Aayirathil Nee Oruthan
From Naanum Oru Thozhilali · 1986
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 aanazhagan | You are one in a thousand, a handsome man, |
| Veroruthan naanum paathathla | I have never seen another person like you, |
| Endha naalum ketathilla | Nor have I ever heard of one on any day. |
| Female | |
| Aayirathil nee oruthan aanazhagan | You are one in a thousand, a handsome man, |
| Veroruthan naanum paathathla | I have never seen another person like you, |
| Endha naalum ketathilla | Nor have I ever heard of one on any day. |
| Enakoru maapilla | A bridegroom for me, |
| Unnattam kedaikanum vaazhvilae | Should be someone like you in life. |
| Female | |
| Aayirathil nee oruthan aanazhagan | You are one in a thousand, a handsome man, |
| Veroruthan naanum paathathla | I have never seen another person like you, |
| Endha naalum ketathilla | Nor have I ever heard of one on any day. |
| Female | |
| Vanji kottai aala vandha | Did he come to rule Vanji fort, |
| Senji kottai veeran indha rajaavo | Is this king the brave warrior of Senji fort? |
| Thakkumbodhu minnal nee | When striking, you are lightning, |
| Paarkumbodhum thendral nee | When looked at, you are a gentle breeze. |
| Ammadi summa nee | Oh my, even if you just |
| Nindraal kooda maeni vannam | Stand still, your handsome form |
| Nenjil oonjal aadadhoo | Doesn't it set a swing in motion inside my heart? |
| Female | |
| Aayirathil nee oruthan aanazhagan | You are one in a thousand, a handsome man, |
| Veroruthan naanum paathathla | I have never seen another person like you, |
| Endha naalum ketathilla | Nor have I ever heard of one on any day. |
| Female | |
| Jalli kattu kaalai endru | Like a Jallikattu bull, |
| Thulli paayum aala kandu ammamaaa | Seeing a man bounding and leaping, oh my goodness! |
| Maaman machan morai endru | Considering the rightful relationship, |
| Manadhil ennum kurai undu | There is a longing inside my heart. |
| Raajavun raajathi | Where are the king and queen |
| Engae indha ooril endru | In this town? |
| Kaadhil solla koodadhoo | Can't you whisper it in my ear? |
| Female | |
| Aayirathil nee oruthan aanazhagan | You are one in a thousand, a handsome man, |
| Veroruthan naanum paathathla | I have never seen another person like you, |
| Endha naalum ketathilla | Nor have I ever heard of one on any day. |
| Enakoru maapilla | A bridegroom for me, |
| Unnatam kedaikanum vaazhvilae | Should be someone like you in life. |
| Female | |
| Aayirathil nee oruthan aanazhagan | You are one in a thousand, a handsome man, |
| Veroruthan naanum paathathla | I have never seen another person like you, |
| Endha naalum ketathilla | Nor have I ever heard of one on any day. |
ஆ....ஆஅ....ஆஅ....ஆஅ...
Aah… haa… aah…aah…aah…haa… haa…
ஆயிரத்தில் நீ ஒருத்தன் ஆணழகன்
வேறொருத்தன் நானும் பாத்ததில்லை
எந்த நாளும் கேட்டதில்லை
You are one in a thousand, a handsome man,
I have never seen another person like you,
Nor have I ever heard of one on any day.
ஆயிரத்தில் நீ ஒருத்தன் ஆணழகன்
வேறொருத்தன் நானும் பாத்ததில்லை
எந்த நாளும் கேட்டதில்லை
எனக்கொரு மாப்பிள்ளை உன்னாட்டம்
கிடைக்கணும் வாழ்விலே..........
You are one in a thousand, a handsome man,
I have never seen another person like you,
Nor have I ever heard of one on any day.
A bridegroom for me,
Should be someone like you in life.
ஆயிரத்தில் நீ ஒருத்தன் ஆணழகன்
வேறொருத்தன் நானும் பாத்ததில்லை
எந்த நாளும் கேட்டதில்லை
You are one in a thousand, a handsome man,
I have never seen another person like you,
Nor have I ever heard of one on any day.
வஞ்சிக்கோட்டை ஆள வந்த
செஞ்சிக் கோட்டை வீரன் இந்த ராஜாவோ
தாக்கும் போது மின்னல் நீ
தாக்கும் போது தென்றல் நீ
Did he come to rule Vanji fort,
Is this king the brave warrior of Senji fort?
When striking, you are lightning,
When looked at, you are a gentle breeze.
Oh my, even if you just
Stand still, your handsome form
Doesn't it set a swing in motion inside my heart?
அம்மாடி சும்மா நீ நின்றால் கூட
மேனி வண்ணம் நெஞ்சில் ஊஞ்சல் ஆடாதா
You are one in a thousand, a handsome man,
I have never seen another person like you,
Nor have I ever heard of one on any day.
ஆயிரத்தில் நீ ஒருத்தன் ஆணழகன்
வேறொருத்தன் நானும் பாத்ததில்லை
எந்த நாளும் கேட்டதில்லை
Like a Jallikattu bull,
Seeing a man bounding and leaping, oh my goodness!
Considering the rightful relationship,
There is a longing inside my heart.
Where are the king and queen
In this town?
Can't you whisper it in my ear?
ஜல்லிக்கட்டு காளை என்று
துள்ளி பாயும் ஆளக் கண்டு அம்மம்மா
மாமன் மச்சான் முறை என்று
மனதில் எண்ணும் குறை உண்டு
You are one in a thousand, a handsome man,
I have never seen another person like you,
Nor have I ever heard of one on any day.
A bridegroom for me,
Should be someone like you in life.
ராஜாவும் ராசாத்தி எங்கே இந்த ஊரில்
என்று காதில் சொல்லக் கூடாதோ.........
You are one in a thousand, a handsome man,
I have never seen another person like you,
Nor have I ever heard of one on any day.
ஆயிரத்தில் நீ ஒருத்தன் ஆணழகன்
வேறொருத்தன் நானும் பாத்ததில்லை
எந்த நாளும் கேட்டதில்லை
எனக்கொரு மாப்பிள்ளை உன்னாட்டம்
கிடைக்கணும் வாழ்விலே..........
ஆயிரத்தில் நீ ஒருத்தன் ஆணழகன்
வேறொருத்தன் நானும் பாத்ததில்லை
எந்த நாளும் கேட்டதில்லை
Aah… haa… aah…aah…aah…haa… haa…
Aah… haa… aah…aah…aah…haa… haa…
Aayirathil nee oruthan aanazhagan
You are one in a thousand, a handsome man,
Veroruthan naanum paathathla
I have never seen another person like you,
Endha naalum ketathilla
Nor have I ever heard of one on any day.
Aayirathil nee oruthan aanazhagan
You are one in a thousand, a handsome man,
Veroruthan naanum paathathla
I have never seen another person like you,
Endha naalum ketathilla
Nor have I ever heard of one on any day.
Enakoru maapilla
A bridegroom for me,
Unnattam kedaikanum vaazhvilae
Should be someone like you in life.
Aayirathil nee oruthan aanazhagan
You are one in a thousand, a handsome man,
Veroruthan naanum paathathla
I have never seen another person like you,
Endha naalum ketathilla
Nor have I ever heard of one on any day.
Vanji kottai aala vandha
Did he come to rule Vanji fort,
Senji kottai veeran indha rajaavo
Is this king the brave warrior of Senji fort?
Thakkumbodhu minnal nee
When striking, you are lightning,
Paarkumbodhum thendral nee
When looked at, you are a gentle breeze.
Ammadi summa nee
Oh my, even if you just
Nindraal kooda maeni vannam
Stand still, your handsome form
Nenjil oonjal aadadhoo
Doesn't it set a swing in motion inside my heart?
Aayirathil nee oruthan aanazhagan
You are one in a thousand, a handsome man,
Veroruthan naanum paathathla
I have never seen another person like you,
Endha naalum ketathilla
Nor have I ever heard of one on any day.
Jalli kattu kaalai endru
Like a Jallikattu bull,
Thulli paayum aala kandu ammamaaa
Seeing a man bounding and leaping, oh my goodness!
Maaman machan morai endru
Considering the rightful relationship,
Manadhil ennum kurai undu
There is a longing inside my heart.
Raajavun raajathi
Where are the king and queen
Engae indha ooril endru
In this town?
Kaadhil solla koodadhoo
Can't you whisper it in my ear?
Aayirathil nee oruthan aanazhagan
You are one in a thousand, a handsome man,
Veroruthan naanum paathathla
I have never seen another person like you,
Endha naalum ketathilla
Nor have I ever heard of one on any day.
Enakoru maapilla
A bridegroom for me,
Unnatam kedaikanum vaazhvilae
Should be someone like you in life.
Aayirathil nee oruthan aanazhagan
You are one in a thousand, a handsome man,
Veroruthan naanum paathathla
I have never seen another person like you,
Endha naalum ketathilla
Nor 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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