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Yaaro Nee

From Kozhi Koovuthu (2012 Film) · 2012

Lyricist
Lyricist Not Known
Singer
Swetha Mohan
Music director
E. S. Ramraj
Details
Kozhi Koovuthu (2012 Film)2012

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Yaaro nee yaaroWho are you, who are you?
Yaar neyaa…..aa….Who are you, my friend?
Manam koththi ponaaiYou pecked and stole my heart away,
Yaar neyaa…..aa….Who are you, my friend?
Female
Mounaththai udaiththaaiYou shattered the silence,
Yaar neyaa…..aa….Who are you, my friend?
Mazhai maegam aanaaiYou became a rain cloud,
Yaar neyaa…..aa….Who are you, my friend?
Female
Vazhi pokkan pol vanthaaiYou arrived like a passerby,
Vaazhvukku porul thanthaaiYou gave a meaning to my life.
SumaiKooda sugamae endruSaying that even a burden is a joy,
Neeyae solgiraaiYou yourself say so.
Female
Nenjula nenjula vellaIn my heart, in my heart, like a flood,
Kovaththa kovaththa mellaMy anger, my anger, slowly,
Unkitta unkitta sollaTo tell you, to tell you,
Oththa mani thadukkalaNot even a single moment holds back.
Female
Kollura kollura ennaYou are killing me, killing me,
Ennadaa ennadaa pannaWhat did you do, oh what did you do?
Unna paththi edhukkudaaWhy are you telling me about yourself,
Enkitta solli pora nee….And walking away from me?
Female
Aa….aaa….aa….ha…..Aa....aaa....aa....ha.....
Female
Poi solla theriyaamalWithout even knowing how to lie,
Poi solli poraayaeAre you leaving after telling a lie?
Nee seitha pizhakkellaamFor all the mistakes you committed,
Niyaayangal thaaraayaeYou keep giving justifications.
Female
Nenjula nenjula vellaIn my heart, in my heart, like a flood,
Kovaththa kovaththa mellaMy anger, my anger, slowly,
Unkitta unkitta sollaTo tell you, to tell you,
Oththa mani thadukkalaNot even a single moment holds back.
Female
Kollura kollura ennaYou are killing me, killing me,
Ennadaa ennadaa pannaWhat did you do, oh what did you do?
Unna paththi edhukkudaaWhy are you telling me about yourself,
Enkitta solli pora nee….And walking away from me?

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This song portrays the protagonist's deep emotional reflection and turmoil over a mysterious stranger who unexpectedly entered their life and transformed it completely. The stranger shattered their loneliness, brought joy, and gave life a newfound meaning. However, conflict arises as the stranger prepares to leave while offering explanations and untruths, leaving the protagonist caught between affectionate adoration and painful frustration.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Adukkuthodar (Repetition for emphasis)

Nenjula nenjula vella / Kovaththa kovaththa mella / Kollura kollura enna

Repetition of words like 'nenjula', 'kovaththa', and 'kollura' reinforces the intensity of emotion, conflict, and heartache felt by the protagonist.

Metaphor

Mazhai maegam aanaai

The person is metaphorically compared to a rain cloud ('mazhai maegam'), symbolizing a source of cooling relief, life, and emotional outpouring.

Simile

Vazhi pokkan pol vanthaai

The person's arrival is compared to that of a traveler or passerby ('vazhi pokkan pol') using the comparative marker 'pol'.

Monai (Initial Alliteration)

Vazhi pokkan pol vanthaai / Vaazhvukku porul thanthaai

The starting 'Va' sound repeats across consecutive lines ('Vazhi' and 'Vaazhvukku'), creating a pleasing rhythm.

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Trivia

Kozhi Koovuthu (2012) is a Tamil romantic drama film directed by K. I. Rajasekhar, starring Ashok and Shija Rose. It shares its title with the popular 1982 classic film Kozhi Koovuthu directed by Gangai Amaran.

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