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Lyrics & meaning

Ivan Yaaro Ivan Yaaro

From Minnale · 2001

Lyricist
Thamarai
Singers
Harini, Unnikrishnan
Music director
Harris Jayaraj
Details
Minnale2001

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Verenna verenna vendumWhat else, what else do you need?
Oru murai sonnaal podhumIt is enough if you tell me just once,
Nilavaiyum undhan kaalmidhiyaai vaippenae …vaippenaeI will place even the moon as your footmat... I will place it.
Sollavum kooda vendaamYou do not even need to speak,
Kannimaithaalae podhumA blink of your eyes is enough,
Kelvigal inndi uyiraiyum naan tharuvenaeWithout any questions, I will even give my life.
ooo. ohhohhh..Ooo... ohhohhh..
Male
Oh mounam mounam mounam mounamaen mounamaenOh silence, silence, silence, why this silence, why this silence?
Verenna vendum vendum seigiren seigirenWhat else do you need? I will do it, I will do it.
Female
{Ivan yaaro ivan yaaro vandhadhu edharkaghaWho is he? Who is he? Why did he come here?
Sirikkindraan rasikkindraan enakkae enakkaghaHe smiles, he admires, just for me, only for me.
Ennaachu enakkae theriyavillaiWhat happened to me, I myself do not know.
En moochin kaichal kuraiyavillaiThe feverish warmth of my breath does not subside.
Ada enna idhu enna idhu ippadi maattikkondenOh, what is this, what is this, how did I get trapped like this?
Idhu pidikiradhaa pidikallaiyaa yaaridam kettu solven} (2)Do I like this or do I not like this? Whom shall I ask and tell?
Male
Thottathil ulla thottathil ulla pookkal ellaamaeAll the flowers, all the flowers in the garden,
Vanna pookkal ellaamaeAll the colorful flowers,
Thalaiyai thiruppi paarkkum aanaal azhaithadhu unaithaanaeThey turn their heads to look, but I called only you.
Naanoh azhaithadhu unaithaanaeWas it me who called only you?
Female :Nenjae nenjae unnai ullae vaithadhu yaaruFemale: Oh heart, oh heart, who kept you inside?
Male :Nee varum paadhai engum enniru ullangai thaangumMale: Wherever you walk, both my palms will cushion your path.
Female
Ivan yaaro ivan yaaro vandhadhu edharkaghaWho is he? Who is he? Why did he come here?
Sirikkindraan rasikkindraan enakkae enakkaghaHe smiles, he admires, just for me, only for me.
Ennaachu enakkae theriyavillaiWhat happened to me, I myself do not know.
En moochin kaichal kuraiyavillaiThe feverish warmth of my breath does not subside.
Ada enna idhu enna idhu ippadi maattikkondenOh, what is this, what is this, how did I get trapped like this?
Idhu pidikiradhaa pidikallaiyaa yaaridam kettu solvenDo I like this or do I not like this? Whom shall I ask and tell?
Ithai yaaridam kettu solvenWhom shall I ask and tell this to?
Male
Kaalgalin kolusae kaalgalin kolusae kobam varugiradhaeAnklets on the feet, anklets on the feet, I am getting angry with you!
Unmel kobam varugiradhaeI am getting angry with you!
Naan andha idaththil sinungida thudithaen nee vandhu keduthaayaeI longed to whisper in that place, but you came and ruined it!
Paavi nee vandhu keduthaayaeYou sinner, you came and ruined it!
Female :Aeno aeno ennai paarkka seidhai unnaiFemale: Why, oh why did you make me look at you?
Male :Naan unnai kaanathaanaa yugamdhorum kaathu kidandhenaaMale: Did I wait across ages just to see you?
Female
Ivan yaaro ivan yaaro vandhadhu edharkaghaWho is he? Who is he? Why did he come here?
Sirikkindraan rasikkindraan umhmm umhmmhmmHe smiles, he admires, umhmm umhmmhmm...
Male
Naandhanae naandhanae vandhen unakaagaIt is me, it is me who came for you,
Sirikkindren rasikkindren unakkae unakkaagaI smile, I admire, just for you, only for you.
Ennaachu enakkae theriyallaiyaeWhat happened, even I do not know.
En moochin kaaychal kuraiyallaiyaeThe feverish warmth of my breath does not subside.
Ada enna idhu enna idhu ennidam pesividuOh what is this, what is this, speak to me!
Ennai pidichirukkaa pidikkallayaa oru murai solli viduDo you like me or not? Just tell me once!
Ore oru murai solli vidu…or oru murai solli vidu…Just tell me once... or tell me once...
Ore oru murai solli vidu…solli vidu…solli viduuuu…solli viduu..Just tell me once... tell me... tell me... tell me..

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This song portrays the sweet confusion, intense excitement, and romantic longing felt by two lovers. The female protagonist wonders about the identity of the man who has captivated her heart, while experiencing physical and emotional signs of newfound love. The male protagonist responds with deep devotion, offering total commitment and adoration. Together, they express the delightful chaos of falling in love.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Hyperbole

Nilavaiyum undhan kaalmidhiyaai vaippenae …vaippenae

Exaggeration used to convey absolute love and submission by promising to make the moon a doormat.

Anaphora / Repetition

Ivan yaaro ivan yaaro vandhadhu edharkagha

Repetition of words like 'Ivan yaaro' and 'mounam' creates a rhythmic beat while emphasizing wonder and inner turmoil.

Personification

Thottathil ulla pookkal ellaamae... Thalaiyai thiruppi paarkkum

Garden flowers are given the human attribute of turning their heads to look at the protagonist.

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Trivia

Ivan Yaaro is a classic romantic track from the 2001 Tamil blockbuster film Minnale, composed by Harris Jayaraj in his debut soundtrack, with lyrics written by Thamarai and sung by Unnikrishnan and Harini.

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