S. J. Jananiy and Deva perform ‘Ulagam Kadasivara’ from the album Rail. Lyricist Rameshvaidya and composer Jananiy craft a philosophical Tamil track comparing life to shifting clouds and restless hearts.
Released: June 20, 2024
Ulagam Kadasivara
Deva | S. J. Jananiy • From “Rail”
Rail’s Ulagam Kadasivara Tamil Lyrics English Meaning
Rameshvaidya’s lyrics describe existence as hide-and-seek where wins and losses swap places. Jananiy’s composition pairs lines about directionless boats with metaphors of hearts behaving like unstable monkeys.
Ulagam Kadasi VaraiThe world, until the very end,
Kanna Moochi Thaaneis just a game of hide-and-seek.
Jeyippu Thoppu EllamVictory and defeat,
Maarum Katchi Thanare just shifting scenes.
Pala ThiruppamWith many twists,
Serum Katha Polalike a story unfolding,
Urumaarumeit’ll keep transforming.
Siru Kanavu AthuThat small dream,
Kalanje Pogumeit’ll eventually dissolve.
Irukum Pothu VerukumWe despise it while it’s here,
Onnu Maraiyum Pothu Thavikumbut we’re restless once it’s gone.
Nenje Oru Nilaiyilla Korangu ThanThe heart’s just an unstable monkey.
Elakku Ethum IllaThere’s no destination,
Nalla Nadakka Theriyalaand I don’t know how to walk the path.
Alayil Aadum PadagoLike a boat tossing on the waves,
Ithu Karai Seralait hasn’t reached the shore.
Dhesaiyum Valiyum PuripadalaI don’t understand the direction or the way.
Dhesaiyum Valiyum PuripadalaI don’t understand the direction or the way.
Ulagam Kadasi VaraiThe world, until the very end,
Kanna Moochi Thaaneis just a game of hide-and-seek.
Jeyippu Thoppu EllamVictory and defeat,
Maarum Katchi Thanare just shifting scenes.
Pala ThiruppamWith many twists,
Serum Katha Polalike a story unfolding,
Urumaarumeit’ll keep transforming.
Siru Kanavu AthuThat small dream,
Kalanje Pogumeit’ll eventually dissolve.
Karutha Maari MegamLike a cloud turning dark,
Athu Polunjudama Pogumit’ll just pour out and pass by.
Pinnala Nee Oda Than MudiyumaCan you really chase after it?
Piriyum Oravu ThanRelationships will part,
Ulla Urugum Manasu Thanand the heart will melt within.
Iniyum Vera Thona VarumAnother companion will come along,
Adha Varaverkalaamand we can welcome them.
Oravum Pirivum NirandharamaAre bonds and breakups permanent?
Oravum Pirivum NirandharamaAre bonds and breakups permanent?
Ulagam Kadasivara Music Video
Rail’s ‘Ulagam Kadasivara’ lyrics translation questions permanent attachments amid life’s constant changes. It examines whether relationships or destinations hold lasting meaning.