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Lyrics & meaning

Sandhipoma

From Enakku 20 Unakku 18 · 2003

Lyricist
Pa. Vijay
Singers
Unni Menon, Chinmayi, Annupamaa
Music director
A. R. Rahman
Details
Enakku 20 Unakku 182003

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Santhipoma iruvarum santhipomaShall we meet, shall both of us meet?
July kaatril jupiteril orumurai santhipomaShall we meet once on Jupiter in the July breeze?
Female
Indha saalayil pogindranHe walks along this street,
Meesai vaitha paiyan avanThat guy with a mustache.
Aaradi uyaram azhagiya uruvamSix feet tall, with a handsome frame,
Apple polae irupaanaeHe looks like an apple.
Male
………………………………….[Music Interlude]
Female
Indha saalayil pogindranHe walks along this street,
Meesai vaitha paiyan avanThat guy with a mustache.
Aaradi uyaram azhagiya uruvamSix feet tall, with a handsome frame,
Apple polae irupaanaeHe looks like an apple.
Male
Endha kallooriku pogindradhoTo which college is she going,
Ennai thaakiya thaavaniyae ….The girl in the half-saree who smote me?
Mudhal murai kaadhal bayamFirst time love, there is no fear
Illai idhayathilaeIn my heart!
Female
Santhipoma iruvarum santhipomaShall we meet, shall both of us meet?
July kaatril jupiteril orumurai santhipomaShall we meet once on Jupiter in the July breeze?
Female
Santhipoma neptuneil santhipomaShall we meet on Neptune?
Kaadhal swaasam pothumaeThe breath of love is enough,
Iruvarum jeevipomaShall both of us live?
Female
Indha saalayil pogindranHe walks along this street,
Meesai vaitha paiyan avanThat guy with a mustache.
Aaradi uyaram azhagiya uruvamSix feet tall, with a handsome frame,
Apple polae irupaanaeHe looks like an apple.
Male
Endha kallooriku pogindradhoTo which college is she going,
Ennai thaakiya thaavaniyaeThe girl in the half-saree who smote me?
Mudhal murai kaadhal bayamFirst time love, there is no fear
Illai idhayathilaeIn my heart!
Male
……………………………………[Music Interlude]
Female
Andha merina beachMale :Siru padagadiyilOn that Marina Beach / Male: Under a small boat,
Female
Oru nizhalaagiFemale :Naam vasipomaaBecoming a shadow / Female: Shall we reside?
Female
Coffee day pogalaamMale :Snow bowling aadalaamWe can go to Coffee Day / Male: We can play snow bowling,
Female
Phone sandai podalaamMale :Billiyardsil seralaamWe can fight over the phone / Male: We can join at the billiards table,
Female
Meeting nadanthaalMale :Ini dating nadakumIf a meeting happens / Male: From now on dating will happen,
Female
Oru spoonai vaithu ice creamaiWith a single spoon, an ice cream...
Paathi paathi thinnalaam eppada …..We can share half and half, when will that happen, my dear?
Female
Santhipoma iruvarum santhipomaShall we meet, shall both of us meet?
July kaatril jupiteril orumurai santhipomaShall we meet once on Jupiter in the July breeze?
Female
Santhipoma neptuneil santhipomaShall we meet on Neptune?
Kaadhal swaasam pothumaeThe breath of love is enough,
Iruvarum jeevipomaShall both of us live?
Female
Indha saalayil pogindranHe walks along this street,
Meesai vaitha paiyan avanThat guy with a mustache.
Aaradi uyaram azhagiya uruvamSix feet tall, with a handsome frame,
Apple polae irupaanaeHe looks like an apple.
Male
Endha kallooriku pogindradhoTo which college is she going,
Ennai thaakiya thaavaniyae …..The girl in the half-saree who smote me?
Mudhal murai kaadhal bayamFirst time love, there is no fear
Illai idhayathilaeIn my heart!
Male
Yaar punnagaiyumFemale :Un pol illayadaNobody's smile / Female: Is like yours, my dear,
Male
Yaar vaasanaiyumFemale :Un pol illayadaNobody's fragrance / Female: Is like yours, my dear.
Male
Aiyonu aanadhaeFemale :Aanantham ponadhaeOh my, it became a mess / Female: Joy has vanished,
Male
Chichichi sinthanaiFemale :Siripukul vethanaiChi chi chi, what thoughts / Female: Agony hidden inside laughter.
Male
Podi varadhaeFemale :Manam ponaal varadhaeSelf-control doesn't come / Female: Once the heart strays, it doesn't return.
Male
Unnai petra oru annaikondaYou give pain equal to the labor
Vethanaigal tharugiraai pothumae …..Endured by the mother who birthed you, enough!
Female
Santhipoma iruvarum santhipomaShall we meet, shall both of us meet?
July kaatril jupiteril orumurai santhipomaShall we meet once on Jupiter in the July breeze?
Female
Santhipoma neptuneil santhipomaShall we meet on Neptune?
Kaadhal swaasam pothumaeThe breath of love is enough,
Iruvarum jeevipomaShall both of us live?
Female
Indha saalayil pogindranHe walks along this street,
Meesai vaitha paiyan avanThat guy with a mustache.
Aaradi uyaram azhagiya uruvamSix feet tall, with a handsome frame,
Apple polae irupaanaeHe looks like an apple.
Male
Endha kallooriku pogindradhoTo which college is she going,
Ennai thaakiya thaavaniyaeThe girl in the half-saree who smote me?
Mudhal murai kaadhal bayamFirst time love, there is no fear
Illai idhayathilaeIn my heart!
Female
{ Santhipoma iruvarum santhipoma{ Shall we meet, shall both of us meet?
July kaatril jupiteril orumurai santhipomaJuly breeze on Jupiter, shall we meet once?
Female
Santhipoma neptuneil santhipomaShall we meet on Neptune?
Kaadhal swaasam pothumaeThe breath of love is enough,
Iruvarum jeevipoma } (2)Shall both of us live? } (2)

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

Santhipoma is a vibrant, youthful romantic duet from the film Enakku 20 Unakku 18, composed by A.R. Rahman with lyrics by Pa. Vijay. The song captures the playful fantasies, urban lifestyle, and modern dating desires of two young lovers experiencing first love. They playfully dream of meeting in cosmic locations like Jupiter and Neptune, while indulging in college-era activities like visiting Coffee Day, snow bowling, playing billiards, and sharing ice cream. The lyrics combine cosmic exaggeration with 2000s youth culture, highlighting the thrill, sweet angst, and fearless bliss of young infatuation.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Simile (Uvamai)

Apple polae irupaanae

Compares the guy's fair and attractive physical appearance directly to an apple.

Hyperbole (Uyarvu Navortchi)

July kaatril jupiteril orumurai santhipoma

Exaggerates romantic meeting spots by extending them beyond Earth to planets like Jupiter and Neptune.

Metaphor / Synecdoche

Ennai thaakiya thaavaniyae

Refers to the young woman using her traditional attire ('thaavani' / half-saree) as a representation of her whole persona striking the hero's heart.

Alliteration (Monaai)

July kaatril jupiteril orumurai santhipoma

Repetition of the 'J' sound creating rhythm across words ('July', 'Jupiteril').

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Trivia

Although the music composer and singers were listed as unknown in the prompt, the song was composed by A.R. Rahman and sung by Unni Menon, Chinmayi, and Srimathumitha. The movie 'Enakku 20 Unakku 18' (2003), directed by Jyothi Krishna, was known for capturing early-2000s youth culture, featuring references to modern hangouts like Coffee Day and snow bowling.

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