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Lyrics & meaning

Thamirabharani Aaru

From Solaiyamma · 1992

Lyricist
Kasthuri Raja
Singers
S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki
Music director
Deva
Details
Solaiyamma1992

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Chorus
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Male
Thaamirabharani aaru idhuThis is the Thamirabharani river
Tharaiyil nadakkum thaeruA chariot moving on the land
Thaamirabharani aaru idhuThis is the Thamirabharani river
Tharaiyil nadakkum thaeruA chariot moving on the land
Female
Vaasam veesum poovu vaadaikaathu novuA fragrant flower, pain from the chilly north wind
Male :Vaasam veesum poovu vaadaikaathu novuMale: A fragrant flower, pain from the chilly north wind
Female
Ahaa mallukattu katti ennai allikittuAha, wrestling and holding me close
Poga vandha thaamirabharani aaruThe Thamirabharani river came to sweep me away
Male :MmmmMale: Mmmm
Female :Idhu tharaiyil nadakkum thaeruFemale: This is a chariot moving on the land
Male :Mmm thaamirabharani aaruMale: Mmm, the Thamirabharani river
Female :Ahaa idhu tharaiyil nadakkum thaeruFemale: Aha, this is a chariot moving on the land
Chorus
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Female
{Kannum kannum pesurappo{When eyes speak with eyes
Kaadhal dhisai kaathadikkumThe wind blows in the direction of love
Male
Nenjum nenjum serurappoWhen hearts unite together
Kaama rasam oothedukkum} (2)Sensual pleasure overflows} (2)
Female
Kattukolaiyaadha pon meani punnaagiThe unbridled golden body is softened
Sotta sotta neeeraadumDripping wet, taking a bath
Male :Vittu piriyaadhu ondroodu ondraagiMale: Without separating, becoming one with each other
Kattupattu poraadumBound together, struggling in passion
Female
Thivaraadho indru thaanaeWill it not be quenched today itself?
Oru vaasal thaan…sugangal varaThere is only one gateway... for joys to enter
Male
Thaamirabharani aaru idhuThis is the Thamirabharani river
Tharaiyil nadakkum thaeruA chariot moving on the land
Female
Aaa..aa thaamirabharani aaruAaa..aa Thamirabharani river
Idhu tharaiyil nadakkum thaeruThis is a chariot moving on the land
Chorus
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Male
{Kondhalichu pongudhamma{Surging with excitement
Putham pudhu nandhavanamA brand new flower garden
Female
Sondham onna thaedudhammaSearching for a companion
Kaadhalilae vendha manam} (2)A heart scorched in love} (2)
Male
Kallavizhikkullae orr minnal undaagiA flash of lightning within playful eyes
Mella mella sooderumSlowly, slowly warmth rises
Female :Thulli odum kaalgal nindraalum thalladumFemale: Even if prancing feet stop, they sway
Pinni pinni thaan aadumIntertwining and dancing
Male :Sugabogam vilaiyaadi isaipaadum naalMale: The day of enjoying pleasures and singing music
Inaindhu varumWill come together
Female
Thaamirabharani aaruThamirabharani river
Idhu tharaiyil nadakkum thaeruThis is a chariot moving on the land
Male
Thaamirabharani aaru idhuThis is the Thamirabharani river
Tharaiyil nadakkum thaeruA chariot moving on the land
Female
{Vaasam veesum poovu{A fragrant flower
Male :Vaadaikaathu novu} (2)Male: Pain from the chilly north wind} (2)
Female
Ahaa mallukattu katti ennai allikittuAha, wrestling and holding me close
Poga vandha thaamirabharani aaruThe Thamirabharani river came to sweep me away
Male :MmmmMale: Mmmm
Female :Idhu tharaiyil nadakkum thaeruFemale: This is a chariot moving on the land
Male :Aaa thaamirabharani aaruMale: Aaa, Thamirabharani river
Idhu tharaiyil nadakkum thaeruThis is a chariot moving on the land
Female :Ahaa thaamirabharani aaruFemale: Aha, Thamirabharani river
Idhu tharaiyil nadakkum thaeruThis is a chariot moving on the land

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

The song 'Thaamirabharani Aaru' from Solaiyamma (1992) uses the legendary Thamirabharani river of Tamil Nadu as a central metaphor for love, passion, and emotional surge. The river flowing gracefully across the earth is poetically envisioned as a majestic land-bound chariot carrying lovers through intimacy.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uruvagamm)

Tharaiyil nadakkum thaeru

Compares the flowing river Thamirabharani to a grand chariot moving across land.

Reduplication / Anaphora (Adukku Thodar)

Sotta sotta neeeraadum

Repeated words like 'Sotta sotta' and 'Mella mella' intensify sensory perception and rhythm.

Sensory Imagery

Vaasam veesum poovu vaadaikaathu novu

Evokes touch, temperature, and fragrance to convey romantic passion.

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Trivia

The film Solaiyamma (1992) was directed by Kasthuri Raja, who also wrote the lyrics for this song. The soundtrack was composed by Deva.

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