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Gnabagam Irukiradha

From Sandhippoma · 1998

Lyricist
Pazhani Bharathi
Singers
Anuradha Sriram, Hariharan
Music director
Deva
Movie name
Sandhippoma
Movie release year
1998
Lyrics added on
9 May 2019

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Gnyabagam irukiradhaa Gnyabagam irukiradhaa
Mazhaiyil ninaindha Oviyam polae Manadhil innum Ninaivugal ulladhu Gnyabagam irukiradhaa
Kadhal enbadhu Ariya vayadhil Mottai maadiyil Mutham thandhom Gnyabagam irukiradhaa
Kadarkarai mazhaiyinil iruvarum Ninaindhadhu gnyabagam irukiradhaa En udaiyinai unakoru kudai yena Pidithadhu gnyabagam irukiradhaa
Gnyabagam irukiradha anbae Gnyabagam irukiradhaa Gnyabagam irukiradha anbae Gnyabagam irukiradhaa…aaa…
Gnyabagam irukiradhaa Gnyabagam irukiradhaa…aa…
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Good night solli Piriya paarthom Gnyabagam irukiradhaa
Morning varaiyil Angae nindrom Gnyabagam irukiradhaa
Nenjam sollum En peyer endraai Gnyabagam irukiradhaa
En nenjil neeyum Kaadhai vaithaai Gnyabagam irukiradhaa
Kaalil oru naal Kaayam kondaai Gnyabagam irukiradhaa
En kaayathin mel Kanner vittaai Gnyabagam irukiradhaa
Gnyabagam irukiradha anbae Gnyabagam irukiradhaa Gnyabagam irukiradha anbae Gnyabagam irukiradhaa…aaa…
Gnyabagam irukiradhaa
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Vedanthaanagalil Paravaigal paarthadhu Gnyabagam irukiradhaa
Vandha paravaigal ellam Unnai paarthadhu Gnyabagam irukiradhaa
8aam vagupil Penmai malarndhen Gnyabagam irukiradhaa
Adhai ennidam thaanae Mudhalil sonnai Gnyabagam irukiradhaa
Oru rathiri vandhen Araiyil kudhithaai Gnyabagam irukiradhaa
Naan happy b day Solli maraindhen Gnyabagam irukiradhaa
Gnyabagam irukiradha anbae Gnyabagam irukiradhaa Gnyabagam irukiradha anbae Gnyabagam irukiradhaa…aaa…
Gnyabagam irukiradhaaMale :Haa…aaa…aaa…Female :Hey gnyabagam irukiradhaa…aa…Male :Haa..aaa…aa..
Mazhaiyil ninaindha Oviyam polae Manadhil innum Ninaivugal ulladhu Gnyabagam irukiradhaa
Kadhal enbadhu Ariya vayadhil Mottai maadiyil Mutham thandhom Gnyabagam irukiradhaa
Kadarkarai mazhaiyinil iruvarum Ninaindhadhu gnyabagam irukiradhaaFemale :En udaiyinai unakoru kudai yena Pidithadhu gnyabagam irukiradhaa
Gnyabagam irukiradha anbae Gnyabagam irukiradhaa Gnyabagam irukiradha anbae Gnyabagam irukiradhaa…aaa…
Gnyabagam irukiradhaa
Do you remember? Do you remember?
Like a painting drenched in rain, memories still linger in my heart; do you remember?
At an innocent age unaware of what love was, we kissed on the open terrace; do you remember?
Do you remember the two of us getting soaked in the beach rain? Do you remember me holding my dress over you like an umbrella?
Do you remember, my love? Do you remember? Do you remember, my love? Do you remember? Ah...
Do you remember? Do you remember? Ah...
...
We tried to part ways after saying good night; do you remember?
We stood right there until morning; do you remember?
You said my name is what your heart speaks; do you remember?
You pressed your ear against my heart; do you remember?
One day you injured your leg; do you remember?
You shed tears over my injury; do you remember?
Do you remember, my love? Do you remember? Do you remember, my love? Do you remember? Ah...
Do you remember?
...
Watching the birds in Vedanthangal, do you remember?
How all the birds that arrived looked at you, do you remember?
I blossomed into womanhood in eighth grade; do you remember?
You were the first one to tell me that; do you remember?
I came one night and leaped into the room; do you remember?
I wished you a happy birthday and vanished; do you remember?
Do you remember, my love? Do you remember? Do you remember, my love? Do you remember? Ah...
Do you remember? Male: Ah... ah... ah... Female: Hey, do you remember? Ah... Male: Ah... ah... ah...
Like a painting drenched in rain, memories still linger in my heart; do you remember?
At an innocent age unaware of what love was, we kissed on the open terrace; do you remember?
Do you remember the two of us getting soaked in the beach rain? Female: Do you remember me holding my dress over you like an umbrella?
Do you remember, my love? Do you remember? Do you remember, my love? Do you remember? Ah...
Do you remember?
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

'Gnyabagam Irukiradhaa' is a nostalgic, romantic duet from the film 'Sandhippoma' (1998) centered on childhood sweethearts taking a walk down memory lane. The lovers affectionately cross-examine each other about cherished moments from their innocent past—from early teenage kisses on rooftops and sharing umbrella garments in beach rain to watching birds at Vedanthangal sanctuary and celebrating surprise birthdays.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Simile (Uvamai Ani)

Mazhaiyil ninaindha Oviyam polae

The speaker explicitly compares memories remaining in the heart to a painting drenched in rain, using the comparison marker 'polae' (like).

Refrain / Repetition (Eyalbu)

Gnyabagam irukiradhaa

The repeated interrogative phrase 'Gnyabagam irukiradhaa' (Do you remember?) acts as a structural refrain ending almost every line, reinforcing the song's reflective mood.

Monai (Initial Alliteration)

Kadhal enbadhu Ariya vayadhil Mottai maadiyil Mutham thandhom

Alliteration of the initial consonant sounds ('M' in Mottai / Mutham) creates a rhythmic, melodic cadence in the line.

Did you know?

Trivia

The movie 'Sandhippoma' (1998) stars Prabhu Deva and Simran in lead roles. The film's soundtrack was composed by Deva, with lyrics penned by Pazhani Bharathi, known for his evocative romantic lyrics during the late 1990s Tamil cinema era.

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