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Lyrics & meaning

Urakkamilla Iravugal

From Sparisam · 1982

Lyricist
Ramanan
Singers
Vani Jairam, Murali
Music director
Ravi
Movie name
Sparisam
Movie release year
1982
Lyrics added on
30 Jan 2023

Lyrics & meaning

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↻ English translation
Urakamillaa……aa…..iravugal
Female :Irakamillaa….aa….uravugal
Urakamillaa……aa…..iravugal
Female :Irakamillaa….aa….uravugal
En ninaivil unathu azhagu mugam adhu sugam
Female :Kan imai nanaivathu dhuyaram engey vasantham
Urakamillaa……aa…..iravugal
Female: Irakamillaa….aa….uravugal
Kai anaipinil mei maranthathum
Male :Poi sinaththinil mai karainthathum
Female :Kai anaipinil mei maranthathum
Male :Poi sinaththinil mai karainthathum
Kaanal neeril kulikavaa
Male :Verum kanavukkanalil kulir kaaiyava
Urakamillaa……aa…..iravugal
Female :Irakamillaa….aa….uravugal
En idhazhil pathithathenna raagam
Male :Yaezhisayil thaniyumo indha thagam
Female :En idhazhil pathithathenna raagam
Male :Yaezhisayil thaniyumo indha thagam
En idhayam unadhu indha thanimai suduvathu ammmaa
Male :Udhaiya oli mazhaiyil siragu viriyum en kannamaa
Female :En idhayam unadhu indha thanimai suduvathu ammmaa
Male :Udhaiya oli mazhaiyil siragu viriyum en kannamaa
Kannamaa……kannamaa…..
Sleepless nights...
Heartless relationships...
Sleepless nights...
Heartless relationships...
Your lovely face in my thoughts brings sweet joy
Eyelids soaked in tears bring sorrow, where is spring?
Sleepless nights...
Heartless relationships...
Forgetting myself in the warmth of an embrace,
Kohl washing away in tears of playful anger,
Forgetting myself in the warmth of an embrace,
Kohl washing away in tears of playful anger,
Should I bathe in the waters of a mirage?
Should I warm myself by the mere fire of dreams?
Sleepless nights...
Heartless relationships...
What melody did you press upon my lips?
Can all seven notes of music quench this thirst?
What melody did you press upon my lips?
Can all seven notes of music quench this thirst?
My heart belongs to you, yet oh, this loneliness burns!
In the shower of morning light, wings will spread, my Kannamma (beloved)
My heart belongs to you, yet oh, this loneliness burns!
In the shower of morning light, wings will spread, my Kannamma (beloved)
Kannamma... Kannamma...
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

The song explores the painful longing and poignant intimacy of two lovers separated by circumstances. The female protagonist laments her sleepless nights and heartless separation, recalling past cherished moments of intimacy, tender anger, and passionate connection. She feels stranded in a desert of loneliness, questioning if her relief is merely an illusion like a mirage. In response, the male protagonist offers hope and comfort, acknowledging their shared deep longing that transcends mere physical presence or musical melodies. He reassures her that dawn will bring light and freedom, urging her to hold on until they can spread their wings together once again in love.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Eukai (Second Letter Rhyme)

Urakamillaa iravugal / Irakamillaa uravugal

The Tamil rhyming pattern pairing 'Urakamillaa' (உறக்கமில்லா) and 'Irakamillaa' (இரக்கமில்லா) creates a hauntingly harmonious contrast between sleeplessness and mercilessness.

Metaphor (உவமையணி)

Kaanal neeril kulikavaa

'Kaanal neer' (mirage water) symbolizes elusive hope and unobtainable relief in loneliness.

Metaphor (உவமையணி)

Udhaiya oli mazhaiyil siragu viriyum en kannamaa

'Udhaiya oli mazhai' (rain of morning light) metaphorically treats early morning sunlight as a refreshing, liberating downpour.

Antithesis / Contrast

Poi sinaththinil mai karainthathum

Contrasting 'Poi sinam' (fake anger) with sweet romantic memories of 'mai karainthathum' (kohl melting away).

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Trivia

'Sparisam' (1982) is notable for featuring music composed by renowned Hindi film music director Ravi (Ravi Shankar Sharma), who briefly ventured into South Indian cinema. His intricate melodic compositions paired with lyricist Ramanan's poetic depth rendered this track a quintessential classic among 1980s Tamil melodies.

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