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Lyrics & meaning

Senthooran Reprise

From Bogan · 2017

Lyricist
Thamarai
Singer
Inno Genga
Music director
D. Imman
Details
Bogan2017

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Nidha nidhaCalmly, calmly
Nidhanamaaga yositthalumEven if I think calmly
Nilla nillaWithout stopping, without stopping
Nillaamal odi yosithalumEven if I think while running without stopping
Naadhaan nee thedum maanbaalan..I am the noble prince you are searching for...
Male
Poovaai unai yendhum boobaalan..The protector who holds you like a flower...
Un madiyin.. manavaalan…The bridegroom on your lap...
Ena thondruthae…So it feels to me...
Male
{Senthooran…{Red-complexioned one...
Sernthae vanthenI came together with you
Senthooran…Red-complexioned one...
Sengaandhal pooRed glory lily flower
Un thozhan…Your companion...
Maaran ambuCupid's arrows
Ainthum vaithuHolding all five
Ondraai kaatril aigindren} (2)I float together in the wind} (2)
Male
I wanna be with youI wanna be with you
But baby you don’t know itBut baby you don't know it
And when i look into your eyesAnd when I look into your eyes
I wanna show itI wanna show it
Girl i just wanna tell youGirl I just wanna tell you
How i feelHow I feel
And i know thatAnd I know that
We can be something realWe can be something real
So baby give us a chanceSo baby give us a chance
Maybe you will seeMaybe you will see
Male
I’m the king to your queenI'm the king to your queen
Yeah girl you’ve got everything that i needYeah girl you've got everything that I need
You got me dreamingYou got me dreaming
About what we could beAbout what we could be
But you don’t no even knowBut you don't even know
So take my hand and we can goSo take my hand and we can go
Where ever you wanna goWherever you wanna go
Male
Girl you’re one of a kindGirl you're one of a kind
Why can’t i just get you out of my mindWhy can't I just get you out of my mind
Being that beautiful should be a crimeBeing that beautiful should be a crime
You can be my jasmine,You can be my Jasmine,
And i’mma be aladdinAnd I'm gonna be Aladdin
And we can see what happeningAnd we can see what's happening
Male
Nadakkaiyil anaithavaaruWhile walking, hugging each other
Poga vendumWe should go
Viralgalai pinaithavaaruWith fingers entwined
Pesa vendumWe should talk
Male
Kaalai ezhumpodhu…When waking up in the morning...
Nee vendum..I need you..
Thookkam varumpodhu..When sleep comes...
Thozh vendum..I need your shoulder..
Male
Nee piriyaaIf you grant me the boon
Varam thanthaalOf never separating
Adhuvae pothum…That alone is enough...
Male
{Senthooran…{Red-complexioned one...
Sernthae vanthenI came together with you
Senthooran…Red-complexioned one...
Sengaandhal pooRed glory lily flower
Un thozhan…Your companion...
Maaran ambuCupid's arrows
Ainthum vaithuHolding all five
Ondraai kaatril aigindren} (2)I float together in the wind} (2)

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

Senthooran from the film Bogan is a romantic ballad in which the male protagonist passionately conveys his devotion to his beloved. He reflects on how, whether thinking calmly or impulsively, he realizes he is destined to be her partner and protector. The lyrics combine classical Tamil poetic imagery—such as Cupid's five floral arrows and the vibrant Sengaandhal (glory lily) flower—with modern urban English verses, depicting a deep desire for lifelong companionship, warmth, and togetherness.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Anaphora / Alliteration (Monai)

Nidha nidha / Nidhanamaaga yositthalum

Repetition of initial words and sounds like 'Nidha nidha' and 'Nilla nilla' creating a rhythmic, musical opening.

Metaphor & Imagery

Sengaandhal poo / Maaran ambu Ainthum vaithu

Compares the beloved or love's presence to 'Sengaandhal poo' (Red Glory Lily) and references 'Maaran ambu' (Cupid's five arrows of love).

Allusion

You can be my jasmine, And i’mma be aladdin

Refers to the pop culture/fairytale romance of Jasmine and Aladdin to express a magical love story.

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Trivia

Although listed as Unknown in the prompt context, 'Senthooran' was composed by D. Imman and sung by D. Sathyaprakash with lyrics penned by Thamarai. The song was a major chartbuster upon release, lauded for Thamarai's blend of classical Tamil metaphors and contemporary expressions.

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