Then Sindhum Neram
From Siragadikka Aasai · 1994
- Lyricist
- Vairamuthu
- Singers
- K. S. Chithra, Chorus
- Music director
- Manoj – Gyan
- Details
- Siragadikka Aasai1994
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Chorus | |
| Yaelaelo oo….oo….yaelaelo oo….oo…. | Yaelaelo oo....oo....yaelaelo oo....oo.... |
| Female | |
| Thaen sinthum neram | The time dripping with honey, |
| Senthora kolam | The red-hued rangoli pattern, |
| Sevaanam thaalaattuthae | The crimson sky sings a lullaby. |
| Thaen sinthum neram | The time dripping with honey, |
| Senthora kolam | The red-hued rangoli pattern, |
| Sevaanam thaalaattuthae | The crimson sky sings a lullaby. |
| Female | |
| Ilam kannaalae raagam paadum | Singing a melody with youthful eyes, |
| Nadhi alai polae thaalam podum hoi | Keeping time like the river waves, hoi! |
| Female | |
| Ilaiya nenjam iniya nenjam | The young heart, sweet heart, |
| Paranthu selluthae | Is flying away. |
| Kavithai konjam vizhigal ingae | A little poetry here, eyes |
| Kathaigal solluthae | Are telling stories. |
| Female | |
| Thaen sinthum neram | The time dripping with honey, |
| Senthora kolam | The red-hued rangoli pattern, |
| Sevaanam thaalaattuthae | The crimson sky sings a lullaby. |
| Thaen sinthum neram | The time dripping with honey, |
| Senthora kolam | The red-hued rangoli pattern, |
| Sevaanam thaalaattuthae | The crimson sky sings a lullaby. |
| Chorus | |
| ………………… | ................... |
| Female | |
| Kadalodu alaiyaaduthae | Playing with waves alongside the sea, |
| Aa….karaiyaeri vilaiyaaduthae | Aa.... coming ashore and playing, |
| Poongaattru thunaiyaanathae | The gentle breeze has become a companion, |
| Oo…pudhu aasai arangaeruthae | Oo... new desires take center stage. |
| Female | |
| Panneeril rojaakkal neeraaduthae | Roses are bathing in rosewater, |
| Padhinaaru vayathindru sathiraaduthae | The age of sixteen dances today. |
| Vasanthangalo ingu sirikkindrathae | Springtimes are laughing here, |
| Idhayangalo rekkai virikkindrathae | Hearts are spreading their wings. |
| Chorus | |
| Yaelaelo oo….oo….yaelaelo oo….oo…. | Yaelaelo oo....oo....yaelaelo oo....oo.... |
| Female | |
| Thaen sinthum neram | The time dripping with honey, |
| Senthora kolam | The red-hued rangoli pattern, |
| Sevaanam thaalaattuthae | The crimson sky sings a lullaby. |
| Thaen sinthum neram | The time dripping with honey, |
| Senthora kolam | The red-hued rangoli pattern, |
| Sevaanam thaalaattuthae | The crimson sky sings a lullaby. |
| Female | |
| Aanantha thevaaramae | Oh joyful divine hymn, |
| Oo….azhagaana poovaaramae | Oo.... oh beautiful flower garland, |
| Vilakettrum inneramae | At this twilight time of lighting lamps, |
| Oo….vinmeengal mugam kaattumae | Oo.... the stars show their faces. |
| Female | |
| Ennaalum illaatha inbangalae | Joys never felt on any other day, |
| Innaalil undaagum nerangalae | These are times blooming today. |
| Aadungalae pen annangalae | Dance, oh female swans, |
| Paadungalae pudhu santhangalae | Sing, oh new rhythms! |
| Chorus | |
| Yaelaelo oo….oo….yaelaelo oo….oo…. | Yaelaelo oo....oo....yaelaelo oo....oo.... |
| Yaelaelo oo….oo….yaelaelo oo….oo…. | Yaelaelo oo....oo....yaelaelo oo....oo.... |
ஏலேலோ ஓ....ஒ....ஏலேலோ......ஓ...ஒ....
Yaelaelo oo....oo....yaelaelo oo....oo....
தேன் சிந்தும் நேரம்
செந்தூர கோலம்
செவ்வானம் தாலாட்டுதே
தேன் சிந்தும் நேரம்
செந்தூர கோலம்
செவ்வானம் தாலாட்டுதே
The time dripping with honey,
The red-hued rangoli pattern,
The crimson sky sings a lullaby.
The time dripping with honey,
The red-hued rangoli pattern,
The crimson sky sings a lullaby.
இளம் கண்ணாலே ராகம் பாடும்
நதி அலை போலே தாளம் போடும் ஹோய்
Singing a melody with youthful eyes,
Keeping time like the river waves, hoi!
இளைய நெஞ்சம் இனிய நெஞ்சம்
பறந்து செல்லுதே
கவிதை கொஞ்சம் விழிகள் இங்கே
கதைகள் சொல்லுதே
The young heart, sweet heart,
Is flying away.
A little poetry here, eyes
Are telling stories.
தேன் சிந்தும் நேரம்
செந்தூர கோலம்
செவ்வானம் தாலாட்டுதே
தேன் சிந்தும் நேரம்
செந்தூர கோலம்
செவ்வானம் தாலாட்டுதே
The time dripping with honey,
The red-hued rangoli pattern,
The crimson sky sings a lullaby.
The time dripping with honey,
The red-hued rangoli pattern,
The crimson sky sings a lullaby.
ஹ்ம்ம் ம்ம் ஹ்ம்ம் ம்ம்
ஹ்ம்ம் ம்ம் ஹ்ம்ம் ம்ம்
ஹ்ம்ம் ம்ம்ம் ம்ம் ம்ம்ம்....
...................
கடலோடு அலையாடுதே
ஆ.....கரையேறி விளையாடுதே
பூங்காற்று துணையானதே
ஓ.....புது ஆசை அரங்கேறுதே
Playing with waves alongside the sea,
Aa.... coming ashore and playing,
The gentle breeze has become a companion,
Oo... new desires take center stage.
பன்னீரில் ரோஜாக்கள் நீராடுதே
பதினாறு வயதின்று சதிரடுதே
வசந்தங்களோ இங்கு சிரிகின்றதே
இதயங்களோ ரெக்கை விரிக்கின்றதே
Roses are bathing in rosewater,
The age of sixteen dances today.
Springtimes are laughing here,
Hearts are spreading their wings.
ஏலேலோ ஓ....ஒ....ஏலேலோ......ஓ...ஒ....
Yaelaelo oo....oo....yaelaelo oo....oo....
தேன் சிந்தும் நேரம்
செந்தூர கோலம்
செவ்வானம் தாலாட்டுதே
தேன் சிந்தும் நேரம்
செந்தூர கோலம்
செவ்வானம் தாலாட்டுதே
The time dripping with honey,
The red-hued rangoli pattern,
The crimson sky sings a lullaby.
The time dripping with honey,
The red-hued rangoli pattern,
The crimson sky sings a lullaby.
ஆனந்த தேவாரமே
ஓ.....அழகான பூவாரமே
விளகேற்றும் இந்நேரமே
ஓ....விண்மீன்கள் முகம் காட்டுமே
Oh joyful divine hymn,
Oo.... oh beautiful flower garland,
At this twilight time of lighting lamps,
Oo.... the stars show their faces.
எந்நாளும் இல்லாத இன்பங்களே
இந்நாளில் உண்டாகும் நேரங்களே
ஆடுங்களே பெண் அன்னங்களே
பாடுங்களே புது சந்தங்களே
Joys never felt on any other day,
These are times blooming today.
Dance, oh female swans,
Sing, oh new rhythms!
ஏலேலோ ஓ....ஒ....ஏலேலோ......ஓ....ஒ....
ஏலேலோ ஓ....ஒ....ஏலேலோ......ஓ....ஒ....
Yaelaelo oo....oo....yaelaelo oo....oo....
Yaelaelo oo....oo....yaelaelo oo....oo....
Yaelaelo oo….oo….yaelaelo oo….oo….
Yaelaelo oo....oo....yaelaelo oo....oo....
Thaen sinthum neram
The time dripping with honey,
Senthora kolam
The red-hued rangoli pattern,
Sevaanam thaalaattuthae
The crimson sky sings a lullaby.
Thaen sinthum neram
The time dripping with honey,
Senthora kolam
The red-hued rangoli pattern,
Sevaanam thaalaattuthae
The crimson sky sings a lullaby.
Ilam kannaalae raagam paadum
Singing a melody with youthful eyes,
Nadhi alai polae thaalam podum hoi
Keeping time like the river waves, hoi!
Ilaiya nenjam iniya nenjam
The young heart, sweet heart,
Paranthu selluthae
Is flying away.
Kavithai konjam vizhigal ingae
A little poetry here, eyes
Kathaigal solluthae
Are telling stories.
Thaen sinthum neram
The time dripping with honey,
Senthora kolam
The red-hued rangoli pattern,
Sevaanam thaalaattuthae
The crimson sky sings a lullaby.
Thaen sinthum neram
The time dripping with honey,
Senthora kolam
The red-hued rangoli pattern,
Sevaanam thaalaattuthae
The crimson sky sings a lullaby.
…………………
...................
Kadalodu alaiyaaduthae
Playing with waves alongside the sea,
Aa….karaiyaeri vilaiyaaduthae
Aa.... coming ashore and playing,
Poongaattru thunaiyaanathae
The gentle breeze has become a companion,
Oo…pudhu aasai arangaeruthae
Oo... new desires take center stage.
Panneeril rojaakkal neeraaduthae
Roses are bathing in rosewater,
Padhinaaru vayathindru sathiraaduthae
The age of sixteen dances today.
Vasanthangalo ingu sirikkindrathae
Springtimes are laughing here,
Idhayangalo rekkai virikkindrathae
Hearts are spreading their wings.
Yaelaelo oo….oo….yaelaelo oo….oo….
Yaelaelo oo....oo....yaelaelo oo....oo....
Thaen sinthum neram
The time dripping with honey,
Senthora kolam
The red-hued rangoli pattern,
Sevaanam thaalaattuthae
The crimson sky sings a lullaby.
Thaen sinthum neram
The time dripping with honey,
Senthora kolam
The red-hued rangoli pattern,
Sevaanam thaalaattuthae
The crimson sky sings a lullaby.
Aanantha thevaaramae
Oh joyful divine hymn,
Oo….azhagaana poovaaramae
Oo.... oh beautiful flower garland,
Vilakettrum inneramae
At this twilight time of lighting lamps,
Oo….vinmeengal mugam kaattumae
Oo.... the stars show their faces.
Ennaalum illaatha inbangalae
Joys never felt on any other day,
Innaalil undaagum nerangalae
These are times blooming today.
Aadungalae pen annangalae
Dance, oh female swans,
Paadungalae pudhu santhangalae
Sing, oh new rhythms!
Yaelaelo oo….oo….yaelaelo oo….oo….
Yaelaelo oo....oo....yaelaelo oo....oo....
Yaelaelo oo….oo….yaelaelo oo….oo….
Yaelaelo oo....oo....yaelaelo oo....oo....
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This song captures the vibrant joy, romantic awakening, and youthful innocence associated with evening twilight. Set against a backdrop of a crimson evening sky, gentle breezes, and coastal waves, the lyrics celebrate the freedom of young hearts taking flight. The imagery blends natural beauty—such as roses bathing in rosewater and stars emerging as lamps are lit—with the boundless enthusiasm of youth dancing and singing in celebration of newfound happiness.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Uruvagamb (Metaphor)
“Thaen sinthum neram”
'Thaen sinthum neram' metaphorically compares the pleasant evening time to dripping sweet honey.
Uvamai (Simile)
“Nadhi alai polae thaalam podum hoi”
'Nadhi alai polae thaalam podum' compares the natural beat of youthfulness to the rhythm of river waves.
Thodai / Monai (Alliteration)
“Panneeril rojaakkal neeraaduthae”
Repetition of initial consonant 'p' sounds in 'Panneeril' and 'Padhinaaru' creates a soft melodic rhythm.
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Trivia
'Siragadikka Aasai' (1994) features music composed by Sirpy, starring Sivakumar and Vijayakumar's son Arun Vijay in an early role context.
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