Sayurak Nodutu Gangulak - Sunil Edirisinghe (RELIABLE • MANUAL)
The song appears on several major collections, including the albums Chandra Mandala , Sandakada Pahanaka , and Nawa Ridma Gee Solosa . 2. Lyrical Meaning & Themes
"" (සයුරක් නොදුටු ගඟුලක්) is a classic Sinhala song performed by the legendary Sunil Edirisinghe . It is widely regarded as a masterpiece of the "Subhavitha Gee" (meaningful song) genre, known for its deep philosophical underpinnings and soulful melody. 1. Key Credits Vocalist: Sunil Edirisinghe Lyrics: Kumaradasa Saputhanthri Music/Composition: H. M. Jayawardena
The opening lines, "Sayurak nodutu gangulak kisida galanne na / Weralak ahimi sayurak kisida hadanne na" , suggest that certain things are defined by their destination or boundaries—a river that never finds the sea cannot truly "flow," and a sea without a shore has no reason to "weep" (crash its waves). Sayurak Nodutu Gangulak - Sunil Edirisinghe
You can find high-quality versions and lyrics on major platforms: Listen to the track on Spotify or SoundCloud . Lyric Videos: Watch and read the Sinhala lyrics on YouTube .
Practice the song with specialized recordings on Smule . The song appears on several major collections, including
The song uses metaphors of nature to reflect on the nature of love, pain, and human connection.
It further metaphors that one should not ask for rain from a sky that lacks "coolness" or moisture, emphasizing that you cannot receive something from a source that does not possess it. 3. Where to Listen It is widely regarded as a masterpiece of
The song cautions against seeking happiness or love where the foundation is missing. One should not look for smiles in eyes that have never known tears, nor seek love from a heart that is already broken ( "Labunath bidunu hadakin senehasa soyannepa" ).