Hariharan delivers a philosophical track from the album Rathnam. Lyricist Viveka and composer Devi Sri Prasad create a somber mood questioning human cruelty.
Edhuvaraiyo Edhuvaraiyo
Hariharan • From “Rathnam”
Rathnam’s Edhuvaraiyo Edhuvaraiyo Tamil Lyrics English Translation
Viveka contrasts human appearances with beast-like actions. The line ‘Justice lies crushed on the roadside’ visualizes systemic moral failure.
Edhuvaraiyo EdhuvaraiyoHow far will it go? How far will it go?
Edhuvaraiyo Intha VaazhakkaiHow far will this life truly go?
Manithargalin UruvaththilaeWhile wearing the masks of men,
Mirugangalin Aattamit’s the savage dance of beasts.
Sirukathaiyo VidukathaiyoIs it a short story or a riddle?
Thodarkathaiyo Intha VaazhkkaiIs this life a never-ending saga?
Arakka Gunam Irakka ManamA demonic nature and a merciful heart,
Idaiyinilae Poraattamthere’s a constant struggle in between.
Yaarukkaaga Yaaro SaagaOne soul perishes for the sake of another,
Saami Kooda Kannai Moodi Thoonga Ponathohas even God closed His eyes and gone to sleep?
Edhuvaraiyo EdhuvaraiyoHow far will it go? How far will it go?
Edhuvaraiyo Intha VaazhakkaiHow far will this life truly go?
Manithargalin UruvaththilaeWhile wearing the masks of men,
Mirugangalin Aattamit’s the savage dance of beasts.
Sirukathaiyo VidukathaiyoIs it a short story or a riddle?
Thodarkathaiyo Intha VaazhkkaiIs this life a never-ending saga?
Arakka Gunam Irakka ManamA demonic nature and a merciful heart,
Idaiyinilae Poraattamthere’s a constant struggle in between.
Vaanam Theernthuvida Bhoomi ThoornthuvidaAs the sky reaches its limit and the earth gets filled,
Kaalam Thooramillaiyaethe end of time isn’t far away.
Nesam Kaainthu Vida Niyaayam OinthuvidaAs love withers away and justice grows weary,
Engum Eeramillaiyaethere isn’t a drop of mercy left anywhere.
Yaen Intha KoramWhy is there such horror?
Marupadiyum Piranthidavaa PoromAre we really going to be born again?
Vaazhvai Kondru VaazhumSurviving by destroying another life,
Vaazhkkai Vaazha Vendumaado we really need to live like this?
Edhuvaraiyo EdhuvaraiyoHow far will it go? How far will it go?
Edhuvaraiyo Intha VaazhakkaiHow far will this life truly go?
Manithargalin UruvaththilaeWhile wearing the masks of men,
Mirugangalin Aattamit’s the savage dance of beasts.
Sirukathaiyo VidukathaiyoIs it a short story or a riddle?
Thodarkathaiyo Intha VaazhkkaiIs this life a never-ending saga?
Arakka Gunam Irakka ManamA demonic nature and a merciful heart,
Idaiyinilae Poraattamthere’s a constant struggle in between.
Neethi Devan UdalThe body of the Lord of Justice,
Veedhi Oraththilae Mothi Nasingi Kidakkalies crushed and mangled by the roadside.
Naathiyatra Sanam Pogum ThisaiHelpless people lose their way,
Maranthu Theeyil Venthu Thavikkasuffering as they’re scorched by the fire.
Maaridaathaa Manithamumae VervidaathaaWon’t it change? Won’t humanity ever take root?
Bhoomi Kooda Paavam Kooda Paaram KooduthaeAs sins multiply, even the earth feels the weight increasing.
Edhuvaraiyo EdhuvaraiyoHow far will it go? How far will it go?
Edhuvaraiyo Intha VaazhakkaiHow far will this life truly go?
Manithargalin UruvaththilaeWhile wearing the masks of men,
Mirugangalin Aattamit’s the savage dance of beasts.
Sirukathaiyo VidukathaiyoIs it a short story or a riddle?
Thodarkathaiyo Intha VaazhkkaiIs this life a never-ending saga?
Arakka Gunam Irakka ManamA demonic nature and a merciful heart,
Idaiyinilae Poraattamthere’s a constant struggle in between.
Edhuvaraiyo Edhuvaraiyo Music Video
Hariharan’s performance underscores despair over endless suffering. The Edhuvaraiyo Edhuvaraiyo lyrics meaning examines humanity’s struggle between cruelty and compassion.