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Lyrics & meaning

Neethane Enadhu Thozhamai Mazhai

From Mr Zoo Keeper · 2024

Lyricist
Gangai Amaran
Singers
Yuvan Shankar Raja, Sai Vignesh
Music director
Yuvan Shankar Raja
Details
Mr Zoo Keeper2024

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Neethane enadhu thozhamaiYou alone are my companion
Unnil kanden anbinaiIn you I found pure love
Ulagai pudhidhai rasikirenI enjoy the world in a whole new way
Unakkum serthe vasikkirenI live my life including you in it
Male
Nadakkum boomai pole naanLike a walking doll, I...
Vazhandha vazhvai maatrainaiYou changed the life I lived
Enaku indha piraviyilIn this lifetime of mine
Manitham solli nee thandhaiYou taught me the true meaning of humanity
Male
Manangal dhan inaiyumbodhuWhen hearts unite
Marabugal thevai illai nanbaConventions and traditions are unnecessary, my friend
Male
Neethane enadhu thozhamaiYou alone are my companion
Unnil kanden anbinaiIn you I found pure love
Ulagai pudhidhai rasikirenI enjoy the world in a whole new way
Unakkum serthe vasikkirenI live my life including you in it
Male
Manidha inathinil naanum pirandhenI was born into the human race
Miruga inathinil neeyum pirandhaiYou were born into the animal kingdom
Namadhu uravinaiye uyarvenbenI consider our relationship to be supreme
Uyirgal aanaithum inge podhuvenbenI declare that all living beings here are equal
Male
Anbukku yengidum undhan anbaiYour heart yearning for affection
Naalellam naan kandu negizhdhenI observed all day and felt deeply moved
Kaval kaapen unnai naandhanI myself will stand guard and protect you
Namadhu natpai ulagam ariyadhuThe world does not understand our friendship
Male
Neethane enadhu thozhamaiYou alone are my companion
Unnil kanden anbinaiIn you I found pure love
Ulagai pudhidhai rasikirenI enjoy the world in a whole new way
Unakkum serthe vasikkirenI live my life including you in it

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

The song 'Neethane Enadhu Thozhamai' from Mr Zoo Keeper portrays a heartwarming and deep emotional bond between a human and an animal. It conveys how true friendship transcends species, societal barriers, and conventional relationships. Through unconditional affection, the animal paradoxically teaches the human character the true essence of humanity and compassion. The protagonist reflects on how this unique connection has enriched his life, declaring all living creatures equal and pledging to protect his non-human companion.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Antithesis / Juxtaposition

Manidha inathinil naanum pirandhen / Miruga inathinil neeyum pirandhai

Juxtaposes human species with animal species to highlight unity despite biological differences.

Mona (Initial Rhyme / Alliteration)

Manangal dhan inaiyumbodhu / Marabugal thevai illai nanba

Repetition of the initial sound 'Ma' in consecutive lines creating melodic rhythm.

Simile (Upamai)

Nadakkum boomai pole naan

Compares the protagonist's previous lifeless or mechanical existence to a walking doll ('Nadakkum bommai').

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Trivia

The track features music composed by Yuvan Shankar Raja with lyrics written by his uncle Gangai Amaran, showcasing a cross-generational family collaboration in Tamil film music for the movie Mr Zoo Keeper (2024).

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