Hey Thendralae
From Nenjathai Killathe (1980) Film · 1980
- Lyricist
- Gangai Amaran
- Singer
- P. Susheela
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Details
- Nenjathai Killathe (1980) Film1980
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Chorus | |
| …………………………………. | Oh gentle breeze, |
| Female | |
| Ye thendralae | Shall I also sing now? |
| Ini nanum paadava | Throughout my life, |
| En vaazhvellam | Shall I wear an auspicious garland? |
| Subha maalai sudavaa | A poem of youth, |
| Ilamai kavidhai | Sweetness in the heart, |
| Manadhil inimai | Come to sing it! |
| Paadavae nee vaa | Oh gentle breeze, |
| Female | |
| Ye thendralae | Shall I also sing now? |
| Ini nanum paadava | Life itself is worship, |
| Female | |
| Vazhvenbadhae aaradhanai | All the days of life, I am your angel, |
| Vazh naalellam un dhevadhai | Thinking of this, my small heart... |
| Ninaithae siru nenjamae | Is constantly at peace and well, |
| Nidhamum nalamae | I will join you like a shadow, |
| Nizhal pol unai seruven | Oh growing bliss, |
| Valarum sugamae | From now on there is sweetness; why solitude anymore? |
| Inimel inimai ini yen thanimai | Oh gentle breeze, |
| Female | |
| Ye thendralae | Shall I also sing now? |
| Ini nanum paadava | Music fills the sweet breeze, |
| Female | |
| Then katrilae sangeedhamae | Your expression fills my heart, |
| En nenjilae un bhavamae | It dances to a rhythmic beat every day, |
| Dhinamum jadhi poduthae | There is a sweet bliss in it, |
| Adhil or sugamae | Upon a smiling heart, |
| Sirikkum manameedhilae | A glowing face appears, |
| Theriyum mugamae | I admired the beauty and the heart that appreciates it, |
| Rasithen azhagai rasikkum manadhai | Oh gentle breeze, |
| Female | |
| Ye thendralae | Shall I also sing now? |
| Ini nanum paadava | Throughout my life, |
| En vaazhvellam | Shall I wear an auspicious garland? |
| Subha maalai sudavaa | A poem of youth, |
| Ilamai kavidhai | Sweetness in the heart, |
| Manadhil inimai | Come to sing it! |
| Paadavae nee vaa | Oh gentle breeze, |
| Female | |
| Ye thendralae | Shall I also sing now? |
| Ini nanum paadava | |
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Oh gentle breeze,
ஏ தென்றலே
இனி நானும் பாடவா
என் வாழ்வெல்லாம்
சுபா மாலை போடவா
இளமை கவிதை
மனதில் இனிமை
பாடவே நீ வா
Shall I also sing now?
Throughout my life,
Shall I wear an auspicious garland?
A poem of youth,
Sweetness in the heart,
Come to sing it!
Oh gentle breeze,
ஏ தென்றலே
இனி நானும் பாடவா
Shall I also sing now?
Life itself is worship,
வாழ்வென்பதே ஆராதனை
வாழ் நாளெல்லாம் உன் தேவதை
நினைத்தே சிறு நெஞ்சமே
நிதமும் நலமே
நிழல் போல் உன்னை சேருவேன்
வளரும் சுகமே
இனிமேல் இனிமை இனி ஏன் தனிமை
All the days of life, I am your angel,
Thinking of this, my small heart...
Is constantly at peace and well,
I will join you like a shadow,
Oh growing bliss,
From now on there is sweetness; why solitude anymore?
Oh gentle breeze,
ஏ தென்றலே
இனி நானும் பாடவா
Shall I also sing now?
Music fills the sweet breeze,
தென் காற்றிலே சங்கீதமே
என் நெஞ்சிலே உன் பாவமே
தினமும் ஜதி போடுதே
அதில் ஓர் சுகமே
சிரிக்கும் மனமீதிலே
தெரியும் முகமே
ரசித்தேன் அழகை ரசிக்கும் மனதை
Your expression fills my heart,
It dances to a rhythmic beat every day,
There is a sweet bliss in it,
Upon a smiling heart,
A glowing face appears,
I admired the beauty and the heart that appreciates it,
Oh gentle breeze,
ஏ தென்றலே
இனி நானும் பாடவா
என் வாழ்வெல்லாம்
சுபா மாலை போடவா
இளமை கவிதை
மனதில் இனிமை
பாடவே நீ வா
Shall I also sing now?
Throughout my life,
Shall I wear an auspicious garland?
A poem of youth,
Sweetness in the heart,
Come to sing it!
Oh gentle breeze,
ஏ தென்றலே
இனி நானும் பாடவா
Shall I also sing now?
………………………………….
Oh gentle breeze,
Ye thendralae
Shall I also sing now?
Ini nanum paadava
Throughout my life,
En vaazhvellam
Shall I wear an auspicious garland?
Subha maalai sudavaa
A poem of youth,
Ilamai kavidhai
Sweetness in the heart,
Manadhil inimai
Come to sing it!
Paadavae nee vaa
Oh gentle breeze,
Ye thendralae
Shall I also sing now?
Ini nanum paadava
Life itself is worship,
Vazhvenbadhae aaradhanai
All the days of life, I am your angel,
Vazh naalellam un dhevadhai
Thinking of this, my small heart...
Ninaithae siru nenjamae
Is constantly at peace and well,
Nidhamum nalamae
I will join you like a shadow,
Nizhal pol unai seruven
Oh growing bliss,
Valarum sugamae
From now on there is sweetness; why solitude anymore?
Inimel inimai ini yen thanimai
Oh gentle breeze,
Ye thendralae
Shall I also sing now?
Ini nanum paadava
Music fills the sweet breeze,
Then katrilae sangeedhamae
Your expression fills my heart,
En nenjilae un bhavamae
It dances to a rhythmic beat every day,
Dhinamum jadhi poduthae
There is a sweet bliss in it,
Adhil or sugamae
Upon a smiling heart,
Sirikkum manameedhilae
A glowing face appears,
Theriyum mugamae
I admired the beauty and the heart that appreciates it,
Rasithen azhagai rasikkum manadhai
Oh gentle breeze,
Ye thendralae
Shall I also sing now?
Ini nanum paadava
Throughout my life,
En vaazhvellam
Shall I wear an auspicious garland?
Subha maalai sudavaa
A poem of youth,
Ilamai kavidhai
Sweetness in the heart,
Manadhil inimai
Come to sing it!
Paadavae nee vaa
Oh gentle breeze,
Ye thendralae
Shall I also sing now?
Ini nanum paadava
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This song from the film 'Nenjathai Killathe' is a joyful celebration of youth, love, and emotional awakening. Addressing the gentle breeze as a companion, the protagonist expresses a deep sense of bliss and harmony, inviting nature to sing along with her. She views life as an act of worship and sacred romance, reflecting on how solitude has dissolved into a melody filled with rhythm and peace. The emotional trajectory moves from quiet reflection to exuberant expression. By comparing love to a shadow that stays close and equating inner feelings to rhythmic dance beats (jadhi), the lyrics beautifully illustrate how true affection brings continuous joy, transforming every ordinary day into an enduring poem of youth.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Personification
“Ye thendralae / Ini nanum paadava”
The gentle breeze (thendral) is personified as a musical partner and companion invited to sing along with the protagonist.
Simile (Upamai Ani)
“Nizhal pol unai seruven”
The speaker compares joining her beloved to a shadow ('nizhal pol') following a person, expressing unbreakable closeness.
Ethugai (Second Letter Rhyme)
“Vazhvenbadhae aaradhanai / Vazh naalellam un dhevadhai”
The second consonant sound 'zh' (ழ்) rhymes across 'Vazhvenbadhae' and 'Vazh', creating a pleasing lyrical flow.
Monai (Initial Letter Rhyme)
“Ninaithae siru nenjamae / Nidhamum nalamae”
The repetition of the starting sound 'Ni' (நி) in 'Ninaithae' and 'Nidhamum' showcases classic Tamil initial alliteration.
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Trivia
Although the prompt context lists the composer and singers as unknown, the music for 'Nenjathai Killathe' (1980) was composed by Maestro Ilaiyaraaja, with lyrics by Gangai Amaran. Directed by J. Mahendran, the film is famous for its pioneering cinematography by Ashok Kumar, featuring iconic early-morning outdoor jogging sequences in Bangalore that became landmark visuals in Tamil cinema history.
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