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Lyrics & meaning

Thene Senthene

From Ullam Kavarntha Kalvan · 1987

Lyricist
Panchu Arunachalam
Singer
S. P. Balasubrahmanyam
Music director
Ilayaraja
Details
Ullam Kavarntha Kalvan1987

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
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Male
Thaenae senthaenae maanae pon maanaeSweet honey, pure red honey, gentle deer, golden deer
Malarum poovae valarum kaatraeBlossoming flower, growing breeze
Malarum poovae valarum kaatraeBlossoming flower, growing breeze
Male
Thaenae senthaenae maanae pon maanaeSweet honey, pure red honey, gentle deer, golden deer
Male
Aasaiyil aadinen thunai thaedinenI danced in desire and searched for a companion
En vaazhvilae hoiIn my life, oh!
Aanandham paadinen malar soodinenI sang of happiness and adorned myself with flowers
Pon maalaiyilIn the golden evening
Aayiram jaadai sindhum paarvaiA glance that casts a thousand subtle expressions
Oodal naadagamA playful drama of lovers' tiff
Azhagilae thondrum vanna kolamA colorful pattern appearing in sheer beauty
Kaadhal kaaviyamAn epic poem of love
Dhaevi un kovil thaedi dheepam yaetrinenOh Goddess, seeking your temple I lit a lamp
Poojai kaanavaeTo witness the holy worship
Male
Thaenae senthaenae maanae pon maanaeSweet honey, pure red honey, gentle deer, golden deer
Male
Vaanavil oonjalilOn the swing made of a rainbow
Ilam jodigal pan paadudhu haaYoung couples are singing tunes, ah!
Maunamae raagamaaiWhere silence itself transforms into a melody
Sugam kodiyae kondaadudhuCelebrating millions of pleasures
Vaasanai mogam thandha dhaegamA body that offers fragrant passion
Bodhai oottudhuIt induces sweet intoxication
Poo charam polae vandha vegamThe speed that arrived like a string of flowers
Ellai meerudhuIs crossing all boundaries now
Raani endhan kaadhal raaniMy queen, my queen of love
Pattam sootta vaa ennai aala vaaCome to crown me and come to rule over me
Male
Thaenae senthaenae maanae pon maanaeSweet honey, pure red honey, gentle deer, golden deer
Malarum poovae valarum kaatraeBlossoming flower, growing breeze
Malarum poovae valarum kaatraeBlossoming flower, growing breeze
Male
Thaenae senthaenae maanae pon maanaeSweet honey, pure red honey, gentle deer, golden deer

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This classic romantic duet celebrates the ecstasy of deep love and companionship. The protagonist adores the beloved using rich poetic epithets—comparing her to pure honey, a golden deer, a blossoming flower, and a gentle breeze. The song captures the magical feeling of love where silence transforms into a sweet melody, and everyday life feels like a vibrant celebration.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Uvamaani / Metaphor & Imagery

Thaenae senthaenae maanae pon maanae

Directly compares the beloved to pure honey ('senthaen'), a golden deer ('pon maan'), and a blossoming flower ('malarum poo').

Second-letter Rhyme (Edhukai)

Malarum poovae valarum kaatrae

The second consonant 'la' rhymes between 'Malarum' and 'Valarum'.

Oxymoron / Metaphorical Paradox

Maunamae raagamaai

Depicts silence turning into a musical melody, highlighting the emotional depth of the unspoken connection between lovers.

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Trivia

Although listed with unknown credits in some song archives, 'Ullam Kavarntha Kalvan' (1987) stars Pandiarajan and Rekha, featuring memorable lyrics written by Panchu Arunachalam and a melodious score composed by Ilaiyaraaja.

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