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Thenkasi Thene

From Brahmachari (1992 Film) · 1992

Lyricist
Vairamuthu
Singers
Mano, Swarnalatha
Music director
Deva
Movie name
Brahmachari (1992 Film)
Movie release year
1992
Lyrics added on
2 Apr 2021

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Thenkasi thaenae kuttraala kuyilae
En meedhu yaen kobamo
Female :Sillendru vellam paaikindra ullam
Santhosham kondaadutho
Padithen paamaalamaalai…
Female :Thoduththen poomaalai
Male :Namma rajangamthaan
Idhu poorvaangamthan
Ini paai pottu naam paadum
Paadalgal eththanaiyo
Thenkasi thaenae kuttraala kuyilae
En meedhu yaen kobamo
Female :Sillendru vellam paaikindra ullam
Santhosham kondaadutho
Ellaarum kavingnadi
Kadhal seiyyum velaiyilae
Illaatha santham pidippaen naanthaan
Un meedhu sinthu padippaen
Ennaalum poiyya solli
Paatteduppaar kavingar ellaam
Un paattu antha kanakku
Poovai suttraathae kaadhil enakku
Saththiyamaa neethaan oru chiththiraththai polae
Female :Intha kavi pothum nee kambanukkum maelae
Male :Un adimai naanae ila maanae pasunthaenae
Thenkasi thaenae kuttraala kuyilae
En meedhu yaen kobamo
Female :Sillendru vellam paaikindra ullam
Santhosham kondaadutho
Andraadam raaththiriil
Vennilaavai thoothu vittu
Kann paarvai pooththu kidappaen
Unnai kai sera kaaththu kidappen
Un perai naanum inae
Ooyaamalthaan utcharippaen
Vaayaadum vannakkiliyae
Neeyae vaarayo thannanthaniyae
Ullaththilae aasai pudhu vellamena paaya
Male :Un madiyil naanum siru pillaiyena saaya
Female :Paadattumaa paattu adha kettu thalaiyaattu
Thenkasi thaenae kuttraala kuyilae
En meedhu yaen kobamo
Female :Sillendru vellam paaikindra ullam
Santhosham kondaadutho
Padithen paamaalamaalai…
Female :Thoduththen poomaalai
Male :Namma rajangamthaan
Idhu poorvaangamthan
Ini paai pottu naam paadum
Paadalgal eththanaiyo
Thenkasi thaenae kuttraala kuyilae
En meedhu yaen kobamo
Female :Sillendru vellam paaikindra ullam
Santhosham kondaadutho….
Sweet honey of Tenkasi, cuckoo of Courtallam,
Why are you angry with me?
As a cool rush surges through my heart,
Is it celebrating with joy?
I sang a garland of verses...
And I strung a garland of flowers.
This is our own kingdom,
And this is only the beginning.
From now on, spreading a mat together,
How many songs will we sing?
Sweet honey of Tenkasi, cuckoo of Courtallam,
Why are you angry with me?
As a cool rush surges through my heart,
Is it celebrating with joy?
Everyone turns into a poet, my girl,
In the moments when they are in love.
I will catch rare, unheard rhythms
And sing folk melodies in your praise.
Isn't telling sweet lies all the time
How every poet makes up a song?
Your song is just the same,
So don't try to fool me with your sweet talk!
Truly, I swear you look just like a painting!
That is enough poetry—you are greater than even Kamban (legendary Tamil poet)!
I am your humble devotee, my young deer, my pure honey!
Sweet honey of Tenkasi, cuckoo of Courtallam,
Why are you angry with me?
As a cool rush surges through my heart,
Is it celebrating with joy?
Every single night,
Sending the bright moon as my messenger,
My eyes blossomed with eager waiting,
Longing for the moment I hold your hand.
And I, your sweet name,
Will keep reciting without ever resting.
O sweet-talking, colorful parrot,
Won't you come all by yourself?
As desire rushes through the heart like a fresh flood,
And I rest on your lap like a little child,
Shall I sing a song? Listen and nod your head!
Sweet honey of Tenkasi, cuckoo of Courtallam,
Why are you angry with me?
As a cool rush surges through my heart,
Is it celebrating with joy?
I sang a garland of verses...
And I strung a garland of flowers.
This is our own kingdom,
And this is only the beginning.
From now on, spreading a mat together,
How many songs will we sing?
Sweet honey of Tenkasi, cuckoo of Courtallam,
Why are you angry with me?
As a cool rush surges through my heart,
Is it celebrating with joy?
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

Thenkasi Thaenae is a sweet and playful romantic duet depicting the affectionate banter between two lovers. The male protagonist addresses his beloved using romantic imagery associated with southern Tamil regions—calling her the sweet honey of Tenkasi and the singing cuckoo of Courtallam—while gently asking why she seems upset with him. The female protagonist responds with equal affection, teasing his poetic embellishments while admitting how much joy his presence brings to her heart. As their conversation unfolds, they trade loving compliments, compare their romance to a grand kingdom, and speak of sleepless nights spent dreaming of each other. The song celebrates love through poetic expressions, playful teasing, and a deep emotional connection.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uruvagam)

“Thenkasi thaenae kuttraala kuyilae”

Directly equating the beloved to the sweetness of Tenkasi honey and the melody of a Courtallam cuckoo bird.

Simile (Uvamaani)

“Saththiyamaa neethaan oru chiththiraththai polae”

Comparing the heroine's physical beauty to a divine portrait using the comparative word 'polae'.

Alliteration (Moonaai)

“Padithen paamaalamaalai…”

Repetition of the 'pa' sound across words ('Padithen', 'paamaalamaalai') establishing melodic rhythm.

Hyperbole (Uyarvu Navortchi)

“Intha kavi pothum nee kambanukkum maelae”

Exaggerating the male lead's poetic skills by humorously declaring him greater than the legendary Tamil poet Kamban.

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Trivia

The lyricist Vairamuthu frequently incorporates geographical metaphors and natural landmarks from southern Tamil Nadu into his romantic songs. By referring to Tenkasi honey and the Courtallam cuckoo, he invokes the famous lush, waterfall-rich landscape of Tenkasi/Courtallam, adding regional flavor and vivid natural imagery to the song's romance.

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