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Uyirile Enathu Uyirile

From Vettaiyaadu Vilaiyaadu · 2006

Lyricist
Thamarai
Singers
Mahalakshmi Iyer, Srinivas
Music director
Harris Jayaraj
Movie name
Vettaiyaadu Vilaiyaadu
Movie release year
2006
Lyrics added on
27 Mar 2017

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Uyirilae enathu uyirilae
Oru thuli theeyai utharinaai
Unarvilae enathu unarvilae
Anuvena udainthu sitharinai
Yen ennai maruthu pogiraai
Kaanal neerodu sergiraai
Kodutha thaai sonna idhayathai
Thiruppi naan vaanga maatenae
Uyirilae enathu uyirilae
Oru thuli theeyai utharinaai
Unarvilae enathu unarvilae
Anuvena udainthu sitharinai
Aruginil ulla thooramae
Alai kadal theendum vaanamae
Nesikka nenjam rendu
Pothatha pothatha nee sollu
Nesamum rendam murai
Vaaratha koodaatha nee sollu
Ithu nadanthida kuudumo
Iru thurvangal seruma
Ucharithu neeyum vilaga
Thathalithu naanum maruga
Enna seiveno…
Uyirilae enathu uyirilae
Oru thuli theeyai utharinaai
Female :Unarvilae enathu unarvilae
Anuvena udainthu sitharinai
Yetho ondru ennai thadukuthae
Pen thaanae nee endru muraikuthae
Ennullae kaayangal
Aaraamal theeraamal nindrenae
Visiriyaai un kaigal
Vanthaalum vangamal sendrenae
Vaa vandhu ennai sernthidu
En tholgalil theinthidu
Solla vanthen solli mudithen
Varum dhisai paarthu iruppen
Naatkal ponaalum…
Hmm..mmm..mmmm..
Hmm..mmm..mmmm…mmm…
Yen ennai maruthu pogiraai
Kaanal neerodu sergiraai
Kodutha thaai sonna idhayathai
Thiruppi naan vaanga maatenae
In my soul, deep in my soul,
You dropped a spark of fire.
In my senses, deep in my feelings,
You broke apart and scattered like atoms.
Why do you turn me down and walk away?
Why do you chase after a mirage?
The heart you said you gave me,
I will never take it back.
In my soul, deep in my soul,
You dropped a spark of fire.
In my senses, deep in my feelings,
You broke apart and scattered like atoms.
You are a distance that is so close,
Like the sky that touches the waving sea.
To love each other, two hearts—
Aren't they enough? You tell me.
Can love, a second time,
Not happen? Is it forbidden? You tell me.
Can something like this really happen?
Can two opposite poles ever meet?
As you say your piece and step away,
While I struggle and ache inside,
What am I going to do...?
In my soul, deep in my soul,
You dropped a spark of fire.
In my senses, deep in my feelings,
You broke apart and scattered like atoms.
Something holds me back,
Staring at me, saying, 'Aren't you a woman?'
With deep wounds inside me
Unhealed and unending, I stood helpless.
Though your hands reached out like a soothing breeze,
I walked away without accepting comfort.
Come, come and be with me,
Rest your head upon my shoulders.
I came to speak my heart, and I have said it all,
I will wait, watching the direction you come from,
Even as the days slip away...
Mmm.. mmm.. mmmm..
Mmm.. mmm.. mmmm... mmm...
Why do you turn me down and walk away?
Why do you chase after a mirage?
The heart you said you gave me,
I will never take it back.
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

This poignant track from 'Vettaiyaadu Vilaiyaadu' explores the emotional complexity of love, hesitation, and second chances. The song depicts two individuals navigating deep personal trauma, societal expectations, and unexpressed affection. The male protagonist questions why his partner distances herself despite their profound connection, comparing their bond to the seemingly close yet unreachable horizon where the sky touches the ocean. Meanwhile, the female protagonist expresses her inner conflicts—her hesitation rooted in social conditioning and past wounds that prevent her from fully embracing love again. Despite the pain and hesitation, the song culminates in an abiding promise of enduring patience and devotion. The heart given freely cannot be taken back, symbolizing a love that remains unyielding despite time, distance, and emotional barriers.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Edhugai (Second-letter Rhyming)

“Uyirilae enathu uyirilae / Unarvilae enathu unarvilae”

Matching second consonants across lines, such as 'Uyirilae' and 'Unarvilae' ('yi' and 'na'/'r' sound structure) or 'Kodutha' and 'Thiruppi'.

Simile & Metaphor

“Alai kadal theendum vaanamae”

Comparing the connection between two lovers to 'Alai kadal theendum vaanamae' (the sky touching the ocean) and 'Kaanal neer' (mirage) to symbolize optical closeness yet physical distance.

Imagery & Hyperbole

“Anuvena udainthu sitharinai”

Using atomic destruction ('Anuvena udainthu sitharinai') and drops of fire ('Oru thuli theeyai utharinaai') to visually depict emotional impact.

Personification

“Pen thaanae nee endru muraikuthae”

Personifying cultural conditioning/modesty as a force glaring at her ('Pen thaanae nee endru muraikuthae').

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Trivia

'Uyirile Enathu Uyirile' is a soulful melody composed by Harris Jayaraj for Gautham Vasudev Menon's 2006 neo-noir crime thriller 'Vettaiyaadu Vilaiyaadu'. Written by renowned lyricist Thamarai, the song beautifully encapsulates the delicate romance between Raghavan (Kamal Haasan) and Aradhana (Kamalinee Mukherjee), both of whom carry baggage from lost spouses. Thamarai's lyrics sensitively explore the hesitation surrounding second love in a mature, dignified manner.

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