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Lyrics & meaning

Yaaradhu Sollamal

From Nenjamellam Neeye · 1983

Lyricist
Vairamuthu
Singer
Vani Jairam
Music director
Shankar Ganesh
Details
Nenjamellam Neeye1983

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Yaarathu sollaamal nenjalli povathuWho is that, stealing my heart without saying a word?
Yaarathu sollaamal nenjalli povathuWho is that, stealing my heart without saying a word?
Thaalaatha penmai vaadumaeUnbearable womanhood wilts away...
Vaadumae….ae…..ae….ae….It wilts away... ah... ah...
Female
Yaarathu sollaamal nenjalli povathuWho is that, stealing my heart without saying a word?
Thaalaatha penmai vaadumaeUnbearable womanhood wilts away...
Vaadumae….ae…..ae….ae….It wilts away... ah... ah...
Female
Yaarathu sollaamal nenjalli povathuWho is that, stealing my heart without saying a word?
Female
Maarkazhi pookkal ennai theendum…mm…The flowers of the cool Margazhi month touch me... mm...
Aaa…..aaa….aa….aa….aa…Aaa... aaa... aa... aa... aa...
Maarkazhi pookkal ennai theendum Nearamae vaaThe flowers of Margazhi touch me, come O sweet time!
Thaen tharum megam vanthu pogumClouds bearing honey come and go,
Sinthu paadum inbamaeOh bliss that sings a melody!
Rojaakkal poomaedai podum thendral varumRoses lay a flower bed as the gentle breeze arrives,
Paarththaalum bodhai tharum…mm…Even just looking intoxicates... mm...
Female
Yaarathu…..yaaraathuWho is that... who is that?
Sollaamal nenjalli povathuStealing my heart without saying a word,
Thaalaatha penmai vaadumaeUnbearable womanhood wilts away...
Vaadumae….ae…..ae….ae….It wilts away... ah... ah...
Female
Yaarathu sollaamal nenjalli povathuWho is that, stealing my heart without saying a word?
Female
Thaamarai oodai inba vaadaiIn the lotus stream, a pleasant scented breeze...
Aa….aa….aa….aa….aa….aaa….aa…..aaa….aa…Aa... aa... aa... aa... aa... aaa... aa... aaa... aa...
Thaamarai oodai inba vaadai veesuthae vaaA sweet scented breeze blows from the lotus stream, come!
Ponn idhazh oram intha nearamAt the edges of golden lips, at this moment,
Inba saarum ooruthaeThe nectar of joy overflows,
Aalaanthaal vantha thollai kadhal mullaiTrouble came from being enthralled, love is a sharp thorn,
Kannodu thookam illai…..There is no sleep in my eyes...
Female
Yaarathu…..yaaraathuWho is that... who is that?
Sollaamal nenjalli povathuStealing my heart without saying a word,
Thaalaatha penmai vaadumaeUnbearable womanhood wilts away...
Vaadumae….ae…..ae….ae….It wilts away... ah... ah...
Female
Yaarathu sollaamal nenjalli povathuWho is that, stealing my heart without saying a word?

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This sensual and evocative romantic song portrays a young woman experiencing the sweet ache and awakening of love. She wonders aloud about the mysterious beloved who has silently captured her heart, leaving her overwhelmed by her own passionate feelings and yearning.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor

Kadhal mullai

Compares love to a thorn ('mullai'), expressing both the beauty and the sweet pain of romance.

Personification

Maarkazhi pookkal ennai theendum

Personifies winter blossoms as gently touching and caressing the protagonist.

Ethugai (Second-letter Rhyme)

Aalaanthaal vantha thollai kadhal mullai

The second consonant sound 'la' (or similar phonetic rhythm) is repeated across words within the line, creating Tamil poetic harmony.

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Trivia

Featuring lyrics by Vairamuthu, 'Nenjamellam Neeye' (1983) is known for its evocative nature imagery typical of 1980s Tamil cinema, blending seasonal elements like the cold month of Margazhi with romantic awakening.

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