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Lyrics & meaning

Yennuyirey Male

From Annaatthe · 2020

Lyricist
Thamarai
Singer
Sid Sriram
Music director
D. Imman
Details
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Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Haa….aaa….aa….aa…Haa….aaa….aa….aa…
Yennuyirae yennuyiraeOh my life, oh my life,
Yaavum nee thaanaeYou are my everything.
Kannirandil nee irundhuResiding within both my eyes,
Paaarvai thandhaaiyaeYou gave me my vision.
Male
Uravendru sonnal nee thaanaeIf there is anyone to call my family, it is you alone,
Udhirathil odum poonthaenaeSweet floral honey running in my blood!
Varamum thavamum neeyaeYou are both my divine boon and my penance,
Valiyum marunthum neeyaeYou are both my pain and my medicine,
Uyirinil kalandha en thaayaeOh sister who has blended into my soul like a mother!
Male
Thangam thangam chella thangam thangamPure gold, precious gold, sweet beloved gold, gold!
Chella thangam thangam chella thangamSweet beloved gold, gold, sweet beloved gold!
Thangam thangam chella thangam thangamPure gold, precious gold, sweet beloved gold, gold!
Chella thangam thangam sokkathangamSweet beloved gold, gold, pure refined gold!
Chorus
Thangam thangam chella thangam thangamPure gold, precious gold, sweet beloved gold, gold!
Chella thangam thangam chella thangamSweet beloved gold, gold, sweet beloved gold!
Thangam thangam chella thangam thangamPure gold, precious gold, sweet beloved gold, gold!
Chella thangam thangam sokkathangamSweet beloved gold, gold, pure refined gold!
Male
Yennuyirae yennuyiraeOh my life, oh my life,
Yaavum nee thaanaeYou are my everything.
Kannirandil nee irundhuResiding within both my eyes,
Paaarvai thandhaaiyaeYou gave me my vision.
Male
Poomaalai koodi ponnaaram soodiAdorned with flower garlands and wearing golden jewelry,
Nee nirkkum kolam ammammaaOh, the glorious sight of you standing like that!
Ooraargal koodi un vaalthu paadiAs all the townspeople gather to sing your praises,
Thoikindra neram kannammaaIn that joyous moment, my darling!
Male
Nizalena naan neendu iruppenI will stretch out long like a shadow,
Adi eduthu nee pogaAs you take every step forward,
Kudai pidithae koorai koduppenHolding an umbrella, I will provide you shelter,
Veyil mazhaiyil kaappaagaTo protect you from the heat and the rain.
Male
Thangai thirumugam nenjil niraigiradhaeMy younger sister's divine face fills my heart,
Thumbai malarilum manjal vazhigiradhaeTurmeric overflows even onto the white Thumbai flower,
Puththam pudhu vidiyalum pularudhaeA brand new dawn is breaking!
Male
Yennuyirae yennuyiraeOh my life, oh my life,
Yaavum nee thaanaeYou are my everything.
Kannirandil nee irundhuResiding within both my eyes,
Paaarvai thandhaaiyaeYou gave me my vision.
Male
Oru koodi pookal naam thaanaeAre we not a crore blooming flowers?
Kodiyathu saaindhum poothomaeEven when the vine bent low, we blossomed!
Iniya sumaiyai tholilCarrying a sweet burden on my shoulders,
Iruga anaitha naalilOn the day I embraced you tightly,
Annaiyena enai unarnthenaeI felt like a mother myself!
Male
Thangam thangam chella thangam thangamPure gold, precious gold, sweet beloved gold, gold!
Chella thangam thangam chella thangamSweet beloved gold, gold, sweet beloved gold!
Thangam thangam chella thangam thangamPure gold, precious gold, sweet beloved gold, gold!
Chella thangam thangam sokkathangamSweet beloved gold, gold, pure refined gold!
Male
Thangam thangam chella thangam thangamPure gold, precious gold, sweet beloved gold, gold!
Chella thangam thangam chella thangamSweet beloved gold, gold, sweet beloved gold!
Thangam thangam chella thangam thangamPure gold, precious gold, sweet beloved gold, gold!
Chella thangam thangam sokkathangamSweet beloved gold, gold, pure refined gold!
Male
Yennuyirae…………………………..Oh my life...

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

The song 'Yennuyirae' (Thangam Thangam) from the film 'Annaatthe' is an emotionally charged ode celebrating the intense, selfless love between an elder brother and his younger sister. The brother views his sister not merely as a sibling, but as his vision, his soul, his child, and a motherly guide. He affectionately calls her 'Sokkathangam' (pure refined gold) and promises to act as her protective shadow through all of life's harsh weather and challenges. The emotional arc progresses from deep gratitude for her presence in his life to a celebration of her joy and growth. He describes how taking care of her transformed him into a mother figure himself, conveying that true love elevates a person to sacrifice and protect unconditionally. The song serves as an emotional pillar in the film's narrative.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Muran (Oxymoron / Paradox)

Valiyum marunthum neeyae

Contrasting 'Vali' (pain) and 'Marunthu' (cure/medicine) together to show how the sister is both the source of emotional vulnerability and the ultimate source of comfort.

Iyaipu (End Rhyme)

Varamum thavamum neeyae / Valiyum marunthum neeyae

Both lines end with 'neeyae', creating a rhythmic and melodious poetic closure.

Metaphor

Udhirathil odum poonthaenae

Compares the sister's love and existence to 'floral honey running in the blood', highlighting how deeply integrated she is in his life.

Simile

Nizalena naan neendu iruppen

Uses 'Nizalena' (like a shadow) to describe how the brother will follow and protect her everywhere she steps.

Monai (Initial Rhyme / Alliteration)

Poomaalai koodi ponnaaram soodi

Repetition of the 'P' sound at the beginning of 'Poomaalai' and 'ponnaaram'.

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Trivia

In 'Annaatthe', composer D. Imman collaborated with lyricist Thamarai and singer Sid Sriram to craft an emotional sibling ballad. Sid Sriram, who is primarily popular for romantic tracks, was uniquely chosen for this brother-sister bonding song, giving it a soulful and modern touch.

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