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Thanneer Kudam Kondu (Female)

From Sakkarai Devan · 1993

Lyricist
Vaali
Singer
S. Janaki
Music director
Ilayaraja
Movie name
Sakkarai Devan
Movie release year
1993
Lyrics added on
11 Apr 2022

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Aa…aa….aa….aa….
Laallaala laalaa laallaala laalaa
Thanneer kudam kondu thaniyaaga ponaen
Thaniyaaga naan poga thunai ondru kandaen
Theriyaatha saedhi thelivaaga sonnaal
Thunaiyaaga vanthaal poonthendral pennaal
Thanneer kudam kondu thaniyaaga ponaen
Thaniyaaga naan poga thunai ondru kandaen
Neerodai kaattraaga nenjil ulaavum
Themmaangu paadalgal dheiveegam aagum
Neerodai kaattraaga nenjil ulaavum
Themmaangu paadalgal dheiveegam aagum
Nee ketkkaththaanae…ae…
Nidham paaduvaenae thaenaaga vizhiyae
Kaayangal aarum kavalaigal theerum thaanagavae
Neengaamal kaadhil reengaaram seiyyum
Naan paadum aalolamae
Thanneer kudam kondu thaniyaaga ponaen
Thaniyaaga naan poga thunai ondru kandaen
Theriyaatha saedhi thelivaaga sonnaal
Thunaiyaaga vanthaal poonthendral pennaal
Dheivangal sila neram manithargal polae
Nerukku neraaga thondrum mann melae
Dheivangal sila neram manithargal polae
Nerukku neraaga thondrum mann melae
Naan ingu paarththaen
Nadamaadum deivam neethaan aiyyaa
Nenjukkul vaiththu thozhugindra thogai
Naanthaan aiyyaa
Naan konda nandri ennendru solla
Vaarththaigal kidaiyaathayyaa
Thanneer kudam kondu thaniyaaga ponaen
Thaniyaaga naan poga thunai ondru kandaen
Theriyaatha saedhi thelivaaga sonnaal
Thunaiyaaga vanthaal poonthendral pennaal
Thanneer kudam kondu thaniyaaga ponaen
Thaniyaaga naan poga thunai ondru kandaen
Thanneer kudam kondu thaniyaaga ponaen
Thaniyaaga naan poga thunai ondru kandaen
Ah… ah… ah… ah…
Laallaala laala laallaala laala
I went alone, carrying a water pot,
As I walked alone, I found a companion.
She clearly told me news I did not know,
That girl like a gentle breeze came along to keep me company.
I went alone, carrying a water pot,
As I walked alone, I found a companion.
Wandering through the heart like a breeze over a stream,
Simple folk songs turn divine.
Wandering through the heart like a breeze over a stream,
Simple folk songs turn divine.
Just for you to listen,
I will sing every day like sweet honey, my dear.
Wounds will heal and worries will vanish on their own,
Endlessly echoing softly in your ears,
Is this sweet song that I sing.
I went alone, carrying a water pot,
As I walked alone, I found a companion.
She clearly told me news I did not know,
That girl like a gentle breeze came along to keep me company.
Sometimes, gods appear just like human beings,
Coming face-to-face upon this earth.
Sometimes, gods appear just like human beings,
Coming face-to-face upon this earth.
I have seen it right here—
You are that living, walking god, sir.
The girl who keeps you in her heart and reveres you,
Is none other than me, sir.
To tell you the gratitude I hold in my heart,
There are simply no words, sir.
I went alone, carrying a water pot,
As I walked alone, I found a companion.
She clearly told me news I did not know,
That girl like a gentle breeze came along to keep me company.
I went alone, carrying a water pot,
As I walked alone, I found a companion.
I went alone, carrying a water pot,
As I walked alone, I found a companion.
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

The song 'Thanneer Kudam Kondu' from the movie Sakkarai Devan portrays a deep emotional expression of gratitude, reverence, and affection. The protagonist reflects on carrying a water pot alone and finding unexpected companionship and solace. She compares her savior/companion to a walking deity on earth, expressing how folk songs and gentle breezes heal her inner wounds and bring immense comfort to her soul.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Edhugai (Second letter rhyming)

“Thanneer kudam kondu thaniyaaga ponaen / Thaniyaaga naan poga thunai ondru kandaen”

The second consonant 'n' (ன) matches across lines: 'Thanneer' and 'Thaniyaaga'.

Monaai (Alliteration)

“Thanneer kudam kondu thaniyaaga ponaen”

Repetition of the initial letter 'Th' across words in the opening refrain.

Upama (Simile)

“Dheivangal sila neram manithargal polae”

Comparing gods appearing on earth directly to human beings ('manithargal polae').

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Trivia

Sakkarai Devan (1993) stars Vijayakanth and Sukanya, with music composed by Maestro Ilaiyaraaja. Sung effortlessly by S. Janaki with lyrics penned by Vaali, the track highlights Ilaiyaraaja's mastery of blending authentic rural Tamil folk melodies ('Themmaangu') with rich orchestral arrangements.

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