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Thoduvanam

From Kuttram Purinthal · 2023

Lyricist
Karthik Netha
Singer
Anand Aravindakshan
Music director
Manoj K S
Details
Kuttram Purinthal2023

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Thoduvanam polaeLike the horizon
Irundhaayae neeyaeYou were there
Tholaindhaalum endhan kangalEven if lost, my eyes
Unai kaana yengumLong to see you
Male
Thoduvanam polaeLike the horizon
Irundhaayae neeyaeYou were there
Tholaindhaalum endhan kangalEven if lost, my eyes
Unai kaana yengum podhumStill yearn to see you enough
Male
Podhum podhumEnough, enough
Etti pogaadhuDo not move far away
Pogum kaalamTime that passes by
Meendum vaaraadhuWill not return again
Kaalam vellumTime will win
Kaadhal ini seivomaShall we make love now?
Male
Thoduvanam polaeLike the horizon
Irundhaayae neeyaeYou were there
Tholaindhaalum endhan kangalEven if lost, my eyes
Unai kaana yengumLong to see you
Male
Kaanbathillai nee endraalumEven if you are not seen
Ennil yeno un kanthadamWhy is your footprint inside me?
Pesavillai nee endraalumEven if you do not speak
Yen un pechil en thadamWhy is my trace in your speech?
Male
Marukkaamal vaa munnaeCome forward without refusing
Maraikkaamal sol kananeSpeak without hiding, my dear
Maraithaalum manam veesumEven if hidden, it will spread fragrance
Kaadhal poo polaeLike the flower of love
Male
Podhum podum nadagamEnough, enough of this drama
Ini mudiyaadhu neram kaanaNow time cannot end seeing this
Male
Anbae endhanMy love, my
NigazhkaalamPresent moment
Marappenae varumI will forget all incoming
Thuyar yaavumSorrows that arrive
Kaadhal thaenae thaanaeHoney of love, by yourself
Tharuvaai thaanaeYou will give it, won't you?
Male
Thoduvanam polaeLike the horizon
Irundhaayae neeyaeYou were there
Tholaindhaalum endhan kangalEven if lost, my eyes
Unai kaana yengumLong to see you
Male
Kaadhal kaalil kaalam pogumTime moves on the feet of love
Naanum serndhae pogalaamI too can go along with it
Oottrai pola pesum paarvaiA gaze that speaks like a spring
Naettrin kaayam aattralaamCan heal yesterday's wound
Male
Arugaamai nee endraalIf you are near me
Edhirkaalam endraagumThe future becomes defined
Parigaaram illaamalWithout any remedy needed
Vaazha vazhi koorumIt shows a way to live
Male
Thedalae en thendalaalSearch for my gentle breeze
En adi vaanam pookkumMy horizon will bloom
Mazhai kooda ennil vizhundhaalEven if rain falls inside me
Manam polae anbil silirthaalumAnd shivers with love as the heart desires
Idar melae vizhum sudar neeyadiYou are the light falling upon obstacles
Male
Thoduvanam polaeLike the horizon
Irundhaayae neeyaeYou were there
Tholaindhaalum endhan kangalEven if lost, my eyes
Unai kaana yengumLong to see you

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This song expresses a poignant longing for a beloved who feels as distant yet constant as the horizon. The narrator reflects on the deep, lingering connection between them, where even in absence or silence, their presence and influence remain undeniable. They plead to move past pretense and pain, embracing the present moment with love that heals past wounds and illuminates a hopeful path forward.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Simile (Uvamai)

Thoduvanam polae

Compares the beloved's constant yet distant presence to the horizon ('Thoduvanam polae').

Metaphor (Uruvagam)

Kaadhal poo polae

Compares love to a fragrant flower and sweet honey ('Kaadhal poo polae', 'Kaadhal thaenae').

Imagery

Oottrai pola pesum paarvai

Uses nature imagery like 'Oottrai pola pesum paarvai' (gaze speaking like a spring) to depict emotional healing through eyes.

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Trivia

The track is a soulful romantic composition from the 2023 Tamil drama film 'Kuttram Purinthal', featuring music by Manoj K S, lyrics by Karthik Netha, and vocals by Super Singer winner Anand Aravindakshan.

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