Yar Adhu
From Mr. Romeo · 1996
- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Singers
- Noel James, Anto, Srinivas
- Music director
- A. R. Rahman
- Details
- Mr. Romeo1996
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Yaaradhu yaaradhu | Who is that, who is that? |
| Minnalaai povadhu | Passing by like lightning? |
| Male | |
| Kannathil konjam | A few on my cheek, |
| Muthangal vaithaal | Kisses she placed, |
| Mogathin theeyai | The fire of desire, |
| Nenjukkul vaithaal | Inside my heart she placed. |
| Male | |
| Kannathil konjam | A few on my cheek, |
| Muthangal vaithaal | Kisses she placed, |
| Mogathin theeyai | The fire of desire, |
| Nenjukkul vaithaal | Inside my heart she placed. |
| Male | |
| Yaaradhu yaaradhu | Who is that, who is that? |
| Minnalaai povadhu | Passing by like lightning? |
| Male | |
| Yaaradhu yaaradhu | Who is that, who is that? |
| Minnalaai povadhu | Passing by like lightning? |
| Male | |
| Yaaradhu yaaradhu | Who is that, who is that? |
| Minnalaai povadhu | Passing by like lightning? |
| Male | |
| Un perum enna | What is your name? |
| Un oorum enna | What is your home town? |
| Muthangal thandhaai | You gave me kisses, |
| Arthangal enna | What is the meaning of them? |
| Male | |
| Un perum enna | What is your name? |
| Un oorum enna | What is your home town? |
| Muthangal thandhaai | You gave me kisses, |
| Arthangal enna | What is the meaning of them? |
யாரது யாரது
மின்னலாய் போவது
Who is that, who is that?
Passing by like lightning?
கன்னத்தில் கொஞ்சம்
முத்தங்கள் வைத்தாள்
மோகத்தின் தீயை
நெஞ்சுக்குள் வைத்தாள்
A few on my cheek,
Kisses she placed,
The fire of desire,
Inside my heart she placed.
கன்னத்தில் கொஞ்சம்
முத்தங்கள் வைத்தாள்
மோகத்தின் தீயை
நெஞ்சுக்குள் வைத்தாள்
A few on my cheek,
Kisses she placed,
The fire of desire,
Inside my heart she placed.
யாரது யாரது
மின்னலாய் போவது
Who is that, who is that?
Passing by like lightning?
யாரது யாரது
மின்னலாய் போவது
Who is that, who is that?
Passing by like lightning?
யாரது யாரது
மின்னலாய் போவது
Who is that, who is that?
Passing by like lightning?
உன் பேரும் என்ன
உன் ஊரும் என்ன
முத்தங்கள் தந்தாய்
அர்த்தங்கள் என்ன
What is your name?
What is your home town?
You gave me kisses,
What is the meaning of them?
உன் பேரும் என்ன
உன் ஊரும் என்ன
முத்தங்கள் தந்தாய்
அர்த்தங்கள் என்ன
What is your name?
What is your home town?
You gave me kisses,
What is the meaning of them?
Yaaradhu yaaradhu
Who is that, who is that?
Minnalaai povadhu
Passing by like lightning?
Kannathil konjam
A few on my cheek,
Muthangal vaithaal
Kisses she placed,
Mogathin theeyai
The fire of desire,
Nenjukkul vaithaal
Inside my heart she placed.
Kannathil konjam
A few on my cheek,
Muthangal vaithaal
Kisses she placed,
Mogathin theeyai
The fire of desire,
Nenjukkul vaithaal
Inside my heart she placed.
Yaaradhu yaaradhu
Who is that, who is that?
Minnalaai povadhu
Passing by like lightning?
Yaaradhu yaaradhu
Who is that, who is that?
Minnalaai povadhu
Passing by like lightning?
Yaaradhu yaaradhu
Who is that, who is that?
Minnalaai povadhu
Passing by like lightning?
Un perum enna
What is your name?
Un oorum enna
What is your home town?
Muthangal thandhaai
You gave me kisses,
Arthangal enna
What is the meaning of them?
Un perum enna
What is your name?
Un oorum enna
What is your home town?
Muthangal thandhaai
You gave me kisses,
Arthangal enna
What is the meaning of them?
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This song snippet depicts a moment of intense enchantment and sudden romantic shock. The protagonist is completely mesmerized by a mysterious woman who briefly encounters him, leaves a deep impression on his heart through affectionate gestures, and vanishes quickly like a flash of lightning.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Simile (Uvamai Ani)
“Minnalaai povadhu”
Compares the rapid appearance and disappearance of the woman to a streak of lightning (minnal).
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Mogathin theeyai Nenjukkul vaithaal”
Metaphorically compares passion or desire (mogam) to a burning fire lit inside the heart.
Anaphora / Repetition (Erattai Kilavi / Anaphora)
“Yaaradhu yaaradhu”
Repetition of the word 'Yaaradhu' for emphasis and rhythm to express intrigue and longing.
Rhyme (Iyaipu Ani)
“Un perum enna / Un oorum enna ... Arthangal enna”
The ending word 'enna' repeats across lines, creating a rhythmic rhyming effect.
Did you know?
Trivia
The film 'Mr. Romeo' (1996) starring Prabhu Deva features music composed by Academy Award winner A. R. Rahman. The lyrics were penned by the legendary poet Vaali.
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