Saindhavi performs ‘Thiraikadal’ from the album Guardian, with Uma Devi’s lyrics and Sam C.S.’s composition. The track examines a deep spiritual bond through oceanic metaphors.
Released: March 1, 2024
Thiraikadal
Saindhavi | Sam C.S. • From “Guardian”
Guardian’s Thiraikadal Tamil Lyrics English Meaning
Uma Devi compares the loved one to a soul-nourishing mother. She questions fairness when describing vulnerability as a sinking paper boat in time’s stream.
Naan Thiraikadala Nee DhiraviyamaAm I the ocean and are you the ‘precious essence’?
Theda ThedaAs I search and search.
Naan Karuporula Nee ArunthamizhaAm I the raw matter and are you the rare Tamil?
Paada PaadaAs I sing and sing.
Kaatrin Dhisai ArinthuKnowing the direction of the wind,
Moogil Isaipadhu Poljust like music playing from a flute,
Uyirgal Pasi Theerkum Thaai Neeyadiyou’re the mother who quenches the hunger of all souls.
Thoorum Thooral EllamJust as every drop of drizzle that falls,
Aatril Servadhu Poaljoins the flowing river,
Serum Sonthamellam Neethanadiyou’re the embodiment of every relationship.
Ne Podhum Vaazhvai VaazhaYou’re enough for me to live this life.
Theadi Naan NaadidumThe one I look for and seek,
Dheivam Neeyadiyou’re my deity.
Vaadi Naan Veezhgayil ThaangumWhen I wither and fall, the one who supports me,
Thaiyum Neeyou’re my mother too.
Kaalathin Odaiyil Kaagitha OdamaiAs a paper boat in the stream of time,
Padhyil Moozhgidum Kolam Niyamaais it fair that my form sinks halfway?
Poave Inimel Adi En Vazhi ArivenMy flower, from now on I’ll know my way.
Unmozhyinile Adi En UlagarivenThrough your words, I’ll know my world.
Pillai Nee Thaai ThaaneYou’re the child and the mother,
Thaaiyana Seai Naaneand I’m the child who became a mother.
Kanne Kani AmutheMy dear, you’re sweet nectar like fruit.
Naan Thiraikadala Nee DhiraviyamaAm I the ocean and are you the ‘precious essence’?
Theda ThedaAs I search and search.
Vaalmunai Kaatiye Vaazhkai OdutheLife runs along, showing the edge of a sword.
Paal Mugam Paarthu ThaanOnly by looking at your innocent face,
Vaazha ThonutheI feel like living.
Kannimai Kootile Vaithu PootavaShould I keep and lock you in the nest of my eyelashes?
Karanam Aayiram Thaandi KaakkavaShould I protect you, crossing a thousand reasons?
Un Nizhal Marainthaal AdiIf your shadow disappears,
En Nilai Kulaiyummy state of being will crumble.
Un Thalai Kothi En IrvanaiyumWhile stroking your hair, I’ll spend my nights,
Muthangal Soraaga Nee Ootum Thaayaagaas a mother who feeds kisses like rice.
Mayile MayilirageMy peacock, my peacock feather.
Thiraikadal Music Video
Saindhavi’s Thiraikadal lyrics translation reveals reliance on another as life’s anchor through maternal and divine imagery.