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Lyrics & meaning

Thaenil Aadum Roja

From Avar Enakke Sontham · 1977

Lyricist
Kannadasan
Singer
P. Susheela
Music director
Ilayaraja
Details
Avar Enakke Sontham1977

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Lalallalaa laalalla lalaa laalalla lalaaLalallalaa laalalla lalaa laalalla lalaa
Lalallalaa laalalla lalaa laalalla lalaaLalallalaa laalalla lalaa laalalla lalaa
Female
Thaenil aadum rojaaA rose dancing in honey
Poonthendral aada kandenI saw the gentle breeze sway like a flower
En nenjam ponnoonjal aada kandenI saw my heart sway on a golden swing
Iru kannil enai aalum manivannaa… aa…Oh Lord Manivanna, who rules over me with both your eyes...
Pallaandu paada kandenI found myself singing songs for your longevity
Sorgaththai unnaalae neril kandenBecause of you, I witnessed heaven in person
Female
Thaenil aadum rojaaA rose dancing in honey
Poonthendral aada kandenI saw the gentle breeze sway like a flower
En nenjam ponnoonjal aada kandenI saw my heart sway on a golden swing
Female
Idhazh sindhumSpilled from the lips
Muththangal nooruA hundred kisses
Adhu en vaazhvil naan petra peruThat is the ultimate fortune I received in my life
Laa laaLaa laa
Female
Idhazh sindhumSpilled from the lips
Muththangal nooruA hundred kisses
Adhu en vaazhvil naan petra peruThat is the ultimate fortune I received in my life
Kanavodum…mmm…mmAlong with dreams... mmm... mm
Kanavodum ninaivodumAlong with dreams and memories
Kavidhaigal nee paaduSing poems, my dear
Unnaal kaaviyam uruvaagumAn epic saga will be created because of you
Female
Thaenil aadum rojaaA rose dancing in honey
Poonthendral aada kandenI saw the gentle breeze sway like a flower
En nenjam ponnoonjal aada kandenI saw my heart sway on a golden swing
Female
Karumbena nee sollum mazhalaiThe sweet chatter you speak like sugarcane
Adhu arumbaaga porul seidhaThat gave meaning like an opening bud
Maalai lalal lalaaIn the evening lalal lalaa
Female
Karumbena nee sollum mazhalaiThe sweet chatter you speak like sugarcane
Adhu arumbaaga porul seidhaThat gave meaning like an opening bud
Kani thottam… mmm…mmFruit orchard... mmm... mm
Kani thottam vilaiyaadumPlaying in the fruit orchard
Kannangal pooncholaiCheeks that are like a flower garden
Kannae en uyir paamaalaiMy precious eye, a garland of songs from my soul
Female
Thaenil aadum rojaaA rose dancing in honey
Poonthendral aada kandenI saw the gentle breeze sway like a flower
En nenjam ponnoonjal aada kandenI saw my heart sway on a golden swing
Iru kannil enai aalum manivannaa… aa…Oh Lord Manivanna, who rules over me with both your eyes...
Pallaandu paada kandenI found myself singing songs for your longevity
Sorgaththai unnaalae neril kandenBecause of you, I witnessed heaven in person
Female
Thaenil aadum rojaaA rose dancing in honey
Poonthendral aada kandenI saw the gentle breeze sway like a flower
En nenjam ponnoonjal aada kandenI saw my heart sway on a golden swing

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

'Thaenil Aadum Rojaa' is a deeply romantic song from the film 'Avar Enakke Sontham' (1977). The song captures the pure bliss of love, comparing the beloved's affection and presence to nature's sweetest treasures—a rose dripping with honey, a soothing breeze, and sugarcane-like sweet words. Through sensory imagery and heartfelt emotion, the protagonist expresses how true love turns life into a living paradise and everyday memories into poetic masterpieces.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uvamaani)

Thaenil aadum rojaa

'Thaenil aadum rojaa' compares the joy and sweetness of the beloved to a rose swaying gracefully while submerged in honey.

Metaphor (Uvamaani)

En nenjam ponnoonjal aada kanden

'En nenjam ponnoonjal aada kanden' visualizes the heart swinging on a golden swing, representing pure bliss and exaltation.

Simile (Uvamai)

Karumbena nee sollum mazhalai

'Karumbena nee sollum mazhalai' compares the endearing words spoken by the beloved directly to sugarcane.

Anaphora / Repetition

Thaenil aadum rojaa

The refrain 'Thaenil aadum rojaa / Poonthendral aada kanden' repeats throughout the song to anchor the thematic feeling of sweetness and rhythmic joy.

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Trivia

The music for 'Avar Enakke Sontham' (1977) was composed by Maestro Ilaiyaraaja, featuring soulful vocals by P. Susheela and K. J. Yesudas. Lyricist Kannadasan crafted the song using rich classical imagery, such as referencing 'Manivanna' (a name for Lord Krishna) to blend divine imagery with romantic love.

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