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Naan Oru Thodarkathai Song

From Yarukku Mappillai Yaaro · 1975

Lyricist
Kannadasan
Singer
Vani Jairam
Music director
K. Vijaya Baskar
Details
Yarukku Mappillai Yaaro1975

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Naan oru thodarkadhaiI am a continuous story,
Neeyoru vidukadhaiYou are a riddle.
Naan oru thodarkadhaiI am a continuous story,
Neeyoru vidukadhaiYou are a riddle.
Female
Naan oru thodarkadhai….I am a continuous story...
Female
Kadhal kadhai thedi aasaiyudan vanthaenI came with longing, seeking a tale of love,
Kadhai sollum munnaeni thoongiyavar unduThere are those who fell asleep before the story could be told.
Muzuvathum padikkavaa rasikkavaa ennidamShall I read it completely, or relish it with me?
Naan oru thodarkadhai neeyoru vidukadhaiI am a continuous story, you are a riddle.
Female
Naan oru thodarkadhai….I am a continuous story...
Female
Anaiththidaththaanae azhaiththathum vanthaenI came the moment you called, just to embrace you,
Adaiththu vaiththaarae rasikkattum endraeThey locked us in so that you could enjoy.
Vidukathai unnidam padhil undu ennidamThe riddle lies with you, but the answer resides with me.
Female
Naan oru thodarkadhaiI am a continuous story,
Neeyoru vidukadhaiYou are a riddle.
Naan oru thodarkadhaiI am a continuous story.
Female
Indru vantha sontham idhuvarai illaiA bond like this that came today never existed before,
Ennai thottu pesu thadaiyedhum illaiTouch me and speak, there are no barriers anymore.
Kanavanae naan kanda deivame arugil vaaOh husband, the god I have witnessed, come close to me.
Female
Naan oru thodarkadhaiI am a continuous story,
Neeyoru vidukadhaiYou are a riddle.
Naan oru thodarkadhaiI am a continuous story.

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This classic song expresses a romantic dialogue where the protagonist compares herself to an unfolding story (thodarkadhai) and her partner to a mysterious riddle (vidukadhai). She sings of her longing, affection, and readiness to surrender to love. Despite lingering mysteries and past hesitations, she assures her beloved that she holds the answers to all his questions and invites him to bridge any distance between them without hesitation.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor

Naan oru thodarkadhai Neeyoru vidukadhai

The speaker directly compares herself to an ongoing serial story ('thodarkadhai') and her beloved to an enigmatic riddle ('vidukadhai').

Antithesis / Contrast

Vidukathai unnidam padhil undu ennidam

Juxtaposes the problem ('vidukadhai' with him) with the solution ('padhil' with her) to highlight complementary roles in love.

Anaphora / Repetition

Naan oru thodarkadhai

The refrain 'Naan oru thodarkadhai' is repeated throughout to reinforce her continuous emotional devotion.

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Trivia

Composed by K. Vijaya Bhaskar with lyrics by Kannadasan, this song stands out for Vani Jairam's soulful vocal delivery and Kannadasan's signature philosophical yet romantic wordplay.

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