Achu, Ku Karthik, and G. V. Prakash deliver ‘Thodu Vaanam’ from the album ‘Sooragan’. Lyricist Ku Karthik and composer Achu Rajamani shape a plea comparing love to natural forces. Achu’s vocals frame devotion as elemental and overwhelming.
Released: November 20, 2023
Thodu Vaanam
Achu | Ku Karthik • From “Sooragan”
Thodu Vaanam Lyrics Translation (from “Sooragan”)
Ku Karthik writes lines like ‘You are a beautiful lightning, an untamable forest fire’. The singer admits faults while asking forgiveness. Achu conveys sleepless yearning through phrases about restless souls.
Thodu Vaanam MazhaiyagaIf the horizon turns into rain,
Adhil Vandha Nadhi Neeyadiyou’re the river that flows from it.
Unapola UnapolaLike you, oh like you,
Ulagathil Ini Yaaradiwho else is there in this world?
Pirandhaye MannilYou were born on this earth,
Nadamaadum Pooveas a walking flower.
Unai Alli KonjathaanTo hold you and cuddle you,
Manam Yengadhadoesn’t my heart yearn?
Niraindhaye NenjilYou’ve filled my heart,
Mazhaipola Neeyejust like the falling rain.
Maaraadhu Nam SondhamOur bond’s never going to change.
Idhu PodhaadhaIsn’t this enough for us?
Thodu Vaanam MazhaiyagaIf the horizon turns into rain,
Adhil Vandha Nadhi Neeyadiyou’re the river that flows from it.
Unapola UnapolaLike you, oh like you,
Ulagathil Ini Yaaradiwho else is there in this world?
Azhagaana Minnal NeeyeYou’re a beautiful bolt of lightning,
Adangaadha Kaatu Theeyean untamable forest fire.
Ennodu PesathaneTo even speak with me,
Thayanguriyeyou’re hesitating now.
Viralodu Viralai SerkkaTo link my fingers with yours,
Ini Vazhum Jenmam Theerkato spend the rest of our lives together.
Mounangal PokkathaaneTo break these silences,
Thadukuriyeyou’re holding yourself back.
Adi Azhage Azhagin AzhageOh beauty, the very essence of beauty,
Alaiyalaiyaai Adikum Kulireyou’re the cool breeze hitting me in waves.
Thavithene Naane NaaneI’ve been struggling all alone.
Thavarugal Enmel ThaneAll the mistakes were mine.
Adi Anale Anale AnaleOh fire, oh blazing heat,
Unadharugil Varava Iniyecan I come near you now?
Oru Muraiye Iru VizhiyaalWith those two eyes of yours, just once,
Mannipaayaawon’t you forgive me?
Azhagaana Minnal NeeyeYou’re a beautiful bolt of lightning,
Adangaadha Kaatu Theeyean untamable forest fire.
Ennodu PesathaneTo even speak with me,
Thayanguriyeyou’re hesitating now.
Viralodu Viralai SerkkaTo link my fingers with yours,
Ini Vazhum Jenmam Theerkato spend the rest of our lives together.
Mounangal PokkathaaneTo break these silences,
Thadukuriyeyou’re holding yourself back.
Kanavellam Needhan PenneYou’re in all my dreams, girl,
Iravai Pagalai Marndhe PonenI’ve forgotten the difference between night and day.
Idhayathil Ulle VandhaaiYou’ve entered deep into my heart.
Iniyum Enna Vendum KanneWhat more could I need, my dear?
Urangadha En Vizhigal PaaradiLook at my eyes that won’t sleep,
Adangaadha En Uyiril Neeyadiyou’re in my restless soul.
Uyirukkul Un Peyar ThaanadiYour name is etched within my life.
Oyaamal Koovudhe KeladiIt’s calling out tirelessly, listen to it.
Pularadha En Vidiyal NeeyadiYou’re the dawn that hasn’t broken for me yet.
Medhuvaaga Punnagai SeyadiPlease smile at me softly.
Viragathan Vaasalil NaanadiI’m standing at the threshold of separation.
Ennodu Nee VandhuYou must come with me,
Mei Seradiand join my soul.
Kanavellam Needhan PenneYou’re in all my dreams, girl,
Iravai Pagalai Marndhe PonenI’ve forgotten the difference between night and day.
Idhayathil Ulle VandhaaiYou’ve entered deep into my heart.
Iniyum Enna Vendum KanneWhat more could I need, my dear?
Thodu Vaanam Music Video
Profound regret defines the ‘Thodu Vaanam’ lyrics meaning. Achu’s performance frames reconciliation as essential survival. Ku Karthik’s river metaphor anchors the ‘Sooragan’ album’s themes.