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Lyrics & meaning

Yen Uyirey (Unplugged)

From Maalai Pozhudhin Mayakathilaey · 2012

Lyricist
Rohini
Singer
Bombay Jayashree
Music director
Achu
Details
Maalai Pozhudhin Mayakathilaey2012

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics↻ English translation
Female
En uyirae….. ae..Oh my life...
En uyirae …..ae…Oh my life...
Vaa arugae…ae..Come closer...
Aaaruyirae …..Oh my precious soul...
Female
Yeno en ullamFor some reason, my heart
Ketka marupadhuRefuses to listen
Unai unai thaanae naadiyadhaeIt sought only you and you alone
Female
Kaatru kalaindhadhuThe wind scattered away
Kaatchi maraindhadhuThe vision vanished
Idhu enna maayam anbaeWhat magic is this, my love?
Nee irundhaalIf you are there...
Female
En uyirae….. ae..Oh my life...
En uyirae …..ae…Oh my life...
Vaa arugae…ae..Come closer...
Aaaruyirae …..Oh my precious soul...
Female
Unnaalae anbae unnaalaeBecause of you, my love, because of you
En nizhalae ennai vilagiyadhaeEven my shadow has moved away from me
Yen vandhaaiWhy did you come?
Dhaagam yen thandhaaiWhy did you give me this thirst?
Pogayilae nenjam vidi neelamaeAs you leave, my heart stretches out endlessly like the morning sky
Female
Siru mazhayin thuliyaaga varuvaaiYou come like a tiny drop of rain
Indha mounam ennai erithidavaeWhile this silence burns me up inside
Kathiruppen anbaeI will wait, my love
Uyir aadhaaramae ….Oh life support of my soul...
Female
Yeno en ullamFor some reason, my heart
Ketka marupadhuRefuses to listen
Unai unai thaanae naadiyadhaeIt sought only you and you alone
Female
Kaatru kalaindhadhuThe wind scattered away
Kaatchi maraindhadhuThe vision vanished
Idhu enna maayam anbaeWhat magic is this, my love?
Nee irundhaalIf you are there...
Female
En uyirae….. ae..Oh my life...

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This song from 'Maalai Pozhudhin Mayakathilaey' is a poignant, soul-stirring plea of love and yearning. The protagonist laments the painful void left by her beloved, expressing how her heart stubbornly refuses to move on and seeks only him. She feels a deep emotional crisis where even her own shadow seems to desert her in her solitude, and the silence around her feels suffocating and burning. Despite the grief of his absence and the thirst for love he ignited before leaving, she finds solace in imagining his presence like a gentle raindrop. The track concludes with her unwavering commitment to wait for him, acknowledging that he remains the very foundation and essence of her life.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Monai (Initial Rhyme / Alliteration)

“Kaatru kalaindhadhu / Kaatchi maraindhadhu”

The repetition of the initial consonant sound 'Kaa' (Kaatru / Kaatchi) creates a melodious beat at the beginning of consecutive lines.

Iyaipu (End Rhyme)

“Kaatru kalaindhadhu / Kaatchi maraindhadhu”

Both lines end with the matching suffix '-dhadhu', bringing rhythmic closure to the couplet.

Metaphor & Personification

“Indha mounam ennai erithidavae”

Silence ('mounam') is personified as a burning element ('erithidavae') capable of consuming the singer emotionally.

Simile

“Siru mazhayin thuliyaaga varuvaai”

The beloved's memory or arrival is compared directly to a small, refreshing raindrop ('siru mazhayin thuliyaaga').

Anaphora (Repetition)

“Unai unai thaanae naadiyadhae”

Repetition of the word 'Unai' (you) emphasizes the singer's intense focus and obsession with her lover.

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Trivia

The song 'En Uyirae' was composed by Achu Rajamani for the 2012 romantic drama film 'Maalai Pozhudhin Mayakathilaey'. Interestingly, the lyrics for this deeply emotional song were written by acclaimed multi-talented actress Rohini, who showcased her lyrical prowess here. Rendition by Padmashri Bombay Jayashree added a meditative, carnatic-infused depth to Achu's contemporary soundscape, making it one of the standout tracks in the film's critically appreciated soundtrack.

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