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Lyrics & meaning

Theeramal

From Ranga · 2015

Lyricist
Karthik Netha
Singer
Anirudh Ravichander
Music director
Ram Jeevan
Details
Ranga2015

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Thodar mazhaiyinil paarthaO rain wind seen in continuous rainfall,
Thuru thuru mazhai kaatraeO lively and energetic rain wind,
Aagaayamaai indru enai paarkiraaiToday you look at me like the vast sky.
Male
Theru puzhudhiyil aadiHaving played in the street dust,
Dhinamoru murai thooriDrizzling once every single day,
Thoovaanamaai indru uruvaaginaaiYou have taken form today as a sweet drizzle.
Male
Theeraamal theeraamalEndlessly, endlessly,
Alaindha theruvil pogirenI walk along the street where I once wandered.
Thol meedhu thol serndhuWith shoulder resting against shoulder,
Mazhalai aagirenI become an innocent child.
Male
Theeraamal theeraamalUnendingly, unendingly,
Thirumba thirumba vaazhgirenI live life over and over again.
Naan paartha nee dhanaAre you truly the same person I once saw?
Viyandhu pogirenI am overwhelmed with wonder.
Male
Thodar mazhaiyinil paarthaO rain wind seen in continuous rainfall,
Thuru thuru mazhai kaatraeO lively and energetic rain wind,
Aagaayamaai indru enai paarkiraaiToday you look at me like the vast sky.
Male
Theru puzhudhiyil aadiHaving played in the street dust,
Dhinamoru murai thooriDrizzling once every single day,
Thoovaanamaai indru uruvaaginaaiYou have taken form today as a sweet drizzle.
Male
Naetrin kaambilOn yesterday's tender stem,
Aadum poovindruThe flower swaying today,
Neelum kadhai pesiSpeaks an unfolding endless story,
EerkindrathaeAnd captivates me.
Male
Eeram pogaaWith damp, un-dried
Koondhal mudiyodaeTresses of long hair,
Arugil vandhaalaeAs she comes close to me,
SilikkindrathaeMy body shivers with delight.
Male
Pesadha vaarthaigalWords left unspoken
Unai koorudhaeDescribe everything about you.
Maaladha mayaikulInto an endless trance,
Enai serkkudhaeIt draws me completely.
Male
Theeraamal theeraamalEndlessly, endlessly,
Alaindha theruvil pogirenI walk along the street where I once wandered.
Thol meedhu thol serndhuWith shoulder resting against shoulder,
Mazhalai aagirenI become an innocent child.
Male
Theeraamal theeraamalUnendingly, unendingly,
Thirumba thirumba vaazhgirenI live life over and over again.
Naan paartha nee dhanaAre you truly the same person I once saw?
Viyandhu pogirenI am overwhelmed with wonder.
Male
Thodar mazhaiyinil paarthaO rain wind seen in continuous rainfall,
Thuru thuru mazhai kaatraeO lively and energetic rain wind,
Aagaayamaai indru enai paarkiraaiToday you look at me like the vast sky.
Male
Theru puzhudhiyil aadiHaving played in the street dust,
Dhinamoru murai thooriDrizzling once every single day,
Thoovaanamaai indru uruvaaginaaiYou have taken form today as a sweet drizzle.
Male
Theeraamal theeraamalEndlessly, endlessly,
Alaindha theruvil pogirenI walk along the street where I once wandered.
Thol meedhu thol serndhuWith shoulder resting against shoulder,
Mazhalai aagirenI become an innocent child.

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This song beautifully conveys nostalgic romance and awe towards a beloved who has grown and evolved over time. Using nature imagery such as rain, gentle breeze, dust, flowers, and the sky, the lyricist portrays how childhood innocence transforms into mature, deep affection.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Monaai (Initial Alliteration)

Thodar mazhaiyinil paartha / Thuru thuru mazhai kaatrae

Repetition of the initial sound 'Th' across consecutive lines (Thodar / Thuru).

Anaphora / Repetition (Adukkuthodar)

Theeraamal theeraamal / Thirumba thirumba vaazhgiren

Emphatic duplication of words like 'Theeraamal theeraamal' and 'Thirumba thirumba' to express continuous, boundless emotion.

Metaphor (Uruvagam)

Aagaayamaai indru enai paarkiraai

Comparing the beloved's expansive gaze and presence to the vast sky ('Aagaayamaai').

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Trivia

The song features lyrics by prominent lyricist Karthik Netha from the film Ranga (starring Sibiraj and Nikhila Vimal), featuring music composed by Ramjeevan.

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