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Lyrics & meaning

Sree Ranjani En Sivaranjani

From Thambi Thanga Kambi · 1988

Lyricist
Vaali
Singers
K. J. Jesudass, K. S. Chitra
Music director
Gangai Amaran
Movie name
Thambi Thanga Kambi
Movie release year
1988
Lyrics added on
17 Mar 2021

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Sri ranjani en sivaranjani
Female :Intha thaemaangani un madimael ini
Male :Adi neer mogini enthan dhevadevi nee
Female :Un sinthaamani vanna meenalochchini
Male :Kannae vaa nee….
Sri ranjani en sivaranjani….
Aasai neerodaithaan
Kannaa nee aazham kaanaathatho
Male :Eeram kaayaamalae
Eppothum bhoomi neeraaduthae
Female :Sonnathil yaedhedho arththam irukku
Iththudan pothaatho tharkkam edharkku
Vanna meen polae naan vattam adippaen
Mellidai nogaamal mella kadippaen
Female :Angum ingum theendum pothu aasai thoondum
Sri ranjani en sivaranjani….
……………….
Vaanil maegaalayam
Ingae nam vaazhvin vaipogamo
Female :Kaanum santhrothayam
Ingayaethaan kaadhal raajaangamae
Kattiya poomaalai natchaththiramo
Kanmani nee soodum muththuchcharamo
Female : Minnalgal kalyaana panthalidumo
Vaanavil ponoonjal kattru tharumo
Male :Mannuzhagil yaedhu intha dhevalogam
Sri ranjani en sivaranjani
Female :Intha thaemaangani un madimael ini
Male :Adi neer mogini enthan dhevadevi nee
Female :un sinthaamani vanna meenalochchini
Male :Kannae vaa nee….
Sri ranjani en sivaranjani….
Sriranjani, my Sivaranjani...
From now on, this sweet mango rests on your lap.
Oh water enchantress, you are my goddess!
I am your precious gem, with lovely fish-like eyes.
Come to me, my darling...
Sriranjani, my Sivaranjani...
Desire is a flowing stream,
Have you not tested its depths, my dear?
Without ever letting the moisture dry,
The earth is always bathing in it.
There are so many hidden meanings in what you say,
Isn't this enough? Why debate any further?
Like a colourful fish, I will circle around,
And gently nibble without hurting your slender waist.
When you touch me here and there, it awakens desire...
Sriranjani, my Sivaranjani...
...
A temple of clouds up in the sky,
Is this the grand celebration of our life?
As we watch the moon rise,
Right here is the kingdom of our love.
Is that woven garland made of stars?
Or is it a string of pearls you wear, my darling?
Will the lightning build a wedding canopy for us?
Will the rainbow give us a golden swing?
How did heaven appear on this earth?
Sriranjani, my Sivaranjani...
From now on, this sweet mango rests on your lap.
Oh water enchantress, you are my goddess!
I am your precious gem, with lovely fish-like eyes.
Come to me, my darling...
Sriranjani, my Sivaranjani...
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

'Sri Ranjani En Sivaranjani' is a classic romantic duet from the 1988 Tamil film 'Thambi Thanga Kambi', penned by the legendary lyricist Vaali. The song portrays an intimate conversation between lovers who express their intense affection by invoking classical ragas, heavenly metaphors, and cosmic elements. They banter poetically about desire, nature, and the divine bliss of being together, elevating their earthly romance to a celestial experience.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Raga Metaphor (Raga Uvamai)

“Sri ranjani en sivaranjani”

The lyricist lovingly addresses the heroine using the names of classical Carnatic musical scales, 'Sriranjani' and 'Sivaranjani', blending music with beauty.

Simile (Uvamai)

“Vanna meen polae naan vattam adippaen”

The heroine compares her joyful romantic movements to that of a colorful fish swimming in circles.

Hyperbole (Adukyani / Utpreksha)

“Minnalgal kalyaana panthalidumo / Vaanavil ponoonjal kattru tharumo”

Cosmic elements like lightnings building a wedding pandal and rainbows forming a golden swing are exaggeratedly used to express love.

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Trivia

The song cleverly integrates the names of two beloved Carnatic ragas, Sriranjani and Sivaranjani, into the romantic dialogue. Lyricist Vaali was well known for weaving classical Tamil musical aesthetics seamlessly into lighthearted film lyrics.

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