Thaniye Thananthaniye Lyrics English Meaning | Rhythm | A.R. Rahman | Shankar Mahadevan

Shankar Mahadevan lends his voice to ‘Thaniye Thananthaniye,’ a soulful track from the album ‘Rhythm.’ Vairamuthu writes the lyrics, while A.R. Rahman composes a melody that blends longing and introspection. The song tells the story of a man waiting patiently for love, framed by the beauty of October rain and rainbows.

Thaniye Thananthaniye Lyrics English Meaning | Rhythm | A.R. Rahman | Shankar Mahadevan
Released: August 16, 2023

Thaniye Thananthaniye

A.R. Rahman | Shankar Mahadevan • From “Rhythm”

Lyricist
Vairamuthu
Composer
A.R. Rahman

Thaniye Thananthaniye Lyrics Translation A.R. Rahman | Shankar Mahadevan | Rhythm

The wordsmith Vairamuthu uses imagery of rainbows and October skies to describe the protagonist’s solitude. One line, ‘We exchanged the very breath of our souls,’ captures the depth of connection in a fleeting moment. The lyrics are a mix of poetic beauty and emotional intensity, showing love’s ability to both unite and vanish.

Thaniye Thannan ThaniyeAll alone, entirely on my own.
Nan Kathu Kathu NindrenI’ve stood here waiting and waiting.
Nilame Poru Nilame UnBear with me, oh Earth…
Porumai Vendru ViduvenI’ll conquer even your patience.
Thaniye Thannan ThaniyeAll alone, entirely on my own.
Nan Kathu Kathu NindrenI’ve stood here waiting and waiting.
Nilame Poru Nilame UnBear with me, oh Earth…
Porumai Vendru ViduvenI’ll conquer even your patience.
Puriyadha PeranbeOh mysterious, deep love.
Puriyadha PeranbeOh mysterious, deep love.
Oh Thaniye Thaniye ThaniyeOh alone, alone, alone.
October MadhadhilIn the month of October.
Andhimazhai VanathilIn the sky, amidst the evening rain.
Vanavillai RasithirundhenI was there, admiring the rainbow.
Andha Nerathil YarumillaiThere was no one else around at that time.
Dhoorathil Ival MatumIn the distance, only she…
Vanavillai Rasika Vandhal…came to enjoy the rainbow.
Oho Papaya Aha PapayaOho papaya, aha papaya.
Oho Papaya Aha PapayaOho papaya, aha papaya.
October MadhadhilIn the month of October.
Andhimazhai VanathilIn the sky, amidst the evening rain.
Vanavillai RasithirundhenI was there, admiring the rainbow.
Andha Nerathil YarumillaiThere was no one else around at that time.
Dhoorathil Ival MatumIn the distance, only she…
Vanavillai Rasika Vandhal…came to enjoy the rainbow.
Andru Kangal Parthu KondomThat day, our eyes locked.
Uyir Katrai Matri KondomWe exchanged the very breath of our souls.
Andru Kangal Parthu KondomThat day, our eyes locked.
Uyir Katrai Matri KondomWe exchanged the very breath of our souls.
Rasanai Ennum Oru PulliyilAt a single point of shared taste,
Iru Idhayam Inaiya KandomWe watched our two hearts unite.
Rasanai Ennum Oru PulliyilAt a single point of shared taste,
Iru Idhayam Inaiya KandomWe watched our two hearts unite.
Nanum Avalum Inaigaiyil NilaWhen she and I became one, the moon…
Andru Palmazhai Pozhindhadhu…showered us with milk-white light.
Thaniye Thannan ThaniyeAll alone, entirely on my own.
Nan Kathu Kathu NindrenI’ve stood here waiting and waiting.
Nilame Poru Nilame UnBear with me, oh Earth…
Porumai Vendru ViduvenI’ll conquer even your patience.
PuriyadhaUnintelligible love.
Ennudaiya Nizhalaiyum InnoruthiIf another woman even touched my shadow,
Thoduvadhu Pizhaiyendru KarudhivitalShe considered it a grave mistake.
Oru Jeans Anindha ChinnakiliA young girl wearing jeans…
Hello Solli Kaikoduka Thangamugam Karugivital…said ‘Hello’ and shook my hand, and her golden face turned dark.
Andha Kalli Pirindhu SendralThat mischievous girl parted ways,
Nan Jeevan Urugi NindrenAnd I stood there, my soul melting away.
Andha Kalli Pirindhu SendralThat mischievous girl parted ways,
Nan Jeevan Urugi Nindren ChorusAnd I stood there, my soul melting away.
Chinnadhoru KaranathalBecause of such a small reason,
Siragadithu MaraindhuvitalShe fluttered her wings and vanished.
Chinnadhoru KaranathalBecause of such a small reason,
Siragadithu MaraindhuvitalShe fluttered her wings and vanished.
Meendum Varuval Nambinen AdhoI believed she’d return, and look there…
Aval Varum Vazhi Theriyudhu…I can see the path where she returns.
ThaniyeAlone.
Thaniye Thannan ThaniyeAll alone, entirely on my own.
Nan Kathu Kathu NindrenI’ve stood here waiting and waiting.
Nilame Poru Nilame UnBear with me, oh Earth…
Porumai Vendru ViduvenI’ll conquer even your patience.
Puriyadha PeranbeOh mysterious, deep love.
PuriyadhaUnfathomable.

Thaniye Thananthaniye Music Video

‘Thaniye Thananthaniye’ features Shankar Mahadevan and A.R. Rahman. The lyrics of this Tamil song highlight the patience and mystery of love, creating a timeless story about waiting and longing.