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Lyrics & meaning

Therodum Veedhiyengum

From Nenjil Oru Mul · 1981

Lyricist
Ponnadiyan
Singers
B. Sasirekha, Chorus
Music director
G. K. Venkatesh
Details
Nenjil Oru Mul1981

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Thaerodum veedhi engumEverywhere on the street where the chariot rolls
Haa poomaalai oorvalangalAh, grand processions of flower garlands
Haa thaerodum veedhi engumAh, everywhere on the street where the chariot rolls
Poomaalai oorvalangalProcessions of flower garlands
Vaaliba nenjam ellaam vaarungalaenAll youthful hearts, please come along
Vannathin kolangal paarungalaenLook at these colorful rangoli patterns
Chorus :Pudhu vannathin kolangal paarungalaenChorus: Look at these new colorful rangoli patterns
Female :Hooo oo oo ooo hooo ooo oo hooo oo oo ho ooFemale: Vocalizing (Hooo oo oo ooo...)
Female
Thaerodum veedhi engumEverywhere on the street where the chariot rolls
Poomaalai oorvalangalProcessions of flower garlands
Vaaliba nenjam ellaam vaarungalaenAll youthful hearts, please come along
Chorus :Pudhu vannathin kolangal paarungalaenChorus: Look at these new colorful rangoli patterns
Chorus
……………………..
Female
Vinnil vandhu aadumComing and dancing in the sky
Oru minnal velir paadhamA lightning-like fair pair of feet
Penmai dhaagathaalaeOut of womanly longing
Chorus :Adhu bodhaiyaalae aadumChorus: It dances out of intoxication
Female
Pudhu paadal paadiSinging a brand new song
Oru pon maalai soodiAdorned with a golden garland
Anbodu koodiUniting together with love
Chorus :Naam aanandham thaediChorus: We, in search of eternal bliss
Female :Thunbangal maranthingaeFemale: Forgetting all sorrows right here
Thunai aagaalaamWe shall become loving companions
Thendral mangai polae engum vaazhvomaeLet us live everywhere like gentle breezes and maidens
Chorus :Endrum aanmai nenjangalai aazhvomaeChorus: We shall forever rule over masculine hearts
Female :Hooo oo oo ooo hooo ooo oo hooo oo oo ho ooFemale: Vocalizing (Hooo oo oo ooo...)
Female
Thaerodum veedhi engumEverywhere on the street where the chariot rolls
Poomaalai oorvalangalProcessions of flower garlands
Vaaliba nenjam ellaam vaarungalaenAll youthful hearts, please come along
Chorus :Pudhu vannathin kolangal paarungalaenChorus: Look at these new colorful rangoli patterns
Chorus
………………………
Female
Kodai nilaa vaanilIn the sky illuminated by the summer moon
Oli ooviyangal podumPainting beautiful artworks of light
Mangai ennam seraAs the maiden's thoughts blend
Chorus :Namm ennangalai aazhumChorus: It rules over our thoughts
Female
Sondhangal aaga pudhuTo create new relationships
Sandhangal aagiBecoming sweet rhythmic tunes
Pon oonjal aadiSwinging on a golden swing
Chorus :Naam povomae naalumChorus: We shall move forward every day
Female :Ellorum ondraagi kalandhaaduvomFemale: Let us all unite as one and dance together
Kaalam ellaam magizhnthaadi inaivomaeLet us remain joined in joy for all eternity
Kallamillaa ullathodu vazhvomaeLet us live with innocent, pure hearts
Female
Hooo oo oo ooo hooo ooo oo hooo oo oo ho ooVocalizing (Hooo oo oo ooo...)
Chorus
Thaerodum veedhi engumEverywhere on the street where the chariot rolls
Poomaalai oorvalangalProcessions of flower garlands
Vaaliba nenjam ellaam vaarungalaenAll youthful hearts, please come along
Vannathin kolangal paarungalaenLook at these colorful rangoli patterns
Pudhu vannathin kolangal paarungalaenLook at these new colorful rangoli patterns

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This festive track from 'Nenjil Oru Mul' (1981) celebrates youthful energy, romantic longing, and community joy. Set against a backdrop of temple street processions with chariots, flower garlands, and vibrant rangoli patterns, the lead singer and chorus invite young hearts to cast aside their grief and embrace life with pure, innocent hearts.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Etukai (Second-letter Rhyme)

Sondhangal aaga pudhu / Sandhangal aagi

The second letters of 'Sondhangal' and 'Sandhangal' share the consonant 'ndh' (ந்), creating a classic Tamil poetic rhythm.

Uvamai (Simile)

Thendral mangai polae engum vaazhvomae

The phrase 'Thendral mangai polae' compares the lighthearted, carefree way of living to the gentle movement of a southern breeze.

Uruvagamm (Metaphor)

Kodai nilaa vaanil / Oli ooviyangal podum

'Oli ooviyangal' metaphors the rays/reflections of the summer moonlight as paintings made of light across the night sky.

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Trivia

'Nenjil Oru Mul' (1981) featured music composed by legendary veteran G. K. Venkatesh, with lyrics written by poet Ponnadiyan. The song captures the lively spirit of Tamil temple festival culture.

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