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Lyrics & meaning

Aayirathil Nee Oruthan

From Naanum Oru Thozhilali · 1986

Lyricist
Vaali
Singer
S. Janaki
Music director
Ilayaraja
Details
Naanum Oru Thozhilali1986

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Aah… haa… aah…aah…aah…haa… haa…Aah… haa… aah…aah…aah…haa… haa…
Female
Aayirathil nee oruthan aanazhaganYou are one in a thousand, a handsome man,
Veroruthan naanum paathathlaI have never seen another person like you,
Endha naalum ketathillaNor have I ever heard of one on any day.
Female
Aayirathil nee oruthan aanazhaganYou are one in a thousand, a handsome man,
Veroruthan naanum paathathlaI have never seen another person like you,
Endha naalum ketathillaNor have I ever heard of one on any day.
Enakoru maapillaA bridegroom for me,
Unnattam kedaikanum vaazhvilaeShould be someone like you in life.
Female
Aayirathil nee oruthan aanazhaganYou are one in a thousand, a handsome man,
Veroruthan naanum paathathlaI have never seen another person like you,
Endha naalum ketathillaNor have I ever heard of one on any day.
Female
Vanji kottai aala vandhaDid he come to rule Vanji fort,
Senji kottai veeran indha rajaavoIs this king the brave warrior of Senji fort?
Thakkumbodhu minnal neeWhen striking, you are lightning,
Paarkumbodhum thendral neeWhen looked at, you are a gentle breeze.
Ammadi summa neeOh my, even if you just
Nindraal kooda maeni vannamStand still, your handsome form
Nenjil oonjal aadadhooDoesn't it set a swing in motion inside my heart?
Female
Aayirathil nee oruthan aanazhaganYou are one in a thousand, a handsome man,
Veroruthan naanum paathathlaI have never seen another person like you,
Endha naalum ketathillaNor have I ever heard of one on any day.
Female
Jalli kattu kaalai endruLike a Jallikattu bull,
Thulli paayum aala kandu ammamaaaSeeing a man bounding and leaping, oh my goodness!
Maaman machan morai endruConsidering the rightful relationship,
Manadhil ennum kurai unduThere is a longing inside my heart.
Raajavun raajathiWhere are the king and queen
Engae indha ooril endruIn this town?
Kaadhil solla koodadhooCan't you whisper it in my ear?
Female
Aayirathil nee oruthan aanazhaganYou are one in a thousand, a handsome man,
Veroruthan naanum paathathlaI have never seen another person like you,
Endha naalum ketathillaNor have I ever heard of one on any day.
Enakoru maapillaA bridegroom for me,
Unnatam kedaikanum vaazhvilaeShould be someone like you in life.
Female
Aayirathil nee oruthan aanazhaganYou are one in a thousand, a handsome man,
Veroruthan naanum paathathlaI have never seen another person like you,
Endha naalum ketathillaNor have I ever heard of one on any day.

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This song is a joyful, romantic expression of admiration from a woman to a man she considers uniquely handsome, strong, and charming. She proclaims that she has never encountered anyone like him in her lifetime and wishes to marry a man possessing his qualities. Through rich cultural references, she contrasts his fiercer, heroic side with his soft, captivating grace.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Hyperbole (Uruvagandhal / Uyarpunavarchi)

Aayirathil nee oruthan aanazhagan

Exaggerating the man's uniqueness by stating he is 'one in a thousand' and that no duplicate exists anywhere.

Metaphor (Uruvagam)

Thakkumbodhu minnal nee / Paarkumbodhum thendral nee

Directly comparing the man to lightning when attacking and a soft breeze when observed.

Edhugai (Second-letter Rhyme)

Vanji kottai aala vandha / Senji kottai veeran indha rajaavo

The second letters 'n' in 'Vanji' and 'Senji' rhyme to create a pleasant rhythmic flow.

Cultural Imagery / Simile

Jalli kattu kaalai endru / Thulli paayum aala kandu ammamaaa

Comparing his energetic movement to a fierce Jallikattu bull, emphasizing vitality and masculinity.

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Trivia

The film 'Naanum Oru Thozhilali' (1986) stars Kamal Haasan and Ambika. The music was composed by Maestro Ilaiyaraaja with lyrics written by the prolific Vaali. Ilaiyaraaja himself lent his vocals along with S. Janaki for this energetic duet.

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