G.V. Prakash Kumar’s Yaanai album features Velmurugan and Roshini in Sandaaliye, a folk-driven track about obsessive infatuation. Lyricist Snehan and composer G.V. Prakash Kumar craft earthy metaphors of lovesick torment through raw vocal delivery and percussive rhythms.
Released: June 30, 2022
Sandaaliye
G. V. Prakash | Velmurugan • From “Yaanai”
Sandaaliye Lyrics Translation (from “Yaanai”)
Snehan’s lyrics describe a phone call splitting the heart in two. Velmurugan’s delivery amplifies chaotic devotion with lines about waiting alone for a lover’s contact. Roshini’s refrain frames romantic entanglement as both captivity and surrender.
Uchi Panayila Enna Katti Thaan Thonga VittutaleShe tied me to the top of a palm tree and left me hanging.
En Usura ThottutaleShe’s touched my soul.
En Manasa ThattitaleShe’s knocked on my heart.
En Kanna KattitaleShe’s blindfolded my eyes.
En Kanava OdachitaleShe’s shattered my dreams.
SandaaliyeO, wicked girl!
En SathikariyeMy little plotter.
Unna Kandathume MandakkullaThe moment I saw you, inside my head,
Tentu Pottu PuttaYou’ve pitched a tent.
Oru Phoneah Pottu En ManasaWith just a single phone call, you’ve
Rendu Aaki PuttaSplit my heart in two.
Urava Undu Aaki PuttaYou’ve created a deep bond.
Usura Thundu Aaki PuttaYou’ve cut my life into pieces.
Oodhakkara Vetti KattiWearing a purple-bordered ‘dhoti’,
Udhavakkara Pecha PesiAnd talking all that useless talk,
En Vayasa ThiriyillamaHe’s made my youth, without a wick,
Eriya Vachi PuttanBurn like a lamp.
Neraya Neram PaakamaleWithout even looking for long,
Nenaikka Vachi PuttanHe’s made me think of him.
Thana Sirikka Vachi PuttanHe’s made me laugh all by myself.
Thaniya Polamba Vachi PuttanHe’s made me mumble all alone.
Uchipuli Vedha Koyil Vandhen PullaI came to the Uchipuli Vedha temple, girl.
Kootathula Mandi Pottu Ninnen PullaI stood there kneeling in the crowd, girl.
Unakkaga KaathitrundhenI was waiting there for you.
Unnudaiya Veettu PakkamNear your house,
Nottam VittenI kept a close watch.
Unnudaiya Roadu Pakkam Routeah PottenI planned my routes around your street.
Paakama ThavichitrundhenI was struggling without a glimpse of you.
Nee Seema Oda Mulla PolaLike a thorn from a ‘desert tree’,
Azhaga KuthaYou prick me beautifully.
Naan Sethukkara Sippi PolaLike a carved seashell,
Vaya PothaI keep my mouth shut.
Naan Unnudaiya CallukkagaFor your phone call,
KaathiruppeneI’ll be waiting.
Phoneah PaathiruppeneI’ll be staring at my phone.
Thaniya MuzhichiruppeneI’ll be staying awake all alone.
SandaaliyeO, wicked girl!
En SathikariyeMy little plotter.
Unna Kandathume MandakkullaThe moment I saw you, inside my head,
Tentu Pottu PuttaYou’ve pitched a tent.
Oru Phoneah Pottu En ManasaWith just a single phone call, you’ve
Rendu Aaki PuttaSplit my heart in two.
Urava Undu Aaki PuttaYou’ve created a deep bond.
Usura Thundu Aaki PuttaYou’ve cut my life into pieces.
Naan Unnudaiya Pera SonnaWhen I say your name,
Kirukka AarenI turn into a madman.
Pakkathula Neeyum VandhaWhen you come near,
Murukka MaarrenI become a tough man.
Enna Naan KozhappitrukenI’m just confusing myself.
Vettupatta Aatta PolaLike a slaughtered goat,
ThudichitrukkenI’m twitching.
Vekkapattu Naanum IppoFeeling shy, I’m now
NadichitrukkenPutting on an act.
Thala Keezha Nadakiren PullaI’m walking upside down, girl.
Nee Ennavida KonjamathaanYou’re only slightly more
AzhagarukkaBeautiful than me.
Konjurathil Enna Vida BalamarukkaBut you’re far stronger when it comes to sweet talk.
Naan Unnudaiya VaarthaikkagaFor your words,
KaathiruppeneI’ll be waiting.
Ethir PaathiruppeneI’ll be looking forward to them.
Nesama NenachitrupeneI’ll be thinking of you truly.
SandaaliyeO, wicked girl!
En SathikariyeMy little plotter.
Unna Kandathume MandakkullaThe moment I saw you, inside my head,
Tentu Pottu PuttaYou’ve pitched a tent.
Oru Phoneah Pottu En ManasaWith just a single phone call, you’ve
Rendu Aaki PuttaSplit my heart in two.
Urava Undu Aaki PuttaYou’ve created a deep bond.
Usura Thundu Aaki PuttaYou’ve cut my life into pieces.
Sandaaliye Music Video
Obsessive watchfulness defines the Sandaaliye lyrics meaning, where devotion borders on self-destruction. G.V. Prakash Kumar’s composition frames love as a disruptive yet irresistible force. English translations reveal Snehan’s blunt rural imagery of emotional captivity.