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Edhu Edhile Porunthumo

From Naangu Killadigal · 1969

Lyricist
Kannadasan
Singers
P. Susheela, L. R. Eswari
Music director
S. Vedhachalam
Movie name
Naangu Killadigal
Movie release year
1969
Lyrics added on
15 Feb 2025

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Edhu edhilae porunthumo
Edhu edhanai arunthumo
Edhu edhilae mayangumo
Edhu edhilae adangumo
Adhu adhilum porunthalaam
Adhu idhaiyum arunthalaam
Adhu adhilae mayangalaam
Adhu idhilum adangalaam
Uruvam paarthu paruvam paarthu
Pazhagum kaadhal undu
Adhu ondrum illai endraal kooda
Uravil inbam undu
Thottu thottu paartha pinbu
Aasai kollum manadhu thotta pinbhu
Aasai vittu vittu vidum siladhu
Female :Ulagathil adhisayama
Female :Adi unakkenna avasarama
Female :Ulagathil adhisayama
Female :Adi unakkenna avasarama
Edhu edhilae porunthumo
Edhu edhanai arunthumo
Edhu edhilae mayangumo
Edhu edhilae adangumo
Adhu adhilum porunthalaam
Adhu idhaiyum arunthalaam
Adhu adhilae mayangalaam
Adhu idhilum adangalaam
Kadhavum illai thadaiyum illai
KAngal pogum vazhiyil
Ivalai sera ivanae endru
Evanum illai ulagil
Andhi pattu sindhikkindra
Nenjukkenna kanakku
Angum undu ingum undu
Aasai konda vazhakku
Edhu varai idhu pogum
Adi adhuvarai idhu podhum
Edhu varai idhu pogum
Adi adhuvarai idhu podhum
Edhu edhilae porunthumo
Edhu edhanai arunthumo
Edhu edhilae mayangumo
Edhu edhilae adangumo
Adhu adhilum porunthalaam
Adhu idhaiyum arunthalaam
Adhu adhilae mayangalaam
Adhu idhilum adangalaam
What matches with what?
What drinks from what?
What loses itself in what?
What yields to what?
That can match with that,
That can drink this too,
That can lose itself in that,
That can yield to this too!
Judging looks and judging age,
there is love that grows.
Even if none of that exists,
there is pleasure in intimacy.
After touching and exploring,
the heart desires; but once touched,
some lose all desire and walk away!
Female: Is that a wonder in this world?
Female: Hey girl, what is your hurry?
Female: Is that a wonder in this world?
Female: Hey girl, what is your hurry?
What matches with what?
What drinks from what?
What loses itself in what?
What yields to what?
That can match with that,
That can drink this too,
That can lose itself in that,
That can yield to this too!
There are no doors, there are no barriers,
along the path where the eyes wander.
Claiming only he is meant for her,
no one in this world is predetermined.
Touched by dusk and lost in thought,
what calculations can the heart make?
It exists over there, and it exists right here,
this universal tale of desire!
How far will this go?
Hey girl, until then, this is enough!
How far will this go?
Hey girl, until then, this is enough!
What matches with what?
What drinks from what?
What loses itself in what?
What yields to what?
That can match with that,
That can drink this too,
That can lose itself in that,
That can yield to this too!
Female
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Female
Female
Female
Female
Female
Female
Female
Female
Female
Female
Female
Female

Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

The song 'Edhu Edhilae Porunthumo' explores philosophical reflections on love, attraction, and human desires in a playful yet practical manner. Written by Kannadasan, it talks about how attraction is fluid and unpredictable—what fits or appeals to one person may differ from person to person, and true physical or emotional compatibility does not always follow strict societal rules or physical idealizations. The track features a dueling narrative between two female perspectives, debating urgency, desire, and the transient nature of romance.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Edhugai (Second letter rhyming)

“Edhu edhilae porunthumo / Adhu adhilum porunthalaam”

The second consonant sound 'dhu' (து) rhymes across consecutive lines (Edhu / Adhu).

Anaphora (Repetition of starting phrase)

“Edhu edhilae porunthumo / Edhu edhanai arunthumo”

Repeated use of 'Edhu' and 'Adhu' at the start of consecutive lines creates a rhythmic cadence.

Antithesis / Contrast

“Edhu edhilae porunthumo... Adhu adhilum porunthalaam”

Contrasting 'Edhu' (Which) with 'Adhu' (That) to express possibilities and fluid realities.

Repetition (Adukku Thodar)

“Thottu thottu paartha pinbu / Aasai vittu vittu vidum siladhu”

Repetition of words like 'Thottu thottu' and 'Vittu vittu' for emphasis and musical rhythm.

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Trivia

Naangu Killadigal (1969) is a classic comedy-thriller film directed by Modern Theatres' favorite director, P. Neelakantan, starring Jaishankar, Suruli Rajan, and Thengai Srinivasan. S. Vedhachalam composed the music, featuring Kannadasan's signature witty and philosophical lyricism sung in dynamic harmony by P. Susheela and L. R. Eswari.

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