- Lyricist
- Vairamuthu
- Singer
- S. Janaki
- Music director
- Manoj – Gyan
- Movie name
- Ananda Aradhanai
- Movie release year
- 1987
- Lyrics added on
- 5 Nov 2021
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
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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