Mahalingam and Jaya Moorthy bring high-energy vocals to Avana Nee from the album Thanne Vandi. Lyricist Kavignar Saarathi and composer Moses create a folk-inspired melody about chaotic relationships. The song features raw rhythms that mirror its theme of wrestling with someone’s unpredictable nature.
Released: December 10, 2020
Avana Nee
Jaya Moorthy | Mahalingam • From “Thanne Vandi”
Avana Nee Lyrics Translation Jaya Moorthy | Mahalingam | Thanne Vandi
Kavignar Saarathi writes about a person who helps like an ambulance but also harms brutally. The lyrics ask repeatedly: ‘Is that you?’ while comparing the subject to Madurai’s three rivers – impossible to fully understand. Mahalingam sings of being torn between clinging to and escaping this contradictory figure.
Aanga Oonga Lanthu VittuYou’re making a scene and showing off,
Konga Manga Vela KattumShowing your true colors with these strange acts.
Avana Nee Avana NeeIs that you? Is that really you?
Anja Unja Kethu VittuYou’ve built up quite a reputation,
Manja Manja Noola PodumNow you’re just spinning a ‘yellow thread’ of lies.
Avana Nee Avana NeeIs that you? Is that really you?
He Anga Oonga Lanthu VittuHey, you’re making a scene and showing off,
Konga Manga Vela KattumShowing your true colors with these strange acts.
Avana Nee Avana NeeIs that you? Is that really you?
Anja Unja Kethu VittuYou’ve built up quite a reputation,
Manja Manja Noola PodumNow you’re just spinning a ‘yellow thread’ of lies.
Avana Nee Avana NeeIs that you? Is that really you?
Mukkoodal MaduraiyeYou’re like the city of Madurai, where three rivers meet.
Azhagaroda KudhiraiyeYou’re like Lord ‘Azhagar’s sacred horse’.
Ivanoda Twisttu TheriyalaI just don’t understand the twists in his plot.
Mannathi MannanaIs he a king among kings?
Villathi VillanaOr a villain among villains?
Ivanoda Disignnu PuriyalaI can’t figure out the way he’s designed.
Ambulance Polavum UdhavuranHe’s there for you like an ambulance,
Vachu Underwear Kizhiyavum OdhaikkiranBut then he kicks you ’til your ‘cl#thes’ rip apart.
Ottikittu Vazhavum MudiyalaI can’t live while clinging to him,
Ivana Vettikkittu Odavum PidikkalaBut I don’t feel like cutting him off and running away either.
Hei Hei Hei Avana NeeHey, hey, hey, is that you?
Hei Hei Hei Avanada NeeHey, hey, hey, is that really him?
Jigarthanda FiguraI didn’t even ask for a girl as sweet as ‘Jigarthanda’.
Nanum KekkavilladaI never asked for that, man.
Sugaru Vantha FigurumEven a girl with ‘diabetes’ wouldn’t,
Onna PakkavilladaSpare a single glance at you.
AC Coachil Travel PannumI’ve got no desire to travel,
Aasai IllaidaIn an air-conditioned coach.
Cycle Meedhu PogakoodaBut even riding on a bicycle,
Yogam IlladaIs just not in my luck.
Sangam Hotel BiryanikkuI don’t crave the Biryani,
Aasai IlladaFrom the fancy ‘Sangam Hotel’.
Roadu Kadai Idly KoodaBut even a simple Idly from a roadside shop,
KidaikkavilladaIs nowhere to be found.
ThiruparangundrththulaI was born in the sacred town of ‘Thiruparankundram’.
Porantha EnakkuBut for someone like me,
Thirumpuna Pakkam EllamEvery single way I turn,
Pazhani IrukkuThere’s only a long walk to ‘Pazhani’ ahead.
AroharaArohara!
MithichanaDid he step on you?
Hei Hei Hei Avana NeeHey, hey, hey, is that you?
Hei Hei Hei Avana NeeHey, hey, hey, is that you?
Uricha Kozhi Usuru KozhiA prepared chicken and a live one,
Rateu VeradaHave different prices, man.
Samacha Pinne Taste RendumBut look, once they’re both cooked,
Onnu Paruda Dei Dei DeiThe taste is exactly the same, look at that!
Pombalainga HearttukkoodaEven a woman’s heart,
Dual SimdaIs like a phone with ‘dual SIMs’.
Jodi Mari Jodi SernthuSwitching pairs and joining others,
Nari PochudaEverything has gone stale now.
Seethaiyoda Sister EllamVirtuous women like ‘Sita’s sisters’,
Ippa IlladaDon’t exist anymore.
Bodhaikku Yeththa KatingaththanJust knock back a ‘dr#nk’ for a buzz,
Ulla ThalludaAnd push it all inside.
Parattaiyum VettaiyumI like gritty characters like ‘Parattai’ and ‘Vettai’.
Pudikkum EnakkuThat’s what I enjoy.
Aduththavan Lifeah PaththiSo why should I ever worry,
Kavalai EdhukkuAbout someone else’s life?
Hei Hei Hei Avana NeeHey, hey, hey, is that you?
Hei Hei Hei Avanada NeeHey, hey, hey, is that really him?
Aanga Oonga Lanthu VittuYou’re making a scene and showing off,
Konga Manga Vela KattumShowing your true colors with these strange acts.
Avana Nee Avana NeeIs that you? Is that really you?
Anja Unja Kethu VittuYou’ve built up quite a reputation,
Manja Manja Noola PodumNow you’re just spinning a ‘yellow thread’ of lies.
Avana Nee Avana NeeIs that you? Is that really you?
Mukkoodal MaduraiyeYou’re like the city of Madurai, where three rivers meet.
Azhagaroda KudhiraiyeYou’re like Lord ‘Azhagar’s sacred horse’.
Ivanoda Twisttu TheriyalaI just don’t understand the twists in his plot.
Mannathi MannanaIs he a king among kings?
Villathi VillanaOr a villain among villains?
Ivanoda Disignnu PuriyalaI can’t figure out the way he’s designed.
Ambulance Polavum UdhavuranHe’s there for you like an ambulance,
Vachu Underwear Kizhiyavum OdhaikkiranBut then he kicks you ’til your ‘cl#thes’ rip apart.
Ottikittu Vazhavum MudiyalaI can’t live while clinging to him,
Ivana Vettikkittu Odavum PidikkalaBut I don’t feel like cutting him off and running away either.
Hei Hei Hei Avana NeeHey, hey, hey, is that you?
Hei Hei Hei Avana NeeHey, hey, hey, is that you?
Hei Hei Hei Avana NeeHey, hey, hey, is that you?
Hei Hei Hei Avana NeeHey, hey, hey, is that you?
Avana Nee Music Video
The Avana Nee lyrics meaning explores frustration with a mercurial personality through vivid folk metaphors. Listeners discover questions about human duality wrapped in Moses’ spirited arrangement.