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Lyrics & meaning

Thamthananam Thana

From Puthiya Vaarpugal · 1979

Lyricist
Gangai Amaran
Singers
Jency, Sulochana
Music director
Ilayaraja
Movie name
Puthiya Vaarpugal
Movie release year
1979
Lyrics added on
25 Jun 2020

Lyrics & meaning

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↻ English translation
Thamthana namthana namthana namthana namthana
Thamthana namthana namthana namthana namthana
Aahhhhhhh…aaaahhh…aaahhhh….aaaah….aaa..aaaa
Thamthana namthana namthana namthana namthana
Thamdhana namdhana thaalam varum
Pudhu raagam varum pala baavam varum
Adhil sandhana malligai vaasam varum
Thamdhana namdhana thaalam varum
Pudhu raagam varum pala baavam varum
Adhil sandhana malligai vaasam varum
Manamaalai varum subhavelai varum
Mananaal thirunaal pudhunaal unai azhaithadhu
Thamdhana namdhana thaalam varum
Pudhu raagam varum pala baavam varum
Adhil sandhana malligai vaasam varum
………………………………….
Sillena melliya thendralum
Vandhisai solliyadhu suvai alliyadhu
Manam nillena solliyum thulliyadhu
Aaa….aaa….aa….aa…
Female : Sillena melliya thendralum
Vandhisai solliyadhu suvai alliyadhu
Manam nillena solliyum thulliyadhu
Penmanam poovilum melliyadhu
Thavikkum ninaivo enai killiyadhu
Malligai mullaiyil panjanaiyo…
Mannavan thandhanan nenjanaiyo
Minniya minnalum kanniyin ennangalo….
Ini kanavugal thodarndhida
Thamdhana namdhana thaalam varum
Pudhu raagam varum pala baavam varum
Adhil sandhana malligai vaasam varum
……………………………
Sindhanai ambugal yeidhadhu
Ennidam vandhuvizha pala sindhiyezha
Manam mannavan unnadi vandhu thozha
Aaaaa…..aaa…..aa…..aa….
Female : Sindhanai ambugal yeidhadhu
Ennidam vandhuvizha pala sindhiyezha
Manam mannavan unnadi vandhu thozha
Sindhiya poomalar sindhivizha
Alaipol unarvo dhinam mundhiyezha
Andhiyil vandhadhu chandhirano…
Chandhiran pol oru indhirano
Mundhaya naalinil endhanin munpalano…
Thunai sugam thara suvai pera
Thamdhana namdhana thaalam varum
Pudhu raagam varum pala baavam varum
Adhil sandhana malligai vaasam varum
Manamaalai varum subhavelai varum
Mananaal thirunaal pudhunaal unai azhaithadhu
Thamdhana namdhana thaalam varum
Pudhu raagam varum pala baavam varum
Adhil sandhana malligai vaasam varum
Chorus :Thamthana namthana namthana namthana namthana
Thamthana namthana namthana namthana namthana
Thamthana namthana namthana namthana namthana
Aah... Aah... Aah... Aah... Aa... Aaa
Thamthana namthana namthana namthana namthana
A rhythm will rise as "thamthana namthana",
A new melody will flow, with rich emotional expressions,
Bringing the fragrance of sandalwood and jasmine!
A rhythm will rise as "thamthana namthana",
A new melody will flow, with rich emotional expressions,
Bringing the fragrance of sandalwood and jasmine!
The wedding garland will arrive, the auspicious hour will arrive,
The wedding day, the blessed day, a brand-new day has called you!
A rhythm will rise as "thamthana namthana",
A new melody will flow, with rich emotional expressions,
Bringing the fragrance of sandalwood and jasmine!
...
A soft and cool gentle breeze
Came singing a tune, gathering sweet delights,
And though told to stay still, my heart leaped with joy!
Aah... Aah... Aah... Aah...
Female: A soft and cool gentle breeze
Came singing a tune, gathering sweet delights,
And though told to stay still, my heart leaped with joy!
A woman's heart is softer than a flower,
Yet restless longing gently pinches me.
Is this a soft bed of fragrant jasmine blossoms,
Or the comforting embrace of my lover's chest?
Is that flash of lightning a young woman's racing thoughts?
As sweet dreams now continue to unfold...
A rhythm will rise as "thamthana namthana",
A new melody will flow, with rich emotional expressions,
Bringing the fragrance of sandalwood and jasmine!
...
Arrows of thoughts were shot,
Striking me and stirring up endless reflections,
While my heart comes to bow at your feet, my beloved king!
Aah... Aah... Aah... Aah...
Female: Arrows of thoughts were shot,
Striking me and stirring up endless reflections,
While my heart comes to bow at your feet, my beloved king!
As scattered flower petals fall and drift,
Waves of emotion surge ahead each day!
Did the moon arrive in the evening sky,
Or is he Indra (king of the gods), radiant like the moon?
Is this the reward of good deeds from my past life?
As my companion brings comfort and sweet joy to cherish...
A rhythm will rise as "thamthana namthana",
A new melody will flow, with rich emotional expressions,
Bringing the fragrance of sandalwood and jasmine!
The wedding garland will arrive, the auspicious hour will arrive,
The wedding day, the blessed day, a brand-new day has called you!
A rhythm will rise as "thamthana namthana",
A new melody will flow, with rich emotional expressions,
Bringing the fragrance of sandalwood and jasmine!
Chorus: Thamthana namthana namthana namthana namthana
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

This classic song expresses the joyful anticipation and delicate emotions of a young woman looking forward to love and her upcoming wedding. Through musical rhythm and poetic imagery, the song compares the awakening of love to soft breezes, blooming jasmine, sandalwood, and gentle moonlit nights. Her heart dances with sweet restless energy as she contemplates her beloved husband-to-be, viewing their union as the sweet reward of good karma from past lives.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uruvagam)

Sindhanai ambugal yeidhadhu

Compares thoughts to sharp arrows that strike the mind ('Sindhanai ambugal').

Simile (Upamai)

Penmanam poovilum melliyadhu

Compares the woman's delicate heart to a tender flower, emphasizing extreme softness.

Simile (Upamai)

Alaipol unarvo dhinam mundhiyezha

Compares rising emotions to surging ocean waves ('Alaipol unarvo').

Emoni / Second Letter Rhyme (Ethiragai)

Pudhu raagam varum pala baavam varum

Repetition of second letter consonants across adjacent lines for rhythmic flow (Pudhu / Adhil).

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Trivia

This composition was created by Ilaiyaraaja for Bharathiraja's iconic film 'Puthiya Vaarpugal' (1979), which launched Bhagyaraj as a leading actor. Sung by S. Janaki and Jency, the track features Gangai Amaran's delicate folk-classical lyricism combined with intricate vocal rhythmic 'sollukattu' patterns.

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