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Trisha Illana Nayanthara

From Trisha Illana Nayanthara · 2015

Lyricist
Arunraja Kamaraj
Singers
Arunraja Kamaraj, Pushpavanam Kuppusamy
Music director
G. V. Prakash Kumar
Details
Trisha Illana Nayanthara2015

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Kandadha ellaamThinking that everything you see
Love-u nu nenachiIs true love,
Yen da thambi polamburaWhy are you lamenting, little brother?
Nee yen da thambi polamburaWhy are you lamenting, little brother?
Male
Indha figure illanaIf not this girl,
Innoruthi irukkaThere is another girl available;
Trisha illana nayantharaIf not Trisha, then Nayanthara,
Trisha illana nayantharaIf not Trisha, then Nayanthara!
Male
SollungoSay it!
Chorus
Trisha illana nayantharaIf not Trisha, then Nayanthara,
Trisha illana nayantharaIf not Trisha, then Nayanthara!
Male
Pathara manikumEven at ten-thirty at night,
Black la kedaikumYou can get it in black market.
Venam machan tension-uDon't take tension, buddy,
Venam machan tension-uDon't take tension, buddy!
Male
Side dish-u illanaIf there is no proper side dish,
Oorukaa irukkuThere is always pickle available.
Trisha illana nayantharaIf not Trisha, then Nayanthara,
Trisha illana nayantharaIf not Trisha, then Nayanthara!
Male
SollungoSay it!
Chorus
:Trisha illana nayantharaIf not Trisha, then Nayanthara,
Trisha illana nayantharaIf not Trisha, then Nayanthara!
Male
This is trisha illana nayantharaThis is Trisha if not Nayanthara!
Trisha illana nayantharaIf not Trisha, then Nayanthara,
Trisha illana nayantharaIf not Trisha, then Nayanthara!
Chorus
Corporation thannikuthaanShanthi who fights over
Sanda podum shanthiCorporation supply water,
Vaangi kudra avalukkuBuy and give her
Malligappoo boondhiJasmine flowers and sweet boondhi.
Moonam maasam muchandhiyilIn the third month at a three-way junction,
Edukka vaida vaandhiMake her throw up (morning sickness).
Adha vittu ennathukkuLeaving all that, why
Thedi pora brandiAre you searching for brandy?
Male
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Male
Aayiram thadavaiyumOnly after a thousand
Attempt pannithaanAttempts made,
Edison kaiyila bulb-u daEdison got a light bulb in his hand, man!
Edison kaiyila bulb-u daEdison got a light bulb in his hand, man!
Male
Pudichadhu illanaIf you don't get what you like,
Kedachadha vachikoSettle for whatever you get!
Trisha illana nayantharaIf not Trisha, then Nayanthara,
Trisha illana nayantharaIf not Trisha, then Nayanthara!
Male
SollungoSay it!
Chorus
Trisha illana nayantharaIf not Trisha, then Nayanthara,
Trisha illana nayantharaIf not Trisha, then Nayanthara!
Male
This is trisha illana nayantharaThis is Trisha if not Nayanthara!
Chorus :Trisha illana nayantharaChorus: If not Trisha, then Nayanthara,
Trisha illana nayantharaIf not Trisha, then Nayanthara,
Trisha illana nayantharaIf not Trisha, then Nayanthara,
Trisha illana nayantharaIf not Trisha, then Nayanthara,
Male
This is trisha illana nayantharaThis is Trisha if not Nayanthara!
Chorus :Trisha illana nayantharaChorus: If not Trisha, then Nayanthara,
Trisha illana nayantharaIf not Trisha, then Nayanthara,
Trisha illana nayantharaIf not Trisha, then Nayanthara,
Male :Trisha illana nayantharaMale: If not Trisha, then Nayanthara!

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

The title track of 'Trisha Illana Nayanthara' is a lighthearted breakup song delivered in upbeat Chennai slang. It lightens the sorrow of heartbreak by reminding young men that romantic failure is not the end of the world. Using pop-culture icons Trisha and Nayanthara as metaphors for options in life, the song encourages listeners not to lose hope, avoid turning to alcohol, and adapt to whatever life offers.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Pop Culture Metaphor

Trisha illana nayanthara

Uses top Tamil cinema heroines (Trisha and Nayanthara) metaphorically to indicate that there are always plenty of wonderful romantic alternatives.

End Rhyme (Iyaibu)

Sanda podum shanthi / Malligappoo boondhi / Edukka vaida vaandhi / Thedi pora brandi

Sequential lines ending with matching rhyming suffixes ('Shanthi', 'boondhi', 'vaandhi', 'brandi').

Historical Allusion

Aayiram thadavaiyum / Attempt pannithaan / Edison kaiyila bulb-u da

Refers to Thomas Edison's repeated attempts before successfully inventing the electric light bulb as a practical lesson in perseverance.

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Trivia

The film marked G. V. Prakash Kumar's prominent debut as an actor-composer in an adult comedy-drama. Lyricist Arunraja Kamaraj wrote the punchy lyrics using relatable Chennai street dialect, turning the phrase 'Trisha Illana Nayanthara' into a widespread pop-culture catchphrase in Tamil Nadu.

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