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Lyrics & meaning

Andha Sriraman

From Engirundho Vandhan · 1995

Lyricist
Vaali
Singers
Mano, Swarnalatha
Music director
Vishwanathan-Ramamoorthy
Details
Engirundho Vandhan1995

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Chorus
……………...
Female
Antha sriraman seedhaikkuththaanThat Lord Rama belongs to Sita
Chorus :Dhinak dhinakkunthinthamChorus: Dhinak dhinakkunthintham
Female :Intha gobalan raadhaikkuththaanFemale: This Krishna belongs to Radha
Chorus :Dhinak dhinakkunthinthamChorus: Dhinak dhinakkunthintham
Female :Ada nee podum maalaikkuththaanFemale: Hey, for the garland you place
Chorus :Dhinak dhinakkunthinthamChorus: Dhinak dhinakkunthintham
Female :Sollu naan vaaraen naalaikkuththaanFemale: Tell me, I will come tomorrow
Chorus :Dhinak dhinakkunthinthamChorus: Dhinak dhinakkunthintham
Male
Adi vaammaa nee chinna vayasupillathaanHey girl come, you are a young girl
Unna valarththaennae intha manasukkullathaanI raised you inside this heart of mine
Aah….aa….aah….aa….aa…aa…Aah... aa... aah... aa... aa... aa...
Male
Antha sriraman seedhaikkuththaanThat Lord Rama belongs to Sita
Chorus :Dhinak dhinakkunthinthamChorus: Dhinak dhinakkunthintham
Male :Intha gobalan raadhaikkuththaanMale: This Krishna belongs to Radha
Chorus :Dhinak dhinakkunthinthamChorus: Dhinak dhinakkunthintham
Male :Adi nee podum maalaikkuththaanMale: Hey, for the garland you place
Chorus :Dhinak dhinakkunthinthamChorus: Dhinak dhinakkunthintham
Male :Sollu naan vaaraen naalaikkuththaanMale: Tell me, I will come tomorrow
Chorus :Dhinak dhinakkunthinthamChorus: Dhinak dhinakkunthintham
Chorus
……………...
Female
Pottu vachcha pachchaikkiliThe green parrot wearing a bindi
Poththi vachcha aththikani nedunaalaa inguThe cherished fig fruit kept safe here for long
Unnai ennai pullarichchuGiving you and me goosebumps
Oththaiyila thaththalichchu thaniyaalaa thoonguStruggling all alone, sleep alone
Male :Hahaah haaMale: Hahaah haa
Female
Pottu vachcha pachchaikkiliThe green parrot wearing a bindi
Poththi vachcha aththikani nedunaalaa inguThe cherished fig fruit kept safe here for long
Male :AahaahMale: Aahaah
Female :Unnai ennai pullarichchuFemale: Giving you and me goosebumps
Oththaiyila thaththalichchu thaniyaalaa thoonguStruggling all alone, sleep alone
Male
Adi naan irukka yaeththam ennaHey, when I am here, why the hesitation?
Theanirukkum rosavaeO sweet rose full of honey
Chorus :Hoi hoi hoi hoi hoi hoi hoi hoiChorus: Hoi hoi hoi hoi hoi hoi hoi hoi
Male :Panju aadai pola katti kolvenMale: I will hold you close like soft cotton clothes
Vaadaiyila poosaathaeDo not get affected in the cold breeze
Chorus :Hoi hoi hoi hoi hoi hoi hoi hoiChorus: Hoi hoi hoi hoi hoi hoi hoi hoi
Female
Uravaa pakkam varavaa ennai tharavaa unakkaagaShall I come close as your beloved, shall I give myself to you?
Uravaa pakkam varavaa ennai tharavaa unakkaagaShall I come close as your beloved, shall I give myself to you?
Male
Adi vaamma nee chinna vayasupullathaanHey girl come, you are a young girl
Unna valarththennae intha manasukullathaanI raised you inside this heart of mine
Aah…..aa….aah…..aa…..aa…aa…Aah... aa... aah... aa... aa... aa...
Female
Antha sriraman seedhaikkuththaanThat Lord Rama belongs to Sita
Chorus :Dhinak dhinakkunthinthamChorus: Dhinak dhinakkunthintham
Female :Intha gobalan raadhaikkuththaanFemale: This Krishna belongs to Radha
Chorus :Dhinak dhinakkunthinthamChorus: Dhinak dhinakkunthintham
Male
Adi nee podum maalaikkuththaanHey, for the garland you place
Chorus :Dhinak dhinakkunthinthamChorus: Dhinak dhinakkunthintham
Male :Sollu naan vaaraen naalaikkuththaanMale: Sollu naan vaaraen naalaikkuththaan
Chorus :Dhinak dhinakkunthinthamChorus: Dhinak dhinakkunthintham
Male
Chinna chittirukkaWhile a little bird is here
Sembaruththi mottirukka viduvaen naan maanaeWhile a hibiscus bud is here, will I let it be, my deer?
Saththamindri muththam vaikkaTo silently plant a kiss
Seppu sillai munnirukka vidamaattaen maanaeWhen a bronze statue stands before me, I will not leave it, my deer
Female
Ada aaththiraththai moottai kattuHey, pack up your impatience
Aasaiyulla maamavaeO loving maternal cousin
Chorus :Hoi hoi hoi hoi hoi hoi hoi hoiChorus: Hoi hoi hoi hoi hoi hoi hoi hoi
Female :Rompa kaaththadichchaa kanni pogumFemale: If the wind blows too hard, it will wither
Pooththirukkum maampooveyO blooming mango blossom
Male
Idhamaa nalla padhamaa pudhu vidhamaa thodalaamaaGently, properly, and in a novel way, shall we touch?
Female
Ada vaa mama idhu vedala ponnuthaanHey come cousin, this is a young girl
Male :HeiMale: Hey
Female :Onnu thaa mama idhu vaazhaikannuthaanFemale: Give me one, cousin, this is a delicate young plantain shoot
Aah…..aa….aah…..aa…..aa…aa…Aah... aa... aah... aa... aa... aa...

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

The song 'Antha Sriraman Seedhaikkuththaan' from the 1995 film 'Engirundho Vandhan' is a playful, romantic duet featuring flirtatious banter between the male and female leads. The lyrics employ classic mythic comparisons, drawing parallels to divine couples like Rama-Sita and Gopalan-Radha to express eternal romantic destiny. The lovers express their deep fond affection, comparing each other to sweet flowers, delicate birds, and precious fruits while eagerly anticipating their union.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Emonai (Initial Rhyme / Alliteration)

Pottu vachcha pachchaikkili / Poththi vachcha aththikani nedunaalaa ingu

Matching initial consonant sounds across adjacent lines, such as 'Pottu' and 'Poththi' in lines 22 and 23.

Edhugai (Second-letter Rhyme)

Pottu vachcha pachchaikkili / Poththi vachcha aththikani nedunaalaa ingu

Matching second letter rhyming scheme, as seen in 'Chinna' and 'Sembaruththi' or 'Pottu' and 'Poththi'.

Metaphor (Uruvagaimai)

Pottu vachcha pachchaikkili / Poththi vachcha aththikani nedunaalaa ingu

Directly comparing the female character to a green parrot ('pachchaikkili') and fig fruit ('aththikani').

Allusion (Aanmiga Purana Kuurippu)

Antha sriraman seedhaikkuththaan / Intha gobalan raadhaikkuththaan

Referencing epic divine couples Rama-Sita and Krishna (Gopalan)-Radha to establish romantic destiny.

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Trivia

'Engirundho Vandhan' (1995) stars Sathyaraj and Soundarya. The lyrics were penned by the veteran lyricist Vaali, who frequently incorporated traditional folklore, mythological allegories, and lively rhythm syllables ('Dhinak dhinakkunthintham') to elevate mainstream Tamil film dance numbers.

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