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Thendral Varum Theru

From Thendral Varum Theru · 1994

Lyricist
Mu. Metha
Singers
Mano, Minmini
Music director
Ilayaraja
Movie name
Thendral Varum Theru
Movie release year
1994
Lyrics added on
22 Nov 2021

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Aa….aaaaaaaa…..aa….aa….
Aaha….aa….aah….aaa….aa…
Thendral varum theru adhu needhaanae
Thingal thodum pudhu malar needhaanae
Kai veesidum poongaavanam
Kavithai sollum kangal dhinam
Thendral varum theru adhu needhaanae….ae…
Paadiya paadal unnai thaeduthae
Paavaiyin nenjila thaalam poduthae
Male :Kaaviyam unthan meedhu paaduthae
Kadhalai enthan nenjil sooduthae
Manmathan vizhaavo mannavan ulaavo
Male :Vaanamae siragaagum vaazhvellaam uravaagum
Female :Thaazham poovai thalaattiyae
Thendral varum theru adhu needhaanae
Thingal thodum pudhu malar needhaanae
Female :Kai veesidum poongaavanam
Kavithai sollum kangal dhinam
Thendral varum theru adhu naanthaano….oo…..
Pooththathu nenil unthan poo mugam
Yaezhaiyin vaazhvil inba nypagam
Female :aayiram kaalam ingu maaralaam
Aasaiyum anbum nenil maarumo
Neel kadal alai veesum
Kadhalin kadhai pesum
Female :Naayagan varum neram
Naayagi thuyar theerum
Male :Kadhal kovil naam kaanalaam
Thendral varum theru adhu needhaanae
Male :Thingal thodum pudhu malar needhaanae
Female :Kai veesidum poongaavanam
Male :Kavithai sollum kangal dhinam
Thendral varum theru adhu naanthaano….oo…..
Male :Thendral varum theru adhu needhaanae….ae…
Aa... aaaaaaa... aa... aa...
Aaha... aa... aah... aaa... aa...
Aren't you the street where the gentle breeze arrives?
Aren't you the fresh flower touched by the moon?
A blossoming garden waving its hands,
Eyes that speak poetry every single day.
Aren't you the street where the gentle breeze arrives?
The song that was sung searches for you,
Beating a rhythm in this young girl's heart.
An epic poem sings praises of you,
Adorning my heart with sweet love.
Is this the festival of Manmatha (god of love), or the royal walk of a king?
The sky becomes our wings, and all of life becomes our bond.
Gently lulling the fragrant screwpine flower to sleep...
Aren't you the street where the gentle breeze arrives?
Aren't you the fresh flower touched by the moon?
A blossoming garden waving its hands,
Eyes that speak poetry every single day.
Am I truly the street where the gentle breeze arrives?
Your sweet flower-like face blossomed in my heart,
A joyful memory in this humble life.
A thousand eras may change with time,
Yet will the love and longing in our hearts ever change?
The blue sea waves will surge,
Speaking the timeless tale of love.
When my beloved arrives,
All of his lover's sorrow will fade away.
Together, we shall behold the temple of love.
Aren't you the street where the gentle breeze arrives?
Aren't you the fresh flower touched by the moon?
A blossoming garden waving its hands,
Eyes that speak poetry every single day.
Am I truly the street where the gentle breeze arrives?
You are indeed the street where the gentle breeze arrives...
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

This song is a romantic duet brimming with poetic imagery, penned by lyricist Mu. Metha. The lovers express their deep affection by comparing one another to comforting elements of nature—a breeze-filled street, a moon-kissed blossom, and a waving garden. The song captures the sweet anticipation of union, the permanence of love through changing times, and the joy of finding emotional sanctuary in each other.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uruvagam)

“Thendral varum theru adhu needhaanae”

Comparing the beloved directly to a serene street filled with breeze ('Thendral varum theru') and a blossom touching the moon ('Thingal thodum pudhu malar').

Personification

“Kai veesidum poongaavanam”

Attributing human actions to non-human entities, such as a garden waving its hands and eyes speaking/reciting poetry.

Initial Alliteration (Munaai / Monai)

“Paadiya paadal unnai thaeduthae”

Repetition of the initial sound 'P' in consecutive words ('Paadiya paadal').

End Rhyme (Iyaibu)

“Neel kadal alai veesum / Kadhalin kadhai pesum”

Matching end syllables creating a musical rhythm ('veesum' / 'pesum' and 'neram' / 'theerum').

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Trivia

The lyrics were written by Mu. Metha (M. Metha), a renowned Tamil poet, writer, and Sahitya Akademi awardee. Known for his contributions to the 'Vaanambadi' literary movement, his film lyrics often blend modern free-verse romanticism with classical Tamil tropes.

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