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Lyrics & meaning

Ella Kangalum En Mele

From Mayandi · 1979

Lyricist
Vaali
Singer
L. R. Eswari
Music director
M. S. Vishwanathan
Details
Mayandi1979

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Ella kangalum en melaeAll eyes are on me,
En kann mattum un melaeBut my eyes are only on you.
Paarppavar aasaiyil naan vendumOthers desire to have me,
Paavaiyin aasaiyil nee vendumWhile this woman's desire wants only you.
Female
Ella kangalum en melaeAll eyes are on me,
En kann mattum un melaeBut my eyes are only on you.
Paarppavar aasaiyil naan vendumOthers desire to have me,
Paavaiyin aasaiyil nee vendumWhile this woman's desire wants only you.
Female
Unnazhagai paarthu nindra naal mudhalFrom the day I stood admiring your beauty,
Innamudhai valarthu nindra thaen madalLike a sweet flower petal nurturing delicious nectar,
Innoruvan paarvai ennai kolvadhooShall another man's glance captivate me?
Innamum naan jaadai enna solvadhoooWhat further gestures do I need to make?
Female
Ella kangalum en melaeAll eyes are on me,
En kann mattum un melaeBut my eyes are only on you.
Paarppavar aasaiyil naan vendumOthers desire to have me,
Paavaiyin aasaiyil nee vendumWhile this woman's desire wants only you.
Female
Vedikkai ullasam needikkum ennoduFun and delight will last with me,
Kaelikkai sallabam thithikkum thaen kooduPlayful intimate joy is a sweet honeycomb.
Vedikkai ullasam needikkum ennoduFun and delight will last with me,
Kaelikkai sallabam thithikkum thaen kooduPlayful intimate joy is a sweet honeycomb.
Aanukkum melaana aadhikkam pen thaanaeA woman holds a sway superior even to man,
Aanandha mogathin aarambham kann thaanaeAnd the eyes are the true beginning of blissful passion.
Female
Ella kangalum en melaeAll eyes are on me,
En kann mattum un melaeBut my eyes are only on you.
Paarppavar aasaiyil naan vendumOthers desire to have me,
Paavaiyin aasaiyil nee vendumWhile this woman's desire wants only you.

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

The song portrays a confident performer who commands the attention of an entire room. Although everyone in the audience desires her, her heart and vision are exclusively reserved for her singular love. She boldly expresses that while many seek her affection, no other glance can move her, as her eyes are fixed solely on the man she adores. Through lively imagery, she celebrates female charm, passion, and the power of love, declaring that true romantic joy originates in the subtle glances shared between lovers.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Contrast (Juxtaposition / Ethir-Nilai)

Ella kangalum en melae / En kann mattum un melae

Contrasts the universal gaze of the audience with her exclusive gaze toward her lover.

Metaphor (Uvamai)

Kaelikkai sallabam thithikkum thaen koodu

Compares playful romance and intimacy to a sweet honeycomb.

Rhyme and Assonance (Iyaibu & Ethirakai)

Vedikkai ullasam needikkum ennodu / Kaelikkai sallabam thithikkum thaen koodu

Uses rhyming pairs like 'Vedikkai / Kaelikkai' and 'ullasam / sallabam' to create a rhythmic, dance-like tempo.

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Trivia

Composed by M. S. Vishwanathan with lyrics by Vaali, the song features the energetic vocals of L. R. Eswari, who was celebrated in South Indian cinema for her iconic, high-octane dance and cabaret tracks throughout the 1960s and 1970s.

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