagave

From Sila Nerangalil Sila Manidhargal · 2021

Lyricist
Maathevan
Singer
Sathya Prakash
Music director
Radhan
Details
Sila Nerangalil Sila Manidhargal2021

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Sirumega koodu thirakkum unakkaagavaeA small nest of clouds will open just for you
Thuli theenda kaadu pirakkum unakkaagavaeA forest untouched by rain drops will be born just for you
Sirumega koodu thirakkum unakkaagavaeA small nest of clouds will open just for you
Thuli theenda kaadu pirakkum unakkaagavaeA forest untouched by rain drops will be born just for you
Male
Peroliyadhu kaar nizhalinaiThe brilliant light never asks to remove
Or nilayilum neekka ketkkavillaiThe dark shadow under any circumstance
Paar edhirilae paar azhaikkudhuLook, the world in front of you is calling
Nee veruthidum neeyum indrillaiThe version of yourself that you hated does not exist today
Male
Ver azhuthidum ser sagadhiyaiThe muddy sludge that presses on its roots
Thaamarai adhu neekka ketkkavillaiThe lotus flower never asks to remove
Vaazh ena unai vaazhvazhaikkudhuLife itself calls out to you, saying 'Live!'
Nee ninaithida neelum un ellaiIf you imagine it, your boundary will extend endlessly
Male
Or viral or kuralA single finger or a comforting voice
Thetrida thondralaamMay appear to soothe you
Naalai nam paadhaiyilTomorrow along our path
Maattrangal kaanalaamWe may witness changes
Male
Sirumega koodu thirakkum unakkaagavaeA small nest of clouds will open just for you
Thuli theenda kaadu pirakkum unakkaagavaeA forest untouched by rain drops will be born just for you
Male
Unnai thodu mannithiduTouch yourself and extend forgiveness
Kaayangalum aaralaamEven deep wounds can heal
Unnai thodu nee anaithiduTouch yourself and embrace who you are
Manadhin manamum poovil ezhalaamThe mind's sweet fragrance can rise like a flower
Male
Thaazhvenna thaazhvidhuWhat kind of low state is this?
Thaazh neekki meendezhuRemove the latch of despair and rise up again
Vaazhvenna vaazhvidhuWhat a wonderful life this is
Neeyindri yedhidhuWithout you, what else is there?
Male
Kaalangalum kudaiyaakudhaeEven time turns into a protective umbrella
Puzhuvondru pogum paadhaiyilAlong the path where a little worm travels
Peranbilae theeraa nadhi unakkaagavaeAn endless river of boundless love exists just for you
Male
Peroliyadhu kaar nizhalinaiThe brilliant light never asks to remove
Or nilayilum neekka ketkkavillaiThe dark shadow under any circumstance
Paar edhirilae paar azhaikkudhuLook, the world in front of you is calling
Nee veruthidum neeyum indrillaiThe version of yourself that you hated does not exist today
Male
Ver azhuthidum ser sagadhiyaiThe muddy sludge that presses on its roots
Thaamarai adhu neekka ketkkavillaiThe lotus flower never asks to remove
Vaazh ena unai vaazhvazhaikkudhuLife itself calls out to you, saying 'Live!'
Nee ninaithida neelum un ellaiIf you imagine it, your boundary will extend endlessly
Male
Oooo…..ooo…..oo…Oooo.....ooo…..oo…
Male
Unakkaagavae…. unakkaagavae….Just for you…. just for you….

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

The song 'Sila Nerangalil Sila Manidhargal' is a soulful, introspective anthem about self-acceptance, forgiveness, and healing from past guilt and trauma. It reminds the listener that just as light exists alongside dark shadows and a lotus blooms amidst mud without rejecting its muddy origin, humans must embrace their past mistakes and shortcomings as natural parts of their growth.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uvamaani / Uvameyam)

Ver azhuthidum ser sagadhiyai / Thaamarai adhu neekka ketkkavillai

The mud surrounding lotus roots ('Ver azhuthidum ser sagadhiyai') symbolizes the messiness and mistakes of life from which beauty and wisdom ('Thaamarai') eventually bloom.

Contrast / Antithesis (Erupadu)

Peroliyadhu kaar nizhalinai / Or nilayilum neekka ketkkavillai

Contrasting 'Peroliyadhu' (intense bright light) with 'kaar nizhalinai' (dark shadow) to highlight how light accepts shadow naturally.

Monoreyme / Repetition (Emoni / Anaphora)

Sirumega koodu thirakkum unakkaagavae

Repetition of the phrase 'unakkaagavae' (just for you) at the end of lines creates rhythmic reinforcement of hope and personal focus.

Personification

Vaazh ena unai vaazhvazhaikkudhu

Life ('Vaazh') and time ('Kaalangal') are personified as active entities inviting the individual to live and acting as a protective umbrella.

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Trivia

The film title 'Sila Nerangalil Sila Manidhargal' borrows its name from the legendary Jayakanthan novel and the iconic 1977 film adaptation starring Lakshmi. The 2021 film uses this emotional title track composed by Radhan to weave together the interconnected life stories of four different individuals navigating regret and redemption after a fatal accident.

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