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Lyrics & meaning

Therintho Theriyamalo

From Un Samayal Arayil · 2014

Lyricist
Pazhani Bharathi
Singers
Karthik, Ramya NSK
Music director
Ilayaraja
Details
Un Samayal Arayil2014

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Therindho theriyaamaloKnowingly or unknowingly,
Both :Yaedho nadakkudhu… yaeno inikkudhuBoth: Something is happening... why does it feel so sweet?
Female :Therindho theriyaamaloFemale: Knowingly or unknowingly,
Both :Yaedho nadakkudhu… yaeno inikkudhuBoth: Something is happening... why does it feel so sweet?
Female
Sollaamal solli konduExpressing without actually speaking,
Vilaiyaadum kannukkullaeInside the playful eyes,
Thirudaamal thirudi konduStealing without actually stealing,
Thadumaarum nenjukkullaeInside the stumbling heart,
Yaedho nadakkudhu yaeno inikkudhu nananana naaSomething is happening, why does it feel so sweet, nananana naa,
Female
Therindho theriyaamaloKnowingly or unknowingly,
Both :Yaedho nadakkudhu… yaeno inikkudhuBoth: Something is happening... why does it feel so sweet?
Female
Mazhai varum pol kaattru vandhuLike the wind that precedes the rain,
Manasukkullae veesudhuIt blows gently within the heart,
Female
Kudai pidithu kaadhal vandhuHolding an umbrella, love arrives,
Ragasiyamaai pesudhuAnd whispers secrets softly,
Male
Nenjorathil pookkalin thaazhvaaramA veranda of flowers at the corner of the heart,
Yaar yaarodu sollumo poo vaasamTo whom will the floral fragrance speak?
Siru nagaiyil sinnanjiru idam kettuAsking for a tiny space within a subtle smile,
Valargiradhu muthangalin vidhaigalThe seeds of kisses begin to bloom,
Female
Mazhai varudhu mazhaikkaethaRain comes, suited for the rain,
Veyil varudhu puyalum varudhuSunlight comes, and storms arrive,
Male
Ilai vizhudhu ilaigaloduAs leaves fall, floating alongside them,
Siragu ondru midhandhu varudhuA single feather comes drifting along,
Therndho theriyaamaloKnowingly or unknowingly,
Yaedho nadakkudhu yaeno inikkudhu nananana naaSomething is happening, why does it feel so sweet, nananana naa,
Female
Therndho theriyaamaloKnowingly or unknowingly,
Both :Yaedho nadakkudhu yaeno inikkudhuBoth: Something is happening, why does it feel so sweet,
Male
Therndho theriyaamaloKnowingly or unknowingly,
Yaedho nadakkudhu yaeno inikkudhuSomething is happening, why does it feel so sweet,
Male
Idhayathilae maaya valaiA magical net inside the heart,
Virithadhu yaar vizhiyilaeWhose eyes spread it open?
Female
Valai idhilae maatti konduGetting caught inside this net,
Thavippadhu yaar uyirilaeWhose soul is yearning in agitation?
Male
Yaegaandhathil neendhidum poo nenjamThe gentle heart swimming in solitary bliss,
Maegangalaai poi varum oorgolamA procession that comes and goes like passing clouds,
Female
Therndho theriyaamaloKnowingly or unknowingly

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

The song 'Therindho Theriyaamalo' from the movie 'Un Samayal Arayil' portrays the subtle, budding feelings of mature romance between two individuals. It captures the sweet confusion and inner bliss that comes with unannounced love, describing how subtle gazes, unspoken words, and emotional intimacy gently take root within their hearts like seeds of affection blooming over time.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Moni / Rhyme (Etai / Alliteration)

Therindho theriyaamalo

Repetition of similar phonetic sounds at the start of words or lines, such as 'Therindho theriyaamalo' establishing a rhythmic flow.

Metaphor (Uruvagham)

Valargiradhu muthangalin vidhaigal

'Valargiradhu muthangalin vidhaigal' metaphors affection/kisses as seeds that sprout and grow inside a developing bond.

Personification

Kudai pidithu kaadhal vandhu Ragasiyamaai pesudhu

'Kudai pidithu kaadhal vandhu ragasiyamaai pesudhu' personifies love as a person walking with an umbrella and whispering secrets.

Simile (Uvamai)

Mazhai varum pol kaattru vandhu

'Mazhai varum pol kaattru vandhu' compares the arrival of emotional feelings to the cool breeze that announces impending rain.

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Trivia

The film 'Un Samayal Arayil' (2014) was directed by Prakash Raj, who also starred in the lead role alongside Sneha. The music was composed by Maestro Ilaiyaraaja, making this song a notable romantic track reflecting mature late-blooming love.

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