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Lyrics & meaning

Urave Urave

From Thiri · 2017

Lyricist
Vairamuthu
Singers
Ajeesh Ashok, Sathya Prakash
Music director
Ajeesh Ashok
Movie name
Thiri
Movie release year
2017
Lyrics added on
31 May 2017

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Aahaaa….aaaaa….aaaa…
Uravae uravae vanthaayae
Uyiraai uyiraai nindraayae
Mazhaiyae mazhaiyae vanthaayae
Oho..manathil uyiraai nindraaye
Oru kadalil vanthu sernthaal
Mazhai thuliyum kadalaai maarum
Nee yaaro naan yaaro
Manathaalae inaindhomae
Ada paravai ellaam serndhae
Oru kilaiyyin madiyil vaazhum
Adhu polae inimelae naamum vaazhvom
Kanavae nee theeraathae
Manamae nilai maaraathae
Imaiyae vizhi moodaathae
Idhayae marandhoodathae
Uyirae vanthu pirappathu
Uravinil iruppathu
Uravudan vaazhnthida thaanae
Unathudal nizhal athu
Unathillai othungida
Pirar vanthu othungida thaanae
Ellaa pennum thaayaai ponaal
Inimai serum thanimai theerum
Oh kaayum nilavil
Nee karaiyai thedaathae
Oh kaanum ulagil
Oru kallam paaraathe
Selvam azhiyum
Ada sontham azhiyaathae
Oh pedhai manamae
Mei anbai endrum maravaadhae
Oru kadalil vanthu sernthaal
Mazhai thuliyum kadalaai maarum
Nee yaaro naan yaaro
Manathaalae inaindhomae
Ada paravai ellaam serndhae
Oru kilaiyyin madiyil vaazhum
Adhu polae inimelae naamum vaazhvom
{Kanavae nee theeraathae
Manamae nilai maaraathae
Imaiyae vizhi moodaathae
Idhayae marandhoodathae} (2)
Aaha... aaha... aaha...
My dear kin, you came into my life,
and stood by me as my very soul.
Like sweet rain, you came into my life,
Oho, and stayed in my heart as my very soul.
Once it joins the ocean,
even a single raindrop becomes the sea.
You were a stranger, and so was I,
yet our hearts have united as one.
Look, all the birds come together
and live in the lap of a single branch.
Just like that, from now on, we too shall live together.
O dream, do not end.
O heart, do not change.
O eyelids, do not close.
O heart, do not forget and drift away.
A life is born into this world
and exists through relationships,
only to live surrounded by loved ones.
The shadow cast by your body
is not for you to take shelter in;
it is for others to find shade, is it not?
If every woman becomes like a mother,
sweetness will blossom and loneliness will end.
In the shining moonlight,
do not look for spots.
In the world you see around you,
do not look for deceit.
Wealth will perish,
but our bonds of kinship will never fade.
O innocent heart,
never ever forget true love.
Once it joins the ocean,
even a single raindrop becomes the sea.
You were a stranger, and so was I,
yet our hearts have united as one.
Look, all the birds come together
and live in the lap of a single branch.
Just like that, from now on, we too shall live together.
O dream, do not end,
O heart, do not change,
O eyelids, do not close,
O heart, do not forget and drift away.
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

This song from the film Thiri (2017) is an uplifting ode to human relationships, selfless love, and unity. The lyrics emphasize how individuals from completely different backgrounds can come together in heart and spirit, drawing parallels to raindrops merging into the sea and birds sharing a single branch. It highlights that true fulfillment comes from being useful to others, comparing a person's life to a shadow meant to shade others rather than oneself. Vairamuthu's poetic lyrics convey that while material wealth is temporary, true bonds and selfless love are eternal. The song encourages the mind to remain innocent, avoid fault-finding in others, and cherish meaningful connections.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uruvagam)

“Mazhai thuliyum kadalaai maarum”

Comparing individuals to raindrops that gain ocean-like vastness upon merging, symbolizing strength in unity.

Personification

“Kanavae nee theeraathae / Manamae nilai maaraathae”

Addressing non-human and abstract entities like 'Kanavae' (Dream), 'Manamae' (Mind), 'Imaiyae' (Eyelid), and 'Idhayae' (Heart) directly as if they are conscious beings.

Emonai / End Rhyme (Iyaibu)

“Kanavae nee theeraathae / Manamae nilai maaraathae / Imaiyae vizhi moodaathae”

Repeated suffix sound '-athae' across successive lines creating a lyrical and rhythmic flow.

Anaphora / Initial Rhyme (Monai)

“Uyirae vanthu pirappathu / Uravinil iruppathu / Uravudan vaazhnthida thaanae”

Repetition of initial consonant sounds across adjacent lines for euphonic effect.

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Trivia

The music for the 2017 film 'Thiri', starring Ashwin Kakumanu and Swathi Reddy, was composed by Ajesh Ashok, who won the popular reality singing show Super Singer 4. The song features poignant lyrics by veteran lyricist Vairamuthu reflecting on familial and emotional bonds.

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