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Lyrics & meaning

Jodi Nilave

From Thanga Magan · 2015

Lyricist
Dhanush
Singers
Dhanush, Swetha Mohan
Music director
Anirudh Ravichander
Movie name
Thanga Magan
Movie release year
2015
Lyrics added on
20 Mar 2017

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Jodi nilavae paadhi uyirae
Sogam yenada
Thembum manathai
Thaangum madiyil
Saindhu kollada
Kaalam kadanthu pogum
Undhan kaayam pazhagi pogum
Mannil vizhuntha poovum
Siru kaatril parakka koodum
Hmmm..mmmm…mmmm
Thaanga thaanga baarangal
Kaalam thanthavai
Female :Kaanavendum aayiram
Kodi punnagai
Thangikol en kanmani
Female :Sainthukol en thozhil nee
Jodi nilavae paadhi uyirae
Sogam yenada
Thembum manathai
Thaangum madiyil
Saindhu kollada
Kaayam maranthu pogum
Undhan kaadhal pazhagi pogum
Mannil vizhuntha poovum
Indru kaatril parakka koodum
My partner moon, my other half,
why this sorrow, my love?
With your weeping heart,
in my comforting lap,
lean back and rest, my dear.
Time will pass on by,
and your wounds will slowly heal.
Even a flower fallen to the ground
can take flight in a gentle breeze.
Mmm.. mmmm... mmmm
All the heavy burdens you bear
are only brought by time.
Female: I long to see a thousand
radiant smiles on your face.
Stay strong, my precious one,
Female: Rest your head upon my shoulder.
My partner moon, my other half,
why this sorrow, my love?
With your weeping heart,
in my comforting lap,
lean back and rest, my dear.
The pain will soon be forgotten,
and your love will feel peaceful and natural.
Even a flower fallen to the ground
can take flight in the breeze today.
Female
Female
Male
Male
Male
Female
Male

Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

This tender song conveys a deep message of solace, healing, and emotional support between loved ones. The singer comforts a grieving partner, reminding them that emotional wounds gradually fade with time and that life's burdens are temporary. Using evocative metaphors of fallen flowers taking flight in the wind, the lyrics emphasize hope, resilience, and the comforting power of love during dark times.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor

“Jodi nilavae paadhi uyirae”

The beloved is addressed as 'Jodi Nilave' (companion moon) and 'Paadhi Uyirae' (half of my soul), poetically exalting their bond.

Imagery and Symbolism

“Mannil vizhuntha poovum / Siru kaatril parakka koodum”

A flower fallen on the soil taking flight in the wind serves as a powerful symbol of revival, hope, and rising above hardships.

Emonai (Second-letter rhyming)

“Kaalam kadanthu pogum / Undhan kaayam pazhagi pogum”

Traditional Tamil poetic rhyme seen in 'Kaalam' and 'Kaayam' where second letters share similar phonetic traits.

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Trivia

This track, popular under the title 'Enna Solla / Jodi Nilave' from the 2015 Tamil movie 'Thanga Magan', features music composed by Anirudh Ravichander and lyrics penned by actor Dhanush, who also played the lead role in the film.

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