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Lyrics & meaning

Yennuyirey Female

From Annaatthe · 2020

Lyricist
Thamarai
Singer
K. S. Chithra
Music director
D. Imman
Details
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Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Yennuyirae yennuyiraeOh my life, my precious soul,
Yaavum nee thaanaeYou are everything to me.
Kannirandil nee irundhuResiding within both my eyes,
Paaarvai thandhaaiyaeYou gave me my vision.
Female
Uravendru sonnal nee thaanaeIf there is anyone called family, it is only you.
Udhirathil odum poonthaenaeYou are the sweet honey running through my blood.
Varamum thavamum neeyaeYou are the boon and the penance.
Valiyum marunthum neeyaeYou are the pain as well as the cure.
Uyirinil kalandha en thaayaeOh my motherly bond, blended into my soul!
Female
Thangam thangam chella thangam thangamPure gold, precious darling gold,
Chella thangam thangam undhan thangamYour precious darling gold, forever yours.
Thangam thangam chella thangam thangamPure gold, precious darling gold,
Chella thangam thangam sokkathangamPure, unadulterated precious gold.
Female
Thangam thangam chella thangam thangamPure gold, precious darling gold,
Chella thangam thangam undhan thangamYour precious darling gold, forever yours.
Thangam thangam chella thangam thangamPure gold, precious darling gold,
Chella thangam thangam sokkathangamPure, unadulterated precious gold.
Female
Yennuyirae yennuyiraeOh my life, my precious soul,
Yaavum nee thaanaeYou are everything to me.
Kannirandil nee irundhuResiding within both my eyes,
Paaarvai thandhaaiyaeYou gave me my vision.
Female
Kaanadha dhooramTo unseen, far-off distances,
Naan pona podhumEven when I go away,
Un kaaval neezhum angaiyumYour protection extends to me even there.
Un kaalin paadham theendatha kaalamA time untouched by the steps of your feet,
Endredhum illai engaiyumHas never existed anywhere at all.
Female
Veyil mazhaiyil vendum nizhalaaiLike a comforting shade needed in heat and rain,
Udan varuvaai neengaamalYou accompany me without ever leaving.
Puyal kulaikkum bhoomi inilumEven on an earth shaken and shattered by storms,
Thunai iruppaai thoongaamalYou stand by as support, sleepless and watchful.
Female
Ullam kalaindhathuMy heart that was once unsettled,
Innum thodargiradhaeContinues its emotional journey,
Annan kai viral pattri padargiradhaeHolding onto elder brother's finger and spreading like a vine,
Thangai manam gangai yena perugudhaeThe sister's heart swells and overflows like the river Ganges.
Female
Yennuyirae yennuyiraeOh my life, my precious soul,
Yaavum nee thaanaeYou are everything to me.
Kannirandil nee irundhuResiding within both my eyes,
Paaarvai thandhaaiyaeYou gave me my vision.
Female
Uravendru sonnal nee thaanaeIf there is anyone called family, it is only you.
Udhirathil odum poonthaenaeYou are the sweet honey running through my blood.
Varamum thavamum neeyaeYou are the boon and the penance.
Valiyum marunthum neeyaeYou are the pain as well as the cure.
Uyirinil kalandha en thaayaeOh my motherly bond, blended into my soul!
Female
Thangam thangam chella thangam thangamPure gold, precious darling gold,
Chella thangam thangam undhan thangamYour precious darling gold, forever yours.
Thangam thangam chella thangam thangamPure gold, precious darling gold,
Chella thangam thangam sokkathangamPure, unadulterated precious gold.
Female
Thangam thangam chella thangam thangamPure gold, precious darling gold,
Chella thangam thangam undhan thangamYour precious darling gold, forever yours.
Thangam thangam chella thangam thangamPure gold, precious darling gold,
Chella thangam thangam sokkathangamPure, unadulterated precious gold.
Female
Yennuyirae…Oh my life...

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This song from the film 'Annaatthe' captures the profound, sacred affection between an elder brother and his younger sister. Sung from the sister's perspective, it elevates the brother beyond mere family—portraying him as a guardian, a motherly figure, a guiding light, and the very source of her life and vision. She expresses how his protective shadow follows her everywhere, shielding her from life's storms and uncertainties. The emotional arc highlights how her mind finds stability through his presence, holding onto his guidance as her affection overflows continuously like the mighty river Ganges. The refrain 'Thangam' (meaning 'Gold' or 'Precious Darling') reiterates the priceless nature of their relationship, framing it as an eternal, pure bond that transcends ordinary familial ties.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Simile (Upamai Ani)

Thangai manam gangai yena perugudhae

The sister's overwhelming emotions and heart are explicitly compared to the vast, overflowing river Ganges using the comparison word 'yena'.

Antithesis (Muran Ani)

Valiyum marunthum neeyae

Juxtaposes two opposite concepts—'Vali' (pain) and 'Marunthu' (medicine/cure)—to signify that he is both her vulnerability and her ultimate solace.

Metaphor (Uruvagam)

Udhirathil odum poonthaenae

Directly metaphorizes the brother's love as sweet floral honey ('poonthaen') flowing through her blood stream.

Repetition / Anaphora (Adukkuthodar)

Thangam thangam chella thangam thangam

The word 'Thangam' is repeated sequentially to express heightened affection, warmth, and endearment.

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Trivia

This song marks a prominent collaboration between composer D. Imman and veteran singer K. S. Chithra, who brought immense warmth to the track's maternal tone. The lyrics were penned by acclaimed poet Thamarai, known for her deeply evocative vocabulary. In the film 'Annaatthe', this song underscores the core emotional axis between characters played by Rajinikanth and Keerthy Suresh.

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