Yuvan Shankar Raja performs ‘Sunlight’ from his album Pon Ondru Kanden. Lyricist Durai shapes a trendy urban character through English-Tamil blends. The track presents a bachelor embracing celebrity attention and noncommittal dating.
Sunlight
Yuvan Shankar Raja • From “Pon Ondru Kanden”
Pon Ondru Kanden’s Sunlight Tamil Lyrics English Translation
Durai’s words frame playful contradictions. ‘Love needs two hearts / That stage is old news to me’ dismisses emotional bonds. Yuvan’s character claims humility while describing paparazzi poses and multiple romantic interests.
Sunlight Patta Kannu KoosMy eyes squint when the sunlight hits ’em.
Breakfastku Only FruitsI only eat fruits for breakfast.
City Pooraa Orey DhoosThe whole city’s just covered in dust.
Yae Girl Friends Thaane Enaku BoostMy girlfriends are the ones who give me a boost.
Enna Paarthaa They ProposeThey propose as soon as they see me.
Celebritylam Enakku CloseI’m close with all the celebs.
Paparazzeku Koduppen PoseI’ll strike a pose for the paparazzi.
Naan Ethu Pannaalum Adhuthaan NewsWhatever I do, it’s always the news.
Konja Naalaa Naan Sogamaana SingleI’ve been a ‘sad single’ for a little while.
Indru Mattumila Eppavume HumbleI’m not just humble today; I’m like this always.
Life Stylelam Onnumilla SimpleMy lifestyle’s nothing fancy; it’s simple.
Weaknessthaan Azhagaana PengalBeautiful women are my only weakness.
Maathippome Maathipom EngalWe’ll change things up; we’ll change our ways.
From Next Week I Am Not ReachableI won’t be reachable from next week.
Udane Sollu Edhunaalum PossibleTell me now; anything’s possible.
Pesalaam Pazhagalaam Friday To ThingalWe can talk and hang out from Friday to ‘Monday’ Thingal.
No Doubt Babe Azhagula Tenukku TenNo doubt, babe, you’re a ten out of ten in looks.
Irundhaalum Ava Friends Mela Enakoru KannEven so, I’ve got an eye on her friends.
I Know Namma Culturela Onnuku OneI know our culture says ‘one for one.’
Adadaa Adhula Ennada Irukuthu FunOh boy, what’s the fun in that?
No Doubt Babe Azhagula Tenukku TenNo doubt, babe, you’re a ten out of ten in looks.
Irundhaalum Ava Friends Mela Enakoru KannEven so, I’ve got an eye on her friends.
I Know Namma Culturela Onnuku OneI know our culture says ‘one for one.’
Adadaa Adhula Ennada Irukuthu FunOh boy, what’s the fun in that?
Ennoda Template DialogueThis is my template dialogue.
Unna Mattumthaan Panren AnbuYou’re the only one I’m showing love to.
Ithula Enna Theriyuma I Like YouDo you know what? I really like you.
Shy Enna Stil Enna Nambu NambuWhy the shyness? Why the act? Just trust me.
What You Doing Bmla Slidu PannaWhat’re you doing as I slide into your ‘DMs’ Bm?
Iam Borednu Lighta Oru Hint ThandhaaIf you give me a slight hint that you’re bored.
Daddy Mummy En Veetula IlaathathaalSince my Mom and Dad aren’t at home.
Will Be Nice Nee Vandhu Oru Hello SonnaaIt’d be nice if you came over and said hello.
Friday Night En Calanderla VanthaaWhen Friday night shows up on my calendar.
Heavy Tripla Kaatuven BandhaaI’ll show off my ‘swag’ Bandhaa on a wild night out.
Verum Kaiya Naan Veesittu VandhaaloEven if I just walk in empty-handed.
Company Kodukka Varisaiyila NinaaThey’re standing in line to keep me company.
Kanmuney Littaa VandhaaShe appeared right before my eyes, looking lit.
Kitta Vandhu Mittaai ThanthaaShe came close and gave me some candy.
Day Onela Frienda IrundhaShe was just a friend on day one.
Poga Poga Adhellaam KadanthaaAs time went on, we moved past all that.
Lovuku Venum Rendu ManasuLove needs two hearts.
Andha Stagelaam Enaku PalasuThat stage is old news to me.
What To Do Idhu Youngu VayasuWhat can I do? I’m in my prime.
Kedaikura Varaikum Kaiyai Vittu AlasuKeep playing the field until you find the one.
No Doubt Babe Azhagula Tenukku TenNo doubt, babe, you’re a ten out of ten in looks.
Irundhaalum Ava Friends Mela Enakoru KannEven so, I’ve got an eye on her friends.
I Know Namma Culturela Onnuku OneI know our culture says ‘one for one.’
Adadaa Adhula Ennada Irukuthu FunOh boy, what’s the fun in that?
No Doubt Babe Azhagula Tenukku TenNo doubt, babe, you’re a ten out of ten in looks.
Irundhaalum Ava Friends Mela Enakoru KannEven so, I’ve got an eye on her friends.
I know Namma Culturela Onnuku OneI know our culture says ‘one for one.’
Adadaa Adhula Ennada Irukuthu FunOh boy, what’s the fun in that?
Sunlight Patta Kannu KoosMy eyes squint when the sunlight hits ’em.
Breakfastku Only FruitsI only eat fruits for breakfast.
City Pooraa Orey DhoosThe whole city’s just covered in dust.
Yae Girl Friends Thaane Enaku BoostMy girlfriends are the ones who give me a boost.
Sunlight Patta Kannu KoosMy eyes squint when the sunlight hits ’em.
Breakfastku Only FruitsI only eat fruits for breakfast.
City Pooraa Orey DhoosThe whole city’s just covered in dust.
Yae Girl Friends Thaane Enaku BoostMy girlfriends are the ones who give me a boost.
Sunlight Music Video
Pon Ondru Kanden offers a clear Sunlight lyrics translation about temporary connections trumping tradition. The album frames youthful choices favoring freedom over long-term plans in metropolitan settings.