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Lyrics & meaning

Yedhedho Ennam Vandhu Solo

From Amara Kaaviyam · 2014

Lyricist
Parvathy
Singer
Sundar Narayana Rao
Music director
M. Ghibran
Details
Amara Kaaviyam2014

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Yedhedho ennam vandhuAs various thoughts arise
En nenjai thaithu pogaAnd pierce through my heart
Yedhedho ennam vandhuAs various thoughts arise
En nenjai thaithu pogaAnd pierce through my heart
Nee sonna vaarthai ellaamAll the words that you spoke
Naan odhum vedham aagaHave become holy scriptures that I chant
Male
Ennai un kannil kandu kollavaaShall I discover myself reflected in your eyes?
Thozh thottaal vaanil neendhi sellavaIf you touch my shoulder, shall I swim across the sky?
Thaenthuli pechchil serthaaiYou added drops of honey to your words
Thithippai nenjil vaarthaaiYou poured sweetness directly into my heart
Male
Yedhedho ennam vandhu…As various thoughts arise…
Aaa….haaaAaa….haaa
En nenjai thaithu pogaAnd pierce through my heart
Male
Unnai thottu vandha pinnaalAfter coming back after touching you
Kattril yedho mattram kandenI felt a subtle change in the air
Vaasam vannam poosi kondaeCoated in fragrance and colors
Thendral vandhu nirkka kandenI saw the gentle breeze standing still
Male
Pogum vazhi engumAll along the path we travel
Mounam ennai killumThe silence pinches at me
Irundhum dhoorangal selvomEven so, let us travel great distances
Payanam engae mudindhaal ennaWhat does it matter where the journey ends?
Unnai thaanguvenI will support and hold you
Naan veezhndhidum varaiUntil the moment I fall
Male
Yedhedho ennam vandhuAs various thoughts arise
En nenjai thaithu pogaAnd pierce through my heart
Male
Thozhil mella saayum nodiThe moment I gently lean on your shoulder
Pookkum pudhu thoppul kodiA new umbilical cord blossoms
Thaagam kondae ullam vendhaalWhen my heart burns with deep thirst
Theervai tharum undhan madiYour lap becomes the comforting cure
Male
Annai thandhai sondhamMother, father, and relatives
Uyirthodum bandamA lifelong bond attached to soul
Ellaamae aanaaiyae neeyaeYou became everything to me
Uyirin thadam aliyum munnaalBefore the footprints of my life vanish
Unnai paarthidaJust to catch a glimpse of you
Naa vendiyae nirppen….I will stand in eternal prayer…
Male
Yedhedho ennam vandhuAs various thoughts arise
En nenjai thaithu pogaAnd pierce through my heart
Nee sonna vaarthai ellaamAll the words that you spoke
Naan odhum vedham aagaHave become holy scriptures that I chant
Ennai un kannil kandu kollavaaShall I discover myself reflected in your eyes?
Thozh thottaal vaanil neendhi sellavaIf you touch my shoulder, shall I swim across the sky?
Thaenthuli pechchil serthaaiYou added drops of honey to your words
Thithippai nenjil vaarthaaiYou poured sweetness directly into my heart

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

'Yedhedho Ennam Vandhu' from 'Amara Kaaviyam' is a deeply emotional, romantic ballad depicting intense love and spiritual connection. The lyrics convey how the protagonist views their beloved's spoken words as sacred scriptures, reflecting an unconditional surrender to love. Touch, sight, and presence alter the protagonist's surrounding atmosphere, making the mundane feel magical and sublime. The song highlights the themes of lifelong companionship and emotional reliance. The beloved is described not just as a partner, but as an all-encompassing presence replacing family, home, and safety. From comparing a gentle shoulder-rest to a newly formed umbilical bond to promising support until life's final moments, the lyricist paints a portrait of love that transcends physical reality into a deeply spiritual domain.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor

Nee sonna vaarthai ellaam / Naan odhum vedham aaga

The lover's spoken words are metaphorically elevated to 'Vedham' (sacred chants/scriptures), expressing deep devotion.

Hyperbole

Thozh thottaal vaanil neendhi sellava

An exaggeration of feeling so weightless and ecstatic upon a physical touch that one feels as though swimming in the sky.

Monai (Initial Rhyme / Alliteration)

Thaenthuli pechchil serthaai / Thithippai nenjil vaarthaai

The initial 'Th' sound ('Thaenthuli' and 'Thithippai') creates a soft, rhythmic alliteration across consecutive lines.

Metaphor

Pookkum pudhu thoppul kodi

The deep emotional connection formed when leaning on the shoulder is metaphorically described as a new umbilical cord blossoming.

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Trivia

'Yedhedho Ennam Vandhu' was composed by Ghibran for the 2014 period romantic drama 'Amara Kaaviyam', directed by Jeeva Shankar and produced by actor Arya. Sung exquisitely by Haricharan and Padmalatha with lyrics by Parvathy, the song received wide critical acclaim for its classic retro feel, evocative orchestral arrangements, and poetic depth.

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