Sondham Ondrai Thedum
From Enna Petha Raasa · 1989
- Lyricist
- Piraisoodan
- Singers
- Mano, K. S. Chitra
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Details
- Enna Petha Raasa1989
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Female | |
| Sontham ondrai thedum annakkili | The swan bird searching for a kinship, |
| Enna solli paadum annakkili | What words will the swan bird sing? |
| Female | |
| Sontham ondrai thedum annakkili | The swan bird searching for a kinship, |
| Enna solli paadum annakkili | What words will the swan bird sing? |
| Intha kural ketkuthaa | Can you hear this voice? |
| Inbam thannai thoonduthaa | Does it kindle joy within? |
| Anbu kolla kaalm neram yaedhu | Is there a specific time or hour to share love? |
| Anbu kolla kaalm neram yaedhu | Is there a specific time or hour to share love? |
| Male | |
| Sontham ondrai thedum annakkili | The swan bird searching for a kinship, |
| Enna solli paadum annakkili | What words will the swan bird sing? |
| Male | |
| Vaanaththu ambuliyai | To bring down the moon from the sky, |
| Varavazhaikka venum endru | Wanting it to arrive here, |
| Thaniyaaga thavam irunthu | Penance performed in solitude, |
| Vegunaalum vendi nindraen | I prayed for many days. |
| Male | |
| Vaanaththu ambuliyai | To bring down the moon from the sky, |
| Varavazhaikka venum endru | Wanting it to arrive here, |
| Thaniyaaga thavam irunthu | Penance performed in solitude, |
| Vegunaalum vendi nindraen | I prayed for many days. |
| Male | |
| Enthan thavamthaan palikka | For my penance to bear fruit, |
| Dheivam varam thanthathammaa | God granted me a blessing, oh dear! |
| Ambuliyum bhoomi thannil | And the moon itself came upon the earth, |
| Un uruvil vanthathammaa | Arriving in your form, oh dear! |
| Male | |
| Veedhi vazhi ponaal velli ratham | If you walk down the street, it is like a silver chariot, |
| Tharaiyil nadanthaalae thanga ratham | If you walk on the floor, it is like a golden chariot. |
| Unnai ennai dheivam inaiththathu | God united you and me! |
| Female | |
| Sontham ondrai thedum annakkili | The swan bird searching for a kinship, |
| Enna solli paadum annakkili | What words will the swan bird sing? |
| Female | |
| Siru veenai thaan eduththu | Picking up a small veena instrument, |
| Viralaalae shuruthi ezhuppi | Tuning the pitch with fingers, |
| Kurunaaiyaal paaduvathai | Singing in a tender young voice, |
| Kurumbudanae kettiro | Did you listen to it playfully? |
| Female | |
| Siru veenai thaan eduththu | Picking up a small veena instrument, |
| Viralaalae shuruthi ezhuppi | Tuning the pitch with fingers, |
| Kurunaaiyaal paaduvathai | Singing in a tender young voice, |
| Kurumbudanae kettiro | Did you listen to it playfully? |
| Female | |
| Paadal thannil nee mayangi | Mesmerized by the song, |
| Painkodiyai vendumendraai | You desired the tender creeper-like maiden. |
| Kuralthanilae nee kirangi | Enchanted by her voice, |
| Kulangkodiyai vendumendraai | You desired her as your family's vine. |
| Female | |
| Eesan arul engae sendrathu | Where did Lord Shiva's grace go? |
| Yaenthizhaiyin manamum veruththathu | The jewel-adorned maiden's heart grew despondent. |
| Dheivam nammai yaeno piriththathu | Why did God separate us? |
| Female | |
| Sontham ondrai thedum annakkili | The swan bird searching for a kinship, |
| Enna solli paadum annakkili | What words will the swan bird sing? |
| Intha kural ketkuthaa | Can you hear this voice? |
| Inbam thannai thoonduthaa | Does it kindle joy within? |
| Anbu kolla kaalm neram yaedhu | Is there a specific time or hour to share love? |
| Anbu kolla kaalm neram yaedhu | Is there a specific time or hour to share love? |
| Female | |
| Sontham ondrai thedum annakkili | The swan bird searching for a kinship, |
| Enna solli paadum annakkili | What words will the swan bird sing? |
சொந்தம் ஒன்றை தேடும் அன்னக்கிளி
சொல்லிச் சொல்லி பாடும் அன்னக்கிளி
The swan bird searching for a kinship,
What words will the swan bird sing?
சொந்தம் ஒன்றை தேடும் அன்னக்கிளி
சொல்லிச் சொல்லி பாடும் அன்னக்கிளி
இந்த குரல் கேட்குதா
இன்பம் தன்னை தூண்டுதா
அன்பு கொள்ள காலம் நேரம் ஏது.........
அன்பு கொள்ள காலம் நேரம் ஏது.........
The swan bird searching for a kinship,
What words will the swan bird sing?
Can you hear this voice?
Does it kindle joy within?
Is there a specific time or hour to share love?
Is there a specific time or hour to share love?
சொந்தம் ஒன்றை தேடும் அன்னக்கிளி
சொல்லிச் சொல்லி பாடும் அன்னக்கிளி
The swan bird searching for a kinship,
What words will the swan bird sing?
வானத்து அம்புலியை
வரவழைக்க வேணும் என்று
தனியாக தவம் இருந்து
வெகுநாளும் வேண்டி நின்றேன்
To bring down the moon from the sky,
Wanting it to arrive here,
Penance performed in solitude,
I prayed for many days.
வானத்து அம்புலியை
வரவழைக்க வேணும் என்று
தனியாக தவம் இருந்து
வெகுநாளும் வேண்டி நின்றேன்
To bring down the moon from the sky,
Wanting it to arrive here,
Penance performed in solitude,
I prayed for many days.
எந்தன் தவம்தான் பலிக்க
தெய்வம் வரம் தந்ததம்மா
அம்புலியும் பூமி தன்னில்
உன் உருவில் வந்ததம்மா
For my penance to bear fruit,
God granted me a blessing, oh dear!
And the moon itself came upon the earth,
Arriving in your form, oh dear!
வீதி வழி போனால் வெள்ளி ரதம்
தரையில் நடந்தாலே தங்க ரதம்
உன்னை என்னை தெய்வம் இணைத்தது
If you walk down the street, it is like a silver chariot,
If you walk on the floor, it is like a golden chariot.
God united you and me!
சொந்தம் ஒன்றை தேடும் அன்னக்கிளி
சொல்லிச் சொல்லி பாடும் அன்னக்கிளி
The swan bird searching for a kinship,
What words will the swan bird sing?
சிறு வீணை தான் எடுத்து
விரலாலே சுருதி எழுப்பி
குறுநகையாள் பாடுவதை
குறும்புடனே கேட்டிரோ
Picking up a small veena instrument,
Tuning the pitch with fingers,
Singing in a tender young voice,
Did you listen to it playfully?
சிறு வீணை தான் எடுத்து
விரலாலே சுருதி எழுப்பி
குறுநகையாள் பாடுவதை
குறும்புடனே கேட்டிரோ
Picking up a small veena instrument,
Tuning the pitch with fingers,
Singing in a tender young voice,
Did you listen to it playfully?
பாடல் தனில் நீ மயங்கி
பைங்கொடியை வேண்டுமென்றாய்
குரல்தனிலே நீ கிறங்கி
குலக்கொடியை வேண்டுமென்றாய்
Mesmerized by the song,
You desired the tender creeper-like maiden.
Enchanted by her voice,
You desired her as your family's vine.
ஈசன் அருள் உனக்கே இருந்தது
ஏந்திழையின் மனமும் இணைந்தது
நம்மை அன்புதானே இணைத்தது....
Where did Lord Shiva's grace go?
The jewel-adorned maiden's heart grew despondent.
Why did God separate us?
சொந்தம் ஒன்றை தேடும் அன்னக்கிளி
சொல்லிச் சொல்லி பாடும் அன்னக்கிளி
இந்த குரல் கேட்குதா
இன்பம் தன்னை தூண்டுதா
அன்பு கொள்ள காலம் நேரம் ஏது.........
அன்பு கொள்ள காலம் நேரம் ஏது.........
The swan bird searching for a kinship,
What words will the swan bird sing?
Can you hear this voice?
Does it kindle joy within?
Is there a specific time or hour to share love?
Is there a specific time or hour to share love?
சொந்தம் ஒன்றை தேடும் அன்னக்கிளி
சொல்லிச் சொல்லி பாடும் அன்னக்கிளி
The swan bird searching for a kinship,
What words will the swan bird sing?
Sontham ondrai thedum annakkili
The swan bird searching for a kinship,
Enna solli paadum annakkili
What words will the swan bird sing?
Sontham ondrai thedum annakkili
The swan bird searching for a kinship,
Enna solli paadum annakkili
What words will the swan bird sing?
Intha kural ketkuthaa
Can you hear this voice?
Inbam thannai thoonduthaa
Does it kindle joy within?
Anbu kolla kaalm neram yaedhu
Is there a specific time or hour to share love?
Anbu kolla kaalm neram yaedhu
Is there a specific time or hour to share love?
Sontham ondrai thedum annakkili
The swan bird searching for a kinship,
Enna solli paadum annakkili
What words will the swan bird sing?
Vaanaththu ambuliyai
To bring down the moon from the sky,
Varavazhaikka venum endru
Wanting it to arrive here,
Thaniyaaga thavam irunthu
Penance performed in solitude,
Vegunaalum vendi nindraen
I prayed for many days.
Vaanaththu ambuliyai
To bring down the moon from the sky,
Varavazhaikka venum endru
Wanting it to arrive here,
Thaniyaaga thavam irunthu
Penance performed in solitude,
Vegunaalum vendi nindraen
I prayed for many days.
Enthan thavamthaan palikka
For my penance to bear fruit,
Dheivam varam thanthathammaa
God granted me a blessing, oh dear!
Ambuliyum bhoomi thannil
And the moon itself came upon the earth,
Un uruvil vanthathammaa
Arriving in your form, oh dear!
Veedhi vazhi ponaal velli ratham
If you walk down the street, it is like a silver chariot,
Tharaiyil nadanthaalae thanga ratham
If you walk on the floor, it is like a golden chariot.
Unnai ennai dheivam inaiththathu
God united you and me!
Sontham ondrai thedum annakkili
The swan bird searching for a kinship,
Enna solli paadum annakkili
What words will the swan bird sing?
Siru veenai thaan eduththu
Picking up a small veena instrument,
Viralaalae shuruthi ezhuppi
Tuning the pitch with fingers,
Kurunaaiyaal paaduvathai
Singing in a tender young voice,
Kurumbudanae kettiro
Did you listen to it playfully?
Siru veenai thaan eduththu
Picking up a small veena instrument,
Viralaalae shuruthi ezhuppi
Tuning the pitch with fingers,
Kurunaaiyaal paaduvathai
Singing in a tender young voice,
Kurumbudanae kettiro
Did you listen to it playfully?
Paadal thannil nee mayangi
Mesmerized by the song,
Painkodiyai vendumendraai
You desired the tender creeper-like maiden.
Kuralthanilae nee kirangi
Enchanted by her voice,
Kulangkodiyai vendumendraai
You desired her as your family's vine.
Eesan arul engae sendrathu
Where did Lord Shiva's grace go?
Yaenthizhaiyin manamum veruththathu
The jewel-adorned maiden's heart grew despondent.
Dheivam nammai yaeno piriththathu
Why did God separate us?
Sontham ondrai thedum annakkili
The swan bird searching for a kinship,
Enna solli paadum annakkili
What words will the swan bird sing?
Intha kural ketkuthaa
Can you hear this voice?
Inbam thannai thoonduthaa
Does it kindle joy within?
Anbu kolla kaalm neram yaedhu
Is there a specific time or hour to share love?
Anbu kolla kaalm neram yaedhu
Is there a specific time or hour to share love?
Sontham ondrai thedum annakkili
The swan bird searching for a kinship,
Enna solli paadum annakkili
What words will the swan bird sing?
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
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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