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Lyrics & meaning

Sahana Sahana

From The RajaSaab · 2025

Lyricist
Ilango Krishnan
Singers
D Dheeraj, Thaman S, Sruthi Ranjani
Music director
Thaman S
Details
The RajaSaab2025

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Sahana sahana vasagi sahanaSahana, Sahana, fragrant Sahana
Kanavil unnai kandeneI saw you in my dream.
Sahana sahana adhisaya sugunaSahana, Sahana, wondrously virtuous one
Manadhai unakkae thandhenaeI gave my heart only to you.
Male
Tholsaaiya neeyum illaiYou were not there for me to lean on your shoulder,
Thaniyena ninndreneI stood all alone.
Edhrinil neeyum vandhai nindraaiThen you came and stood before me,
En uyirinai thandhenaeAnd I surrendered my soul to you.
En manamagal neeye anbae naamaeYou are my bride, my love, let us
Ondraai servomaeUnite together as one.
Male
Jalachandrika deva mohiniMoonlit water, divine enchantress,
Bhramanin inba kaaminiBrahma's joyful beloved,
Prabhat deepika hamsa vaahiniMorning flame, rider of swans,
Puviyil devathai neeyaeYou are an angel on earth.
Male
Jalachandrika deva mohiniMoonlit water, divine enchantress,
Bhramanin inba kaaminiBrahma's joyful beloved,
Prabhat deepika hamsa vaahiniMorning flame, rider of swans,
Puviyil devathai neeyaeYou are an angel on earth.
Male
Enjiru puyal ena vandhaal nenjile maaShe came into my heart like a gentle storm,
Idhu sugama sugamaIs this bliss, sweet bliss?
ullave pogavaa maaShall I go deep inside?
Idhu sadama sadhamaIs this eternal and true?
Naale nodiyile kannaal sachiye maaIn just four moments, she captivated me with her eyes,
Idhu thaguma thagumaIs this right, is this fair?
Enai neenginaal nenjam thaangumaaWill my heart bear it if you leave me?
Needhaan vaazhvae ammaYou alone are my life, my love.
Male
Jalachandrika deva mohiniMoonlit water, divine enchantress,
Bhramanin inba kaaminiBrahma's joyful beloved,
Prabhat deepika hamsa vaahiniMorning flame, rider of swans,
Puviyil devathai neeyaeYou are an angel on earth.
Male
Jalachandrika deva mohiniMoonlit water, divine enchantress,
Bhramanin inba kaaminiBrahma's joyful beloved,
Prabhat deepika hamsa vaahiniMorning flame, rider of swans,
Puviyil devathai neeyaeYou are an angel on earth.
Male
Sathyabama neeye neeye sathyabamaYou are Sathyabama, indeed you are Sathyabama,
Sathyabama neeye enakku devaseemaYou are Sathyabama, my heavenly realm.
Sathyabama neeye neeye sathyabamaYou are Sathyabama, indeed you are Sathyabama,
Hey sathyabama neeye enakku devaseemaHey, you are Sathyabama, my heavenly realm.

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This track is an enchanting romantic song that praises the beauty and divine essence of the protagonist's beloved. The hero expresses how he felt isolated and lost until she appeared before him, after which he dedicated his entire life and heart to her. The lyricist utilizes grand Sanskritized epithets, comparing her to celestial goddesses, bright morning light, and cool moonlit water to underscore her otherworldly presence.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Epizeuxis (Repetition)

Sahana sahana vasagi sahana

Immediate repetition of 'Sahana sahana' and 'sugama sugama' to create rhythmic emphasis and musical aesthetic.

Metaphor

Jalachandrika deva mohini

Describing the woman directly as divine entities like 'Jalachandrika' (moonlight reflected on water) and 'Prabhat deepika' (morning light).

Simile

Enjiru puyal ena vandhaal nenjile maa

Comparing her sudden, thrilling arrival in his heart to a gentle storm using 'ena' (like).

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Trivia

The lyrics are written by Ilango Krishnan, famed for his poetic Tamil contributions to 'Ponniyin Selvan'. He incorporates high-flown Sanskritized classical phrases (like 'Jalachandrika' and 'Hamsa Vaahini') seamlessly into modern romantic Tamil poetry for 'The RajaSaab'.

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