Yeno Un
From Rangoli · 2023
- Lyricist
- Elan
- Singer
- Padmapriya Raghavan
- Music director
- Sundaramurthy KS
- Details
- Rangoli2023
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Female | |
| Sol idhu nilavaa maayamaa | Tell me, is this the moon or an illusion? |
| Ore murai poi sollavaa | Shall I tell a lie just once? |
| Nil idhu paniyaa megamaa | Wait, is this dew or a cloud? |
| Ore murai kai korkkavaa | Shall I entwine my hands with yours just once? |
| Female | |
| Idhuvarai Kanmoodiye paarkireno | Have I been looking with my eyes closed all this while? |
| Naano oomai thaano yeno | Am I mute? Why is it so? |
| Female | |
| Yeno un mele kann | Why are my eyes fixed on you? |
| Paartha pin | After looking at you, |
| Naanum un | I have become yours too, |
| Yeno un mele kann | Why are my eyes fixed on you? |
| Neeye en aasai enn | You are my desire and my thought. |
| Female | |
| Un perai ezhudhaatha | A day without writing your name... |
| Naalingu illai | ...does not exist here. |
| Iragaaga thunaiyaagiren | I become a supportive companion, light as a feather. |
| Un paarvai yengaatha | A day that does not yearn for your glance... |
| Naalingu illai | ...does not exist here. |
| Uyiraaga unai thaanguren | I hold and cherish you as my very life. |
| Female | |
| Yeno un yeno un | Why yours, why yours... |
| Yeno un mele kann | Why are my eyes fixed on you? |
| Paartha pin | After looking at you, |
| Naanum un | I have become yours too, |
| Yeno un mele kann | Why are my eyes fixed on you? |
| Neeye en aasai enn | You are my desire and my thought. |
| Female | |
| Sol idhu nilavaa maayamaa | Tell me, is this the moon or an illusion? |
| Ore murai poi sollavaa | Shall I tell a lie just once? |
| Nil idhu paniyaa megamaa | Wait, is this dew or a cloud? |
| Ore murai kai korkkavaa | Shall I entwine my hands with yours just once? |
| Female | |
| Idhuvarai Kanmoodiye paarkireno | Have I been looking with my eyes closed all this while? |
| Naano oomai thaano yeno | Am I mute? Why is it so? |
| Female | |
| Yeno un mele kann | Why are my eyes fixed on you? |
| Paartha pin | After looking at you, |
| Naanum un | I have become yours too, |
| Yeno un mele kann | Why are my eyes fixed on you? |
| Neeye en aasai enn | You are my desire and my thought. |
சொல் இது நிலவா மாயமா
ஓரு முறை போய் சொல்லவா
நில் இது பணியா மேகமா
ஒரே முறை கை கோர்க்கவா
Tell me, is this the moon or an illusion?
Shall I tell a lie just once?
Wait, is this dew or a cloud?
Shall I entwine my hands with yours just once?
இதுவரை கண்மூடியே பார்கிரேனோ
நானோ ஊமை தானோ ஏனோ
Have I been looking with my eyes closed all this while?
Am I mute? Why is it so?
ஏனோ உன் மேலே கண்
பார்த்த பின்
நானும் உன்
ஏனோ உன் மேலே கண்
நீயே என் ஆசை என்
Why are my eyes fixed on you?
After looking at you,
I have become yours too,
Why are my eyes fixed on you?
You are my desire and my thought.
உன் பேரை எழுதாத
நாள் இங்கு இல்லை
இறகாக துணையாகின்றேன்
உன் பார்வை ஏங்காத
நாள் இங்கு இல்லை
உயிராக உன்னை தாங்குறேன்
A day without writing your name...
...does not exist here.
I become a supportive companion, light as a feather.
A day that does not yearn for your glance...
...does not exist here.
I hold and cherish you as my very life.
ஏனோ உன் ஏனோ உன்
ஏனோ உன் மேலே கண்
பார்த்த பின்
நானும் உன்
ஏனோ உன் மேலே கண்
நீயே என் ஆசை என்
Why yours, why yours...
Why are my eyes fixed on you?
After looking at you,
I have become yours too,
Why are my eyes fixed on you?
You are my desire and my thought.
சொல் இது நிலவா மாயமா
ஓரு முறை போய் சொல்லவா
நில் இது பணியா மேகமா
ஒரே முறை கை கோர்க்கவா
Tell me, is this the moon or an illusion?
Shall I tell a lie just once?
Wait, is this dew or a cloud?
Shall I entwine my hands with yours just once?
இதுவரை கண்மூடியே பார்கிரேனோ
நானோ ஊமை தானோ ஏனோ
Have I been looking with my eyes closed all this while?
Am I mute? Why is it so?
ஏனோ உன் மேலே கண்
பார்த்த பின்
நானும் உன்
ஏனோ உன் மேலே கண்
நீயே என் ஆசை என்
Why are my eyes fixed on you?
After looking at you,
I have become yours too,
Why are my eyes fixed on you?
You are my desire and my thought.
Sol idhu nilavaa maayamaa
Tell me, is this the moon or an illusion?
Ore murai poi sollavaa
Shall I tell a lie just once?
Nil idhu paniyaa megamaa
Wait, is this dew or a cloud?
Ore murai kai korkkavaa
Shall I entwine my hands with yours just once?
Idhuvarai Kanmoodiye paarkireno
Have I been looking with my eyes closed all this while?
Naano oomai thaano yeno
Am I mute? Why is it so?
Yeno un mele kann
Why are my eyes fixed on you?
Paartha pin
After looking at you,
Naanum un
I have become yours too,
Yeno un mele kann
Why are my eyes fixed on you?
Neeye en aasai enn
You are my desire and my thought.
Un perai ezhudhaatha
A day without writing your name...
Naalingu illai
...does not exist here.
Iragaaga thunaiyaagiren
I become a supportive companion, light as a feather.
Un paarvai yengaatha
A day that does not yearn for your glance...
Naalingu illai
...does not exist here.
Uyiraaga unai thaanguren
I hold and cherish you as my very life.
Yeno un yeno un
Why yours, why yours...
Yeno un mele kann
Why are my eyes fixed on you?
Paartha pin
After looking at you,
Naanum un
I have become yours too,
Yeno un mele kann
Why are my eyes fixed on you?
Neeye en aasai enn
You are my desire and my thought.
Sol idhu nilavaa maayamaa
Tell me, is this the moon or an illusion?
Ore murai poi sollavaa
Shall I tell a lie just once?
Nil idhu paniyaa megamaa
Wait, is this dew or a cloud?
Ore murai kai korkkavaa
Shall I entwine my hands with yours just once?
Idhuvarai Kanmoodiye paarkireno
Have I been looking with my eyes closed all this while?
Naano oomai thaano yeno
Am I mute? Why is it so?
Yeno un mele kann
Why are my eyes fixed on you?
Paartha pin
After looking at you,
Naanum un
I have become yours too,
Yeno un mele kann
Why are my eyes fixed on you?
Neeye en aasai enn
You are my desire and my thought.
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This song expresses the dreamy, surreal sensation of falling in love. The protagonist expresses awe and confusion, wondering if the overwhelming feelings and magical moments are real or merely an illusion. The lyrics capture a sense of deep adoration where the speaker feels speechless, unable to look away, and completely consumed by thoughts of the beloved. The emotional progression moves from questioning reality to accepting and embracing devotion. The protagonist pledges to hold and support the loved one softly like a feather and protect them like life itself, highlighting a pure, tender, and timeless affection where every passing day centers around the beloved.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Iyaipu (End Rhyme)
“Sol idhu nilavaa maayamaa / Nil idhu paniyaa megamaa”
The lines end with rhythmic, rhyming vowel sounds ('maayamaa' / 'megamaa').
Metaphor
“Iragaaga thunaiyaagiren”
Comparing oneself to a feather ('iragu') to symbolize gentleness, lightness, and soft companionship.
Rhetorical Question
“Sol idhu nilavaa maayamaa”
The speaker asks whether it is the moon or magic/illusion, expressing amazement rather than seeking a literal answer.
Anaphora (Repetition)
“Yeno un mele kann”
Repetition of the refrain 'Yeno un mele kann' across stanzas reinforces the central theme of fixation and love.
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Trivia
The song is featured in 'Rangoli' (2023), a coming-of-age Tamil drama directed by Vaali Mohan Das. The soundtrack was composed by Sundaramurthy KS, with lyricist Elan (known for directing hit films like 'Pyaar Prema Kaadhal' and 'Star') contributing poetic lines that capture the subtle intensity of young romance.
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