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Lyrics & meaning

Anange Nee Sinungida

From Dev · 2018

Lyricist
Thamarai
Singer
Hariharan
Music director
Harris Jayaraj
Details
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Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Anangae nee sinungida anaikkavaOh beautiful woman, shall I embrace you as you coyly sulk?
Nerungaamal tholaivinil nadikkavaOr shall I pretend to stay detached from a distance without coming close?
Vizhi rendum kadugaagaWith both your eyes popping like fiery mustard seeds,
Vizhungidavaa viraindhae thaanShall I swallow you up right away?
Male
Haiye yeae yeae wohu wohu wohu aahaaaHaiye yeae yeae wohu wohu wohu aahaaa
Haiye yeae yeae wohu wohu wohu aahaaaHaiye yeae yeae wohu wohu wohu aahaaa
Sunandha naam parapoma ulaginaiyae marapomaOh Sunandha, shall we fly together and forget this entire world?

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This playful romantic song captures the protagonist's affectionate teasing of his lover, Sunandha. He wonders whether he should embrace her while she feigns annoyance or keep a distance to play along with her drama. Overwhelmed by her captivating gaze, he desires to whisk her away into a world where only the two of them exist.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Simile (Upamai)

Vizhi rendum kadugaaga

Comparing her fiery/wide eyes to popping mustard seeds ('kadugaaga') to vividly describe her sharp glance.

Rhetorical Question (Vina)

Anangae nee sinungida anaikkava

Asking romantic questions ('anaikkava', 'nadikkava') that do not seek literal answers, but express fondness.

End Rhyme (Iyaibu)

Sunandha naam parapoma ulaginaiyae marapoma

Matching rhyming suffixes ('parapoma' and 'marapoma') at the end of clauses to add musicality.

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Trivia

This track from the movie 'Dev' (2018) reunited composer Harris Jayaraj and lyricist Thamarai, featuring the soulful voice of veteran singer Hariharan for actor Karthi.

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