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Lyrics & meaning

Uyirile Uyirile

From Mupparimanam · 2017

Lyricist
Yugabharathi
Singer
Vijay Prakash
Music director
G. V. Prakash Kumar
Details
Mupparimanam2017

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Uyirilae uyirilaeIn my soul, within my soul
Uraindhadhae kaadhalaeLove has frozen deep inside
Uravu nee pirindhadhaalSince you, my relation, departed
Vizhiyilae thooralaeThere is a drizzle of tears in my eyes
Male
Poovae un vaasam indriOh flower, without your fragrance
Naan yedhu adiiWhat existence do I have, my girl?
Kai serndhu neeyum ennaiJoin hands with me
kaapatrudiiAnd save me, my girl
Male
Uyirilae uyirilaeIn my soul, within my soul
Uraindhadhae kaadhalaeLove has frozen deep inside
Uravu nee pirindhadhaalSince you, my relation, departed
Vizhiyilae thooralaeThere is a drizzle of tears in my eyes
Male
Naan kaanum katchi ellamEvery sight that I behold
Unnai kaatudhaeReflects only your face
Anbae nee yenghae endruAsking where you are, my love
Ennai ketkudhaeIt questions me continuously
Male
Theneerilum un poomughamEven in my tea, your flower-like face appears
Thindaadudhae yen nyabagamMy memory falters and struggles
Kann thedudhae un kaal thadamMy eyes search for your footprints
Hmm..mmm mmmm..mmmmHmm..mmm mmmm..mmmm
Male
Uyirilae uyirilaeIn my soul, within my soul
Uraindhadhae kaadhalaeLove has frozen deep inside
Uravu nee pirindhadhaalSince you, my relation, departed
Vizhiyilae thooralaeThere is a drizzle of tears in my eyes
Male
Oyaamal veesum kaatrumEven the wind blowing relentlessly
Unai pesudhaeSpeaks only of you
Mootchodu serndhu konduJoining together with my breath
Yenai yesudhaeIt scolds me for losing you
Male
Kannerilae kann muzhgudhaeMy eyes drown in my tears
Kannadiyae kal modhudhaeIt feels like a stone shattering glass
Yenaaghumoo en kaadhalaeWhat will become of my love?
Aee..aeee..aeeee..aeee..Aee..aeee..aeeee..aeee..
Male
Uyirilae uyirilaeIn my soul, within my soul
Uraindhadhae kaadhalaeLove has frozen deep inside
Uravu nee pirindhadhaalSince you, my relation, departed
Vizhiyilae thooralaeThere is a drizzle of tears in my eyes
Male
Poovae un vaasam indriOh flower, without your fragrance
Naan yedhu adiiWhat existence do I have, my girl?
Kai serndhu neeyum ennaiJoin hands with me
kaapatrudiiAnd save me, my girl
Male
Uyirilae uyirilaeIn my soul, within my soul
Uraindhadhae kaadhalaeLove has frozen deep inside
Uravu nee pirindhadhaalSince you, my relation, departed
Vizhiyilae thooralaeThere is a drizzle of tears in my eyes

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

The song 'Uyirilae Uyirilae' from the movie Mupparimanam expresses the agonizing pain of heartbreak and separation. The protagonist grieves the departure of his beloved, feeling that his entire life and identity are lost without her presence. Every element around him—the scenery, his tea, the blowing wind, and his own breath—reminds him of her, making his loneliness unbearable. Through vivid imagery, the lyricist portrays the protagonist's desperation as he begs his beloved to return and save him from despair. The song captures the delicate vulnerability of love, comparing the emotional damage of separation to glass being shattered by a stone, leaving his eyes constantly filled with tears.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Anaphora / Monorhyme (Edhugai)

Uyirilae uyirilae / Uraindhadhae kaadhalae / Uravu nee pirindhadhaal

The second letter in adjacent lines rhymes ('Uyirilae', 'Uraindhadhae', 'Uravu'), creating rhythmic harmony in Tamil poetry.

Metaphor (Uruvagam)

Vizhiyilae thooralae

Comparing weeping to a soft drizzle ('thooralae') in the eyes, emphasizing gentle yet persistent grief.

Personification

Oyaamal veesum kaatrum / Unai pesudhae / Mootchodu serndhu kondu / Yenai yesudhae

The wind and the protagonist's breath are personified as entities speaking about the beloved and scolding him.

Simile (Uwamai)

Kannadiyae kal modhudhae

Comparing the sudden heartbreak to a stone striking and shattering glass.

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Trivia

The soundtrack of 'Mupparimanam' (2017) was composed by G. V. Prakash Kumar, with lyrics penned by Yugabharathi. This tragic song features soulful vocals by K. S. Harisankar and Sadhana Sargam, effectively capturing emotional longing in romantic drama.

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