- Lyricist
- Vignesh Shivan
- Singer
- Anirudh Ravichander
- Music director
- Anirudh Ravichander
- Movie name
- Naanum Rowdy Dhaan
- Movie release year
- 2015
- Lyrics added on
- 28 Dec 2016
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
Thangamey is a vibrant and playful romantic track from the Tamil movie Naanum Rowdy Dhaan, composed and sung by Anirudh Ravichander with lyrics by Vignesh Shivan. The song portrays an endearing protagonist—a wannabe rowdy—who falls deeply in love with a woman and affectionately calls her his gold (Thangamey) and diamond (Vairamae). Blending gangster tropes with romantic affection, the lyrics humorously contrast his tough-guy aspirations (referencing Billa and kidnapping) with his tender promises to cherish and protect her through seven lifetimes. The track captures the charming transformation of a carefree rowdy into a hopelessly romantic lover.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor
“Thangamey onnathaan thedi vandhen naanae / Vairamae orunaal onna thookuvenae”
Addressing the beloved as 'Thangamey' (Gold) and 'Vairamae' (Diamond) metaphorically highlights her immense value and preciousness to the protagonist.
Monai (Initial Alliteration)
“Rasaathiya rathiri pathen / Rowdy paiya romantic aanen / Ragasiyama route ah pottu”
Repetition of the initial 'R' sound across consecutive lines creates a rhythmic cadence in Tamil poetry.
Pop Culture Allusion
“Oru billa pola naanum aanalum / Unna nalla paathupenae ennalum”
Reference to 'Billa', an iconic Tamil cinema gangster character, juxtaposed with romantic devotion.
Hyperbole
“Adi ezhezhu jenmam aanalum / Nee illama naa illadi..”
Exaggerated romantic claims such as kidnapping the beloved and loving her across 'seven lifetimes' (Ezhezhu jenmam).
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Trivia
Composed and sung by Anirudh Ravichander, 'Thangamey' became a massive chartbuster in 2015. The song was written by the film's director Vignesh Shivan, and the phrase 'Thangamey' subsequently became a hugely popular term of endearment in Tamil pop culture.
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