Koodu Thedi Lyrics Meaning – Naalai Unathu Naal | Ilaiyaraaja | S. Janaki
Ilaiyaraaja composes ‘Koodu Thedi,’ while S. Janaki lends her voice to this haunting melody. Vairamuthu writes the lyrics, mixing poetic depth with a somber tone. The song is part of the album ‘Naalai Unathu Naal,’ known for its heartfelt tracks.
Released: August 25, 2025
Koodu Thedi
Ilaiyaraaja | S. Janaki • From “Naalai Unathu Naal”
Lyricist
Vairamuthu
Composer
Ilayaraja
Naalai Unathu Naal’s Koodu Thedi Tamil Lyrics English Translation
Vairamuthu uses parrots searching for a nest as a metaphor for life’s fleeting journey. The lyrics ask, ‘Why were we born? Who really knew?’ This line highlights the inevitability of death, a central theme. The poet contrasts the darkness of the womb with the darkness of the grave, emphasizing life’s cyclical nature.
Koodu Thedi Alaiyum KiligaleOh parrots wandering in search of a nest,
Savu Ummai Thedugindrathedeath is already searching for you.
Vazhi Mariye PayanamThe journey has lost its way,
Varaverkkume Maranamand death waits to welcome you.
Koodu Thedi Alaiyum KiligaleOh parrots wandering in search of a nest.
Nal Kuriththa Puviyil PiranthomWe were born on this earth on a marked day,
Vidhiyin Vazhiyil Nadanthomand we’ve walked along the path of fate.
Yaen Piranthom Adhai Yaar ArinthomWhy were we born? Who really knew?
Maranam Varume MaranthomWe simply forgot that death would eventually come.
Mulaiththathu EngeWhere did it all begin?
KarukkuzhiththaneIn the darkness of the womb.
Mooduvathu Enge SavakkuzhiththaneWhere does it all end? In the darkness of the grave.
Savodu Nee Seiyum Porattam VeeneYour struggle against death is in vain.
Koodu Thedi Alaiyum KiligaleOh parrots wandering in search of a nest,
Savu Ummai Thedugindrathedeath is already searching for you.
Vazhi Mariye PayanamThe journey has lost its way,
Varaverkkume Maranamand death waits to welcome you.
Nee Payanam Thodangum TharunamThe moment you begin your journey,
Nizhal Pol Thodarum Maranamdeath follows you like a shadow.
Un Kalgal Engo NadakkumYour feet might walk somewhere,
Vidhiyin Kayiro Izhukkumbut the rope of fate will pull you back.
Savu Varum Padhai Arinthavar IllaiNo one knows the path by which death arrives,
Arinthavar Meendum Sollum Varaiyillaiand those who know are not around to tell us.
Savondruthan Yaarum Thandatha EllaiDeath is the only boundary no one has ever crossed.
Koodu Thedi Alaiyum KiligaleOh parrots wandering in search of a nest,
Savu Ummai Thedugindrathedeath is already searching for you.
Vazhi Mariye PayanamThe journey has lost its way,
Varaverkkume Maranamand death waits to welcome you.
Koodu Thedi Alaiyum KiligaleOh parrots wandering in search of a nest,
Savu Ummai Thedugindrathedeath is already searching for you.
