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Lyrics & meaning

Andhi Nera Thendral

From Inaindha Kaigal · 1990

Lyricist
Aabavanan
Singers
S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, P. Jayachandran
Music director
Manoj Gyan Varma
Details
Inaindha Kaigal1990

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Andhi nera thendral kaatruThe breeze air of the evening time
Alli thandha thaalaattuThe lullaby it generously offered
Andhi nera thendral kaatruThe breeze air of the evening time
Alli thandha thaalaattuThe lullaby it generously offered
Thanga magan varai kettuHearing the drawing of the golden son
Thandhai ullam paadum paattuThe song sung by the father's heart
Thanga magan varai kettuHearing the drawing of the golden son
Thandhai ullam paadum paattuThe song sung by the father's heart
Male
Andhi nera thendral kaatruThe breeze air of the evening time
Alli thandha thaalaattuThe lullaby it generously offered
Andhi nera thendral kaatruThe breeze air of the evening time
Alli thandha thaalaattuThe lullaby it generously offered
Male
Uyir koduththa thandhai ingaeHere is the father who gave life
Uru koduththa annai angaeThere is the mother who gave form
Inba thunbam edhu vanthaalumWhatever joy or sorrow comes
Pangu kollum sondham engaeWhere is the kin who will share it?
Male
Thaalaatta annai unduThere is a mother to sing lullabies
Seeraatta thandhai unduThere is a father to shower affection
Inba thunbam edhu vandhaalumWhatever joy or sorrow comes
Pangu kolla nanban unduThere is a friend to share in it
Oru thaaiyin pillai polaLike the children born to one mother
Uruvaana sondham konduBound by a bond that was formed
Varum kaalam yaavum vellaTo conquer all the times to come
Inaindha kaigal endrum unduJoined hands are always there
Male
Aaraaro aariraari raaraaroLullaby refrain (Aaraaro aariraari raaraaro)
Aariraaraaro aariraari raaraaroLullaby refrain (Aariraaraaro aariraari raaraaro)
Male
Aaraaro aariraari raaraaroLullaby refrain (Aaraaro aariraari raaraaro)
Aariraaraaro aariraari raaraaroLullaby refrain (Aariraaraaro aariraari raaraaro)
Male
Un manganai tholil konduCarrying your son on shoulders
Urimaiyodu paaduvathendruSinging with love and right
Annaalil thunaiyaai nindruStanding as a support on that day
Pangu kolla naanum unduI am also here to share in it
Male
Thaththu pillai ivanai kandenI saw him as an adopted child
Thaaimai nenjam naanum kondenI too felt a motherly affection inside
Paththu thingal mudintha pinnaeAfter ten months pass by
Muththu pillai avanai kaanbenI will see him as a precious pearl child
Urangaatha kannil indruIn eyes that stayed awake today
Oli vandhu sera kandenI saw light coming to reside
Parivaana nanban thandhaOffered by a caring friend
Kanivaana tholgal kandenI saw tender and soothing shoulders

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This soulful track from 'Inaindha Kaigal' depicts deep emotional warmth, paternal love, and the strength of true friendship. The lyrics draw a beautiful contrast between loneliness and the solace found in companionship. A father sings of his devotion to his child, while a loyal friend promises to stand alongside him through life's trials and joys, symbolizing unity and interconnected hands ('Inaindha Kaigal').

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Edhugai (Second letter rhyming)

Thaththu pillai ivanai kanden / Paththu thingal mudintha pinnae / Muththu pillai avanai kaanben

Rhyming of second consonant across lines: 'Uyir' (line 13) and 'Uru' (line 14), as well as 'Thaththu', 'Paththu', and 'Muththu' (lines 33, 35, 36).

Anaphora / Repetition

Andhi nera thendral kaatru / Alli thandha thaalaattu

Repetition of opening refrains creates a soothing lullaby rhythm throughout the track.

Metaphor

Thanga magan varai kettu

Comparing the child to gold ('Thanga magan') and a precious pearl ('Muththu pillai') to denote endearment and value.

Antithesis / Contrast

Inba thunbam edhu vanthaalum

Juxtaposing 'Inba' (joy) and 'Thunbam' (sorrow) to highlight unconditional support through all life phases.

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Trivia

'Inaindha Kaigal' (1990) was an iconic Tamil action drama produced and written by Aabavanan, who also penned these tender lyrics. The film featured music composed by the duo Manoj-Gyan, and this song remains a beloved classic celebrating deep friendship and fatherhood.

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