Uravu Endroru
From Idhayathil Nee · 1963
- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Singer
- P. Susheela
- Music director
- Vishwanathan-Ramamoorthy
- Details
- Idhayathil Nee1963
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Female | |
| Pazhagi vandha pudhiya sugam | Even if the new joy that was experienced |
| Paadhiyilae mudindhaalum | Ends midway, |
| Ezhudhi vaitha oviyam pol | Like a painted artwork, |
| Irukkindraai idhayathil nee | You remain in my heart. |
| Idhayathil nee…. eee…. | In my heart... you are... |
| Female | |
| Uravu endroru sol irundhaal | If there is a word called relationship, |
| Pirivu endroru porul irukkum | There will be a meaning called separation. |
| Kaadhal endroru kadhai irundhaal | If there is a story called love, |
| Kanavu endroru mudivirukkum | There will be an ending like a dream. |
| Female | |
| Uravu endroru sol irundhaal | If there is a word called relationship, |
| Pirivu endroru porul irukkum | There will be a meaning called separation. |
| Kaadhal endroru kadhai irundhaal | If there is a story called love, |
| Kanavu endroru mudivirukkum | There will be an ending like a dream. |
| Female | |
| Idhayam endroru idam irundhaal | If there is a place called heart, |
| Yaekkam endroru nilai irukkum | There will be a state called longing. |
| Idhayam endroru idam irundhaal | If there is a place called heart, |
| Yaekkam endroru nilai irukkum | There will be a state called longing. |
| Inbam endroru vazhi nadandhaal | If one walks on a path called joy, |
| Thunbam endroru oor pogum | It leads to a town called sorrow. |
| Female | |
| Uravu endroru sol irundhaal | If there is a word called relationship, |
| Pirivu endroru porul irukkum | There will be a meaning called separation. |
| Kaadhal endroru kadhai irundhaal | If there is a story called love, |
| Kanavu endroru mudivirukkum | There will be an ending like a dream. |
| Female | |
| Paruvam endroru kai anainthaal | If youth embraces with one hand, |
| Paasam endroru kai thadukkum | Affection stops with another hand. |
| Paruvam endroru kai anainthaal | If youth embraces with one hand, |
| Paasam endroru kai thadukkum | Affection stops with another hand. |
| Pazhagu endroru manam sonnaal | If the heart says to get close, |
| Vilagu endroru mugam sollum | The face says to stay away. |
| Female | |
| Uravu endroru sol irundhaal | If there is a word called relationship, |
| Pirivu endroru porul irukkum | There will be a meaning called separation. |
| Kaadhal endroru kadhai irundhaal | If there is a story called love, |
| Kanavu endroru mudivirukkum | There will be an ending like a dream. |
பழகி வந்த புதிய சுகம்
பாதியிலே முடிந்தாலும்
எழுதி வைத்த ஓவியம் போல்
இருக்கின்றாய் இதயத்தில் நீ
இதயத்தில் நீ......ஈ.......
Even if the new joy that was experienced
Ends midway,
Like a painted artwork,
You remain in my heart.
In my heart... you are...
உறவு என்றொரு சொல் இருந்தால்
பிரிவு என்றொரு பொருள் இருக்கும்
காதல் என்றொரு கதை இருந்தால்
கனவு என்றொரு முடிவிருக்கும்
If there is a word called relationship,
There will be a meaning called separation.
If there is a story called love,
There will be an ending like a dream.
உறவு என்றொரு சொல் இருந்தால்
பிரிவு என்றொரு பொருள் இருக்கும்
காதல் என்றொரு கதை இருந்தால்
கனவு என்றொரு முடிவிருக்கும்
If there is a word called relationship,
There will be a meaning called separation.
If there is a story called love,
There will be an ending like a dream.
இதயம் என்றொரு இடம் இருந்தால்
ஏக்கம் என்றொரு நிலை இருக்கும்
இதயம் என்றொரு இடம் இருந்தால்
ஏக்கம் என்றொரு நிலை இருக்கும்
இன்பம் என்றொரு வழி நடந்தால்
இதயம் என்றொரு இடம் இருந்தால்
ஏக்கம் என்றொரு நிலை இருக்கும்
துன்பம் என்றொரு ஊர் போகும்
If there is a place called heart,
There will be a state called longing.
If there is a place called heart,
There will be a state called longing.
If one walks on a path called joy,
It leads to a town called sorrow.
உறவு என்றொரு சொல் இருந்தால்
பிரிவு என்றொரு பொருள் இருக்கும்
காதல் என்றொரு கதை இருந்தால்
கனவு என்றொரு முடிவிருக்கும்
If there is a word called relationship,
There will be a meaning called separation.
If there is a story called love,
There will be an ending like a dream.
பருவம் என்றொரு கை அணைத்தால்
பாசம் என்றொரு கை தடுக்கும்
பருவம் என்றொரு கை அணைத்தால்
பாசம் என்றொரு கை தடுக்கும்
பழகு என்றொரு மனம் சொன்னால்
விலகு என்றொரு முகம் சொல்லும்
If youth embraces with one hand,
Affection stops with another hand.
If youth embraces with one hand,
Affection stops with another hand.
If the heart says to get close,
The face says to stay away.
உறவு என்றொரு சொல் இருந்தால்
பிரிவு என்றொரு பொருள் இருக்கும்
காதல் என்றொரு கதை இருந்தால்
கனவு என்றொரு முடிவிருக்கும்
If there is a word called relationship,
There will be a meaning called separation.
If there is a story called love,
There will be an ending like a dream.
Pazhagi vandha pudhiya sugam
Even if the new joy that was experienced
Paadhiyilae mudindhaalum
Ends midway,
Ezhudhi vaitha oviyam pol
Like a painted artwork,
Irukkindraai idhayathil nee
You remain in my heart.
Idhayathil nee…. eee….
In my heart... you are...
Uravu endroru sol irundhaal
If there is a word called relationship,
Pirivu endroru porul irukkum
There will be a meaning called separation.
Kaadhal endroru kadhai irundhaal
If there is a story called love,
Kanavu endroru mudivirukkum
There will be an ending like a dream.
Uravu endroru sol irundhaal
If there is a word called relationship,
Pirivu endroru porul irukkum
There will be a meaning called separation.
Kaadhal endroru kadhai irundhaal
If there is a story called love,
Kanavu endroru mudivirukkum
There will be an ending like a dream.
Idhayam endroru idam irundhaal
If there is a place called heart,
Yaekkam endroru nilai irukkum
There will be a state called longing.
Idhayam endroru idam irundhaal
If there is a place called heart,
Yaekkam endroru nilai irukkum
There will be a state called longing.
Inbam endroru vazhi nadandhaal
If one walks on a path called joy,
Thunbam endroru oor pogum
It leads to a town called sorrow.
Uravu endroru sol irundhaal
If there is a word called relationship,
Pirivu endroru porul irukkum
There will be a meaning called separation.
Kaadhal endroru kadhai irundhaal
If there is a story called love,
Kanavu endroru mudivirukkum
There will be an ending like a dream.
Paruvam endroru kai anainthaal
If youth embraces with one hand,
Paasam endroru kai thadukkum
Affection stops with another hand.
Paruvam endroru kai anainthaal
If youth embraces with one hand,
Paasam endroru kai thadukkum
Affection stops with another hand.
Pazhagu endroru manam sonnaal
If the heart says to get close,
Vilagu endroru mugam sollum
The face says to stay away.
Uravu endroru sol irundhaal
If there is a word called relationship,
Pirivu endroru porul irukkum
There will be a meaning called separation.
Kaadhal endroru kadhai irundhaal
If there is a story called love,
Kanavu endroru mudivirukkum
There will be an ending like a dream.
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
The song 'Idhayathil Nee' expresses the profound philosophical pain of heartbreak, love, and separation. The singer reflects on a brief romantic joy that ended prematurely, leaving the memory of the beloved permanently etched within the heart like a classical portrait. The lyrics explore inevitable life dualities: relationship and separation, romantic stories ending merely as distant dreams, and the journey of joy inevitably arriving at sorrow. Through poet Vaali's poignant lines, the song captures the internal conflict between youth's passionate desire to draw near and emotional or societal constraints compelling distance. Ultimately, it resigns to the painful reality of lost love while holding onto the eternal presence of the beloved inside the heart.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Simile (Upamai)
“Ezhudhi vaitha oviyam pol / Irukkindraai idhayathil nee”
Compares the eternal, unchanging presence of the beloved in the heart to a painted portrait.
Antithesis (Edhirsol)
“Uravu endroru sol irundhaal / Pirivu endroru porul irukkum”
Juxtaposes opposing concepts such as relationship (uravu) and separation (pirivu) to illustrate life's inescapable balance.
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Inbam endroru vazhi nadandhaal / Thunbam endroru oor pogum”
Metaphorically portrays joy as a path and sorrow as the final destination town.
Conflict / Oxymoron
“Pazhagu endroru manam sonnaal / Vilagu endroru mugam sollum”
Highlights the psychological conflict between inner emotional desire (manam) and outward social restraint (mugam).
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Trivia
The song 'Idhayathil Nee' belongs to the 1963 Tamil film of the same title starring Gemini Ganesan and Devika. Composed by K. V. Mahadevan and rendered soulfully by P. Susheela, this song stands out as an early landmark in lyricist Vaali's career, showcasing his trademark ability to weave deep philosophical truths into mainstream romantic melodies.
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