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Lyrics & meaning

Sandhana Poongkaatrae

From Azhagiya Theeye · 2004

Lyricists
Not listed
Singers
Dr. Lavanya, Ramesh Vinayakam
Music director
Ramesh Vinayakam
Details
Azhagiya Theeye2004

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Sandhana poongaatraeO fragrant sandal breeze
Sandhana poongaatraeO fragrant sandal breeze
En ilamaiyin kanavinaiWho called the dreams of my youth
Thimir ena uraithathu yaarArrogance?
En sarigama siripinnaiMy musical laughter,
Siraiyida neithathu yaarWho wove a trap to imprison it?
Naan ellai thaandi vida villaiI have not crossed my limits
Koondukullum illaiNor am I inside a cage
Female
Poo polae piranthuBorn like a flower
Nadhi pola thulli thirinthuLeaping and wandering like a river
Thinam thendral polaeLiving every day like a gentle breeze
Vazhnthaal aanandham..mmmIs sheer happiness..mmm
Female
Dham dham dham na na numDham dham dham na na num
Na na dhamtha namtha na na numNa na dhamtha namtha na na num
Na na num dham nam dhamNa na num dham nam dham
Nam dham na na numNam dham na na num
Female
Ennakoru asaiI have a desire
Unnakoru asaiYou have a desire
Udhadukudhadu puthuLip to lip, a new
Puthu baashaiA brand new language
Kutram endrae ithai solvaarooWill anyone call this a crime?
Male
Malaighal veruMountains are different
Karaighal veruShores are different
koondugal veruCages are different
Koodukal veruNests are different
Rendum ondrae endru solvaarooWill anyone say both are the same?
Female
Puriyum varai thaanOnly until it is understood
Manathin maayakamIs the mind's illusion
Sariya thavaraaRight or wrong
Endru yengaathaeDo not agonize over it
Male
Thavarae oru naalA mistake will one day
Seriyaai theriyumAppear to be right
Vaazhkai ithu thaanThis is what life is
AlaipaiyaathaeDo not let your mind waver
Female
Vazhkai ennum ulaghuThis world called life
Athu maaru patta azhaguHas a uniquely distinct beauty
Pon vaanin alavuuAs vast as the golden sky
En antharangha kanavuIs my secret dream
Female
Sandhana poongaatraeO fragrant sandal breeze
Sandhana poongaatraeO fragrant sandal breeze
En ilamaiyin kanavinaiWho called the dreams of my youth
Thimir ena uraithathu yaarArrogance?
En sarigama siripinnaiMy musical laughter,
Siraiyida neithathu yaarWho wove a trap to imprison it?
Male
Pani vizhum paarvaiA dewy gaze
Parambarai nanamAncestral shyness
Thaninthidum kovamSubsided anger
Thirumana aasaiDesire for marriage
Pennil ellam ethai paarthenaeI saw all these in women
Female
Ilakanam illaA literature without grammar rules
Ilakiyam naanaeI am that literature
VizhigalukkellamTo every pair of eyes
Adhisaiyam aanenI became a marvel
Mounathin naan isai ketpenaeI listen to the music within silence
Male
Uravil kalandhuUniting in relationships
Karuvai summandhuCarrying a life in the womb
Uyirai padaikkumCreating a new life
Pengal deivanghalaeWomen are truly divine beings
Female
Poojaikalum veendaamNeither worship is needed
Siraikalum vendaamNor imprisonment is needed
Pennai pennaaiJust treat a woman as a human being
Konjam paarunghalennPlease look at her that way for a moment
Male
Orr nalae iirukkumLasting only for a single day
Sila poovai vandu manakumA beetle savors a few flowers
Ullanghal kalandhalWhen hearts truly unite
Inghu vaazhvil artham irrukumLife finds its meaning here
Male
Sandhana poongaatraeO fragrant sandal breeze
Sandhana poongaatraeO fragrant sandal breeze
Naan eyakida vanthathuI came here to direct
Thirai pada ulagathilaeIn the world of cinema
Naan eluthiya thirai kadhaiThe screenplay I wrote
Jaithathu nijathinilaeSucceeded in reality
Oru poiyil vetri adainthaalumEven if victory was achieved through a lie
Kannil illai thookamThere is no sleep in my eyes
Male
{En paathai seriyaIs my path correct?
Ithu kaalam seitha pilaiyaaIs this a mistake made by time?
En nenjam engumEverywhere in my heart
Etho aadhangham} (2)There is a strange anguish

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

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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