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Lyrics & meaning

Yennuyirey Male

From Annaatthe · 2020

Lyricist
Thamarai
Singer
Sid Sriram
Music director
D. Imman
Movie name
Annaatthe
Movie release year
2020
Lyrics added on
3 Oct 2021

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Haa….aaa….aa….aa…
Yennuyirae yennuyirae
Yaavum nee thaanae
Kannirandil nee irundhu
Paaarvai thandhaaiyae
Uravendru sonnal nee thaanae
Udhirathil odum poonthaenae
Varamum thavamum neeyae
Valiyum marunthum neeyae
Uyirinil kalandha en thaayae
Thangam thangam chella thangam thangam
Chella thangam thangam chella thangam
Thangam thangam chella thangam thangam
Chella thangam thangam sokkathangam
Thangam thangam chella thangam thangam
Chella thangam thangam chella thangam
Thangam thangam chella thangam thangam
Chella thangam thangam sokkathangam
Yennuyirae yennuyirae
Yaavum nee thaanae
Kannirandil nee irundhu
Paaarvai thandhaaiyae
Poomaalai koodi ponnaaram soodi
Nee nirkkum kolam ammammaa
Ooraargal koodi un vaalthu paadi
Thoikindra neram kannammaa
Nizalena naan neendu iruppen
Adi eduthu nee poga
Kudai pidithae koorai koduppen
Veyil mazhaiyil kaappaaga
Thangai thirumugam nenjil niraigiradhae
Thumbai malarilum manjal vazhigiradhae
Puththam pudhu vidiyalum pularudhae
Yennuyirae yennuyirae
Yaavum nee thaanae
Kannirandil nee irundhu
Paaarvai thandhaaiyae
Oru koodi pookal naam thaanae
Kodiyathu saaindhum poothomae
Iniya sumaiyai tholil
Iruga anaitha naalil
Annaiyena enai unarnthenae
Thangam thangam chella thangam thangam
Chella thangam thangam chella thangam
Thangam thangam chella thangam thangam
Chella thangam thangam sokkathangam
Thangam thangam chella thangam thangam
Chella thangam thangam chella thangam
Thangam thangam chella thangam thangam
Chella thangam thangam sokkathangam
Yennuyirae…………………………..
Ah....aaaa....aa....aa...
My life, oh my precious life,
You are everything to me.
Living inside both my eyes,
You gave me sight.
If there is any family I have, it is only you,
You are the sweet nectar flowing in my blood.
You are both my blessing and my penance,
You are my pain and my medicine,
My mother, who lives merged within my soul.
My gold, my gold, my darling gold, my gold,
My darling gold, my gold, my darling gold,
My gold, my gold, my darling gold, my gold,
My darling gold, my gold, my purest gold!
My gold, my gold, my darling gold, my gold,
My darling gold, my gold, my darling gold,
My gold, my gold, my darling gold, my gold,
My darling gold, my gold, my purest gold!
My life, oh my precious life,
You are everything to me.
Living inside both my eyes,
You gave me sight.
Wearing flower garlands and golden jewels,
Oh, what a sight to see you standing there!
As the villagers gather to sing your blessings,
And immerse in joy, my dear little sister,
I will stretch out like a shadow beside you,
As you take each step forward.
I will hold an umbrella to shelter you,
Protecting you from the harsh sun and rain.
My sister's lovely face fills my whole heart,
Even the white thumbai flower overflows with turmeric,
As a brand-new dawn begins to break.
My life, oh my precious life,
You are everything to me.
Living inside both my eyes,
You gave me sight.
We are like countless blossoms,
That bloomed even when our vine fell down.
Bearing that sweet burden on my shoulders,
On the day I embraced you tight,
I felt like a mother myself.
My gold, my gold, my darling gold, my gold,
My darling gold, my gold, my darling gold,
My gold, my gold, my darling gold, my gold,
My darling gold, my gold, my purest gold!
My gold, my gold, my darling gold, my gold,
My darling gold, my gold, my darling gold,
My gold, my gold, my darling gold, my gold,
My darling gold, my gold, my purest gold!
Oh, my precious life...
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

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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