Yuvan Shankar Raja gives voice to his own composition on the Star album. Lyricist Na. Muthu Kumar provides the thoughtful words for this version. The track creates a somber atmosphere that considers life’s solitary path.
Oru Naalil – Star Version
Yuvan Shankar Raja • From “Star”
Star’s Oru Naalil – Star Version Tamil Lyrics English Meaning
Na. Muthu Kumar’s lyrics state that even your shadow leaves you in the dark. Yuvan Shankar Raja sings about being your own support in a world of fleeting certainties. The song suggests life is a drama we must act out.
Oru Naalil Vaazhkkai IngaeLife here doesn’t just run away in a single day,
Engum Odi PogaathuIt won’t just vanish into thin air.
Maru Naalum Vanthu VittaalWhen the next day arrives,
Theiyum ThodaraathuThe sorrow won’t keep following you.
Eththanai Kodi KanneerHow many millions of tears,
Mann Meedhu VizhunthirukkumMust’ve fallen upon this earth?
Aththanai Kanda PinnumEven after witnessing all of that,
Boomi Ingu Poo PookkumThe earth here will still bloom with flowers.
Karu Vaasal Vittu Vantha Naal ThottuFrom the day I left the womb’s entrance,
Oru Vaasal Thediyae VilaiyaattuThe game’s been a search for another door.
Kann Thiranthu Paarthaal Pala KoothuIf you open your eyes, you’ll see many dramas;
Kanmudi KondaalIf you close them, it’s all over.
Por Kalathil Piranthu VittomWe’re born into a battlefield.
Vanthavai Ponavai Varutham IllaiThere’s no regret for what comes and goes.
Kaatinilae VaazhkindromWe’re living in a wilderness,
Mutkalin Vali Ondrum Maranam IllaiBut the pain of thorns isn’t death.
Iruttinilae Nee NadakkaiyilaeWhen you’re walking in the dark,
Un Nizhalum Unnai Vittu VilagividumYour own shadow’ll abandon you.
Nee Mattum Thaan Intha UlagathilaeYou’re all alone in this world;
Unakku Thunai Endru VilangividumYou’ll understand you’re your only support.
Theeyodu Pogum VaraiyilUntil you’re surrendered to the fire,
Theeraathu Intha ThanimaiThis loneliness won’t ever end.
Karai Varum Naeram PaarthuWatching for the moment the shore appears,
Kappalil KaathiruppomWe’ll keep waiting on the ship.
Erimalai Vanthaal KoodaEven if a volcano erupts,
Yeri Nindru Por ThoduppomWe’ll climb it and wage our war.
Antha Theiva Ragasiyam PurigirathaeThat divine secret is finally becoming clear.
Ingu Ethuvum Nilai Illai KaraigirathaeNothing here is permanent; it’s all melting away.
Manam Vetta Veliyilae AlaigirathaeThe mind wanders in the open wilderness,
Antha Kadavulai KandaalIf it ever catches a glimpse of God.
Athu Unakku Ithu EnakkuThat’s for you, and this is for me.
Idhayangal Podum Thani KanakkuHearts keep their own private accounts.
Aval Enakku Ival UnakkuShe’s for me, and she’s for you.
Udalgalum Podum Puthir KanakkuBodies play a mysterious game of math.
Unakkum Illai Ithu Enakkum IllaiThis doesn’t belong to you, nor does it belong to me.
Padaithavanae Ingu Eduthu KolvaanThe creator’s the one who’ll take it back.
Nallavan Yaar Ada Kettavan YaarWho’s good, and who’s bad?
Kadaisiyil Avanae Mudivu SeivaanIn the end, He’s the one who’ll decide.
Pazhi Podum Ulagam IngaeThis world only knows how to cast blame.
Baliyaana Uyirgal EngaeWhere are the souls that were sacrificed?
Ulagathin Oram NindruStanding at the edge of the world,
Aththanaiyum PaarthiruppomWe’ll watch everything unfold.
Nadappavai Nadagam EndruRealizing everything’s just a play,
Naamum Sernthu NadithiruppomWe’ll join in and play our parts too.
Pala Muganggal VendumWe’ll need many faces.
Sari MaattikolvomAlright, we’ll put them on.
Pala Thiruppam TheriyumMany turns will appear.
Athil Thirumbi KolvomWe’ll turn along with them.
Kathai Mudiyum Pokkil AthaiAs the story nears its end,
Mudithu KolvomWe’ll bring it to a close.
Maru Piravi VendumaDo we really need another life?
Oru Naalil – Star Version Music Video
This song’s message is about ultimate self-reliance and enduring hardship. Listeners looking for Oru Naalil – Star Version lyrics in English will find a meditation on existence. Yuvan Shankar Raja’s composition concludes that we must face our struggles alone.