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Lyrics & meaning

Silena Silena

From Rasigan · 1994

Lyricist
Vaali
Singers
S. N. Surendar, Swarnalatha
Music director
Deva
Movie name
Rasigan
Movie release year
1994
Lyrics added on
14 May 2025

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
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Sillena sillena neerthuli pattu
Mellena mellena kaiviral thottu
Melliya melliya malligai mottu
Solluthu solluthu mellisai mottu
Thottatha thottu
Maththatha vittu thattattumaa
Vetkkaththa vittu
Sikkena unnai kattattumaa
Sillena sillena neerthuli pattu
Mellena mellena kaiviral thottu
Melliya melliya malligai mottu
Solluthu solluthu mellisai mottu
Kattukkaaval vittu theriyum vayasu
Pallippaadam solli pazhagum manasu
Muththaathu innnum idhuthaan ilasu
Muththaamalae vanji kodiyae urasu
Thennai ilaneeru
Pudhu thiraatchai pazhachchaaru
Nee kudichchu paaru
Nammai ketkkurathu yaaru
Michamindri nee vazhangu
Mella innum nee nerungu
Unnai varaikkum
Intha nerukkam endrum irukkum
Sillena sillena neerthuli pattu
Mellena mellena kaiviral thottu
Melliya melliya malligai mottu
Solluthu solluthu mellisai mottu
Unnaikkandaal chittukkuruvi thulluM
Kannukkullae kattu kathaikal sollum
Paththuviral paththu thadavai killum
Pakkam vanthu pachchai kiliyai allum
Raagangalai koorum
Nalla rasiganaiyyaa neethaan
Naan virumpum raagam
Entha naalilumae neethaan
Unnudaiya leelaikalum kaattugindra
Velaigalum
Chinna ponnukku chellakkannukku
Rompa pidikkum
Sillena sillena neerthuli pattu
Mellena mellena kaiviral thottu
Melliya melliya malligai mottu
Solluthu solluthu mellisai mottu
Thottatha thottu
Maththatha vittu thattattumaa
Vetkkaththa vittu
Sikkena unnai kattattumaa
Sillena sillena neerthuli pattu
Mellena mellena kaiviral thottu
Melliya melliya malligai mottu
Solluthu solluthu mellisai mottu
...
As cool drops of water splash on me,
as fingers softly, gently touch me,
a delicate jasmine bud
hums a sweet, gentle melody.
Touching what has been touched,
leaving the rest aside, shall I strike a rhythm?
Casting shyness away,
shall I hold you tight in my arms?
As cool drops of water splash on me,
as fingers softly, gently touch me,
a delicate jasmine bud
hums a sweet, gentle melody.
This is an age that breaks free of all restraints,
yet the heart is still learning its school lessons.
It has not matured yet; it is still tender and young,
even before ripening, come brush against me, slender vine!
Like tender coconut water,
and fresh grape juice,
taste it and see!
Who is there to question us?
Give everything without holding back,
come even closer, slowly.
Reaching deep into you,
this closeness will last forever.
As cool drops of water splash on me,
as fingers softly, gently touch me,
a delicate jasmine bud
hums a sweet, gentle melody.
Seeing you, the little sparrow leaps with joy,
spinning playful tales within the eyes.
Ten fingers tease and pinch ten times,
drawing near to embrace this green parrot.
You are the true admirer
who understands every melody!
The melody that I desire,
on every single day, is only you!
All your playful games
and the charming tricks you show,
this young girl, your sweet darling,
loves them so very much.
As cool drops of water splash on me,
as fingers softly, gently touch me,
a delicate jasmine bud
hums a sweet, gentle melody.
Touching what has been touched,
leaving the rest aside, shall I strike a rhythm?
Casting shyness away,
shall I hold you tight in my arms?
As cool drops of water splash on me,
as fingers softly, gently touch me,
a delicate jasmine bud
hums a sweet, gentle melody.
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

Sillena Sillena Neerthuli Pattu is a romantic duet from the 1994 Tamil movie Rasigan, featuring Vijay and Sanghavi. Composed by Deva with lyrics by Vaali, the song portrays the blossoming love and physical intimacy between two young lovers. Through vivid imagery of rain, jasmine buds, and sweet fruit juice, the lyrics celebrate shedding inhibitions and embracing passionate, youthful affection.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Adukkuthodar (Repetition)

“Sillena sillena neerthuli pattu”

Consecutive repetition of words like 'Sillena sillena', 'Mellena mellena', and 'Melliya melliya' creates rhythmic flow and emphasizes sensation.

Iyaibu (End Rhyme)

“Sillena sillena neerthuli pattu / Mellena mellena kaiviral thottu”

Rhyming endings 'pattu', 'thottu', and 'mottu' establish a melodic rhythm throughout the refrain.

Metaphor (Uvamai)

“Pakkam vanthu pachchai kiliyai allum”

Comparing the heroine to a 'pachchai kili' (green parrot) and love's sweetness to 'pudhu thiraatchai pazhachchaaru' (fresh grape juice).

Monai (Alliteration)

“Paththuviral paththu thadavai killum”

Repetition of the 'p' consonant sound across words like 'Paththuviral paththu thadavai'.

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Trivia

Rasigan (1994) was a key early hit for actor Vijay, directed by his father S. A. Chandrasekhar. S. N. Surendar, who sang this duet alongside Swarnalatha, was also the primary dubbing artist for Vijay during his early film career.

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