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Thozha En Uyir Thozha

From Thozha · 2016

Lyricist
Madhan Karky
Singers
Anirudh Ravichander, Haricharan
Music director
Gopi Sundar
Details
Thozha2016

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Thozha en uyir thozhaFriend, my soulmate friend,
Dhinamum inge thiruvizhaaaEvery day here is a grand festival!
Male
Yethanai vannangal immannil endreHow many colors exist on this earth,
Nee ennidu hey enniduYou count them, hey, count them!
Athanai vannamum un kannil pootiLocking all those vibrant colors in your eyes,
Nee minnidu hey minniduYou shine bright, hey, shine bright!
Male
Thozha vaa thozha vaa thozha vaa thozha vaaCome my friend, come my friend, come my friend, come my friend!
Oh siragai siragai neeti neeOh, spread your wings and fly,
Thozha vaa thozha vaa thozha vaa thozha vaaCome my friend, come my friend, come my friend, come my friend!
Oh kavalai marandhu nee siriOh, forget your worries and smile!
Male
Thozha en uyir thozhaFriend, my soulmate friend,
Dhinamum inge thiruvizhaaaEvery day here is a grand festival!
Male
Kaanavillai..I was missing...
Kaanavillai ennai endre thedi kidanthenI was searching for myself, thinking I was lost,
Inru enai naan kandupidithenToday, I have finally found who I am!
Male
Thozha vaa thozha vaa thozha vaa thozha vaaCome my friend, come my friend, come my friend, come my friend!
Oh siragai siragai neeti neeOh, spread your wings and fly,
Thozha vaa thozha vaa thozha vaa thozha vaaCome my friend, come my friend, come my friend, come my friend!
Oh kavalai marandhu nee siriOh, forget your worries and smile!
Male
Thozha en uyir thozhaFriend, my soulmate friend,
Dhinamum inge thiruvizhaaaEvery day here is a grand festival!
Male
Yethanai vannangal immannil endreHow many colors exist on this earth,
Nee ennidu hey enniduYou count them, hey, count them!
Athanai vannamum un kannil pootiLocking all those vibrant colors in your eyes,
Nee minnidu hey minniduYou shine bright, hey, shine bright!
Male
Thozha vaa thozha vaa thozha vaa thozha vaaCome my friend, come my friend, come my friend, come my friend!
Oh siragai siragai neeti neeOh, spread your wings and fly,
Thozha vaa thozha vaa thozha vaa thozha vaaCome my friend, come my friend, come my friend, come my friend!
Oh kavalai marandhu nee siriOh, forget your worries and smile!

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

The song 'Thozha En Uyir Thozha' is an uplifting celebration of companionship, personal transformation, and the beauty of life. It expresses how true friendship transforms ordinary existence into an ongoing festival ('Dhinamum inge thiruvizha'), empowering individuals to break free from sorrow, spread their wings, and embrace all the vibrant colors of the world.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Adukkuthodar (Repetition / Anaphora)

Thozha vaa thozha vaa thozha vaa thozha vaa

Consecutive repetition of the word 'Thozha vaa' and 'siragai' to convey enthusiasm and strong call-to-action.

Iyaibu (End Rhyme)

Nee ennidu hey ennidu / Nee minnidu hey minnidu

Rhyming endings 'ennidu' and 'minnidu' create a rhythmic and musical flow across lines.

Metaphor (Uruvagaim)

Dhinamum inge thiruvizhaaa

Comparing daily life spent with a companion directly to a grand festival ('thiruvizha').

Visual Imagery

Athanai vannamum un kannil pooti / Nee minnidu hey minnidu

Evokes rich imagery of capturing all the colors of the earth inside one's eyes and glowing brightly.

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Trivia

Thozha (2016) is a bilingual comedy-drama starring Nagarjuna and Karthi, composed by Gopi Sundar. It is the official remake of the hit French film 'The Intouchables' (2011). The song highlights the emotional bond and joyful liberation experienced by a quadriplegic billionaire and his caretaker.

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