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Lyrics & meaning

Thooki Erinjittu

From Jhangri · 2018

Lyricist
Phoenix Dassan
Singers
Ztish, Diana Tara, Priya
Music director
Ztish
Details
Jhangri2018

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Thooki erinjittuShe throws away
Poraa poraa kaadhalaiAnd leaves love behind
Usura edukkiraTaking away my life
Pothum intha vedhanaiEnough of this pain
Male
Thundaa naanum odaiyurenI break into pieces
Neeyum sonnaa vaarthaiyaalBecause of the words you spoke
Pennae unna nenachu thaanThinking about you, girl
Vaalkkaiyae engo tholaikkirenI lose my life somewhere
Male
Hey kaadhal ellaam maayamaaHey, is love all an illusion?
Thuli kaneer mattum minjumaaWill only a drop of tear remain?
Vidhi endru solli marakkavaaShould I forget calling it fate?
Antha kaadhalai mothamaa verukkavaaShould I hate that love completely?
Male
Unnai thunbathil thalli rasithavanThe one who pushed you into sorrow and enjoyed it
Ingae inbamaai thulli kuthikkiraanIs jumping happily here
Adi anbaaga neeyumOh dear, for you with love
Nandraaga vaazha ellaamae seithenaeI did everything so you could live well
Male
Pennae modhal illaa kaadhal thaanGirl, love without conflict
Intha ulagil engum illaiyaeDoes not exist anywhere in this world
Manam onnaa rendum sernthittaaIf two hearts unite as one
Athu polae kaadhal illaiyaeThere is no love comparable to that
Male
Adi sonthangal unnai marakkalaamOh girl, relatives might forget you
Un sogangal kandu sirikkalaamThey might laugh seeing your sorrows
Aanaal unnai naan endrumBut you, I will always
En nenjil vaippenKeep in my heart
En anbu maaraathaeMy love will never change
Male
Unakkaaga naanum irukkirenI am here for you too
Marukkaathae ennai nambiduDon't deny, trust me
Manasellaam neeyae nirkkiraaiYou stand filling my whole mind
Un idhayam konjam thanthiduGive me a little bit of your heart
Male
Thooki erinjittuThrowing away
Poraa poraa kaadhalaiShe leaves love behind
Thaniya nadakurenI walk alone
Kaalgal pogum pathaiyilOn the path my feet take me
Male
Ethir paartha kannil thaanIn the eyes that expected
Sila neer thuli pookkirathaeA few tears blossom
Valiyodu anbae naanWith pain, my love, I
Veedhiyil alaigirenWander on the streets
Male
Vidai illaa kelvi polLike an unanswered question
En kaadhalum irukkirathaeMy love remains
Oru vaarthai sonnaalumEven if you say just one word
En vazhkkaiyum pizhaithidumaeMy life will be saved
Male
Nillu sollaamal pogaathaeDon't leave without telling me to stop
En kaneerum theeraathaeMy tears will never end
Unnai naan paarkkaamalWithout seeing you
Manam mullaaga maariduthaeMy heart turns into a thorn
Male
Unnai thunbathil thalli rasithavanThe one who pushed you into sorrow and enjoyed it
Ingae inbamaai thulli kuthikkiraanIs jumping happily here
Adi anbaaga neeyumOh dear, for you with love
Nandraaga vaazha ellaamae seithenaeI did everything so you could live well
Male
Adi sonthangal unnai marakkalaamOh girl, relatives might forget you
Un sogangal kandu sirikkalaamThey might laugh seeing your sorrows
Aanaal unnai naan endrumBut you, I will always
En nenjil vaippenKeep in my heart
En anbu maaraathaeMy love will never change
Female
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Female
Vendaam kaadhalaeI don't want love
Pothum pothum poi viduEnough, enough, please leave
Mendum oru muraiOnce again
Vendaam antha vedhanaiI don't want that pain
Female
Oru kaadhal kaayam aaaru munBefore the wound of one love heals
Maru kaadhal ennai kekuthaeAnother love asks for me
Enakkaaga ethaiyum seiyavaeTo do anything for my sake
Avan nenjam ellaam thudikkuthaeHis heart beats with longing
Female
Naan aasai ellaam verukkirenI hate all desires
Mana vazhkkai siraiyil thavikkirenI suffer in the prison of married life
Unakkaaga ennai maatravaeTo change myself for you
En manasil idamum illaiyaeThere is no space in my heart
Male
Unnai thunbathil thalli rasithavanThe one who pushed you into sorrow and enjoyed it
Ingae inbamaai thulli kuthikkiraanIs jumping happily here
Adi anbaaga neeyumOh dear, for you with love
Nandraaga vaazha ellaamae seithenaeI did everything so you could live well
Male
Pennae modhal illaa kaadhal thaanGirl, love without conflict
Intha ulagil engum illaiyaeDoes not exist anywhere in this world
Manam onnaa rendum sernthittaaIf two hearts unite as one
Athu polae kaadhal illaiyaeThere is no love comparable to that
Male
Unakkaaga naanum irukkirenI am here for you too
Marukkaathae ennai nambiduDon't deny, trust me
Manasellaam neeyae nirkkiraaiYou stand filling my whole mind
Un idhayam konjam thanthiduGive me a little bit of your heart

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This song explores the deep anguish and emotional torment resulting from heartbreak, betrayal, and unrequited love. The protagonist feels shattered by harsh words and abandonment, questioning whether love is merely an illusion that leaves behind only tears. The lyrics contrast the cruelty of those who cause pain with the unwavering affection of a true lover who remains committed despite societal indifference and personal suffering. Simultaneously, the perspective touches upon the fear of entering new relationships when past wounds are still unhealed. It captures the inner conflict between guarding one's heart against future grief and the persistent yearning for genuine emotional connection and healing.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor

Sila neer thuli pookkirathae

Tears are poetically described as blooming ('pookkirathae') in the eyes, framing grief through a vivid visual metaphor.

Metaphor

Manam mullaaga maariduthae

The heart turning into a thorn ('mullaaga maariduthae') metaphorically conveys intense emotional pain and bitterness.

Simile

Vidai illaa kelvi pol

Love lingering unanswered is directly compared to an unsolved question using 'pol' (like).

Monai (Initial Alliteration)

Thooki erinjittu / Thundaa naanum odaiyuren

Repetition of the initial 'Th' sound across words creates a rhythmic and melancholic acoustic effect.

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Trivia

'Jhangri' (2018) is a notable Malaysian Tamil romantic comedy film written and directed by K. Kavi Nanthan, showcasing the vibrant diaspora Tamil cinema scene.

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