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Yaar Nee Yaar

From Swathi Natchathiram · 1974

Lyricist
A. Maruthakasi
Singer
L. R. Eswari
Music director
V. Kumar
Movie name
Swathi Natchathiram
Movie release year
1974
Lyrics added on
20 Apr 2023

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Yaar nee yaar naan yaar
Unakkum enakkum
Vaazhvu thandhadhu yaar
Yaar nee yaar naan yaar
Unakkum enakkum
Vaazhvu thandhadhu yaar
Alai purandaal neerirandaai
vilaguvadhundo
Vizhi irandil ondrai ondru
Veruppadhundoo
Kurudi ennai paar
En manadhai varudi paar
Kurudi ennai paar
En manadhai varudi paar
Mul irundhaal nerudi paar
Yaar nee yaar naan yaar
Unakkum enakkum
Vaazhvu thandhadhu yaar
Anaipapdharkko adippadharkko
Unnaiyindri yaar
Azhuvadharkko sirippadharkko
Ennaiyindri yaar
Anaippadharkku
Unnaiyindri yaar
Ingu sirippadharkko
Ennaiyindri yaar
Idhai maranthidalaama
Ennai alavidalaama
Idhai maranthidalaama
Ennai alavidalaama
Indha thuyar tharalaaama
Yaar nee yaar naan yaar nee yaar
Kannilladha kuzhandhai
Ivalin kanavanaagum nee
Kangalaaga anniyaaga
Vilanga vendum nee
Kannilladha kuzhandhai
Ivalin kanavanaagum nee
Kangalaaga anniyaaga
Vilanga vendum nee
Endrum anbin uruvai
Panbin vadivai
Un nenjil enni paar
Yaar nee yaar naan yaar nee yaar
Naan unar vilandhu
Kidandha podhu udaiyalithathaar
Naan uranguvadhai enni
Andha udaiyavilthathaar
Avan yaar… nee yaar …
Who are you? Who am I?
For you and for me,
who gave us this life?
Who are you? Who am I?
For you and for me,
who gave us this life?
When waves roll, does the water
ever split in two and part?
Between two eyes, does one
ever hate the other?
Look at me, a blind woman,
gently feel my heart and see.
Look at me, a blind woman,
gently feel my heart and see.
If there is any thorn, touch it and see.
Who are you? Who am I?
For you and for me,
who gave us this life?
Whether to embrace or to strike,
who is there besides you?
Whether to weep or to smile,
who is there besides me?
To hold me close,
who is there besides you?
To smile here with you,
who is there besides me?
Can you ever forget this?
Can you doubt and judge me so?
Can you ever forget this?
Can you doubt and judge me so?
Can you give me such pain?
Who are you? Who am I? Who are you?
A sightless child she is,
and you are her husband;
as her eyes, as a mother,
you should be there for her.
A sightless child she is,
and you are her husband;
as her eyes, as a mother,
you should be there for her.
Always, this form of love,
this soul of goodness,
think of it in your heart.
Who are you? Who am I? Who are you?
When I lay unconscious,
who was the one who clothed me?
Thinking I was fast asleep,
who was the one who undressed me?
Who is he... and who are you...?
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

This emotionally charged song revolves around themes of blindness, vulnerability, marital duty, and betrayal. The singer addresses her husband, questioning the deep bonds of their relationship through philosophical analogies—such as water unable to split itself or one eye never hating the other. She highlights her total dependence on her husband to be both her sight and protective motherly presence.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Vinaa Ani (Rhetorical Question)

“Yaar nee yaar naan yaar”

Repeated questioning throughout the song heightens the emotional angst and existential reflection.

Uvamai Ani (Simile/Analogy)

“Alai purandaal neerirandaai vilaguvadhundo”

Compares inseparable human relationships to ocean waves that cannot be divided into separate waters.

Ethugai (Second-letter Rhyme)

“Kurudi ennai paar / En manadhai varudi paar”

The second letter 'ru' rhymes in 'Kurudi' and 'varudi', creating rhythmic harmony.

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Trivia

Composed by V. Kumar with lyrics by veteran poet A. Maruthakasi, 'Yaar Nee Yaar Naan' showcases L.R. Eswari's expressive emotional delivery in dramatic, character-driven narrative tracks beyond her famous upbeat numbers.

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