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Vazhi Nedugilum

From JK Enum Nanbanin Vaazhkai · 2015

Lyricist
Cheran
Singer
Vishnu Priya
Music director
Siddharth Vipin
Details
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Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Vazhi nedugilum marangalTrees all along the way
Maram muzhuvadhum pookkalFlowers all over the trees
Poo muzhuvadhum vidhaigalSeeds all over the flowers
Vidhai muzhaithidum boomiThe earth where seeds sprout
Unnai azhaikkuthu vaa vaaIt calls you, come, come
Uyir azhaikkuthu vaaLife is calling, come
Unnai azhaikkuthu vaa vaa…aaa…aa…It calls you, come, come...
Female
Vaazhkkai muzhuvadhum anubhavamLife as a whole is an experience
Vaazhndhu paarungal sugam tharumLive and see, it will yield happiness
Ovvoru manidhanum uyarndhavanEvery human being is noble
Ovvoru manadhilum oru ranamIn every heart, there is a wound
Female
Eththanai perin moochukkulWithin how many people's breath
Eththanai perin swasangalAre how many people's respirations
Kadalgal karaigal malaigalaiAcross oceans, shores, and mountains
Kadanthidum ungal moochukkalYour breath crosses them all
Male
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Female
Eththanai perin venduthalHow many people's prayers exist
Un iththanai siriya vaazhkaikkuFor this tiny life of yours
Vaazhkkai muzhuvadhum anubhavamLife as a whole is an experience
Vaazhndhu paarungal sugam tharumLive and see, it will yield happiness
Female
Yaar vidhaithitta nel maniDo you know whose planted grain of rice
Un pasi theerthathu theriyuma…aaa…Satisfied your hunger?
Panam thedidum ulaginilIn a world chasing after money
Andha kadan theerthida mudiyuma…aaa..Can that debt ever be repaid?
Female
Vannathu poochiyin siraginaiThe secret told by the one who painted
Varainthavan sollum ragasiyamThe butterfly's wings
Vaazhnthidum manithanin mudivinaiIs the wonder of concealing
Olithu vaiththathin adhisayamThe end of a living human
Female
Oooo ooo ooo oooOooo ooo ooo ooo
Hoo oooHoo ooo
Yei yei yeah hoo ooo oooYei yei yeah hoo ooo ooo
Hoo oo yeah hoo oooHoo oo yeah hoo ooo
Yei yei yeah hooYei yei yeah hoo
Female
Iru uyirgalin kalakkathaiThe blending of two lives
Un oru uyir endru unaruthaeIs felt as your single life
Iravil thaayin kangalilIn a mother's eyes at night
Thedidum kelvikku vidai ennaWhat is the answer to the searching question?
Male
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Female
Unarvukku mozhiyillaiEmotions have no language
Unarvathil pizhai illaiThere is no fault in feeling
Marubadi pirappatharkkuTo be born once again
Mann meedhu idamillaiThere is no space left on earth
Female
Vaazhkkai muzhuvadhum anubhavamLife as a whole is an experience
Vaazhndhu paarungal sugam tharumLive and see, it will yield happiness
Ovvoru manidhanum uyarndhavanEvery human being is noble

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This song serves as a philosophical reflection on human existence, unity, and gratitude. It portrays life as a continuous journey of learning and experiencing, reminding us that every person carries unique struggles yet remains fundamentally noble. The lyrics highlight our interconnectedness—how our very survival depends on unseen contributors, from farmers growing our food to well-wishers praying for our well-being.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Chain Metaphor / Continuous Anaphora (Antadi style)

Vazhi nedugilum marangal / Maram muzhuvadhum pookkal / Poo muzhuvadhum vidhaigal

The opening lines form a chain where the ending idea of one line leads directly into the next (Marangal -> Maram -> Pookkal -> Poo -> Vidhaigal), creating a cascading image of nature and growth.

Monai (Initial Alliteration)

Vaazhkkai muzhuvadhum anubhavam / Vaazhndhu paarungal sugam tharum

Repetition of the initial 'Va' sound in adjacent words across lines creates dynamic rhythm.

Edhukai (Second Letter Rhyme)

Unarvukku mozhiyillai / Unarvathil pizhai illai

The second consonant 'na' (ன) matches in 'Unarvukku' and 'Unarvathil', providing phonetic harmony.

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Trivia

The film 'JK Enum Nanbanin Vaazhkai' was written and directed by Cheran. Although listed here with unknown credits, the soundtrack for the film was composed by G. V. Prakash Kumar, and Cheran himself penned lyrics emphasizing human values and social interconnectedness.

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