Sandhosha Kanneere
From Uyire · 1998
- Lyricist
- Vairamuthu
- Singers
- A. R. Rahman, Anuradha
- Music director
- A. R. Rahman
- Details
- Uyire1998
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Hmmmm….. | Hmmmm..... |
| Iru pookal kilai melae | Two flowers on a branch |
| Oru puyalo malai melae | A storm above the mountain |
| Uyir aadum thigilaalae | In the thrill of life hanging in balance |
| En vaazhvin oram vanthaayae | You came to the edge of my life |
| Senthaenae….ae…………… | Oh sweet pure honey... |
| Male | |
| Iru pookal kilai melae | Two flowers on a branch |
| Oru puyalo malai melae | A storm above the mountain |
| Uyir aadum thigilaalae | In the thrill of life hanging in balance |
| En vaazhvin oram vanthaayae | You came to the edge of my life |
| Senthaenae….ae…………… | Oh sweet pure honey... |
| Male | |
| Kaneerae kaneerae | Tears, oh tears |
| Santhosa kaneerae… kaneerae | Tears of happiness... tears |
| Thedi thedi theinthenae | I wore myself out searching and searching |
| Meendum kan mun kandenae | I found you again right before my eyes |
| Pennae pennae | Oh girl, oh girl |
| Pennae pennae pesaai pennae | Oh girl, oh girl, speak to me, girl |
| Kannae kannae kaanaai kannae | Oh my dear, my dear, look at me, my dear |
| Kaneerae | Oh tears |
| Male | |
| Kaneerae kaneerae | Tears, oh tears |
| Santhosa kaneerae… kaneerae | Tears of happiness... tears |
| Thedi thedi theinthenae | I wore myself out searching and searching |
| Meendum kan mun kandenae | I found you again right before my eyes |
| Pennae pennae | Oh girl, oh girl |
| Pennae pennae pesaai pennae | Oh girl, oh girl, speak to me, girl |
| Kannae kannae kaanaai kannae | Oh my dear, my dear, look at me, my dear |
| Kaneerae….. | Oh tears..... |
| Chorus | |
| ………………………………………. | ........................................ |
| Male | |
| Hmmmm….mmm… | Hmmmm....mmm... |
| Un paarvai poithaana | Is your gaze a lie? |
| Penn endraal thiraithaana | Is a woman meant to be behind a veil? |
| Penn nenjae sirai thaana | Is a woman's heart a prison? |
| Sari thaana…aa… | Is this right? |
| Male | |
| Penn nenjil mogam undu | There is passion in a woman's heart |
| Athil paruva thaabam undu | There is youthful longing in it |
| Peraasai theeyum undu | There is a burning fire of deep desire |
| Yen unnai olithaai indru | Why did you hide yourself today? |
| Male | |
| Puthir potta pennae nil nil | Oh mysterious girl, wait, wait |
| Bathil thondra villai sol sol | No answer comes to mind, speak, speak |
| Male | |
| Kallondru thadai seitha pothum | Even if a stone creates an obstacle |
| Pullondru puthuvergal pothum | A blade of grass takes new roots |
| Nam kaadhal athu pola meerum | Our love will overcome just like that |
| Kallondru thadai seitha pothum | Even if a stone creates an obstacle |
| Pullondru puthuvergal pothum | A blade of grass takes new roots |
| Nam kaadhal athu pola meerum | Our love will overcome just like that |
| Kannil kannil kaneer | Tears in the eyes, tears |
| Inba kaneerae | Tears of joy |
| Male | |
| Thedi thedi theinthenae | I wore myself out searching and searching |
| Meendum kan mun kandenae | I found you again right before my eyes |
| Pennae pennae | Oh girl, oh girl |
| Pennae pennae pesaai pennae | Oh girl, oh girl, speak to me, girl |
| Kannae kannae kaanaai kannae | Oh my dear, my dear, look at me, my dear |
| Kaneerae….. | Oh tears..... |
| Male | |
| Hmmm…mmm…. | Hmmm...mmm.... |
| Paal nadhiyae nee engae | Oh river of milk, where are you? |
| Varum vazhiyil marainthaayo | Did you disappear on the way? |
| Pala thadaigal kadanthaayo | Did you overcome many obstacles? |
| Sol kannae | Tell me, my dear |
| Male | |
| Peranbae unthan ninaivu | Oh deep love, the memory of you |
| En kannai suttrum kanavu | Is a dream that hovers around my eyes |
| Ithu uyirai thirudum uravu | This is a relationship that steals one's soul |
| Un thunbam enbathu varavu | Your suffering is my arrival |
| Male | |
| Ye marma rani nil nil | Oh queen of mystery, wait, wait |
| Oru mouna vaarthai sol sol | Speak a silent word, speak, speak |
| Male | |
| Unnodu naan kanda bandham | The bond I experienced with you |
| Mannodu mazhai konda sontham | Is like the relationship rain has with the soil |
| Kaainthaalum adi eeram enjum…hmmm… | Even if dried up, my dear, moisture remains... hmmm... |
| Unnodu naan kanda bandham | The bond I experienced with you |
| Mannodu mazhai konda sontham | Is like the relationship rain has with the soil |
| Kaainthaalum adi eeram enjum… | Even if dried up, my dear, moisture remains... |
| Kannil kannil kaneer | Tears in the eyes, tears |
| Inba kaneerae | Tears of joy |
| Chorus | |
| Santhosa kaneerae | Tears of happiness |
| Santhosa kaneerae | Tears of happiness |
| Santhosa kaneerae | Tears of happiness |
| Santhosa kaneerae | Tears of happiness |
| Male | |
| Thedi thedi theinthenae | I wore myself out searching and searching |
| Meendum kan mun kandenae | I found you again right before my eyes |
| Pennae pennae | Oh girl, oh girl |
| Chorus :Thedi thedi theinthenae | Chorus: I wore myself out searching and searching |
| Meendum kan mun kandenae | I found you again right before my eyes |
| Pennae pennae | Oh girl, oh girl |
| Male :Pennae pennae pesaai pennae | Male: Oh girl, oh girl, speak to me, girl |
| Chorus :Pennae pennae pesaai pennae | Chorus: Oh girl, oh girl, speak to me, girl |
| Male :Kannae kannae kaanaai kannae | Male: Oh my dear, my dear, look at me, my dear |
| Chorus :Kannae kannae kaanaai kannae | Chorus: Oh my dear, my dear, look at me, my dear |
| Male :Kaneerae…..Chorus :Kaneerae….. | Male: Oh tears..... Chorus: Oh tears..... |
| Male :Kaneerae kaneerae | Male: Tears, oh tears |
| Santhosa kaneerae… kaneerae…ae….ae…… | Tears of happiness... tears... tears... |
ம்ம்.....
இரு பூக்கள் கிளை மேலே
ஒரு புயலோ மலை மேலே
உயிர் ஆடும் திகிலாலே
என் வாழ்வின் ஓரம் வந்தாயே
செந்தேனே......
Hmmmm.....
Two flowers on a branch
A storm above the mountain
In the thrill of life hanging in balance
You came to the edge of my life
Oh sweet pure honey...
இரு பூக்கள் கிளை மேலே
ஒரு புயலோ மலை மேலே
உயிர் ஆடும் திகிலாலே
என் வாழ்வின் ஓரம் வந்தாயே
செந்தேனே......
Two flowers on a branch
A storm above the mountain
In the thrill of life hanging in balance
You came to the edge of my life
Oh sweet pure honey...
கண்ணீரே கண்ணீரே
சந்தோஷக் கண்ணீரே...கண்ணீரே
தேடித் தேடித் தேய்ந்தேனே
மீண்டும் கண்முன் கண்டேனே
பெண்ணே பெண்ணே
பெண்ணே பெண்ணே
பேசாய் பெண்ணே
கண்ணே கண்ணே
காணாய் கண்ணே
கண்ணீரே...
Tears, oh tears
Tears of happiness... tears
I wore myself out searching and searching
I found you again right before my eyes
Oh girl, oh girl
Oh girl, oh girl, speak to me, girl
Oh my dear, my dear, look at me, my dear
Oh tears
கண்ணீரே கண்ணீரே
சந்தோஷக் கண்ணீரே.... கண்ணீரே
தேடித் தேடித் தேய்ந்தேனே
மீண்டும் கண்முன் கண்டேனே
பெண்ணே பெண்ணே
பெண்ணே பெண்ணே
பேசாய் பெண்ணே
கண்ணே கண்ணே
காணாய் கண்ணே
கண்ணீரே...
Tears, oh tears
Tears of happiness... tears
I wore myself out searching and searching
I found you again right before my eyes
Oh girl, oh girl
Oh girl, oh girl, speak to me, girl
Oh my dear, my dear, look at me, my dear
Oh tears.....
..............................................
........................................
ம்ம்......ம்ம்...
உன் பார்வை பொய்தானா
பெண்ணென்றால் திரைதானா
பெண் நெஞ்சே சிறைதானா
சரிதானா.....
Hmmmm....mmm...
Is your gaze a lie?
Is a woman meant to be behind a veil?
Is a woman's heart a prison?
Is this right?
பெண் நெஞ்சில்
மோகம் உண்டு
அதில் பருவத் தாபம் உண்டு
பேராசைத்தீயும் உண்டு
ஏன் உன்னை ஒளித்தாய் இன்று
There is passion in a woman's heart
There is youthful longing in it
There is a burning fire of deep desire
Why did you hide yourself today?
புதிர் போட்ட
பெண்ணே நில் நில்
பதில் தோன்றவில்லை சொல் சொல்
Oh mysterious girl, wait, wait
No answer comes to mind, speak, speak
கல்லொன்று
தடை செய்த போதும்
புல்லொன்று புதுவேர்கள் போடும்
நம் காதல் அது போல மீறும்
கல்லொன்று தடைசெய்த போதும்
புல்லொன்று புதுவேர்கள் போடும்
நம் காதல் அது போல மீறும்
கண்ணில் கண்ணில் கண்ணீர்
இன்ப கண்ணீரே
Even if a stone creates an obstacle
A blade of grass takes new roots
Our love will overcome just like that
Even if a stone creates an obstacle
A blade of grass takes new roots
Our love will overcome just like that
Tears in the eyes, tears
Tears of joy
தேடித் தேடித் தேய்ந்தேனே
மீண்டும் கண்முன் கண்டேனே
பெண்ணே பெண்ணே
பெண்ணே பெண்ணே
பேசாய் பெண்ணே
கண்ணே கண்ணே
காணாய் கண்ணே
கண்ணீரே....
I wore myself out searching and searching
I found you again right before my eyes
Oh girl, oh girl
Oh girl, oh girl, speak to me, girl
Oh my dear, my dear, look at me, my dear
Oh tears.....
ம்ம்......ம்ம்...
பால் நதியே நீ எங்கே
வரும் வழியில் மறைந்தாயோ
பல தடைகள் கடந்தாயோ
சொல் கண்ணே
Hmmm...mmm....
Oh river of milk, where are you?
Did you disappear on the way?
Did you overcome many obstacles?
Tell me, my dear
பேரன்பே உந்தன் நினைவு
என் கண்ணைச் சுற்றும் கனவு
இது உயிரைத் திருடும் உறவு
உன் துன்பம் என்பது வரவு
Oh deep love, the memory of you
Is a dream that hovers around my eyes
This is a relationship that steals one's soul
Your suffering is my arrival
யே.. மர்ம ராணி நில் நில்
ஒரு மௌன வார்த்தை
சொல் சொல்
Oh queen of mystery, wait, wait
Speak a silent word, speak, speak
உன்னோடு நான் கண்ட பந்தம்
மண்ணோடு மழை கொண்ட சொந்தம்
காய்ந்தாலும் அடி ஈரம் எஞ்சும்....
உன்னோடு நான் கண்ட பந்தம்
மண்ணோடு மழை கொண்ட சொந்தம்
காய்ந்தாலும் அடி ஈரம் எஞ்சும்...
கண்ணில் கண்ணில் கண்ணீர்
இன்ப கண்ணீரே
The bond I experienced with you
Is like the relationship rain has with the soil
Even if dried up, my dear, moisture remains... hmmm...
The bond I experienced with you
Is like the relationship rain has with the soil
Even if dried up, my dear, moisture remains...
Tears in the eyes, tears
Tears of joy
சந்தோஷக் கண்ணீரே
சந்தோஷக் கண்ணீரே
சந்தோஷக் கண்ணீரே
சந்தோஷக் கண்ணீரே
Tears of happiness
Tears of happiness
Tears of happiness
Tears of happiness
தேடித் தேடித் தேய்ந்தேனே
மீண்டும் கண்முன் கண்டேனே
பெண்ணே பெண்ணே
குழு :
தேடித் தேடித் தேய்ந்தேனே
மீண்டும் கண்முன் கண்டேனே
பெண்ணே பெண்ணே
பெண்ணே பெண்ணே
பேசாய் பெண்ணே
குழு :
பெண்ணே பெண்ணே
பேசாய் பெண்ணே
கண்ணே கண்ணே
காணாய் கண்ணே
குழு :
கண்ணே கண்ணே
காணாய் கண்ணே
கண்ணீரே... குழு : கண்ணீரே...
கண்ணீரே கண்ணீரே
சந்தோஷக் கண்ணீரே கண்ணீரே........
I wore myself out searching and searching
I found you again right before my eyes
Oh girl, oh girl
Chorus: I wore myself out searching and searching
I found you again right before my eyes
Oh girl, oh girl
Male: Oh girl, oh girl, speak to me, girl
Chorus: Oh girl, oh girl, speak to me, girl
Male: Oh my dear, my dear, look at me, my dear
Chorus: Oh my dear, my dear, look at me, my dear
Male: Oh tears..... Chorus: Oh tears.....
Male: Tears, oh tears
Tears of happiness... tears... tears...
Hmmmm…..
Hmmmm.....
Iru pookal kilai melae
Two flowers on a branch
Oru puyalo malai melae
A storm above the mountain
Uyir aadum thigilaalae
In the thrill of life hanging in balance
En vaazhvin oram vanthaayae
You came to the edge of my life
Senthaenae….ae……………
Oh sweet pure honey...
Iru pookal kilai melae
Two flowers on a branch
Oru puyalo malai melae
A storm above the mountain
Uyir aadum thigilaalae
In the thrill of life hanging in balance
En vaazhvin oram vanthaayae
You came to the edge of my life
Senthaenae….ae……………
Oh sweet pure honey...
Kaneerae kaneerae
Tears, oh tears
Santhosa kaneerae… kaneerae
Tears of happiness... tears
Thedi thedi theinthenae
I wore myself out searching and searching
Meendum kan mun kandenae
I found you again right before my eyes
Pennae pennae
Oh girl, oh girl
Pennae pennae pesaai pennae
Oh girl, oh girl, speak to me, girl
Kannae kannae kaanaai kannae
Oh my dear, my dear, look at me, my dear
Kaneerae
Oh tears
Kaneerae kaneerae
Tears, oh tears
Santhosa kaneerae… kaneerae
Tears of happiness... tears
Thedi thedi theinthenae
I wore myself out searching and searching
Meendum kan mun kandenae
I found you again right before my eyes
Pennae pennae
Oh girl, oh girl
Pennae pennae pesaai pennae
Oh girl, oh girl, speak to me, girl
Kannae kannae kaanaai kannae
Oh my dear, my dear, look at me, my dear
Kaneerae…..
Oh tears.....
……………………………………….
........................................
Hmmmm….mmm…
Hmmmm....mmm...
Un paarvai poithaana
Is your gaze a lie?
Penn endraal thiraithaana
Is a woman meant to be behind a veil?
Penn nenjae sirai thaana
Is a woman's heart a prison?
Sari thaana…aa…
Is this right?
Penn nenjil mogam undu
There is passion in a woman's heart
Athil paruva thaabam undu
There is youthful longing in it
Peraasai theeyum undu
There is a burning fire of deep desire
Yen unnai olithaai indru
Why did you hide yourself today?
Puthir potta pennae nil nil
Oh mysterious girl, wait, wait
Bathil thondra villai sol sol
No answer comes to mind, speak, speak
Kallondru thadai seitha pothum
Even if a stone creates an obstacle
Pullondru puthuvergal pothum
A blade of grass takes new roots
Nam kaadhal athu pola meerum
Our love will overcome just like that
Kallondru thadai seitha pothum
Even if a stone creates an obstacle
Pullondru puthuvergal pothum
A blade of grass takes new roots
Nam kaadhal athu pola meerum
Our love will overcome just like that
Kannil kannil kaneer
Tears in the eyes, tears
Inba kaneerae
Tears of joy
Thedi thedi theinthenae
I wore myself out searching and searching
Meendum kan mun kandenae
I found you again right before my eyes
Pennae pennae
Oh girl, oh girl
Pennae pennae pesaai pennae
Oh girl, oh girl, speak to me, girl
Kannae kannae kaanaai kannae
Oh my dear, my dear, look at me, my dear
Kaneerae…..
Oh tears.....
Hmmm…mmm….
Hmmm...mmm....
Paal nadhiyae nee engae
Oh river of milk, where are you?
Varum vazhiyil marainthaayo
Did you disappear on the way?
Pala thadaigal kadanthaayo
Did you overcome many obstacles?
Sol kannae
Tell me, my dear
Peranbae unthan ninaivu
Oh deep love, the memory of you
En kannai suttrum kanavu
Is a dream that hovers around my eyes
Ithu uyirai thirudum uravu
This is a relationship that steals one's soul
Un thunbam enbathu varavu
Your suffering is my arrival
Ye marma rani nil nil
Oh queen of mystery, wait, wait
Oru mouna vaarthai sol sol
Speak a silent word, speak, speak
Unnodu naan kanda bandham
The bond I experienced with you
Mannodu mazhai konda sontham
Is like the relationship rain has with the soil
Kaainthaalum adi eeram enjum…hmmm…
Even if dried up, my dear, moisture remains... hmmm...
Unnodu naan kanda bandham
The bond I experienced with you
Mannodu mazhai konda sontham
Is like the relationship rain has with the soil
Kaainthaalum adi eeram enjum…
Even if dried up, my dear, moisture remains...
Kannil kannil kaneer
Tears in the eyes, tears
Inba kaneerae
Tears of joy
Santhosa kaneerae
Tears of happiness
Santhosa kaneerae
Tears of happiness
Santhosa kaneerae
Tears of happiness
Santhosa kaneerae
Tears of happiness
Thedi thedi theinthenae
I wore myself out searching and searching
Meendum kan mun kandenae
I found you again right before my eyes
Pennae pennae
Oh girl, oh girl
Chorus :Thedi thedi theinthenae
Chorus: I wore myself out searching and searching
Meendum kan mun kandenae
I found you again right before my eyes
Pennae pennae
Oh girl, oh girl
Male :Pennae pennae pesaai pennae
Male: Oh girl, oh girl, speak to me, girl
Chorus :Pennae pennae pesaai pennae
Chorus: Oh girl, oh girl, speak to me, girl
Male :Kannae kannae kaanaai kannae
Male: Oh my dear, my dear, look at me, my dear
Chorus :Kannae kannae kaanaai kannae
Chorus: Oh my dear, my dear, look at me, my dear
Male :Kaneerae…..Chorus :Kaneerae…..
Male: Oh tears..... Chorus: Oh tears.....
Male :Kaneerae kaneerae
Male: Tears, oh tears
Santhosa kaneerae… kaneerae…ae….ae……
Tears of happiness... tears... tears...
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This song from the film Uyire (the Tamil dubbed version of Dil Se..) expresses the intense obsession, grief, and tender hope of a lover pursuing a elusive, mysterious beloved. He reflects on her elusive nature, comparing her hidden feelings to a veil or a prison, while expressing his own unstoppable love that can break through any barrier like grass rooting through rock. The tears he sheds are a complex mix of despair at her sudden disappearances and joy whenever he catches a glimpse of her again. His devotion remains deep and unyielding, like rain penetrating dry soil, persisting despite all obstacles.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uvamai/Uruvagam)
“Iru pookal kilai melae / Oru puyalo malai melae”
Comparing the delicate love and tumultuous situation to flowers on a branch caught in a mountain storm.
Repetition / Reduplication (Adukku Thodar)
“Thedi thedi theinthenae”
Reduplication of 'Thedi thedi' (searching and searching) and 'Pennae pennae' creates emotional urgency and emphasizes exhaustion from searching.
Nature Imagery (Iyarkai Uvamaigal)
“Kallondru thadai seitha pothum / Pullondru puthuvergal pothum”
Compares love overcoming obstacles to grass breaking through hard rock to set new roots, and compares their bond to rain nourishing soil.
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Trivia
Uyire (1998) is the Tamil dub of Mani Ratnam's Hindi romantic thriller Dil Se.. This track corresponds to 'Ae Ajnabi' in the original Hindi soundtrack, composed by A.R. Rahman with Tamil lyrics written by Vairamuthu.
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