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Naan Sonnadhum Mazhai Vandhucha

From Mayakkam Enna · 2011

Lyricist
Selvaraghavan
Singers
Naresh Iyer, Saindhavi
Music director
G. V. Prakash Kumar
Movie name
Mayakkam Enna
Movie release year
2011
Lyrics added on
18 Dec 2017

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Naan sonnadhum
Mazhai vanthucha
Naan sollala veyil vandhucha
Adi rendumae idham thanthucha
Muthu muthu pechi
En kannula poi irukka
Un kannoda mai irukka
Adi kalliyae arivirukka
En moochu ninnu pochu
Kaathodu kaathaga ullavandhiya
Kaattodu kaadaaga katti pottiya
Oothaatha oothellaam ulla oothuthu
En pechellaam ninnu poyi moolai suthuthu
Naan sonnadhum
Mazhai vanthucha
Naan sollala veyil vandhucha
Adi rendumae idham thanthucha
Muthu muthu pechi
…………………………..
Karuvaattu kozhamba neeyum
Rusi yethura
Oru vaatti thinnu paarkka
Usuppethura
Adi podi podi podi potta mayilae
Olai yedhum vandhucha
Unna thookki poga thaan varuven ninnu
Kili vandhu bathil sollucha
Karu naakku kaara pulla
Karuppetti nirathu mulla
Edupatta nenappu tholla
Nee kalavaani
Oh oh karuvaattuk kozhamba neeyum
Rusi yethura
Oru vaatti thinnu paarkka
Usupethura
Naan sonnadhum
Mazhai vanthucha
Naan sollala veyil vandhucha
Adi rendumae idham thanthucha
Muthu muthu pechi
Aadu…aadu..aadu….
Aathaadi aadu meikka
Raasa vanthara
Ena aadu thinna
Echi pulla meya vanthara
Adi podi podi podi
Mutta kanni
Kattam katti paanjen
Ada kanna moodi konjam
Saanja podhum
Kanavula thee midhichen
Kannaadi valaiyal thaaren
Kaadhukku jimikki thaaren
Kazhuthukku thaali thaaren
Nee variyaadi
Karuvaattu kozhamba ah ah
Neeyum rusi yethura
Naan sonnadhum
Mazhai vanthucha
Naan sollala veyil vandhucha
Adi rendumae idham thanthucha
Muthu muthu pechi
En kannula poi irukka
Un kannoda mai irukka
Adi kalliyae arivirukka
En moochu ninnu pochu
Kaathodu kaathaga ullavandhiya
Kaattodu kaadaaga katti pottiya
Oothaatha oothellaam ulla oothuthu
En pechellaam ninnu poyi moolai suthuthu
Just as I said,
Did the rain pour down?
Even when I did not say, did the sun shine down?
Tell me, girl, did not both feel so soothing?
Girl whose words are like pearls,
Is there any lie in my eyes?
Is that kohl lining yours?
You little thief, do you have any sense at all?
My breath has completely stopped!
Did you slip inside like a whisper on the wind?
Did you tie me up deep in the wild woods?
A breeze I have never felt before blows deep inside me,
My speech has failed me and my head is spinning!
Just as I said,
Did the rain pour down?
Even when I did not say, did the sun shine down?
Tell me, girl, did not both feel so soothing?
Girl whose words are like pearls,
...
Just like dried-fish curry,
You make life burst with rich flavor!
To make me want to taste it just once,
You tempt and tease me so!
Oh get lost, you silly peahen!
Did any love letter arrive for you?
I will come standing tall to sweep you away,
Did a parrot fly back with your reply?
Girl whose words always come true,
Jasmine blossom the rich color of palm jaggery,
These relentless thoughts of you are driving me mad,
You little thief!
Oh, just like dried-fish curry,
You make life burst with rich flavor!
To make me want to taste it just once,
You tempt and tease me so!
Just as I said,
Did the rain pour down?
Even when I did not say, did the sun shine down?
Tell me, girl, did not both feel so soothing?
Girl whose words are like pearls,
Goats... goats... goats...
Oh my goodness, to graze the goats,
Did the handsome prince arrive?
Just like a goat grazing on grass,
Did he come to feed on this innocent girl?
Oh go away, go away, go away,
You wide-eyed beauty!
I trapped you and made my move,
Ah, the moment I closed my eyes
And leaned back to rest,
I walked on burning coals in my dreams!
I will give you glass bangles,
I will give you jhumkas (hanging earrings) for your ears,
I will tie a thaali (sacred wedding thread) around your neck,
Will you come with me, girl?
Just like dried-fish curry, ah,
You make life burst with rich flavor!
Just as I said,
Did the rain pour down?
Even when I did not say, did the sun shine down?
Tell me, girl, did not both feel so soothing?
Girl whose words are like pearls,
Is there any lie in my eyes?
Is that kohl lining yours?
You little thief, do you have any sense at all?
My breath has completely stopped!
Did you slip inside like a whisper on the wind?
Did you tie me up deep in the wild woods?
A breeze I have never felt before blows deep inside me,
My speech has failed me and my head is spinning!
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

This track is a raw, energetic rural folk song from the movie Mayakkam Enna (2011), composed by G. V. Prakash Kumar with lyrics written by Selvaraghavan. The song captures a lively, playful exchange between lovers steeped in authentic countryside metaphors and earthy folk expressions. Through imagery of dried fish curry, local ornaments, weather changes, and wild winds, the protagonist describes how overwhelming and heady his love and attraction have become, turning his thoughts upside down and leaving him completely mesmerized.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uvamaani)

Karuvaattu kozhamba neeyum Rusi yethura

Compares the irresistible charm and tempting beauty of the beloved to the rich, tantalizing flavor of dried fish curry (karuvaattu kozhambu).

Monai (Initial Alliteration)

Kaathodu kaathaga ullavandhiya / Kaattodu kaadaaga katti pottiya

Repetition of the initial consonant sound 'Ka' across consecutive lines to establish rhythmic folk cadence.

Imagery & Cultural Symbolism

Kannaadi valaiyal thaaren / Kaadhukku jimikki thaaren / Kazhuthukku thaali thaaren

Uses vivid traditional items like glass bangles, jhumkas, and the holy thaali thread to express romantic proposal and commitment.

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Trivia

The song 'Naan Sonnadhum' (commonly known as 'Karuvaattu Kozhambu') features music composed by G. V. Prakash Kumar for Selvaraghavan's drama film Mayakkam Enna (2011). The lyrics, penned by director Selvaraghavan himself, showcase his signature raw and unfiltered rustic Tamil dialect.

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