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Lyrics & meaning

Uyir Nadhi Kalangudhey

From Vedalam · 2015

Lyricist
Viveka
Singer
Ravi Shankar
Music director
Anirudh Ravichander
Details
Vedalam2015

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Oru nesa megamA cloud of love
Uyir theendum neramAt the moment it touches the soul
Naan medhuvai karaiyaAs I gently dissolve
Ival paasa paravaiShe is a bird of affection
Yennil vaazhumbothuWhen she lives within me
Naan azhagaai tholaiyaAs I beautifully lose myself
Male
Oyaamalae uyirCeaselessly, my soul
KoothaaduthaeDances in celebration
VerkaalilumEven at the very roots
Poo pookudhaeFlowers begin to bloom
Chorus
: Udaiyadhae udaiyadhaeDo not break, do not break
Adi nenjae udaiyadhaeOh my heart, do not break
Vizhiyoram alai modhumWaves crash at the corner of my eyes
Kanneeril karaiyaadhaeDo not dissolve in tears
Chorus
Tholaiyaadhae tholaiyadhaeDo not get lost, do not get lost
Unnai thaandi tholaiyadhaeDo not lose yourself beyond bounds
Alaindhaalum thirindhaalumEven if you wander and roam
Mudivenna theriyaadhaeThe final outcome remains unknown
Male
Noorodu nootru ondraaiAs one among a hundred strangers
Yaar yaaro endhan vaazhvilRandom people enter my life
Neer meedhu kolam podaDrawing patterns on water
Edhedho endhan vazhiyilVarious occurrences cross my path
Male
Kayyin regai pola unnaiLike the lines on my palm
Kaalamellam naan sumappenI will carry you forever
Veyyil regai mel padamalWithout letting a ray of heat touch you
PaarthiruppenaeI will protect and care for you
Chorus
Udaiyadhae udaiyadhaeDo not break, do not break
Adi nenjae udaiyadhaeOh my heart, do not break
Vizhiyoram alai modhumWaves crash at the corner of my eyes
Kanneeril karaiyaadhaeDo not dissolve in tears
Chorus
Tholaiyaadhae tholaiyadhaeDo not get lost, do not get lost
Unnai thaandi tholaiyadhaeDo not lose yourself beyond bounds
Alaindhaalum thirindhaalumEven if you wander and roam
Mudivenna theriyaadhaeThe final outcome remains unknown
Chorus
{Uyir nadhi kalngudhaeThe river of life turns murky
Unarvellam adhirndadhaeAll senses tremble violently
Iraivaa iraivaaOh God, oh God
Anal sudar uraiyudhaeThe fiery flame freezes
Agamellam niraiyudhaeFilling my whole inner self
Idhudhaan uravaa} (3)Is this what a bond truly is?

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This emotional track from Vedalam captures deep sibling affection, loyalty, and poignant inner turmoil. The song portrays a brother's unconditional love for his sister, describing her presence as a comforting cloud of affection that brings joy to his soul even amidst hardship. It serves as an emotional plea to one's own heart to stay resilient, urging it not to shatter or dissolve into tears despite suffering and uncertainty. Highlighting themes of protection, devotion, and shared destiny, the lyricist uses vivid imagery to convey how deep emotional bonds sustain a person through life's darkest moments.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor

Ival paasa paravai

'Ival paasa paravai' compares the sister to a bird embodying affection, emphasizing her gentle and pure presence.

Simile

Kayyin regai pola unnai

'Kayyin regai pola unnai kaalamellam naan sumappen' compares protecting and holding a loved one forever to the permanent lines on one's palm.

Repetition / Anaphora

: Udaiyadhae udaiyadhae

'Udaiyadhae udaiyadhae' repeats the plea to emphasize deep emotional distress and the urgency not to break down.

Paradox / Oxymoron

Anal sudar uraiyudhae

'Anal sudar uraiyudhae' contrasts heat (anal sudar) with freezing (uraiyudhae) to represent intense shock and emotional numbness.

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Trivia

Although listed as unknown in the prompt, the soundtrack for Vedalam (2015) was composed by Anirudh Ravichander, with lyrics written by Viveka. This particular track underlines the central emotional relationship between the protagonist (played by Ajith Kumar) and his sister (played by Lakshmi Menon).

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