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Lyrics & meaning

Sillendra Kaathu

From Aasaipadugiren · 2011

Lyricist
Balu Manivannan
Singers
Vijay Sridharan, Srimathumitha
Music director
Aadhish Uthiriyan
Details
Aasaipadugiren2011

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Sillendra kaaththuA cool breeze
Symphony saeththuCombining a symphony
Isai mazhai pozhigindrathaeA rain of music is pouring.
Female
Kadarkarai oramBy the seashore,
Alaigalin eeramThe moisture of the waves
Idhayaththau nanaikkindrathaeDrenches the heart.
Male
Idhu meithaanaaIs this real?
Mei ezhuthum poithaanaaIs it a lie written by truth?
Ival poopolaIs she like a flower,
Poththi vechcha puyalthaanaaA storm preserved inside?
Male
Idhu meithaanaaIs this real?
Mei ezhuthum poithaanaaIs it a lie written by truth?
Ival poopolaIs she like a flower,
Poththi vechcha puyalthaanaaA storm preserved inside?
PuyalthaanaaIs it a storm?
Male
Sillendra kaaththuA cool breeze
Symphony saeththuCombining a symphony
Isai mazhai pozhigindrathaeA rain of music is pouring.
Male
Manasu thulluthaeThe heart leaps with joy,
Magizhanthu pogutheIt overflows with happiness,
Kaanum yaavaiyum nalamthaanEverything seen is fine and good.
Female :Pudhiya ulagilaeFemale : In a new world,
Pudhiya vazhiyilaeOn a new path,
Thondrum karaigalum idhamthaanEven the shores that appear bring comfort.
Male
Siru siru adi vaiththuTaking small steps,
Sigaraththil nee yaeruvaaiYou will climb to the peak.
Velichchaththin vadivaagiBecoming the form of light,
Iruttinai puram thalluvaaiYou will push darkness away.
Male
Uyarvathu un paaduRising high is your task,
En paadu unnoduthaanMy role is right along with you.
Paadugal pala pattumThough suffering many hardships,
Paaduvaen un paattuthaanI will sing your song.
Male
Sillendra kaaththuA cool breeze
Symphony saeththuCombining a symphony
Isai mazhai pozhigindrathaeA rain of music is pouring.
Female
Ninaivin vazhiyilaeAlong the path of memories,
Nagarum vaazhvilaeIn a moving life,
Sontham enbathae sugamthaanHaving relationships itself is pleasure.
Male
Kannil pathippathumImprinting in the eyes,
Nenjai thuvaippathumSoaking the heart,
Inimai thanthidum sugamthaanIt gives sweet bliss.
Female
Malaiyin madi melaeUpon the lap of the mountain,
Magizhnthae piranthomadaaWe were born joyfully, my dear.
Marangalin pidikkullaeWithin the embrace of trees,
Inainthae vaazhnthomadaaWe lived together, my dear.
Female
Thadakalam en veeduThe track field is my house,
Un manam thaai veeduthaanYour heart is my mother's house.
Viruthugal kuvinthaalumEven if awards pile up,
Perumaigal unnoduthaanThe glory belongs with you.
Male
Sillendra kaaththuA cool breeze
Symphony saeththuCombining a symphony
Isai mazhai pozhigindrathaeA rain of music is pouring.
Female
Kadarkarai oramBy the seashore,
Alaigalin eeramThe moisture of the waves
Idhayaththau nanaikkindrathaeDrenches the heart.
Male
Idhu meithaanaaIs this real?
Mei ezhuthum poithaanaaIs it a lie written by truth?
Ival poopolaIs she like a flower,
Poththi vechcha puyalthaanaaA storm preserved inside?
Puyalthaanaa….Is it a storm?...

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

Sillendra Kaaththu is a melodious track from the movie Aasaipadugiren (2011), composed by Aadhish Uthiriyan. The song celebrates love, nature, and shared aspirations, drawing vivid parallels between atmospheric elements—like cool breezes, sea waves, and rainfall—and deep human emotions. The lyrics portray a supportive relationship where one partner encourages the other to overcome challenges and reach new heights, emphasizing that true wealth and happiness lie in mutual love, companionship, and shared memories.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uruvagam)

Isai mazhai pozhigindrathae

Compares music directly to rain ('Isai mazhai'), symbolizing a refreshing downpour of melodies.

Simile (Uvamai)

Ival poopola

Compares the gentleness of the woman to a flower using the comparison marker 'poola' ('poopola').

Oxymoron / Paradox

Mei ezhuthum poithaanaa

Juxtaposes truth and lie ('Mei ezhuthum poithaanaa') to create poetic wonder.

Anaphora / Alliteration (Monaai)

Pudhiya ulagilae / Pudhiya vazhiyilae

Repetition of the opening word 'Pudhiya' in adjacent lines to establish dynamic rhythm.

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Trivia

Aasaipadugiren (2011) featured music composed by Aadhish Uthiriyan with lyrics penned by Balu Manivannan. The song gained appreciation among listeners for its blend of orchestral classical textures with contemporary Tamil melody.

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