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Lyrics & meaning

Vanthathu Kaadhalena

From Naan Thaan Siva · 2020

Lyricist
Yugabharathi
Singer
Jithin Raj
Music director
D. Imman
Details
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Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Vandhathu vandhathu kaadhal enaSaying that love has indeed arrived,
Naan sernthida vazhi illaiyaeThere is no path for me to unite with you.
Kandathu kandathu podhum enaSaying that what I have seen is enough,
Naan sollavum mozhi illaiyaeI have no words left to speak.
Male
Devadhai ennai paartha un vizhigalOh angel, your eyes that once looked at me,
Azhuvathu sari illaiyaeIt is not right for them to cry now.
Kaadhalae unnai sernthidum varaiMy love, until I am united with you,
En vizhigalil ozhi illaiyaeThere will be no light in my eyes.
Hoo ooo oo hoooHoo ooo oo hooo
Male
Vandhathu vandhathu kaadhal enaSaying that love has indeed arrived,
Naan sernthida vazhi illaiyaeThere is no path for me to unite with you.
Kandathu kandathu podhum enaSaying that what I have seen is enough,
Naan sollavum mozhi illaiyaeI have no words left to speak.
Male
Devadhai ennai paartha un vizhigalOh angel, your eyes that once looked at me,
Azhuvathu sari illaiyaeIt is not right for them to cry now.
Kaadhalae unnai sernthidum varaiMy love, until I am united with you,
En vizhigalil ozhi illaiyaeThere will be no light in my eyes.
Hoo ooo oo hoooHoo ooo oo hooo

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This song expresses the deep pain of longing and helplessness experienced by a lover. Despite recognizing that true love has blossomed, the speaker feels completely blocked by circumstances from reaching the beloved. The protagonist expresses anguish at seeing their beloved angel in tears and declares that until they are reunited, life and hope (represented by light in the eyes) remain entirely lost.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Adukkuthodar (Anaphora / Repetition)

Vandhathu vandhathu kaadhal ena

The repetition of consecutive words like 'Vandhathu vandhathu' and 'Kandathu kandathu' emphasizes the certainty and overwhelming weight of love and experience.

Iyaibu (End Rhyme)

Naan sernthida vazhi illaiyae

The deliberate end-rhyming refrain using 'illaiyae' ('vazhi illaiyae', 'mozhi illaiyae', 'sari illaiyae', 'ozhi illaiyae') creates a rhythmic, melancholic cadence underlining helplessness.

Metaphor (Uruvagaim)

Devadhai ennai paartha un vizhigal

Addressing the beloved directly as 'Devadhai' (Angel) elevates her purity and emotional significance in the speaker's life.

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Trivia

'Naan Thaan Siva' is an action-thriller Tamil project directed by R. Panneerselvam, featuring lyrics by veteran lyricist Yugabharathi who is well known for his soulful romantic verses.

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