Thendralai Kandukolla
From Nilave Mugam Kaattu · 1999
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Thendralai kandukolla maanae | Oh my deer-like girl, to feel the breeze, |
| Kangalin thevai enna thaenae | Why are eyes necessary, my sweet one? |
| Male | |
| Thendralai kandukolla maanae | Oh my deer-like girl, to feel the breeze, |
| Kangalin thevai enna thaenae | Why are eyes necessary, my sweet one? |
| Ullathil paarvai undu maanae | The heart has its own vision, my deer, |
| Unmaigal kandu sollum thaenae | Which perceives and speaks the truth, my honey. |
| Male | |
| Nenjin vannangalai odum ennangalai | To perceive the colors of the heart and the running thoughts, |
| Kaana kan venduma | Do we need eyes to see? |
| Pesa chol venduma | Do we need words to speak? |
| Malar poothathai vaasangal sollumae | The fragrance itself will announce that a flower has bloomed. |
| Male | |
| Thendralai kandukolla maanae | Oh my deer-like girl, to feel the breeze, |
| Kangalin thevai enna thaenae | Why are eyes necessary, my sweet one? |
| Male | |
| Unnai paarthoru kuyil koovuthae | Seeing you, a cuckoo bird sings; |
| Andha kaadhal thaen kural kettayo | Did you hear that sweet voice of love? |
| Unnai paarthoru megam thoovudhae | Seeing you, a cloud showers rain; |
| Eera kattru kaadhal solla kandaaya | Did you see the cool breeze expressing love? |
| Male | |
| Unnai naan ennugindra neram | The moment I think of you, |
| Ullukkul maargazhi maadham | It feels like the cool month of Margazhi inside. |
| Anbae naan unnai kaanum neram | My beloved, the moment I look at you, |
| Kannukkul kaarthigai dheepam | It is like lighting the auspicious Karthigai lamp in my eyes. |
| Male | |
| Kangal indri ennai kandukolvaai | You will realize me even without eyes, |
| Endru nee en kaadhal kandu kolvaai … | When will you realize my deep love? |
| Andha naal endha naal endru nee sollu..uu…uu.. | Tell me, when will that day come? |
| Male | |
| Thendralai kandukolla maanae | Oh my deer-like girl, to feel the breeze, |
| Kangalin thevai enna thaenae | Why are eyes necessary, my sweet one? |
| Ullathil paarvai undu maanae | The heart has its own vision, my deer, |
| Unmaigal kandu sollum thaenae | Which perceives and speaks the truth, my honey. |
| Male | |
| ……………………….. | |
| Male | |
| Solai poovanam thedum poovinam | The swarm of flowers seeking a blooming garden, |
| Endhan nenjil poopparikka vandhaalo | Did she come to pluck flowers from my heart? |
| Andha vennila thedum pennila | That moon-like maiden seeking the bright moon, |
| Endhan nenjai vaanam endru kondaalo | Did she consider my heart as her wide sky? |
| Male | |
| Ho sandhana chandhiranin paattu | Oh, the song of the sandalwood moon, |
| Santhangal sonnathadi nettru | Spoke in rhythmic meters yesterday. |
| Sollaadha yekangalai serthu | Gathering all unsaid longings, |
| Nee thaanae ennai thotta kaatru | Aren't you the breeze that gently touched me? |
| Male | |
| Adhikaalai maalai iravenna | What is dawn, evening, or night? |
| Adhan thunbam inbam thanthathenna | What gave that pain and pleasure? |
| Endru mounathin vaasalai thirappaai … | When will you open the doorway of silence? |
| Male | |
| Thendralai kandukolla maanae | Oh my deer-like girl, to feel the breeze, |
| Kangalin thevai enna thaenae | Why are eyes necessary, my sweet one? |
| Ullathil paarvai undu maanae | The heart has its own vision, my deer, |
| Unmaigal kandu sollum thaenae | Which perceives and speaks the truth, my honey. |
| Male | |
| Nenjin vannangalai odum ennangalai | To perceive the colors of the heart and the running thoughts, |
| Kaana kan venduma | Do we need eyes to see? |
| Pesa chol venduma | Do we need words to speak? |
| Malar poothathai vaasangal sollumae..ae… | The fragrance itself will announce that a flower has bloomed. |
| Male | |
| Thendralai kandukolla maanae | Oh my deer-like girl, to feel the breeze, |
| Kangalin thevai enna thaenae | Why are eyes necessary, my sweet one? |
| Ullathil paarvai undu maanae | The heart has its own vision, my deer, |
| Unmaigal kandu sollum thaenae | Which perceives and speaks the truth, my honey. |
தென்றலைக் கண்டு
கொள்ள மானே கண்களின்
தேவை என்ன தேனே
Oh my deer-like girl, to feel the breeze,
Why are eyes necessary, my sweet one?
தென்றலைக் கண்டு
கொள்ள மானே கண்களின்
தேவை என்ன தேனே
உள்ளத்தில் பார்வை உண்டு
மானே உண்மைகள் கண்டு
சொல்லும் தேனே
Oh my deer-like girl, to feel the breeze,
Why are eyes necessary, my sweet one?
The heart has its own vision, my deer,
Which perceives and speaks the truth, my honey.
நெஞ்சின் வண்ணங்களை
ஓடும் எண்ணங்களை காண கண்
வேண்டுமா பேச சொல் வேண்டுமா
மலர் பூத்ததை வாசங்கள் சொல்லுமே
To perceive the colors of the heart and the running thoughts,
Do we need eyes to see?
Do we need words to speak?
The fragrance itself will announce that a flower has bloomed.
தென்றலைக் கண்டு
கொள்ள மானே கண்களின்
தேவை என்ன தேனே
Oh my deer-like girl, to feel the breeze,
Why are eyes necessary, my sweet one?
உன்னைப் பார்த்தொரு
குயில் கூவுதே அந்த காதல்
தேன் குரல் கேட்டாயோ
உன்னை பார்த்தொரு மேகம்
தூவுதே ஈர காற்று காதல்
சொல்லக் கண்டாயா
Seeing you, a cuckoo bird sings;
Did you hear that sweet voice of love?
Seeing you, a cloud showers rain;
Did you see the cool breeze expressing love?
உன்னை நான்
எண்ணுகின்ற நேரம்
உள்ளுக்குள் மார்கழி
மாதம் அன்பே நான்
உன்னைக் காணும் நேரம்
கண்ணுக்குள் கார்த்திகை தீபம்
The moment I think of you,
It feels like the cool month of Margazhi inside.
My beloved, the moment I look at you,
It is like lighting the auspicious Karthigai lamp in my eyes.
கண்கள் இன்றி
என்னைக் கண்டுகொள்வாய்
என்று நீ என் காதல் கண்டுகொள்வாய்
அந்த நாள் எந்த நாள் என்று நீ சொல்லு
You will realize me even without eyes,
When will you realize my deep love?
Tell me, when will that day come?
தென்றலைக் கண்டு
கொள்ள மானே கண்களின்
தேவை என்ன தேனே
உள்ளத்தில் பார்வை உண்டு
மானே உண்மைகள் கண்டு
சொல்லும் தேனே
Oh my deer-like girl, to feel the breeze,
Why are eyes necessary, my sweet one?
The heart has its own vision, my deer,
Which perceives and speaks the truth, my honey.
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சோலை பூவனம்
தேடும் பூவினம் எந்தன்
நெஞ்சில் பூப்பறிக்க
வந்தாளோ அந்த வெண்ணிலா
தேடும் பெண்ணிலா எந்தன்
நெஞ்சை வானம் என்று
கொண்டாளோ
The swarm of flowers seeking a blooming garden,
Did she come to pluck flowers from my heart?
That moon-like maiden seeking the bright moon,
Did she consider my heart as her wide sky?
ஹோ சந்தன
சந்திரனின் பாட்டு சந்தங்கள்
சொன்னதடி நேற்று சொல்லாத
ஏக்கங்களைச் சேர்த்து நீதானே
என்னைத் தொட்ட காற்று
Oh, the song of the sandalwood moon,
Spoke in rhythmic meters yesterday.
Gathering all unsaid longings,
Aren't you the breeze that gently touched me?
அதிகாலை மாலை
இரவென்ன அதன் துன்பம்
இன்பம் தந்ததென்ன என்று
மௌனத்தின் வாசலைத்
திறப்பாய்
What is dawn, evening, or night?
What gave that pain and pleasure?
When will you open the doorway of silence?
தென்றலைக் கண்டு
கொள்ள மானே கண்களின்
தேவை என்ன தேனே
உள்ளத்தில் பார்வை உண்டு
மானே உண்மைகள் கண்டு
சொல்லும் தேனே
Oh my deer-like girl, to feel the breeze,
Why are eyes necessary, my sweet one?
The heart has its own vision, my deer,
Which perceives and speaks the truth, my honey.
நெஞ்சின் வண்ணங்களை
ஓடும் எண்ணங்களை காண கண்
வேண்டுமா பேச சொல் வேண்டுமா
மலர் பூத்ததை வாசங்கள் சொல்லுமே
To perceive the colors of the heart and the running thoughts,
Do we need eyes to see?
Do we need words to speak?
The fragrance itself will announce that a flower has bloomed.
தென்றலைக் கண்டு
கொள்ள மானே கண்களின்
தேவை என்ன தேனே
உள்ளத்தில் பார்வை உண்டு
மானே உண்மைகள் கண்டு
சொல்லும் தேனே
Oh my deer-like girl, to feel the breeze,
Why are eyes necessary, my sweet one?
The heart has its own vision, my deer,
Which perceives and speaks the truth, my honey.
Thendralai kandukolla maanae
Oh my deer-like girl, to feel the breeze,
Kangalin thevai enna thaenae
Why are eyes necessary, my sweet one?
Thendralai kandukolla maanae
Oh my deer-like girl, to feel the breeze,
Kangalin thevai enna thaenae
Why are eyes necessary, my sweet one?
Ullathil paarvai undu maanae
The heart has its own vision, my deer,
Unmaigal kandu sollum thaenae
Which perceives and speaks the truth, my honey.
Nenjin vannangalai odum ennangalai
To perceive the colors of the heart and the running thoughts,
Kaana kan venduma
Do we need eyes to see?
Pesa chol venduma
Do we need words to speak?
Malar poothathai vaasangal sollumae
The fragrance itself will announce that a flower has bloomed.
Thendralai kandukolla maanae
Oh my deer-like girl, to feel the breeze,
Kangalin thevai enna thaenae
Why are eyes necessary, my sweet one?
Unnai paarthoru kuyil koovuthae
Seeing you, a cuckoo bird sings;
Andha kaadhal thaen kural kettayo
Did you hear that sweet voice of love?
Unnai paarthoru megam thoovudhae
Seeing you, a cloud showers rain;
Eera kattru kaadhal solla kandaaya
Did you see the cool breeze expressing love?
Unnai naan ennugindra neram
The moment I think of you,
Ullukkul maargazhi maadham
It feels like the cool month of Margazhi inside.
Anbae naan unnai kaanum neram
My beloved, the moment I look at you,
Kannukkul kaarthigai dheepam
It is like lighting the auspicious Karthigai lamp in my eyes.
Kangal indri ennai kandukolvaai
You will realize me even without eyes,
Endru nee en kaadhal kandu kolvaai …
When will you realize my deep love?
Andha naal endha naal endru nee sollu..uu…uu..
Tell me, when will that day come?
Thendralai kandukolla maanae
Oh my deer-like girl, to feel the breeze,
Kangalin thevai enna thaenae
Why are eyes necessary, my sweet one?
Ullathil paarvai undu maanae
The heart has its own vision, my deer,
Unmaigal kandu sollum thaenae
Which perceives and speaks the truth, my honey.
………………………..
Solai poovanam thedum poovinam
The swarm of flowers seeking a blooming garden,
Endhan nenjil poopparikka vandhaalo
Did she come to pluck flowers from my heart?
Andha vennila thedum pennila
That moon-like maiden seeking the bright moon,
Endhan nenjai vaanam endru kondaalo
Did she consider my heart as her wide sky?
Ho sandhana chandhiranin paattu
Oh, the song of the sandalwood moon,
Santhangal sonnathadi nettru
Spoke in rhythmic meters yesterday.
Sollaadha yekangalai serthu
Gathering all unsaid longings,
Nee thaanae ennai thotta kaatru
Aren't you the breeze that gently touched me?
Adhikaalai maalai iravenna
What is dawn, evening, or night?
Adhan thunbam inbam thanthathenna
What gave that pain and pleasure?
Endru mounathin vaasalai thirappaai …
When will you open the doorway of silence?
Thendralai kandukolla maanae
Oh my deer-like girl, to feel the breeze,
Kangalin thevai enna thaenae
Why are eyes necessary, my sweet one?
Ullathil paarvai undu maanae
The heart has its own vision, my deer,
Unmaigal kandu sollum thaenae
Which perceives and speaks the truth, my honey.
Nenjin vannangalai odum ennangalai
To perceive the colors of the heart and the running thoughts,
Kaana kan venduma
Do we need eyes to see?
Pesa chol venduma
Do we need words to speak?
Malar poothathai vaasangal sollumae..ae…
The fragrance itself will announce that a flower has bloomed.
Thendralai kandukolla maanae
Oh my deer-like girl, to feel the breeze,
Kangalin thevai enna thaenae
Why are eyes necessary, my sweet one?
Ullathil paarvai undu maanae
The heart has its own vision, my deer,
Unmaigal kandu sollum thaenae
Which perceives and speaks the truth, my honey.
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This romantic song explores the idea that true perception and love do not require physical sight or words, but rather emotional connection and spiritual feeling. Just as the breeze is felt without being seen and a blooming flower is recognized by its scent, love is an inner experience understood directly by the heart. The protagonist expresses how thinking of and seeing the beloved brings deep serenity, metaphorically comparing these feelings to seasons, light, and nature's elements.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Iyaibu (Rhyme)
“Thendralai kandukolla maanae / Kangalin thevai enna thaenae”
Rhyming end words like 'maanae' and 'thaenae' create melodic harmony across the lines.
Metaphor (Uruvagham)
“Ullukkul maargazhi maadham / Kannukkul kaarthigai dheepam”
Comparing feelings inside to the cool Tamil month of 'Maargazhi' and sight to 'Kaarthigai dheepam'.
Rhetorical Question
“Kaana kan venduma / Pesa chol venduma”
Asking whether eyes or words are necessary to feel love, emphasizing that inner perception supersedes physical senses.
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Trivia
'Nilave Mugam Kaattu' (1999) stars Karthik and Devayani, directed by Kalanjiyam. The music for the film was composed by Maestro Ilaiyaraaja, with lyrics for this track written by lyricist Vasan.
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