Vaazhvae Oru Poro Sing
From Maanagaram · 2017
- Lyricist
- Lalithanand
- Singers
- Sharanya Gopinath, Suraj Jagan, Lawrence
- Music director
- Javed Riaz
- Details
- Maanagaram2017
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Chorus | |
| ……………………… | |
| Male | |
| Varum vazhi ingae | Here is the path you came by, |
| Pogum vazhi engae | Where is the path to go? |
| Vidhi vazhi sendrae | Going along the path of fate, |
| Thaedu maname | Search, oh mind! |
| Male | |
| Kadandhadhu enna | What is it that has passed? |
| Kaathirupadhu enna | What is it that lies in wait? |
| Thadaigalai vendrae | Conquering all the obstacles, |
| Thaedu manamae | Search, oh mind! |
| Male | |
| Vaazhvae oru poro | Is life a war? |
| Vaal veesidum kooro | Is it the edge of a swinging sword? |
| Porattam nooro | Are there a hundred struggles? |
| Yaar meelvadhum yaaro…. | Who is the one who will break free? |
| Chorus | |
| ……………………. | |
.................................
வரும் வழி இங்கே
போகும் வழி எங்கே
விதி சென்றே
தேடு மனமே
Here is the path you came by,
Where is the path to go?
Going along the path of fate,
Search, oh mind!
கடந்தது என்ன
காத்திருப்பது என்ன
தடைகளை வென்றே
தேடு மனமே
What is it that has passed?
What is it that lies in wait?
Conquering all the obstacles,
Search, oh mind!
வாழ்வே ஒரு போரோ
வாழ் வீசிடும் கூரோ
போராட்டம் நூறோ
யார் மீள்வதும் யாரோ.....
Is life a war?
Is it the edge of a swinging sword?
Are there a hundred struggles?
Who is the one who will break free?
............................
………………………
Varum vazhi ingae
Here is the path you came by,
Pogum vazhi engae
Where is the path to go?
Vidhi vazhi sendrae
Going along the path of fate,
Thaedu maname
Search, oh mind!
Kadandhadhu enna
What is it that has passed?
Kaathirupadhu enna
What is it that lies in wait?
Thadaigalai vendrae
Conquering all the obstacles,
Thaedu manamae
Search, oh mind!
Vaazhvae oru poro
Is life a war?
Vaal veesidum kooro
Is it the edge of a swinging sword?
Porattam nooro
Are there a hundred struggles?
Yaar meelvadhum yaaro….
Who is the one who will break free?
…………………….
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This song explores existential uncertainty, internal struggle, and the quest for direction within a chaotic city. It speaks directly to the human mind, encouraging resilience in navigating fate, past burdens, and future challenges. Life is depicted metaphorically as an unpredictable battlefield filled with countless struggles, questioning who will ultimately overcome them.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor
“Vaazhvae oru poro”
Life is directly compared to a war ('Vaazhvae oru poro') and the sharpness of a swinging sword.
Iyaibu (End Rhyme)
“Vaazhvae oru poro”
The consecutive lines end with matching rhyming sounds '-oro' (poro, kooro, nooro, yaaro) to create a rhythmic cadence.
Apostrophe
“Thaedu maname”
The lyricist directly addresses the mind ('maname'), urging it to search for answers and a way forward.
Rhetorical Question
“Pogum vazhi engae”
Questions are posed to express deep uncertainty and existential angst rather than seeking direct answers.
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Trivia
'Maanagaram' (2017) was the directorial debut of Lokesh Kanagaraj, featuring music composed by Javed Riaz. The lyrics by Lalithanand capture the core philosophical theme of lost individuals navigating a hyper-connected yet alienating metropolis.
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