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Lyrics & meaning

Sondham Ondrai Thedum

From Enna Petha Raasa · 1989

Lyricist
Piraisoodan
Singers
Mano, K. S. Chitra
Music director
Ilayaraja
Movie name
Enna Petha Raasa
Movie release year
1989
Lyrics added on
3 Dec 2021

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Sontham ondrai thedum annakkili
Enna solli paadum annakkili
Sontham ondrai thedum annakkili
Enna solli paadum annakkili
Intha kural ketkuthaa
Inbam thannai thoonduthaa
Anbu kolla kaalm neram yaedhu
Anbu kolla kaalm neram yaedhu
Sontham ondrai thedum annakkili
Enna solli paadum annakkili
Vaanaththu ambuliyai
Varavazhaikka venum endru
Thaniyaaga thavam irunthu
Vegunaalum vendi nindraen
Vaanaththu ambuliyai
Varavazhaikka venum endru
Thaniyaaga thavam irunthu
Vegunaalum vendi nindraen
Enthan thavamthaan palikka
Dheivam varam thanthathammaa
Ambuliyum bhoomi thannil
Un uruvil vanthathammaa
Veedhi vazhi ponaal velli ratham
Tharaiyil nadanthaalae thanga ratham
Unnai ennai dheivam inaiththathu
Sontham ondrai thedum annakkili
Enna solli paadum annakkili
Siru veenai thaan eduththu
Viralaalae shuruthi ezhuppi
Kurunaaiyaal paaduvathai
Kurumbudanae kettiro
Siru veenai thaan eduththu
Viralaalae shuruthi ezhuppi
Kurunaaiyaal paaduvathai
Kurumbudanae kettiro
Paadal thannil nee mayangi
Painkodiyai vendumendraai
Kuralthanilae nee kirangi
Kulangkodiyai vendumendraai
Eesan arul engae sendrathu
Yaenthizhaiyin manamum veruththathu
Dheivam nammai yaeno piriththathu
Sontham ondrai thedum annakkili
Enna solli paadum annakkili
Intha kural ketkuthaa
Inbam thannai thoonduthaa
Anbu kolla kaalm neram yaedhu
Anbu kolla kaalm neram yaedhu
Sontham ondrai thedum annakkili
Enna solli paadum annakkili
A sweet bird searching for someone of its own,
A sweet bird singing its song again and again.
A sweet bird searching for someone of its own,
A sweet bird singing its song again and again.
Do you hear this voice?
Does it awaken joy in your heart?
Is there a set time or season to fall in love?
Is there a set time or season to fall in love?
A sweet bird searching for someone of its own,
A sweet bird singing its song again and again.
Wishing to bring down
The moon from the sky,
I sat alone in deep prayer
And longed for it for many days.
Wishing to bring down
The moon from the sky,
I sat alone in deep prayer
And longed for it for many days.
As an answer to my prayers,
God granted me a boon.
And that moon came down to earth
In your very form!
When you pass through the street, you are a silver chariot,
When you walk upon the ground, you are a golden chariot!
God has brought you and me together.
A sweet bird searching for someone of its own,
A sweet bird singing its song again and again.
Taking up a little veena (traditional stringed lute),
Plucking its strings to find the melody,
As this smiling girl sang,
Did you listen with playful mischief?
Taking up a little veena (traditional stringed lute),
Plucking its strings to find the melody,
As this smiling girl sang,
Did you listen with playful mischief?
Enchanted by her song,
You wished to make this tender girl your own.
Spellbound by her voice,
You longed to make her your bride.
God's grace was surely upon you,
And this lovely girl's heart became one with yours.
It was love itself that united us...
A sweet bird searching for someone of its own,
A sweet bird singing its song again and again.
Do you hear this voice?
Does it awaken joy in your heart?
Is there a set time or season to fall in love?
Is there a set time or season to fall in love?
A sweet bird searching for someone of its own,
A sweet bird singing its song again and again.
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

This poignant song expresses a deep longing for love, emotional connection, and the sorrow of unexpected separation. The protagonist compares the beloved to a swan seeking its lost soulmate and to the celestial moon brought down to earth through sincere prayer and devotion. It reflects on the pure joy of courtship, musical enchantment, and the divine bond that brought two lovers together.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uruvagaim)

“Ambuliyum bhoomi thannil Un uruvil vanthathammaa”

The lover compares the heroine directly to the moon ('Ambuliyum bhoomi thannil / Un uruvil vanthathammaa'), framing her beauty as a heavenly object taking human form.

Hyperbole (Uyarvu Navirtchi)

“Veedhi vazhi ponaal velli ratham / Tharaiyil nadanthaalae thanga ratham”

Exaggerates her graceful movement by describing her path as turning into silver and golden chariots wherever she walks.

Edugai (Second-letter Rhyme)

“Intha kural ketkuthaa / Inbam thannai thoonduthaa”

Repetition of the second consonant sound 'n' across lines ('Intha' / 'Inbam') creating acoustic harmony.

Monai (First-letter Alliteration)

“Siru veenai thaan eduththu / Viralaalae shuruthi ezhuppi”

Alliteration of the initial letter 'S' ('Siru' / 'Shuruthi') enhancing the rhythmic flow.

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Trivia

This track belongs to the 1989 village drama film 'Enna Petha Raasa' starring Ramarajan and Gautami. The music was composed by Maestro Ilaiyaraaja, featuring soulful lyrics by lyricist Piraisoodan.

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