Uyire Uyire Urugathe
From Oruvar Vaazhum Aalayam · 1988
- Lyricist
- Ponnadiyan
- Singers
- K. J. Yesudas, S. Janaki
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Details
- Oruvar Vaazhum Aalayam1988
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Uyirae uyirae urukaathae | Oh my life, my soul, do not melt away |
| Uyirae uyirae urukaathae | Oh my life, my soul, do not melt away |
| Kanavae malarae karugaathae | Oh my dream, my flower, do not wither away |
| Kanavae malarae karugaathae | Oh my dream, my flower, do not wither away |
| Male | |
| Koyil dheepam neethaanae | You alone are the temple light |
| Yaavum vaazhvil neethaanae | You alone are everything in my life |
| Male | |
| Uyirae uyirae urukaathae | Oh my life, my soul, do not melt away |
| Kanavae malarae karugaathae | Oh my dream, my flower, do not wither away |
| Male | |
| Koyil dheepam neethaanae | You alone are the temple light |
| Yaavum vaazhvil neethaanae | You alone are everything in my life |
| Male | |
| Uyirae uyirae urukaathae | Oh my life, my soul, do not melt away |
| Kanavae malarae karugaathae | Oh my dream, my flower, do not wither away |
| Male | |
| Naan konda sonthangal | The relationships I possessed |
| Soozhnthulla panthangal serum neramae | And the bonds surrounding me, as they come together |
| Vaanum mannum enthan | The sky and the earth in my... |
| Vaadum nenjil vanthu oonjal aaduthae | ...grieving heart, come and swing back and forth |
| Male | |
| Naan konda sonthangal | The relationships I possessed |
| Soozhnthulla panthangal serum neramae | And the bonds surrounding me, as they come together |
| Vaanum mannum enthan | The sky and the earth in my... |
| Vaadum nenjil vanthu oonjal aaduthae | ...grieving heart, come and swing back and forth |
| Male | |
| Kaalam potta kadhal kolam | The pattern of love drawn by time |
| Kaanal aagi ponathae | Has dissolved into a mirage |
| Nilavae unai naan thoduvaenae | Oh moon, I shall touch you |
| Female | |
| Nilavae unai naan thoduvaenae | Oh moon, I shall touch you |
| Ninaivae unai naan thodarvaenae | Oh memory, I shall pursue you |
| Thodarvaenae…..thodarvaenae…. | I shall pursue... I shall pursue... |
| Male | |
| Uyirae uyirae urukaathae | Oh my life, my soul, do not melt away |
| Kanavae malarae karugaathae | Oh my dream, my flower, do not wither away |
| Koyil dheepam neethaanae | You alone are the temple light |
| Yaavum vaazhvil neethaanae | You alone are everything in my life |
| Male | |
| Uyirae uyirae urukaathae | Oh my life, my soul, do not melt away |
| Kanavae malarae karugaathae | Oh my dream, my flower, do not wither away |
| Male | |
| Nee enthan thaayaaga | As you become my mother |
| Naan unthan saeyaaga maarum neramae | And I turn into your child at this moment |
| Female :Paasam un kannukkul | Affection in your eyes |
| Thaengum un nenjukkul naalum vaazhuvaen | In your heart where love abounds, I will live forever |
| Male | |
| : Nee enthan thaayaaga | As you become my mother |
| Naan unthan saeyaaga maarum neramae | And I turn into your child at this moment |
| Female :Paasam un kannukkul | Affection in your eyes |
| Thaengum un nenjukkul naalum vaazhuvaen | In your heart where love abounds, I will live forever |
| Male | |
| Paalam potta paasa geedham paadhi geedham aanathae | The song of affection that built a bridge has become an incomplete half-song |
| Female :Paalam potta paasa geedham paadhi geedham aanathae | The song of affection that built a bridge has become an incomplete half-song |
| Male: Siragai virippaen ini naanae | From now on, I alone shall spread my wings |
உயிரே உயிரே உருகாதே
உயிரே உயிரே உருகாதே
கனவே மலரே கருகாதே
கனவே மலரே கருகாதே
Oh my life, my soul, do not melt away
Oh my life, my soul, do not melt away
Oh my dream, my flower, do not wither away
Oh my dream, my flower, do not wither away
கோயில் தீபம் நீதானே
யாவும் வாழ்வில் நீதானே
You alone are the temple light
You alone are everything in my life
உயிரே உயிரே உருகாதே
கனவே மலரே கருகாதே
Oh my life, my soul, do not melt away
Oh my dream, my flower, do not wither away
கோயில் தீபம் நீதானே
யாவும் வாழ்வில் நீதானே
You alone are the temple light
You alone are everything in my life
உயிரே உயிரே உருகாதே
கனவே மலரே கருகாதே
Oh my life, my soul, do not melt away
Oh my dream, my flower, do not wither away
நான் கொண்ட சொந்தங்கள்
சூழ்ந்துள்ள பந்தங்கள் சேரும் நேரமே
வானும் மண்ணும் எந்தன்
வாடும் நெஞ்சில் வந்து ஊஞ்சல் ஆடுதே
The relationships I possessed
And the bonds surrounding me, as they come together
The sky and the earth in my...
...grieving heart, come and swing back and forth
நான் கொண்ட சொந்தங்கள்
சூழ்ந்துள்ள பந்தங்கள் சேரும் நேரமே
வானும் மண்ணும் எந்தன்
வாடும் நெஞ்சில் வந்து ஊஞ்சல் ஆடுதே
The relationships I possessed
And the bonds surrounding me, as they come together
The sky and the earth in my...
...grieving heart, come and swing back and forth
காலம் போட்ட காதல் கோலம்
கானல் ஆகி போனதே
நிலவே உனை நான் தொடுவேனே...
The pattern of love drawn by time
Has dissolved into a mirage
Oh moon, I shall touch you
நிலவே உனை நான் தொடுவேனே
நினைவே உனை நான் தொடர்வேனே....
தொடர்வேனே.......தொடர்வேனே...
Oh moon, I shall touch you
Oh memory, I shall pursue you
I shall pursue... I shall pursue...
உயிரே உயிரே உருகாதே
கனவே மலரே கருகாதே
கோயில் தீபம் நீதானே
யாவும் வாழ்வில் நீதானே
Oh my life, my soul, do not melt away
Oh my dream, my flower, do not wither away
You alone are the temple light
You alone are everything in my life
உயிரே உயிரே உருகாதே
கனவே மலரே கருகாதே
Oh my life, my soul, do not melt away
Oh my dream, my flower, do not wither away
நீ எந்தன் தாயாக
நான் உந்தன் சேயாக மாறும் நேரமே
பாசம் உன் கண்ணுக்குள்
தேங்கும் உன் நெஞ்சுக்குள் நாளும் வாழுவேன்
As you become my mother
And I turn into your child at this moment
Affection in your eyes
In your heart where love abounds, I will live forever
நீ எந்தன் தாயாக
நான் உந்தன் சேயாக மாறும் நேரமே
பாசம் உன் கண்ணுக்குள்
தேங்கும் உன் நெஞ்சுக்குள் நாளும் வாழுவேன்
As you become my mother
And I turn into your child at this moment
Affection in your eyes
In your heart where love abounds, I will live forever
பாலம் போட்ட பாச கீதம் பாதி கீதம் ஆனதே
பாலம் போட்ட பாச கீதம் பாதி கீதம் ஆனதே
சிறகை விரிப்பேன் இனி நானே......
The song of affection that built a bridge has become an incomplete half-song
The song of affection that built a bridge has become an incomplete half-song
From now on, I alone shall spread my wings
Uyirae uyirae urukaathae
Oh my life, my soul, do not melt away
Uyirae uyirae urukaathae
Oh my life, my soul, do not melt away
Kanavae malarae karugaathae
Oh my dream, my flower, do not wither away
Kanavae malarae karugaathae
Oh my dream, my flower, do not wither away
Koyil dheepam neethaanae
You alone are the temple light
Yaavum vaazhvil neethaanae
You alone are everything in my life
Uyirae uyirae urukaathae
Oh my life, my soul, do not melt away
Kanavae malarae karugaathae
Oh my dream, my flower, do not wither away
Koyil dheepam neethaanae
You alone are the temple light
Yaavum vaazhvil neethaanae
You alone are everything in my life
Uyirae uyirae urukaathae
Oh my life, my soul, do not melt away
Kanavae malarae karugaathae
Oh my dream, my flower, do not wither away
Naan konda sonthangal
The relationships I possessed
Soozhnthulla panthangal serum neramae
And the bonds surrounding me, as they come together
Vaanum mannum enthan
The sky and the earth in my...
Vaadum nenjil vanthu oonjal aaduthae
...grieving heart, come and swing back and forth
Naan konda sonthangal
The relationships I possessed
Soozhnthulla panthangal serum neramae
And the bonds surrounding me, as they come together
Vaanum mannum enthan
The sky and the earth in my...
Vaadum nenjil vanthu oonjal aaduthae
...grieving heart, come and swing back and forth
Kaalam potta kadhal kolam
The pattern of love drawn by time
Kaanal aagi ponathae
Has dissolved into a mirage
Nilavae unai naan thoduvaenae
Oh moon, I shall touch you
Nilavae unai naan thoduvaenae
Oh moon, I shall touch you
Ninaivae unai naan thodarvaenae
Oh memory, I shall pursue you
Thodarvaenae…..thodarvaenae….
I shall pursue... I shall pursue...
Uyirae uyirae urukaathae
Oh my life, my soul, do not melt away
Kanavae malarae karugaathae
Oh my dream, my flower, do not wither away
Koyil dheepam neethaanae
You alone are the temple light
Yaavum vaazhvil neethaanae
You alone are everything in my life
Uyirae uyirae urukaathae
Oh my life, my soul, do not melt away
Kanavae malarae karugaathae
Oh my dream, my flower, do not wither away
Nee enthan thaayaaga
As you become my mother
Naan unthan saeyaaga maarum neramae
And I turn into your child at this moment
Female :Paasam un kannukkul
Affection in your eyes
Thaengum un nenjukkul naalum vaazhuvaen
In your heart where love abounds, I will live forever
: Nee enthan thaayaaga
As you become my mother
Naan unthan saeyaaga maarum neramae
And I turn into your child at this moment
Female :Paasam un kannukkul
Affection in your eyes
Thaengum un nenjukkul naalum vaazhuvaen
In your heart where love abounds, I will live forever
Paalam potta paasa geedham paadhi geedham aanathae
The song of affection that built a bridge has become an incomplete half-song
Female :Paalam potta paasa geedham paadhi geedham aanathae
The song of affection that built a bridge has become an incomplete half-song
Male: Siragai virippaen ini naanae
From now on, I alone shall spread my wings
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
Uyirae Uyirae Urukaathae from the film Oruvar Vaazhum Aalayam is a deeply emotional, soulful duet expressing anguish, unfulfilled love, and enduring affection. The protagonist pleads for their inner soul and dreams not to wither away, viewing their beloved as the sacred lamp illuminating their life. The song reflects on how relationships and love, once beautifully crafted like a decorative kolam, have unexpectedly vanished like a mirage.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uruvagamm)
“Koyil dheepam neethaanae”
Compares the beloved to a sacred temple lamp ('Koyil dheepam') that brings light and meaning to life.
Metaphor (Uruvagamm)
“Kaalam potta kadhal kolam Kaanal aagi ponathae”
Love drawn by time is metaphorically described as a 'kolam' (decorative pattern) that turned into a 'kaanal' (mirage).
Alliteration (Moonaai)
“Paalam potta paasa geedham paadhi geedham aanathae”
Repetition of the 'P' sound ('Paalam', 'potta', 'paasa', 'paadhi') creating a rhythmic, musical quality.
Personification
“Vaanum mannum enthan Vaadum nenjil vanthu oonjal aaduthae”
Sky and earth are personified as swinging inside a grieving heart.
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Trivia
Oruvar Vaazhum Aalayam (1988) stars Prabhu, Sivakumar, and Ambika. The soundtrack was composed by Maestro Ilaiyaraaja, with lyricist Ponnadiyan penning the heart-rending lyrics. The track features dual renditions by legendary singers K.J. Yesudas and S. Janaki, capturing the melancholic depth of unfulfilled relationships.
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