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Lyrics & meaning

Thanneer Kudam Kondu (Duet)

From Sakkarai Devan · 1993

Lyricist
Vaali
Singers
Malaysia Vasudevan, S. Janaki
Music director
Ilayaraja
Details
Sakkarai Devan1993

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Aa…aa….aa….aa….Aa... aa... aa... aa...
Laallaala laalaa laallaala laalaaLaallaala laalaa laallaala laalaa
Female
Thanneer kudam kondu thaniyaaga ponaenI went alone carrying a pot of water.
Thaniyaaga naan poga thunai ondru kandaenAs I went alone, I found a companion.
Thanneer kudam kondu thaniyaaga ponaenI went alone carrying a pot of water.
Thaniyaaga naan poga thunai ondru kandaenAs I went alone, I found a companion.
Female
Theriyaatha saedhi thelivaaga sonnaalShe clearly revealed news that was unknown to me.
Thunaiyaaga vanthaal poonthendral pennaalShe arrived as my companion, a maiden like a gentle breeze.
Female
Thanneer kudam kondu thaniyaaga ponaenI went alone carrying a pot of water.
Thaniyaaga naan poga thunai ondru kandaenAs I went alone, I found a companion.
Male
Aahaa…aa…aa….aa….aaha…aa….aa….aa…Aahaa... aa... aa... aa... aaha... aa... aa... aa...
Laallaala laalaa laallaala laalaaLaallaala laalaa laallaala laalaa
Male
Thanneer kudam kondu thaniyaaga ponaenI went alone carrying a pot of water.
Thaniyaaga naan poga thunai ondru kandaenAs I went alone, I found a companion.
Thanneer kudam kondu thaniyaaga ponaenI went alone carrying a pot of water.
Thaniyaaga naan poga thunai ondru kandaenAs I went alone, I found a companion.
Male
Theriyaatha saedhi thelivaaga sonnaalShe clearly revealed news that was unknown to me.
Thunaiyaaga vanthaal poonthendral pennaalShe arrived as my companion, a maiden like a gentle breeze.
Male
Thanneer kudam kondu thaniyaaga ponaenI went alone carrying a pot of water.
Thaniyaaga naan poga thunai ondru kandaenAs I went alone, I found a companion.

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

The song 'Thanneer Kudam Kondu' expresses the joy of an unexpected romantic encounter during an everyday rural chore. The protagonist walks alone carrying a water pot, but his solitary journey turns delightful when he meets a companion who brings intriguing news and travels alongside him like a soothing, gentle breeze. Penned by Vaali and set to Ilaiyaraaja's rustic melody, the track beautifully captures simple rural romance and emotional warmth.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Moonaai (Initial Alliteration)

Thanneer kudam kondu thaniyaaga ponaen

Repetition of the initial 'Th' consonant across multiple words in consecutive lines (Thanneer, Thaniyaaga, Thunai).

Metaphor (Uvamai / Uruvagamm)

Thunaiyaaga vanthaal poonthendral pennaal

Comparing the heroine to 'Poonthendral' (a gentle flowering breeze), symbolizing softness and comfort.

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Trivia

The song is from the 1993 Tamil movie Sakkarai Devan starring Vijayakanth and Sukanya. The soundtrack composed by Maestro Ilaiyaraaja is celebrated for its rich rural folk arrangements and soulful vocal renditions by Malaysia Vasudevan and S. Janaki.

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