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Lyrics & meaning

Thanneer Kudam Kondu (Female)

From Sakkarai Devan · 1993

Lyricist
Vaali
Singer
S. Janaki
Music director
Ilayaraja
Details
Sakkarai Devan1993

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Aa…aa….aa….aa….Ah… 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
Theriyaatha saedhi thelivaaga sonnaalShe clearly told me news I didn't know
Thunaiyaaga vanthaal poonthendral pennaalShe came as a companion like a gentle breeze, a sweet woman
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
Female
Neerodai kaattraaga nenjil ulaavumWandering in the heart like a breeze over a stream
Themmaangu paadalgal dheiveegam aagumRustic folk songs become divine
Neerodai kaattraaga nenjil ulaavumWandering in the heart like a breeze over a stream
Themmaangu paadalgal dheiveegam aagumRustic folk songs become divine
Female
Nee ketkkaththaanae…ae…Just for you to listen...
Nidham paaduvaenae thaenaaga vizhiyaeI shall sing daily, my dear with eyes like honey
Kaayangal aarum kavalaigal theerum thaanagavaeWounds will heal and worries will vanish on their own
Neengaamal kaadhil reengaaram seiyyumHumming ceaselessly in the ear
Naan paadum aalolamaeIs the soothing lullaby I sing
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
Theriyaatha saedhi thelivaaga sonnaalShe clearly told me news I didn't know
Thunaiyaaga vanthaal poonthendral pennaalShe came as a companion like a gentle breeze, a sweet woman
Female
Dheivangal sila neram manithargal polaeSometimes gods appear like human beings
Nerukku neraaga thondrum mann melaeFace to face upon this earth
Dheivangal sila neram manithargal polaeSometimes gods appear like human beings
Nerukku neraaga thondrum mann melaeFace to face upon this earth
Female
Naan ingu paarththaenI saw it here
Nadamaadum deivam neethaan aiyyaaYou are a walking deity, respected sir
Nenjukkul vaiththu thozhugindra thogaiI am the maiden who holds you in her heart and worships you
Naanthaan aiyyaaThat is me, sir
Naan konda nandri ennendru sollaTo express the gratitude I hold inside
Vaarththaigal kidaiyaathayyaaWords are simply not enough, sir
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
Theriyaatha saedhi thelivaaga sonnaalShe clearly told me news I didn't know
Thunaiyaaga vanthaal poonthendral pennaalShe came as a companion like a gentle breeze, a sweet woman
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

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

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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