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Lyrics & meaning

Vinodhane – II

From Thennavan · 2003

Lyricist
Na. Muthu Kumar
Singers
Srinivas, Srilekha Parthasarathy
Music director
Yuvan Shankar Raja
Details
Thennavan2003

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Mmm…mmm…mmm….Mmm... mmm... mmm...
Haa….aaa….aaa….aaa….Haa... aaa... aaa... aaa...
Haa….aaa…aaa….aaa……Haa... aaa... aaa... aaa...
Female
Vinodhanae vinodhanaeOh charming unique one, oh unique one
Vinmeengal thoongum nerathilAt the time when stars go to sleep
Un thozhlil thoonguvenI shall sleep on your shoulder
Vinodhanae vinodhanaeOh charming unique one, oh unique one
Un perai sollum velaiyilAt the moment I utter your name
Urchaagam kolluvenI get filled with excitement
Female
Kudaiyai marandha nerathilJust like the heavy pour of rain
Kottum mazhaiyai polavaeWhen one has forgotten the umbrella
Manadhilae kaadhalinInside my heart, love's
Saaral adikkiradhaeDrizzle strikes softly
Female
Vinodhanae vinodhanaeOh charming unique one, oh unique one
Vinmeengal thoongum nerathilAt the time when stars go to sleep
Un thozhlil thoonguvenI shall sleep on your shoulder
Vinodhanae vinodhanaeOh charming unique one, oh unique one
Un perai sollum velaiyilAt the moment I utter your name
Urchaagam kolluvenI get filled with excitement
Male
Oviya pennae thoorigaiyaalaeOh maiden like a painting, with a paintbrush
Sooriyan ennai sirai eduthaaiYou captured me like taking the sun captive
Female :Maaperum malaigal aayinum koodaFemale: Even if they are massive mountains
Malligai pookkal udaithidumaeJasmine flowers can break through them
Male
Unnai dhinam sumappadhaalBecause I carry you every day
Bodhaiyil boomi sutrudhooIs the earth spinning around in intoxication?
Female :Unnai manam ninaippadhaalFemale: Because my heart thinks of you
Mayakkam pirakkindradhooIs this dizziness being born?
Female
Vinodhanae vinodhanaeOh charming unique one, oh unique one
Vinmeengal thoongum nerathilAt the time when stars go to sleep
Un thozhlil thoonguvenI shall sleep on your shoulder
Chorus
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Female
Viragena irundhenI used to be like mere firewood
Idhazhgalil sedhukkiCarved finely by your lips
Pullaanguzhalaai isaikkindraaiYou play music on me like a flute
Male
Azhagae needhaanOh beauty, you are indeed
Athisaiya vilakkuA magical lamp
Anaikkum bodhu erigindraaiThat glows brightly when put out
Female
Kaadhalin jannal kangalaeEyes are the windows of love
Kangalil kaaichal kodukkindraaiIn those eyes, you give me a sweet fever
Male :Selaiyai nee veesiyaeMale: By just casting your saree
Singathai pidikkindraaiYou capture a lion
Female
Vinodhanae vinodhanaeOh charming unique one, oh unique one
Male :Vinmeengal thoongum nerathilMale: At the time when stars go to sleep
Un thozhlil thoonguvenI shall sleep on your shoulder
Female :Vinodhanae vinodhanaeFemale: Oh charming unique one, oh unique one
Male :Un perai sollum velaiyilMale: At the moment I utter your name
Female :Urchaagam kolluvenFemale: I get filled with excitement
Male
Kudaiyai marandha nerathilJust like the heavy pour of rain
Kottum mazhaiyai polavaeWhen one has forgotten the umbrella
Manadhilae kaadhalinInside my heart, love's
Saaral adikkiradhaeDrizzle strikes softly
Male
Vinodhanaan vinodhanaanHe is a unique man, he is a unique man
Vinmeengal thoongum nerathilAt the time when stars go to sleep
Un thozhlil thoonguvenI shall sleep on your shoulder
Vinodhanaan vinodhanaanHe is a unique man, he is a unique man
Un perai sollum velaiyilAt the moment I utter your name
Urchaagam kolluvenI get filled with excitement

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This romantic duet from the film 'Thennavan' explores the dreamy, enchanting intoxication of falling in love. The lyrics compare the feeling of love to unexpected rain when one forgets an umbrella, highlighting the warmth, shelter, and overwhelming passion the lovers bring into each other's lives.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Uvamaani / Metaphor & Simile

Kudaiyai marandha nerathil / Kottum mazhaiyai polavae

Compares love's unexpected arrival to sudden rain on a day when an umbrella is forgotten ('Kudaiyai marandha nerathil / Kottum mazhaiyai polavae').

Paradox / Oxymoron

Anaikkum bodhu erigindraai

Describing a miraculous lamp that burns brighter when extinguished ('Anaikkum bodhu erigindraai').

Anaphora / Repetition

Vinodhanae vinodhanae

Repetition of 'Vinodhanae vinodhanae' at the beginning of the chorus to emphasize adoration.

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Trivia

The film 'Thennavan' (2003) stars Vijayakanth and Kiran Rathod. The music for this track was composed by Yuvan Shankar Raja, featuring lyrics penned by the renowned poet Na. Muthukumar.

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