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Lyrics & meaning

Thannanthaniyaga Oru Theevundu

From Nilave Mugam Kaattu · 1999

Lyricist
Vasan
Singer
Ilayaraja
Music director
Ilayaraja
Movie name
Nilave Mugam Kaattu
Movie release year
1999
Lyrics added on
31 Jan 2018

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Thannandhaniyaaga oru theevundu
Theevundu adhil naanundu
Alaiyin osai amaidhi thedum
Thanimaiyin payanam aarambam .. aarambam
Enakkor thunaiyae naandhaanae
Thannandhaniyaaga oru theevundu theevundu
Anbu kaadhal solai
Andha theevil illai
Otraikkuyil dhaan yaarai thedumo
Ilavaenil thoondum
Inba choozhal illai
Ennai thaetra raagam paadumo
Pattappagalaai yeriyudhae nilavu
Nenjil kanalaai thagikkudhae uravu
Engae ingae ulagam ingae
Thanimaikku thunaiyaanaen
Thannandhaniyaaga oru theevundu
Theevundu
Thannandhaniyaaga oru theevundu
Theevundu adhil yaarundu
Alaiyin osai amaidhi thedum
Thanimaiyin payanam aarambam ..
Ahhh…ahhhh
Paththu maadham sumandha
Thaayin vedhanai
Enna seidhu eedu seivadho
Aval pona pinbu
Nanban thaanginaan
Enna seidhu nandri solvadho
Mannil kettu kidaippadhaa anbu
Naanum ketkaamal vandhadhu munbu
Uravaai ingu avanae undu
Kaadhal thandhu nandri solven
Thannandhaniyaaga oru theevundu
Angu yaar undu
Adhil naanundu
Alaiyin osai amaidhi thedum
Thanimaiyin payanam aarambam ..aarambam
Enakkor thunaiyae naandhaanae
Thannandhaniyaaga oru theevundu theevundu
Thannandhaniyaaga oru theevundu
Angu yaar undu
Adhil naanundu
There is an island, all alone,
an island where I dwell.
The sound of the waves seeks peace,
a journey of solitude begins... it begins.
I am the only companion to myself.
There is an island, all alone, an island.
A garden of affection and love
does not exist on that island.
Whom does the lone cuckoo search for?
Stirred by the spring,
there is no joyful atmosphere.
Will it sing a melody to comfort me?
The moon burns like broad daylight,
ties of affection scorch like embers in my heart.
Where is the world here?
I have become a companion to loneliness.
There is an island, all alone,
an island.
There is an island, all alone,
an island, and who is there?
The sound of the waves seeks peace,
a journey of solitude begins...
Aah... aah...
Carried for ten months,
a mother's pain—
how can I ever repay it?
After she was gone,
a friend supported me—
how can I ever thank him?
Is love in this world received just by asking?
It came to me before, without even asking.
He alone is my only kin here,
I will thank him by giving my love.
There is an island, all alone,
who is there?
I am there in it.
The sound of the waves seeks peace,
a journey of solitude begins... it begins.
I am the only companion to myself.
There is an island, all alone, an island.
There is an island, all alone,
who is there?
I am there in it.
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

This melancholic track reflects deep introspective solitude and grief, metaphorically comparing the protagonist's emotional state to an isolated island surrounded by restless waves. The lyrics express the burden of losing a mother who bore pain for ten months, and the deep gratitude owed to a friend who stepped in to offer unconditional love and support during times of grief. Ultimately, the song highlights self-reliance amidst heartbreak and the bittersweet journey of finding emotional peace within oneself.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor

“Thannandhaniyaaga oru theevundu”

The protagonist compares their inner isolation to a lonely island surrounded by waves seeking peace.

Hyperbole / Paradox

“Pattappagalaai yeriyudhae nilavu”

Describing the cool moonlight as burning like broad daylight expresses intense emotional agony.

Edhugai (Second-letter Rhyme)

“Pattappagalaai yeriyudhae nilavu / Nenjil kanalaai thagikkudhae uravu”

Repetition of the second letter consonant harmony 't' / 'n' pattern across rhythmic lines.

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Trivia

'Nilave Mugam Kaattu' (1999) features music composed by Deva, starring Karthik and Devayani. Lyricist Vasan penned emotionally charged tracks for this romantic drama highlighting themes of friendship, sacrifice, and unrequited emotion.

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