Radhan’s composition for the album Sila Nerangalil Sila Manidhargal sets a driving beat. Lyricist Rakendu Mouli pairs this with a philosophical voice. Andrea Jeremiah and Mc Chetan deliver a performance that questions the temporary nature of life.
Released: January 18, 2022
Aatam
Andrea Jeremiah | Radhan • From “Sila Nerangalil Sila Manidhargal”
Sila Nerangalil Sila Manidhargal’s Aatam Tamil Lyrics English Meaning
Rakendu Mouli questions why humanity forgets its unity. The lyrics ask why we build divisions and weapons. They point out that we close our eyes and block our ears to the truth. The performance demands a break from these habits.
Nee Neeyaga Iruppadhil Illai PizhaiThere’s nothing wrong with being who you are.
Nee Kelvi Kuri Endral Yar Inge VidaiIf you’re the question mark, then who here is the answer?
Indha Pooviyinile Yaridam Illai KuraiIn this world, who doesn’t have their own flaws?
Unarvugal Unarchigal Soozhnilai KarumsiraiFeelings and emotions become a dark prison cell.
Karai Serum Varai Oyavillai Andha AlaiThat wave won’t rest until it finally hits the shore.
Yetra Thazhvu Enbathellam Oru Mana NilaiAll these highs and lows are just a state of mind.
Break Free From That Karapanai Tharum ThiraiBreak free from that veil of self-made illusions.
Ellorum Nam Sondham Yedhartham Indha NilaiThe reality is that everyone here is our own.
Puriyudha UraikudhaDo you get it, does it hit you?
Unmaigal Unakku TheriyudhaCan you finally see the truth?
Patharudha VarundhudhaAre you shaken, are you breaking?
Ennangal Sindhaigal UdaiyudhaAre your thoughts and beliefs shattering?
Level It Up Bedhangal UdaindhuLevel it up, with all divisions broken,
Manidham Nammulle KalandhuAnd humanity blended deep within us.
Light It Up Pagaiyai ThurandhuLight it up, leaving all hatred behind,
Siragai Virithu ParandhuSpread your wings and fly free.
Aattam Ellam Konjam KalamThis whole performance lasts just a little while.
Koottam Ellam Vandhu PogumThe crowds will all just come and go.
Thedal Kooda Oyindhu PogumEven this search will one day come to an end.
Edhuthan Inga NirandhiramWhat here is truly permanent?
Aattam Ellam Konjam KalamThis whole performance lasts just a little while.
Koottam Ellam Vandhu PogumThe crowds will all just come and go.
Thedal Kooda Oyindhu PogumEven this search will one day come to an end.
Edhuthan Inga NirandhiramWhat here is truly permanent?
Yen Orumaiyai Unara MarakkiromWhy do we keep forgetting to feel our unity?
Yen Porumaiyai Izhandhu NikkiromWhy are we standing here, having lost all our patience?
Yen Verumaiyil Vazhkkai TholaikkiromWhy are we losing our lives to this emptiness?
Yen Varumaikodu OzhiyadhadhenWhy hasn’t the line of poverty been erased?
Nadugal Verupadugal YenWhy are there nations and divisions?
Aayudham Atchi Seivadhum YenWhy is it that weapons now rule over us?
Manidhamum Muzhikka Marappadhum YenWhy does humanity forget to awaken?
Sudhandhiram Verum PechanadhenWhy has freedom become nothing but talk?
Sirupori Neruppu Thandhavai YavumAll the things that gave us a spark of fire,
Nagareegam Yena Matri VittomWe’ve changed them in the name of ‘civilization’.
Vanathai Thandi Bhoomiyai ThondiCrossing the skies and digging up the earth,
Iyarkkaiyai Seendi Parthu VittomWe’ve provoked and tested nature itself.
Perasaigalin Vilaivugal YavumWon’t all the consequences of our greed,
Peralaiyaga PongadhoSwell up into a great, devastating wave?
Manidhan Ennum InathaleBecause of this race we call ‘human’,
Ulagam Muzhudhum SagadhooWon’t the entire world be destroyed?
Poiyai Yen KondadinomWhy did we celebrate all the lies?
Nesika Yen YosithomWhy did we hesitate to love?
Perumai Peethi KolgindromWe hold onto our pride and fear.
Edhai Noki PogindromWhat are we even moving towards?
Kuraiyai Solli PulambinomWe just pointed out flaws and complained.
Kuralai Ezhuppa ThayanginomWe hesitated to raise our own voices.
Kanmoodi Vaipothi Sevi SathiClosing our eyes, covering our mouths, blocking our ears,
Vazhkaiyai VazhgindromWe just continue living this life.
Madhiyatru Tarankettu Verikondu Sarikatti SinnungadheDon’t lose your mind, lose your quality, get fanatical, and then just whine.
Vazhikattu Thalayatti Silai Pole Sariyendru NirkadheDon’t just nod your head, show the way, and stand like a statue saying ‘yes’.
Kovathail Drogathil Krodathil Kirumi Pol ParavadheDon’t spread like a germ in anger, betrayal, and fury.
Mogathil Madhikettu Udhaipattu Bodhaiyil SariyadheDon’t get kicked around in desire, lose your senses, and fall into addiction.
Aattam Ellam Konjam KalamThis whole performance lasts just a little while.
Koottam Ellam Vandhu PogumThe crowds will all just come and go.
Thedal Kooda Oyindhu PogumEven this search will one day come to an end.
Edhuthan Inga NirandhiramWhat here is truly permanent?
Aattam Ellam Konjam KalamThis whole performance lasts just a little while.
Koottam Ellam Vandhu PogumThe crowds will all just come and go.
Thedal Kooda Oyindhu PogumEven this search will one day come to an end.
Edhuthan Inga NirandhiramWhat here is truly permanent?
Ethirneechal PodaveLike a small fish that dared,
Thunindha Siru MeenaipoleTo swim against the current.
Sooravali KatrileLike a bird that beats its wings,
Siragadithidum ParavaippoleIn the middle of a cyclone.
Puyal Modhum VegathinLike a tree that withstands the force,
Valu Thangum MarathaipoleOf a storm’s clashing speed.
Boogamba AsaralumLike a mountain that remains unbothered,
Mathikkathirukkum MalaipoleEven by the shake of an earthquake.
Irulaga Ulagam Unnai SoozhumpothumEven when the world surrounds you like darkness,
Unadhulle Thondrum Oliyai Nokki SelluGo towards the light that appears within you.
Kannadi Munnadi Pala Pimbam Theriyudhu ThalladiStumbling, you see many reflections in front of the mirror.
Vinnokki Po Un Munne Pala Thadaigal Vandhalum MunneriAim for the sky, push forward even when many obstacles come before you.
Pala Kuraigal Irundhalum Niraiyaki Nadaipodu Like KilladiEven if you have flaws, make them whole and walk on like a ‘player’.
Yar Arivali Yar Komali Pagutharindhu Vazhbavan MunnodiThe one who lives with the wisdom to know who’s a genius and who’s a clown is a true pioneer.
Pulambi Kulambi IrukadheDon’t just keep complaining and being confused.
Neer Thalumbi Kanaladhu NirkadheDon’t let the water just overflow and stand there.
Manam Thalaradhe Nee PadharadheDon’t let your heart get discouraged, don’t you panic.
Udaiyadha Kal Silai AgadheA stone that doesn’t get broken, can never become a statue.
Aattam Ellam Konjam KalamThis whole performance lasts just a little while.
Koottam Ellam Vandhu PogumThe crowds will all just come and go.
Thedal Kooda Oyindhu PogumEven this search will one day come to an end.
Edhuthan Inga NirandhiramWhat here is truly permanent?
Aattam Ellam Konjam KalamThis whole performance lasts just a little while.
Koottam Ellam Vandhu PogumThe crowds will all just come and go.
Thedal Kooda Oyindhu PogumEven this search will one day come to an end.
Edhuthan Inga NirandhiramWhat here is truly permanent?
Poiyai Yen KondadinomWhy did we celebrate all the lies?
Nesika Yen YosithomWhy did we hesitate to love?
Perumai Peethi KolgindromWe hold onto our pride and fear.
Edhai Noki PogindromWhat are we even moving towards?
Kuraiyai Solli PulambinomWe just pointed out flaws and complained.
Kuralai Ezhuppa ThayanginomWe hesitated to raise our own voices.
Kanmoodi Vaipothi Sevi SathiClosing our eyes, covering our mouths, blocking our ears,
Vazhkaiyai VazhgindromWe just continue living this life.
Madhiyatru Tarankettu Verikondu Sarikatti SinnungadheDon’t lose your mind, lose your quality, get fanatical, and then just whine.
Vazhikattu Thalayatti Silai Pole Sariyendru NirkadheDon’t just nod your head, show the way, and stand like a statue saying ‘yes’.
Kovathail Drogathil Krodathil Kirumi Pol ParavadheDon’t spread like a germ in anger, betrayal, and fury.
Mogathil Madhikettu Udhaipattu Bodhaiyil SariyadheDon’t get kicked around in desire, lose your senses, and fall into addiction.
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The song finds resolution in the metaphor of a stone becoming a statue through pressure. This track urges listeners to find what is permanent beyond the temporary crowds. Understanding the Aatam lyrics meaning requires looking at this call for resilience. The Aatam lyrics translation highlights a message of unity.