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Lyrics & meaning

Senthamizh Pesum Azhagu Juliet

From Santosh Subramaniam · 2008

Lyricist
Pa. Vijay
Singers
Andrea Jeremiah, Ranjith
Music director
Devi Sri Prasad
Details
Santosh Subramaniam2008

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
We have a romeoWe have a Romeo
We need a julietWe need a Juliet
Yo yo yoYo yo yo
We have a romeoWe have a Romeo
All that we need is a juliet..All that we need is a Juliet..
Yo yo yoYo yo yo
We have a romeoWe have a Romeo
All that we need is a juliet..All that we need is a Juliet..
Male
Eh senthamizh pesumHey, speaking pure Tamil,
Azhaghu julietA beautiful Juliet,
Engirukaalo theduvomWherever she is, let us search for her.
Sevvizhi veesum kanavu devadhaiA dream angel with enchanting eyes,
Nanbanin kannil kaatuvomWe will reveal her to our friend.
Male
Madham vendam kulam vendamNo need for religion, no need for caste,
I want only gunamI want only good character.
Panam vendam niram vendamNo need for money, no need for skin tone,
I just want only manamI just want only a good heart.
Male
Malaai malaro dubaai kuyiloIs she a flower from Malai or a cuckoo from Dubai?
Ada chennai kovai nellai nilavoHey, is she a moon from Chennai, Kovai, or Nellai?
Male
We have a romeoWe have a Romeo
We need is a juliet..We need a Juliet..
We have a romeoWe have a Romeo
We need is a juliet..We need a Juliet..
Male
Senthamizh pesumSpeaking pure Tamil,
Azhaghu julietA beautiful Juliet,
Engirukaalo theduvomWherever she is, let us search for her.
Chorus
Yo yo yoYo yo yo
We have a romeoWe have a Romeo
All that we need is a juliet..All that we need is a Juliet..
Yo yo yoYo yo yo
We have a romeoWe have a Romeo
All that we need is a juliet..All that we need is a Juliet..
Chorus
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Male
Aaa….aaa….aaa…..Aaa....aaa....aaa.....
Male
Computer pen poraadaLook at the computer girl going by,
Male :Mouseah maara venandaMale: Don't turn into a mouse for her!
Male
Tv anchor paarendaLook at the TV anchor,
Male :Ava sponsor ketpaadaMale: She'll ask for a sponsor!
Male
Catwalk model poradaLook at the catwalk model walking,
Male :Ava photokaaga siripadaMale: She smiles only for the camera photo!
Male
Cell phone beauty paarendaLook at the cell phone beauty,
Male :Ava always engaged daMale: She is always engaged!
Male
Kanna pinnaChorus :OhCareless, random talk!
Male :Kadhai sollathaeChorus :OhMale: Don't tell cooked-up stories!
Male :Sonna sonnaChorus :OhNo matter what you say,
Male :Set aagathaeChorus :OhMale: It won't suit or work out!
Male
Unnai asathum pennai adaiyaTo get a girl who will stun you,
Un lifetime pothadhudaYour whole lifetime won't be enough, man!
Male
We have a romeoWe have a Romeo
We need is a juliet..We need a Juliet..
We have a romeoWe have a Romeo
We need is a juliet..We need a Juliet..
Male
Senthamizh pesumSpeaking pure Tamil,
Azhaghu julietA beautiful Juliet,
Engirukaalo theduvomWherever she is, let us search for her.
Sevvizhi veesum kanavu devadhaiA dream angel with enchanting eyes,
Nanbanin kannil kaatuvomWe will reveal her to our friend.
Female
I can give you a reason to stayI can give you a reason to stay
If you can see me in your lifeIf you can see me in your life
Your dreams realiseYour dreams realise
Dont walk awayDont walk away
Get to see what you re leavin behindGet to see what you re leavin behind
Male
Vaada poda endrennaiCalling me casually with affection,
Male :Vaanjai vazhiya kupidanumMale: She must call overflowing with love.
Male
Natpu kaadhal rendaiyumaeBoth friendship and love together,
Male :Avalae thandhidanumMale: She herself must bestow.
Male
Naanum avalum ponalaeIf she and I walk together,
Male :Neeyum ivanum venthidanumMale: You and he should burn with jealousy.
Male
Mutham ondru naan kettaalIf I ask for one kiss,
Male :Paththaai thandhidanumMale: She should give ten in return.
Male
Ondraai kuliyalChorus :OhBathing together,
Male :Ondraai unavuChorus :OhMale: Eating together,
Male :Konjam thookkamChorus :OhMale: A little sleep,
Male :Niraiya kanavuChorus :OhMale: A lot of dreams.
Male
Ennai enakkaeTo reveal me to myself,
Pudhusaai kaattumIn a brand new light,
Oru vennilavaiLike a bright white moon,
Thedi selgirenI am going in search of her.
Male
We have a romeoWe have a Romeo
We need is a juliet..We need a Juliet..
We have a romeoWe have a Romeo
We need is a juliet..We need a Juliet..
Male
Senthamizh pesumSpeaking pure Tamil,
Azhaghu julietA beautiful Juliet,
Engirukaalo theduvomWherever she is, let us search for her.
Sevvizhi veesum kanavu devadhaiA dream angel with enchanting eyes,
Nanbanin kannil kaatuvomWe will reveal her to our friend.
Chorus
Yo yo yoYo yo yo
We have a romeoWe have a Romeo
All that we need is a juliet..All that we need is a Juliet..
Yo yo yoYo yo yo
We have a romeoWe have a Romeo
All that we need is a juliet..All that we need is a Juliet..

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This upbeat youth anthem from the film 'Santhosh Subramaniam' depicts the hero and his group of friends searching for his ideal romantic partner—his 'Juliet'. The song contrasts modern, superficial urban girls (like techies, TV anchors, models) with the hero's longing for an endearing, grounded girl who values character, heart, and true companionship above money, status, skin color, or caste. Through playful banter between the protagonist and his friends, the track illustrates youth bonding, banter, and idealized romantic aspirations.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Edhugai (Second letter rhyming)

Madham vendam kulam vendam / Panam vendam niram vendam

Matching second consonants in adjacent lines creating rhythmic flow ('Madham' and 'Panam').

Iyaibu (End rhyme)

I want only gunam / I just want only manam

Rhyming words at the end of consecutive lines ('vendam' and 'vendam', 'gunam' and 'manam').

Metaphor / Alliteration

Malaai malaro dubaai kuyilo

Using cities as metaphors for beauty along with repetitive 'm' and 'n' consonant sounds ('Malaai malaro dubaai kuyilo').

Pun / Double Entendre

Computer pen poraada / Mouseah maara venanda

Humorous wordplay connecting 'computer' with 'mouse' as both a tech device and a meek creature.

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Trivia

'America Endralum' (commonly known as 'We Have A Romeo') was composed by Devi Sri Prasad for the 2008 blockbuster 'Santhosh Subramaniam', starring Jayam Ravi. The song became a massive hit among college students across Tamil Nadu for its energetic fusion of Tamil folk rhythms, Western pop beats, and relatable youthful lyrics by Pa. Vijay.

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