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Lyrics & meaning

Thaana Vantha

From Ooru Vittu Ooru Vanthu · 1990

Lyricist
Gangai Amaran
Singer
S. P. Balasubrahmanyam
Music director
Ilayaraja
Movie name
Ooru Vittu Ooru Vanthu
Movie release year
1990
Lyrics added on
27 Jan 2018

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
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Thaana vantha santhanamae
Unna thazhuva dhinam sammathamae
Female : Thaana vantha santhanamae
Unna thazhuva dhinam sammathamae
Ithu verarum parikaadha
Malliga thottamae
Yaralum padikadha
Mangala ragamae
Ithu verarum parikaadha
Malliga thottamae
Yaralum padikadha
Mangala ragamae
Thaana vantha santhanamae
Female : Unna thazhuva
Dhinam sammathamae
Vanna vanna valavi pottu
Vasamaga valachu pottu
Ennai katti izhuthu pogum
Ilan thegamae
Koora pattu kalanjidama
Koraiyedhum nadandhidaama
Aasa pattu anaika vendum
Magarasanae
Munna pinna arinjadhilla
Moraiyaga therinjadhilla
Chinna chinna thavara neeyum
Poruthaga venumae
Puthagathil padikkavilla
Puriyaama nadikavilla
Vithaigala vevaramaga
Veliyaaka venumae
Indha meni inba thoni
Female : Raani intha raani
Indha raajanoda virupamae
Thaana vantha santhanamae
Unna thazhuva dhinam sammathamae
Ithu verarum parikaadha
Malliga thottamae
Male : Yaralum padikadha
Mangala ragamae
Thaana vantha santhanamae
Unna thazhuva dhinam sammathamae
Muthu navarathinathoda
Muzhusaana latchanathoda
Methaiyila naanum kooda
Varavenumae
Munnam rendu pavalathoda
Munn vayil madhuradhoda
Kannanukku kaadhal virundhu
Thara vendumae
Thottu thottu sugamum kooda
Shrudhiyodu kalandhu pada
Vittu vittu vilagi oda
Mudiyaama pogumae
Kothu malli kondaiyil aada
Kulir paarvai vandugal aada
Putham puthu chendugal aada
Pudhu dhagam thonumae
Chella raasa sollu lesa
Male :Raasa indha raasa
Indha raaniyoda poruthamae
Thaana vantha santhanamae
Unna thazhuva dhinam sammathamae
Ithu verarum parikaadha
Malliga thottamae
Female :Yaralum padikadha
Mangala ragamae
Thaana vantha santhanamae
Female :Unna thazhuva
Dhinam sammathamae
Aaha... aa... aa... aa...
Aaaa... aa... aa... aa... aaaa...
Aaaa... aa... aa... aa... aaaa...
Oh sandalwood that came to me on your own,
I gladly agree to embrace you every day.
Female: Oh sandalwood that came to me on your own,
I gladly agree to embrace you every day.
This is a jasmine garden
that no one else has ever plucked from,
an auspicious melody
that no one else has ever sung.
This is a jasmine garden
that no one else has ever plucked from,
an auspicious melody
that no one else has ever sung.
Oh sandalwood that came to me on your own,
Female: To embrace you,
I gladly agree every day.
Wearing colorful bangles,
putting a spell on me,
pulling and sweeping me away,
is your youthful body!
Without creasing my wedding silk saree,
without anything going wrong,
you must hold me with loving desire,
my dear king!
I haven't known love before this,
nor do I know the proper ways,
so you must overlook and forgive
all my little mistakes.
This isn't learned from books,
nor am I pretending not to understand,
all your secret skills of love
must be clearly revealed!
This body is a boat of pure pleasure!
Female: This queen,
is all that this king desires!
Oh sandalwood that came to me on your own,
I gladly agree to embrace you every day.
This is a jasmine garden
that no one else has ever plucked from,
Male: An auspicious melody
that no one else has ever sung.
Oh sandalwood that came to me on your own,
I gladly agree to embrace you every day.
Adorned with pearls and precious gems,
blessed with grace and beauty,
I must come and join you
on the bed!
With two coral-red lips,
with honeyed sweetness at the entrance,
a feast of love for my Kannan (beloved)
must be served!
As pleasure grows with every gentle touch,
singing along in perfect tune,
pulling away and letting go
will become impossible!
As bunches of jasmine sway in your hair,
and your cool glances flutter like bees,
fresh floral bouquets sway,
stirring up a brand-new thirst!
Tell me softly, my darling king...
Male: This king,
is a perfect match for this queen!
Oh sandalwood that came to me on your own,
I gladly agree to embrace you every day.
This is a jasmine garden
that no one else has ever plucked from,
Female: An auspicious melody
that no one else has ever sung.
Oh sandalwood that came to me on your own,
Female: To embrace you,
I gladly agree every day.
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

'Thaana Vantha Santhanamae' from 'Ooru Vittu Ooru Vanthu' (1990) is a romantic duet expressing deep romantic affection and intimate devotion between lovers. The song uses classical Tamil metaphors, portraying the beloved as self-offered sandalwood paste, an untouched jasmine garden, and a pristine auspicious melody (mangala ragam).

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uvamaani)

Thaana vantha santhanamae / Malliga thottamae / Mangala ragamae

Comparing the lover to sandalwood paste ('santhanamae'), an unplucked jasmine garden ('malliga thottamae'), and an unrendered auspicious raga ('mangala ragamae').

Monai (Initial Rhyme / Alliteration)

Vanna vanna valavi pottu / Vasamaga valachu pottu

Repetition of initial consonant sound 'Va' across lines for rhythmic flow ('Vanna vanna', 'Vasamaga').

Imagery

Kothu malli kondaiyil aada / Kulir paarvai vandugal aada

Sensory visual imagery describing flower clusters dancing in hair buns and cool glances resembling bees.

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Trivia

'Ooru Vittu Ooru Vanthu' (1990) was directed by Gangai Amaran and starred Ramarajan and Gautami. The soundtrack was composed by Ilaiyaraaja, with lyrics penned by Gangai Amaran.

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