Urave Thalladuthu
From Ananda Aradhanai · 1987
- Lyricist
- Vairamuthu
- Singer
- S. Janaki
- Music director
- Manoj – Gyan
- Details
- Ananda Aradhanai1987
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Female | |
| Mmmmmm…..oohh mmmm oohh | Mmmmmm..... oohh mmmm oohh |
| Uravey thallaaduthu nenjam | Oh my dear relation, my heart totters and sways |
| Naam mann meedhu vaazhnthathu konjam | The time we lived on this earth is brief |
| Uravey thallaaduthu nenjam | Oh my dear relation, my heart totters and sways |
| Naam mann meedhu vaazhnthathu konjam | The time we lived on this earth is brief |
| Kanneerai sinthaathae ennullam thaangaathae | Do not shed tears, my heart cannot bear it |
| Female | |
| Uravey thallaaduthu nenjam | Oh my dear relation, my heart totters and sways |
| Naam mann meedhu vaazhnthathu konjam | The time we lived on this earth is brief |
| Female | |
| Karuvil irukkaiyil kannmoodi kiddanthom | While in the womb, we lay with eyes closed |
| Piranthum urakkamaa irunthum mayakkamaa | Is it sleep even after birth? Is it trance even while existing? |
| Karuvil irukkaiyil kannmoodi kiddanthom | While in the womb, we lay with eyes closed |
| Piranthum urakkamaa irunthum mayakkamaa | Is it sleep even after birth? Is it trance even while existing? |
| Female | |
| Vaazhkkai ingae thooramillai | Life here is not far away |
| Vaazhnthu paarththaal paaramillai | If you truly live it, it is not a burden |
| Vaazh maruppavan kozhai | He who refuses to live is a coward |
| Female | |
| Uravey thallaaduthu nenjam | Oh my dear relation, my heart totters and sways |
| Naam mann meedhu vaazhnthathu konjam | The time we lived on this earth is brief |
| Kanneerai sinthaathae ennullam thaangaathae | Do not shed tears, my heart cannot bear it |
| Female | |
| Uravey thallaaduthu nenjam | Oh my dear relation, my heart totters and sways |
| Naam mann meedhu vaazhnthathu konjam | The time we lived on this earth is brief |
| Female | |
| Mmmmm….oohh….oohh…. | Mmmmm.... oohh.... oohh.... |
| Female | |
| Maraiyum kadhiravan marunaalil theriyum | The setting sun will reappear the next day |
| Edharkkum mudivillai edharkkum azhivillai | There is no end to anything, no destruction for anything |
| Maraiyum kadhiravan marunaalil theriyum | The setting sun will reappear the next day |
| Edharkkum mudivillai edharkkum azhivillai | There is no end to anything, no destruction for anything |
| Female | |
| Oonam ondrum paavamalla | Disability is not a sin at all |
| Vaazhvathondrum saabamalla | Living life is not a curse at all |
| Naanum verenna solla | What else can I say? |
| Female | |
| Uravey thallaaduthu nenjam | Oh my dear relation, my heart totters and sways |
| Naam mann meedhu vaazhnthathu konjam | The time we lived on this earth is brief |
| Female | |
| Uravey thallaaduthu nenjam | Oh my dear relation, my heart totters and sways |
| Naam mann meedhu vaazhnthathu konjam | The time we lived on this earth is brief |
| Kanneerai sinthaathae ennullam thaangaathae | Do not shed tears, my heart cannot bear it |
| Female | |
| Uravey thallaaduthu nenjam | Oh my dear relation, my heart totters and sways |
| Naam mann meedhu vaazhnthathu konjam | The time we lived on this earth is brief |
| Mmmmmm……ooooohhohoho………. | Mmmmmm...... ooooohhohoho.......... |
| Mmmmmm……ooooohhohoho………. | Mmmmmm...... ooooohhohoho.......... |
ம்ம்ம்ம்ம்.......ஓஓஹ் ம்ம்ம்ம் ஓஒஹ்
உறவே தள்ளாடுது நெஞ்சம்
நாம் மண் மீது வாழ்ந்தது கொஞ்சம்
உறவே தள்ளாடுது நெஞ்சம்
நாம் மண் மீது வாழ்ந்தது கொஞ்சம்
கண்ணீரை சிந்தாதே என்னுள்ளம் தாங்காதே
Mmmmmm..... oohh mmmm oohh
Oh my dear relation, my heart totters and sways
The time we lived on this earth is brief
Oh my dear relation, my heart totters and sways
The time we lived on this earth is brief
Do not shed tears, my heart cannot bear it
உறவே தள்ளாடுது நெஞ்சம்
நாம் மண் மீது வாழ்ந்தது கொஞ்சம்...
Oh my dear relation, my heart totters and sways
The time we lived on this earth is brief
கருவில் இருக்கையில் கண்மூடி கிடந்தோம்
பிறந்தும் உறக்கமா இருந்தும் மயக்கமா
கருவில் இருக்கையில் கண்மூடி கிடந்தோம்
பிறந்தும் உறக்கமா இருந்தும் மயக்கமா
While in the womb, we lay with eyes closed
Is it sleep even after birth? Is it trance even while existing?
While in the womb, we lay with eyes closed
Is it sleep even after birth? Is it trance even while existing?
வாழ்க்கை இங்கே தூரமில்லை
வாழ்ந்து பார்த்தால் பாரமில்லை
வாழ மறுப்பவன் கோழை
Life here is not far away
If you truly live it, it is not a burden
He who refuses to live is a coward
உறவே தள்ளாடுது நெஞ்சம்
நாம் மண் மீது வாழ்ந்தது கொஞ்சம்
கண்ணீரை சிந்தாதே என்னுள்ளம் தாங்காதே
Oh my dear relation, my heart totters and sways
The time we lived on this earth is brief
Do not shed tears, my heart cannot bear it
உறவே தள்ளாடுது நெஞ்சம்
நாம் மண் மீது வாழ்ந்தது கொஞ்சம்...
Oh my dear relation, my heart totters and sways
The time we lived on this earth is brief
ம்ம்ம்ம்ம்.......ஓஓஹ்........ ஓஒஹ்.....
Mmmmm.... oohh.... oohh....
மறையும் கதிரவன் மறுநாளில் தெரியும்
எதற்கும் முடிவில்லை எதற்கும் அழிவில்லை
மறையும் கதிரவன் மறுநாளில் தெரியும்
எதற்கும் முடிவில்லை எதற்கும் அழிவில்லை
The setting sun will reappear the next day
There is no end to anything, no destruction for anything
The setting sun will reappear the next day
There is no end to anything, no destruction for anything
ஊனம் ஒன்றும் பாவமல்ல
வாழ்வதொன்றும் சாபமல்ல
நானும் வேறென்ன சொல்ல
Disability is not a sin at all
Living life is not a curse at all
What else can I say?
உறவே தள்ளாடுது நெஞ்சம்
நாம் மண் மீது வாழ்ந்தது கொஞ்சம்
Oh my dear relation, my heart totters and sways
The time we lived on this earth is brief
உறவே தள்ளாடுது நெஞ்சம்
நாம் மண் மீது வாழ்ந்தது கொஞ்சம்
கண்ணீரை சிந்தாதே என்னுள்ளம் தாங்காதே
Oh my dear relation, my heart totters and sways
The time we lived on this earth is brief
Do not shed tears, my heart cannot bear it
உறவே தள்ளாடுது நெஞ்சம்
நாம் மண் மீது வாழ்ந்தது கொஞ்சம்....
ம்ம்ம்ம்ம்......ஓஓஒஹ்ஹோஹோஹோ......
ம்ம்ம்ம்ம்.......ஓஓஒஹ்ஹோஹோஹோ......
Oh my dear relation, my heart totters and sways
The time we lived on this earth is brief
Mmmmmm...... ooooohhohoho..........
Mmmmmm...... ooooohhohoho..........
Mmmmmm…..oohh mmmm oohh
Mmmmmm..... oohh mmmm oohh
Uravey thallaaduthu nenjam
Oh my dear relation, my heart totters and sways
Naam mann meedhu vaazhnthathu konjam
The time we lived on this earth is brief
Uravey thallaaduthu nenjam
Oh my dear relation, my heart totters and sways
Naam mann meedhu vaazhnthathu konjam
The time we lived on this earth is brief
Kanneerai sinthaathae ennullam thaangaathae
Do not shed tears, my heart cannot bear it
Uravey thallaaduthu nenjam
Oh my dear relation, my heart totters and sways
Naam mann meedhu vaazhnthathu konjam
The time we lived on this earth is brief
Karuvil irukkaiyil kannmoodi kiddanthom
While in the womb, we lay with eyes closed
Piranthum urakkamaa irunthum mayakkamaa
Is it sleep even after birth? Is it trance even while existing?
Karuvil irukkaiyil kannmoodi kiddanthom
While in the womb, we lay with eyes closed
Piranthum urakkamaa irunthum mayakkamaa
Is it sleep even after birth? Is it trance even while existing?
Vaazhkkai ingae thooramillai
Life here is not far away
Vaazhnthu paarththaal paaramillai
If you truly live it, it is not a burden
Vaazh maruppavan kozhai
He who refuses to live is a coward
Uravey thallaaduthu nenjam
Oh my dear relation, my heart totters and sways
Naam mann meedhu vaazhnthathu konjam
The time we lived on this earth is brief
Kanneerai sinthaathae ennullam thaangaathae
Do not shed tears, my heart cannot bear it
Uravey thallaaduthu nenjam
Oh my dear relation, my heart totters and sways
Naam mann meedhu vaazhnthathu konjam
The time we lived on this earth is brief
Mmmmm….oohh….oohh….
Mmmmm.... oohh.... oohh....
Maraiyum kadhiravan marunaalil theriyum
The setting sun will reappear the next day
Edharkkum mudivillai edharkkum azhivillai
There is no end to anything, no destruction for anything
Maraiyum kadhiravan marunaalil theriyum
The setting sun will reappear the next day
Edharkkum mudivillai edharkkum azhivillai
There is no end to anything, no destruction for anything
Oonam ondrum paavamalla
Disability is not a sin at all
Vaazhvathondrum saabamalla
Living life is not a curse at all
Naanum verenna solla
What else can I say?
Uravey thallaaduthu nenjam
Oh my dear relation, my heart totters and sways
Naam mann meedhu vaazhnthathu konjam
The time we lived on this earth is brief
Uravey thallaaduthu nenjam
Oh my dear relation, my heart totters and sways
Naam mann meedhu vaazhnthathu konjam
The time we lived on this earth is brief
Kanneerai sinthaathae ennullam thaangaathae
Do not shed tears, my heart cannot bear it
Uravey thallaaduthu nenjam
Oh my dear relation, my heart totters and sways
Naam mann meedhu vaazhnthathu konjam
The time we lived on this earth is brief
Mmmmmm……ooooohhohoho……….
Mmmmmm...... ooooohhohoho..........
Mmmmmm……ooooohhohoho……….
Mmmmmm...... ooooohhohoho..........
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
Uravey thallaaduthu nenjam is a deeply poignant and philosophical Tamil song from the 1987 film Ananda Aradhanai. Written by lyricist Vairamuthu, the song addresses the transient nature of human life on earth and offers solace to someone experiencing deep emotional or physical distress. It urges the listener not to drown in tears or give up, reminding them that human life is short and meant to be lived courageously rather than shunned out of despair. The lyrics emphasize that physical disability or adversity is neither a sin nor a curse, offering a compassionate message of hope and mental strength. Drawing inspiration from nature, the song uses the imagery of the setting sun returning each morning to illustrate that no hardship or end is absolute, and every phase of suffering is followed by renewal and light.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Iyaibu (End Rhyme)
“Uravey thallaaduthu nenjam / Naam mann meedhu vaazhnthathu konjam”
The words 'nenjam' and 'konjam' at the ends of consecutive lines create a rhythmic end-rhyme.
Iyaibu (End Rhyme)
“Vaazhkkai ingae thooramillai / Vaazhnthu paarththaal paaramillai”
The lines end with identical rhyming suffixes '-illai' ('thooramillai' and 'paaramillai').
Metaphor
“Maraiyum kadhiravan marunaalil theriyum”
The setting sun is used as a metaphor for temporary sorrow and setback, which will inevitably give way to a new dawn.
Parallelism & Antithesis
“Oonam ondrum paavamalla / Vaazhvathondrum saabamalla”
Contrasting 'paavamalla' (not a sin) and 'saabamalla' (not a curse) creates a balanced poetic structure reassuring human dignity.
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Trivia
Ananda Aradhanai (1987) features music composed by the composer duo Manoj-Gyan. The song stands out for Vairamuthu's deeply empathetic lyrics advocating mental fortitude and dignity for individuals facing physical disabilities or terminal grief.
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