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Lyrics & meaning

Mr. Chandramouli Theme

From Mr. Chandramouli · 2018

Lyricist
Vithya Damodharan
Singers
Sam C. S, Brindha Sivakumar
Music director
Sam C. S
Details
Mr. Chandramouli2018

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Siru naali podhaathinguA short span of time is not enough here
Uravaai ulava podhaathinguTo stroll together in this bond is not enough here
Peru aazhi podhaathinguEven a vast ocean is not enough here
Ninaivai nirappa podhaathinguTo fill all these memories is not enough here
Chorus
Thuu dhuththu thuuThuu dhuththu thuu (Vocal refrain)
Thuu dhuththu thuuThuu dhuththu thuu (Vocal refrain)
Thuu dhu dhu dhuu dhuThuu dhu dhu dhuu dhu (Vocal refrain)
Thuu dhuththu thuuThuu dhuththu thuu (Vocal refrain)
Chorus
Thuu dhuththu thuuThuu dhuththu thuu (Vocal refrain)
Thuu dhuththu thuuThuu dhuththu thuu (Vocal refrain)
Thuu dhu dhu dhuu dhuThuu dhu dhu dhuu dhu (Vocal refrain)
Thuu dhu dhu dhuu dhuThuu dhu dhu dhuu dhu (Vocal refrain)
Female
Aaa…aaaa…aa….Aaa…aaaa…aa…. (Vocalizing)
Aaa…aaa…aaa…aaa..Aaa…aaa…aaa…aaa.. (Vocalizing)
Aaa…aaa….Aaa…aaa…. (Vocalizing)
Female
Karaigira nodigalaeOh moments that are slipping away
Kaalam neela yedho seigaDo something to stretch time longer
Purinthidaa uravaiyaeTo extend this hard-to-understand relationship
Neettithida paalam seigaBuild a bridge to keep it going
Male
Naraigal mulaikkum podhumEven when grey hairs begin to sprout
Ninaivugal suzhalum vaazhaSo we can live with memories swirling around us
Kanavum kalainthu pogaEven if dreams shatter and dissolve
Nijangalin uravum meelaSo the reality of our bond can revive again
Enna solvadho indha uravaiHow do I describe this bond?
Ennenbadho…What do I call it...
Chorus
Thuu dhuththu thuuThuu dhuththu thuu (Vocal refrain)
Thuu dhuththu thuuThuu dhuththu thuu (Vocal refrain)
Thuu dhu dhu dhuu dhuThuu dhu dhu dhuu dhu (Vocal refrain)
Thuu dhuththu thuuThuu dhuththu thuu (Vocal refrain)
Chorus
Thuu dhuththu thuuThuu dhuththu thuu (Vocal refrain)
Thuu dhuththu thuuThuu dhuththu thuu (Vocal refrain)
Thuu dhu dhu dhuu dhuThuu dhu dhu dhuu dhu (Vocal refrain)
Thuu dhu dhu dhuu dhuThuu dhu dhu dhuu dhu (Vocal refrain)

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This song expresses a deep emotional longing to stretch time and preserve an inexplicable, precious relationship. The lyrics convey that no amount of time or space—even as vast as an ocean—is enough to hold all the cherished memories made together. The narrator wishes for a way to pause or lengthen the passing moments so that the bond remains intact through aging, fading dreams, and the harsh realities of life.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Epiphora (Antistrophe)

Siru naali podhaathingu / Uravaai ulava podhaathingu / Peru aazhi podhaathingu / Ninaivai nirappa podhaathingu

The word 'podhaathingu' (is not enough here) is repeated at the end of four consecutive lines for dramatic emphasis.

Metaphor

Neettithida paalam seiga

Building a 'bridge' (paalam) is used metaphorically to symbolize finding a way to lengthen time and sustain a deep bond.

Synecdoche / Visual Imagery

Naraigal mulaikkum podhum

'Grey hairs sprouting' is used as a visual image to represent aging and the passage of a lifetime.

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Trivia

'Mr. Chandramouli' (2018) is notable for bringing together the real-life father-son duo, veteran actor Karthik and Gautham Karthik, sharing the screen together for the first time. The music for the film was composed by Sam C.S.

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