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Lyrics & meaning

Sandhana Poongkaatrae

From Azhagiya Theeye · 2004

Lyricists
Not listed
Singers
Dr. Lavanya, Ramesh Vinayakam
Music director
Ramesh Vinayakam
Movie name
Azhagiya Theeye
Movie release year
2004
Lyrics added on
11 Feb 2017

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Sandhana poongaatrae
Sandhana poongaatrae
En ilamaiyin kanavinai
Thimir ena uraithathu yaar
En sarigama siripinnai
Siraiyida neithathu yaar
Naan ellai thaandi vida villai
Koondukullum illai
Poo polae piranthu
Nadhi pola thulli thirinthu
Thinam thendral polae
Vazhnthaal aanandham..mmm
Dham dham dham na na num
Na na dhamtha namtha na na num
Na na num dham nam dham
Nam dham na na num
Ennakoru asai
Unnakoru asai
Udhadukudhadu puthu
Puthu baashai
Kutram endrae ithai solvaaroo
Malaighal veru
Karaighal veru
koondugal veru
Koodukal veru
Rendum ondrae endru solvaaroo
Puriyum varai thaan
Manathin maayakam
Sariya thavaraa
Endru yengaathae
Thavarae oru naal
Seriyaai theriyum
Vaazhkai ithu thaan
Alaipaiyaathae
Vazhkai ennum ulaghu
Athu maaru patta azhagu
Pon vaanin alavuu
En antharangha kanavu
Sandhana poongaatrae
Sandhana poongaatrae
En ilamaiyin kanavinai
Thimir ena uraithathu yaar
En sarigama siripinnai
Siraiyida neithathu yaar
Pani vizhum paarvai
Parambarai nanam
Thaninthidum kovam
Thirumana aasai
Pennil ellam ethai paarthenae
Ilakanam illa
Ilakiyam naanae
Vizhigalukkellam
Adhisaiyam aanen
Mounathin naan isai ketpenae
Uravil kalandhu
Karuvai summandhu
Uyirai padaikkum
Pengal deivanghalae
Poojaikalum veendaam
Siraikalum vendaam
Pennai pennaai
Konjam paarunghalenn
Orr nalae iirukkum
Sila poovai vandu manakum
Ullanghal kalandhal
Inghu vaazhvil artham irrukum
Sandhana poongaatrae
Sandhana poongaatrae
Naan eyakida vanthathu
Thirai pada ulagathilae
Naan eluthiya thirai kadhai
Jaithathu nijathinilae
Oru poiyil vetri adainthaalum
Kannil illai thookam
{En paathai seriya
Ithu kaalam seitha pilaiyaa
En nenjam engum
Etho aadhangham} (2)
O gentle sandalwood breeze,
O gentle sandalwood breeze,
The dreams of my youth—
who called them arrogance?
The musical notes of my laughter—
who wove a trap to imprison it?
I haven't crossed any boundaries,
nor am I trapped inside a cage.
Born like a flower,
wandering freely like a river,
living every day like the breeze—
what pure joy it brings... mmm.
Tham tham tham naa naa num
Naa naa thamtha namtha naa naa num
Naa naa num tham nam tham
Nam tham naa naa num
I have a wish,
you have a wish,
a brand new language
passing from lip to lip.
Would anyone call this a crime?
Mountains are one thing,
riverbanks are another.
Cages are one thing,
nests are another.
Would anyone say they are the same?
The confusion of the mind
lasts only until you understand.
Do not yearn in doubt,
wondering if it is right or wrong.
One day, even a mistake
will seem right.
This is what life is,
do not let your mind waver.
The world called life
has its own distinct beauty.
As vast as the golden sky
are my innermost dreams.
O gentle sandalwood breeze,
O gentle sandalwood breeze,
The dreams of my youth—
who called them arrogance?
The musical notes of my laughter—
who wove a trap to imprison it?
A gentle, dewy gaze,
inherited shyness,
anger that softens away,
and a desire for marriage—
is this all one looks for in a woman?
I am a work of literature
unbound by rules of grammar.
To every pair of eyes,
I have become a wonder.
In silence, I can hear music.
Uniting in love,
bearing life in the womb,
and giving birth to new life,
women are truly divine.
They need no rituals of worship,
nor do they need cages.
Just look at a woman
as a woman, for once.
Some flowers last only for a day,
yet the bee still seeks their sweetness.
When hearts truly unite,
life finds its meaning here.
O gentle sandalwood breeze,
O gentle sandalwood breeze,
I came here to direct films
in the world of cinema.
The screenplay I wrote
succeeded in real life.
Even though I won through a lie,
there is no sleep in my eyes.
Is my path the right one?
Or is this a mistake made by time?
Across my entire heart,
there is an unspoken ache.
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

The song 'Sandhana Poongaatrae' reflects on womanhood, freedom, choices, and moral dilemmas faced in life. The protagonist addresses the gentle sandal breeze, questioning societal judgments that label youthful aspirations as arrogance and self-expression as defiance. Through poetic imagery, the song explores themes of identity, emotional liberation, and the delicate balance between societal expectations and personal conviction. In the final verses, the narrative touches upon the internal conflict of achieving success through a deception, expressing a deep anguish over whether time or circumstances forced a wrong choice.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uvamaani)

“En sarigama siripinnai”

Compares youth's laughter to the musical notes 'Sarigama' and compares life to a river and wind.

Simile (Upamai)

“Poo polae piranthu / Nadhi pola thulli thirinthu”

Direct comparison of birth and movement to flowers ('Poo polae') and rivers ('Nadhi pola').

Contrast / Antithesis

“koondugal veru / Koodukal veru”

Contrasts cages ('Koondugal') representing bondage with nests ('Koodukal') representing shelter and love.

Personification

“Sandhana poongaatrae”

Addressing the sandal breeze ('Sandhana poongaatrae') as a confidant to share personal sorrow and reflections.

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Trivia

'Azhagiya Theeye' (2004) was directed by Radha Mohan and produced by Prakash Raj's Duet Movies. The soundtrack was composed by Ramesh Vinayakam, featuring lyrics written by Na. Muthukumar and Vairamuthu. The film's musical score received praise for its melodious and reflective tone, complementing the film's themes of youth, friendship, and conscience.

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