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Ethayum Thaangum Idhayam

From Thedi Vandha Raasa · 1995

Lyricist
Kamakodiyan
Singer
Malaysia Vasudevan
Music director
Ilayaraja
Details
Thedi Vandha Raasa1995

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Edhaiyum thaangum idhayam vendumSay that you need a heart that can bear anything, my precious sister, my precious one.
Endru sol kannmani enthan kannmaniSay that, my precious sister, my precious one.
Thuninthu nindraal thunbam pogumIf you stand bravely, sorrow will disappear.
Kannmani kangalil neerum yaenadiMy precious sister, why are there tears in your eyes?
Male
Edhaiyum thaangum idhayam vendumSay that you need a heart that can bear anything, my precious sister, my precious one.
Endru sol kannmani enthan kannmaniSay that, my precious sister, my precious one.
Thuninthu nindraal thunbam pogumIf you stand bravely, sorrow will disappear.
Kannmani kangalil neerum yaenadiMy precious sister, why are there tears in your eyes?
Annan sollilae unmai ullathuThere is truth in your elder brother's words.
Anbu vazhiyilae nanmai ullathu…oo….There is goodness in the path of love...
Male
Edhaiyum thaangum idhayam vendumSay that you need a heart that can bear anything, my precious sister, my precious one.
Endru sol kannmani enthan kannmaniSay that, my precious sister, my precious one.
Thuninthu nindraal thunbam pogumIf you stand bravely, sorrow will disappear.
Kannmani kangalil neerum yaenadiMy precious sister, why are there tears in your eyes?
Male
Mazhai neeril karainthodumDissolving and washing away in rainwater,
Manal veedu manam allaYour mind is not a fragile sandcastle.
Mazhai neer pol gunam maarumChanging character easily like rainwater,
Gunam unthan gunam allaIs not your true nature.
Male
Kuttram unai kooridum suttram azhukkuThe relatives who accuse and blame you are vile.
Echchil en nee adhai endrum odhukkuConsider them worthless leftovers and discard them forever.
Varunthaathae selvamae varungaalam inbamaeDo not grieve, my treasure, the future is full of joy.
Annan sollilae unmai ullathuThere is truth in your elder brother's words.
Anbu vazhiyilae nanmai ullathu…oo….There is goodness in the path of love...
Male
Edhaiyum thaangum idhayam vendumSay that you need a heart that can bear anything, my precious sister, my precious one.
Endru sol kannmani enthan kannmaniSay that, my precious sister, my precious one.
Thuninthu nindraal thunbam pogumIf you stand bravely, sorrow will disappear.
Kannmani kangalil neerum yaenadiMy precious sister, why are there tears in your eyes?
Male
Alangaaram kalanthaalaeJust because makeup washes away,
Adharkkaga azhuvaai neeWill you cry for that reason?
Agangaaram kurai kooraWhen arrogant people find fault,
Puzhu pola thudiththaai neeYou squirmed in pain like a worm.
Male
Kannae unnai kaaththida kannan varuvaanMy dear, a savior will come to protect you.
Mannan tharum maalaiyil annan magizhvaanYour brother will rejoice in the wedding garland your king brings.
Mana naalum kooduthae mana kannil aaduthaeThe wedding day approaches, dancing joyfully in my mind's eye.
Annan sollilae unmai ullathuThere is truth in your elder brother's words.
Anbu vazhiyilae nanmai ullathu…oo….There is goodness in the path of love...
Male
Edhaiyum thaangum idhayam vendumSay that you need a heart that can bear anything, my precious sister, my precious one.
Endru sol kannmani enthan kannmaniSay that, my precious sister, my precious one.
Thuninthu nindraal thunbam pogumIf you stand bravely, sorrow will disappear.
Kannmani kangalil neerum yaenadiMy precious sister, why are there tears in your eyes?
Annan sollilae unmai ullathuThere is truth in your elder brother's words.
Anbu vazhiyilae nanmai ullathu…oo….There is goodness in the path of love...
Male
Edhaiyum thaangum idhayam vendumSay that you need a heart that can bear anything, my precious sister, my precious one.
Endru sol kannmani enthan kannmaniSay that, my precious sister, my precious one.
Thuninthu nindraal thunbam pogumIf you stand bravely, sorrow will disappear.
Kannmani kangalil neerum yaenadiMy precious sister, why are there tears in your eyes?

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This song is a comforting, brotherly anthem in which an elder brother consoles his younger sister during a moment of distress and grief. He encourages her to build a strong, resilient heart capable of facing life's hardships, reassuring her that courage will cause all sorrow to fade away. He advises her to ignore the taunts of spiteful relatives and hold her head high.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Moonaal (Alliteration)

Thuninthu nindraal thunbam pogum

Repetition of the initial 'Th' sound creates rhythm and emphasis on bravery.

Metaphor (Uruvagaim)

Manal veedu manam alla

Comparing the human mind/heart directly to a sandcastle that washes away in rain.

Simile (Uvamaani)

Puzhu pola thudiththaai nee

Comparing the sister's agony when criticized by arrogant people to a worm squirming in distress.

Ezhukai (Second-letter Rhyme)

Annan sollilae unmai ullathu / Anbu vazhiyilae nanmai ullathu

The second consonant sound 'll' rhymes in both consecutive lines.

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Trivia

The song is from the 1995 Tamil movie 'Thedi Vandha Raasa', starring Sathyaraj and Khushbu. The music for the film was composed by Maestro Ilaiyaraaja, with lyrics crafted by Kamakodiyan. The track beautifully highlights the protective bond between siblings.

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