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 melae | All eyes are on me, |
| En kann mattum un melae | But my eyes are only on you. |
| Paarppavar aasaiyil naan vendum | Others desire to have me, |
| Paavaiyin aasaiyil nee vendum | While this woman's desire wants only you. |
| Female | |
| Ella kangalum en melae | All eyes are on me, |
| En kann mattum un melae | But my eyes are only on you. |
| Paarppavar aasaiyil naan vendum | Others desire to have me, |
| Paavaiyin aasaiyil nee vendum | While this woman's desire wants only you. |
| Female | |
| Unnazhagai paarthu nindra naal mudhal | From the day I stood admiring your beauty, |
| Innamudhai valarthu nindra thaen madal | Like a sweet flower petal nurturing delicious nectar, |
| Innoruvan paarvai ennai kolvadhoo | Shall another man's glance captivate me? |
| Innamum naan jaadai enna solvadhooo | What further gestures do I need to make? |
| Female | |
| Ella kangalum en melae | All eyes are on me, |
| En kann mattum un melae | But my eyes are only on you. |
| Paarppavar aasaiyil naan vendum | Others desire to have me, |
| Paavaiyin aasaiyil nee vendum | While this woman's desire wants only you. |
| Female | |
| Vedikkai ullasam needikkum ennodu | Fun and delight will last with me, |
| Kaelikkai sallabam thithikkum thaen koodu | Playful intimate joy is a sweet honeycomb. |
| Vedikkai ullasam needikkum ennodu | Fun and delight will last with me, |
| Kaelikkai sallabam thithikkum thaen koodu | Playful intimate joy is a sweet honeycomb. |
| Aanukkum melaana aadhikkam pen thaanae | A woman holds a sway superior even to man, |
| Aanandha mogathin aarambham kann thaanae | And the eyes are the true beginning of blissful passion. |
| Female | |
| Ella kangalum en melae | All eyes are on me, |
| En kann mattum un melae | But my eyes are only on you. |
| Paarppavar aasaiyil naan vendum | Others desire to have me, |
| Paavaiyin aasaiyil nee vendum | While this woman's desire wants only you. |
எல்லாக் கண்களும் என் மேலே
என் கண்கள் மட்டும் உன் மேலே
பார்ப்பவர் ஆசையில் நான் வேண்டும்
பாவையின் ஆசையில் நீ வேண்டும்
All eyes are on me,
But my eyes are only on you.
Others desire to have me,
While this woman's desire wants only you.
எல்லாக் கண்களும் என் மேலே
என் கண்கள் மட்டும் உன் மேலே
பார்ப்பவர் ஆசையில் நான் வேண்டும்
பாவையின் ஆசையில் நீ வேண்டும்
All eyes are on me,
But my eyes are only on you.
Others desire to have me,
While this woman's desire wants only you.
உன்னழகை பார்த்து நின்ற நாள் முதல்
இன்னமுதை வார்த்து நின்ற தேன்மடல்
இன்னொருவன் பார்வை என்னை கொல்வதோ
இன்னமும் நான் ஜாடை என்ன சொல்வதோ
From the day I stood admiring your beauty,
Like a sweet flower petal nurturing delicious nectar,
Shall another man's glance captivate me?
What further gestures do I need to make?
எல்லாக் கண்களும் என் மேலே
என் கண்கள் மட்டும் உன் மேலே
பார்ப்பவர் ஆசையில் நான் வேண்டும்
பாவையின் ஆசையில் நீ வேண்டும்
All eyes are on me,
But my eyes are only on you.
Others desire to have me,
While this woman's desire wants only you.
வேடிக்கை உல்லாசம் நீடிக்கும் என்னோடு
கேளிக்கை சல்லாபம் தித்திக்கும் தேன் கூடு
வேடிக்கை உல்லாசம் நீடிக்கும் என்னோடு
கேளிக்கை சல்லாபம் தித்திக்கும் தேன் கூடு
ஆணுக்கும் மேலான ஆதிக்கம் பெண்தானே
ஆனந்த மோகத்தின் ஆரம்பம் கண்தானே
Fun and delight will last with me,
Playful intimate joy is a sweet honeycomb.
Fun and delight will last with me,
Playful intimate joy is a sweet honeycomb.
A woman holds a sway superior even to man,
And the eyes are the true beginning of blissful passion.
எல்லாக் கண்களும் என் மேலே
என் கண்கள் மட்டும் உன் மேலே
பார்ப்பவர் ஆசையில் நான் வேண்டும்
பாவையின் ஆசையில் நீ வேண்டும்
All eyes are on me,
But my eyes are only on you.
Others desire to have me,
While this woman's desire wants only you.
Ella kangalum en melae
All eyes are on me,
En kann mattum un melae
But my eyes are only on you.
Paarppavar aasaiyil naan vendum
Others desire to have me,
Paavaiyin aasaiyil nee vendum
While this woman's desire wants only you.
Ella kangalum en melae
All eyes are on me,
En kann mattum un melae
But my eyes are only on you.
Paarppavar aasaiyil naan vendum
Others desire to have me,
Paavaiyin aasaiyil nee vendum
While this woman's desire wants only you.
Unnazhagai paarthu nindra naal mudhal
From the day I stood admiring your beauty,
Innamudhai valarthu nindra thaen madal
Like a sweet flower petal nurturing delicious nectar,
Innoruvan paarvai ennai kolvadhoo
Shall another man's glance captivate me?
Innamum naan jaadai enna solvadhooo
What further gestures do I need to make?
Ella kangalum en melae
All eyes are on me,
En kann mattum un melae
But my eyes are only on you.
Paarppavar aasaiyil naan vendum
Others desire to have me,
Paavaiyin aasaiyil nee vendum
While this woman's desire wants only you.
Vedikkai ullasam needikkum ennodu
Fun and delight will last with me,
Kaelikkai sallabam thithikkum thaen koodu
Playful intimate joy is a sweet honeycomb.
Vedikkai ullasam needikkum ennodu
Fun and delight will last with me,
Kaelikkai sallabam thithikkum thaen koodu
Playful intimate joy is a sweet honeycomb.
Aanukkum melaana aadhikkam pen thaanae
A woman holds a sway superior even to man,
Aanandha mogathin aarambham kann thaanae
And the eyes are the true beginning of blissful passion.
Ella kangalum en melae
All eyes are on me,
En kann mattum un melae
But my eyes are only on you.
Paarppavar aasaiyil naan vendum
Others desire to have me,
Paavaiyin aasaiyil nee vendum
While 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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