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Lyrics & meaning

Antha Neram Poruthirunthal

From Thillu Mullu · 1981

Lyricist
Kannadasan
Singer
Uma Ramanan
Music director
M. S. Vishwanathan
Details
Thillu Mullu1981

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Andha neram poruthirunthaalIf I had waited a little longer at that moment
Nalla anubavam kidaithirukkumI would have gained a wonderful experience
Andha neram poruthirunthaalIf I had waited a little longer at that moment
Nalla anubavam kidaithirukkumI would have gained a wonderful experience
Aayul muzhudhum ninaithu magizhumSomething to cherish and feel joyful about for a lifetime
Anbum sugamum vanthirukkumLove and happiness would have arrived
Female
Andha neram poruthirunthaalIf I had waited a little longer at that moment
Nalla anubavam kidaithirukkumI would have gained a wonderful experience
Female
Sorgathil oru methaiyittenI laid a bed in heaven
Sorgathil oru methaiyittenI laid a bed in heaven
Pakkathil nee amarnthirunthaaiYou were seated right beside me
Pakkathil nee amarnthirunthaaiYou were seated right beside me
Vetkam… vetkam vandhathu oru pozhuthuShyness... shyness overcame me for a moment
Thidukkittu vizhithenae appozhuthuAt that moment, I woke up with a sudden start
Vetkam vandhathu oru pozhuthuShyness overcame me for a moment
Thidukkittu vizhithenae appozhuthuAt that moment, I woke up with a sudden start
Female
Andha neram poruthirunthaalIf I had waited a little longer at that moment
Nalla anubavam kidaithirukkumI would have gained a wonderful experience
Female
Kunguma pottu theetti veithaanHe adorned me with a vermilion bindi
Kunguma pottu theetti veithaanHe adorned me with a vermilion bindi
Koondhalai konjam thiruthi vittaanHe gently adjusted my hair
Koondhalai konjam thiruthi vittaanHe gently adjusted my hair
Sangamam …sangamam endrae ninaithenaeUnion... I thought it was a divine union
Thazhuvum velaiyil vizhithenaeRight when he was about to embrace me, I woke up
Sangamam endrae ninaithenaeI thought it was a divine union
Thazhuvum velaiyil vizhithenaeRight when he was about to embrace me, I woke up
Female
Andha neram poruthirunthaalIf I had waited a little longer at that moment
Nalla anubavam kidaithirukkumI would have gained a wonderful experience
Aayul muzhudhum ninaithu magizhumSomething to cherish and feel joyful about for a lifetime
Anbum sugamum vanthirukkumLove and happiness would have arrived
Female
Andha neram poruthirunthaalIf I had waited a little longer at that moment
Nalla anubavam kidaithirukkumI would have gained a wonderful experience

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

The song 'Andha Neram Poruthirunthaal' captures a delicate and tender sentiment of longing and playful regret. The protagonist reminisces about a blissful dream in which she was transported to a heavenly setting with her beloved. In this dream, intimate moments unfold—he gently fixes her hair and adorns her forehead with a vermilion mark, symbolizing romantic union. However, right as they are about to embrace, her own shyness startles her awake. She gently laments that if she had managed to stay asleep just a few moments longer, she would have experienced a complete and unforgettable moment of pure love to cherish for the rest of her life.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Pallavi / Anaphora (Repetition)

Andha neram poruthirunthaal

The line 'Andha neram poruthirunthaal' is repeated as the central refrain to emphasize the core theme of longing for a missed moment of dreamlike joy.

Uruvam (Metaphor)

Sorgathil oru methaiyitten

Describing the dream world as laying a bed in heaven ('Sorgathil oru methaiyitten') metaphorically conveys the extreme happiness and divine peace felt during the dream.

Iyaibu (Rhyming / End Rhyme)

Thidukkittu vizhithenae appozhuthu

Matching rhyming terminations like 'orupozhuthu' and 'appozhuthu', or 'ninaithenae' and 'vizhithenae', give the lyrics a sweet rhythmic flow.

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Trivia

Composed by M. S. Viswanathan and sung by S. Janaki, this romantic song features in the cult classic comedy film 'Thillu Mullu' (1981), directed by K. Balachander and starring Rajinikanth. It stands out as a melodious, serene musical interlude written by the legendary poet Kannadasan shortly before his passing in late 1981.

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