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Lyrics & meaning

En Anbe Yaengathe

From Neram Nalla Neram · 1984

Lyricist
Vairamuthu
Singer
S. Janaki
Music director
Ilayaraja
Details
Neram Nalla Neram1984

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Hmm mmm mmmHmm mmm mmm
Hmm mmm mmmHmm mmm mmm
Aa…..aa…..aa….aa….Aa…..aa…..aa….aa….
Aa…..aa…..aa….aa….Aa…..aa…..aa….aa….
Female
En anbe yaengaathaeOh my beloved, do not yearn
En nenjam thaangaathaeMy heart cannot bear it
En anbe yaengaathaeOh my beloved, do not yearn
En nenjam thaangaathaeMy heart cannot bear it
Female
Muyandraal edhuvum mudiyum manamaeO mind, if you try, anything is possible
Nambikkai saagaathaeDo not let hope die
Thulli nadanthaal adhu kollai azhaguWalking with a bounce is immensely beautiful
Pillai manamae ingu vanthu pazhaguO innocent child-like mind, come and get used to this here
Thulli nadanthaal adhu kollai azhaguWalking with a bounce is immensely beautiful
Pillai manamae ingu vanthu pazhaguO innocent child-like mind, come and get used to this here
Female
En anbe yaengaathae….ae…..ae….ae…Oh my beloved, do not yearn…
Female
Kannaa en kannaa iru karamMy Krishna, oh my darling, with both hands
Ennai thoda nilaathaeDo not hesitate to touch me
Penmai thinam naanm vadiyuthuWomanhood overflows every day
Ennai thinam aalaathaeDo not rule over me every day
Female
Kannil gangai oorumTears like the Ganges swell in the eyes
Kaalam naalai maarumTime will change tomorrow
Neeyoru pillai naan thaayallaYou are a child, and am I not a mother?
Vaavedru solla nee vaa mellaCome gently as I invite you
Idi idiththaal mazhai kidaikkumWhen thunder strikes, rain is received
Adi eduththaal vazhi kidaikkumWhen steps are taken, a path is found
Female
En anbe yaengaathaeOh my beloved, do not yearn
En nenjam thaangaathaeMy heart cannot bear it
Female
Muyandraal edhuvum mudiyum manamaeO mind, if you try, anything is possible
Nambikkai saagaathaeDo not let hope die
Thulli nadanthaal adhu kollai azhaguWalking with a bounce is immensely beautiful
Pillai manamae ingu vanthu pazhaguO innocent child-like mind, come and get used to this here
Female
En anbe yaengaathae….ae…..ae….ae…Oh my beloved, do not yearn…
Female
Paadham vazhi thedum adadaaAha, the feet will search for a path
Mothum pudhu ananathamA new joy surges forth
Thegam valuvaagum polivurumThe body will gain strength and glow
Aahaa pudhu aarambamAha, a brand new beginning
Female
Naalum mattram kaanumEvery day will bring a change
Eppothum nesam kaanumLove will always be present
Aanmaiyin amsam undaagumaeThe essence of strength will emerge
Yaezhai ena vamsam munnaerumaeThe lineage of the poor will progress
Puliyaenavae ezhunthu viduRise up like a tiger
Neruppenavae kozhunthu viduBlaze bright like a fire
Female
En anbe yaengaathaeOh my beloved, do not yearn
En nenjam thaangaathae…..ae….ae…ae…My heart cannot bear it…
Female
Padham adhu nadai payilumThose feet will practice walking
Thegam adhu puyalena nimirumThat body will stand tall like a storm
Chorus :Aaa….aa….aa…..aa….aa…Chorus: Aaa….aa….aa…..aa….aa…
Female :Aahhaa oru adhisayam nadakkumFemale: Aha, a miracle will happen
Paavai ival kanavugal palikkumThis maiden's dreams will come true
Chorus :Aaa….aa….aa…..aa….aa…Chorus: Aaa….aa….aa…..aa….aa…
Female
Padham adhu nadai payilumThose feet will practice walking
Thegam adhu puyalena nimirumThat body will stand tall like a storm
Aahhaa oru adhisayam nadakkumAha, a miracle will happen
Paavai ival kanavugal palikkumThis maiden's dreams will come true
Azhagae….varuvaai…..viraivaai….Oh beautiful one… come… quickly…
Chorus :{Aa…..aa….aa….aa….aa…aa…Chorus: {Aa…..aa….aa….aa….aa…aa…
Aa…..aa….aa….aa….aa…aa…} (2)Aa…..aa….aa….aa….aa…aa…} (2)

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

The song 'En Anbe Yaengaathae' from the 1984 film 'Neram Nalla Neram' is an encouraging, motivational, and emotionally tender track written by Vairamuthu. It blends maternal affection with powerful words of encouragement, urging someone facing difficulty—or learning to walk and grow—to hold on to hope and keep trying. Line after line emphasizes perseverance, declaring that effort can overcome any obstacle ('Muyandraal edhuvum mudiyum') and comparing action to natural phenomena like thunder yielding rain. The lyrics build up to an empowering climax, encouraging the listener to rise like a tiger and blaze like fire, predicting a bright future where physical strength, dignity, and miracles manifest. The overall tone is deeply empathetic, uplifting, and filled with gentle optimism.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor & Simile (Uvamai / Uruvagam)

Puliyaenavae ezhunthu vidu / Neruppenavae kozhunthu vidu

Comparing the listener's rise to a tiger and their passion to fire ('Puliyaenavae', 'Neruppenavae') to instill courage and strength.

Rhyme & Rhythm (Edhukai)

Idi idiththaal mazhai kidaikkum / Adi eduththaal vazhi kidaikkum

The second letter harmony ('di' in 'Idi' and 'Adi') creates a memorable rhythmic pattern asserting cause and effect.

Hyperbole (Uyarvu Navortchi)

Kannil gangai oorum

Describing tears as swelling like the sacred river Ganges ('Gangai oorum') to highlight profound emotion.

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Trivia

The song is featured in the 1984 Tamil action film 'Neram Nalla Neram', directed by N. Sambandham and starring Vijayakanth. Lyricist Vairamuthu weaves deep life philosophy and motivational themes into what appears to be a tender lullaby/encouragement song.

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