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Lyrics & meaning

Unnai Azhaithadhu Kann

From Thaai Veedu · 1983

Lyricist
Vaali
Singers
S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki
Music director
Shankar Ganesh
Details
Thaai Veedu1983

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Chorus
Joho.. soho..Joho.. soho..
Joho.. soho..Joho.. soho..
Female
Unnai azhaithathu kan..The eye called out to you..
Uravai ninaithathu pennThe woman thought of intimacy
Chorus
Joho.. soho..Joho.. soho..
Joho.. soho..Joho.. soho..
Female
Solla ninaithathu kan..The eye intended to speak..
Mella sirithathu penThe woman smiled gently
Chorus
Joho.. soho..Joho.. soho..
Joho.. soho..Joho.. soho..
Female
Are you ready.. ready.. ready..Are you ready.. ready.. ready..
Are you ready.. ready.. ready..Are you ready.. ready.. ready..
Male
I am ready.. ready.. ready.. yaa..I am ready.. ready.. ready.. yeah..
Chorus
………………..
Female
Neerumindri meenumillaiThere is no fish without water
Neeyumindri naanumillaiThere is no me without you
Vaa vaa endhan mannavaaCome, come, my king
Kaiyanaikka meiyanaikkaTo embrace with hands, to embrace physically
Kattazhagai thottanaikkaTo touch and hold this sculpted beauty
Aanandham naan sollavaaShall I describe the bliss?
Male
Nee pudhu roja.. naan yuvaraajaYou are a fresh rose.. I am the young prince
Neeyoru pon megam..You are a golden cloud..
Naan thaan thodum sevvaanamI am the red sky touching you
Female
Are you ready.. ready.. ready..Are you ready.. ready.. ready..
Male
Aiyam ready.. ready.. ready.. yaa..I am ready.. ready.. ready.. yeah..
Chorus
Joho.. soho..Joho.. soho..
Joho.. soho..Joho.. soho..
Female
Unnai azhaithathu kan..The eye called out to you..
Uravai ninaithathu pennThe woman thought of intimacy
Chorus
Joho.. soho..Joho.. soho..
Joho.. soho..Joho.. soho..
Chorus
………………….
Female
Munnazhagum pinnazhagumThe front beauty and the back beauty
Moodi vaitha pennazhagumThe concealed beauty of a maiden
Raaja nee kondaatathaanIs for you to celebrate, my king
Muthu navarathinamumPearls and the nine precious gems
Muthamidum sithiramumAnd the picture that gives kisses
Ennaalum unnoduthaanAre forever with you always
Male
Naan mayanga.. thaen vazhangaAs I swoon.. as honey pours
Nee nerunga.. naadagam thodangaathoAs you come close.. won't the play begin?
Female
Are you ready.. ready.. ready..Are you ready.. ready.. ready..
Male
Aiyam ready.. ready.. ready.. yaa..I am ready.. ready.. ready.. yeah..
Chorus
Joho.. soho..Joho.. soho..
Joho.. soho..Joho.. soho..
Chorus
Joho.. soho..Joho.. soho..
Joho.. soho..Joho.. soho..
Female
Solla ninaithathu kan..The eye intended to speak..
Mella sirithathu penThe woman smiled gently
Chorus
Joho.. soho..Joho.. soho..
Joho.. soho..Joho.. soho..
Female
Are you ready.. ready.. ready..Are you ready.. ready.. ready..
Male
Aiyam ready.. ready.. ready.. yaa..I am ready.. ready.. ready.. yeah..
Chorus
Joho.. soho..Joho.. soho..
Joho.. soho..Joho.. soho..

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This song is a playful, romantic duet expressing mutual attraction and passion between lovers. The female protagonist expresses her deep longing, describing her physical allure and affection as gifts exclusively meant for her lover. Using vivid metaphors such as fish in water and golden clouds meeting the crimson sunset, she conveys how essential his presence is to her life.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Edhugai (Second letter rhyming)

Neerumindri meenumillai / Neeyumindri naanumillai

The second character 'r' in 'Neerumindri' rhymes with 'y' in 'Neeyumindri' across lines 15 and 16.

Monnai (First letter alliteration)

Muthu navarathinamum / Muthamidum sithiramum

Alliteration of the initial consonant sound 'm' in 'Muthu', 'Muthamidum'.

Metaphor (Uruvagaim)

Neeyoru pon megam.. / Naan thaan thodum sevvaanam

Comparing the lovers to a golden cloud ('pon megam') and the sunset crimson sky ('sevvaanam').

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Trivia

Thaai Veedu (1983) is an action-drama starring Superstar Rajinikanth and Anita Raj. The film's musical score was composed by the duo Shankar-Ganesh, featuring popular playback tracks sung by S. P. Balasubrahmanyam and S. Janaki.

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