En Gnabagam
From Kathai Kathayam Karanamam · 1987
- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Singer
- P. Susheela
- Music director
- M. S. Vishwanathan
- Details
- Kathai Kathayam Karanamam1987
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Female | |
| En nyabagam ingu adikkadi varakkoodum | Memories of me might often come to you here |
| Naan raaththiri pooththidum malarththottam | I am a flower garden that blooms in the night |
| Male :……………….. | [Male musical refrain / Instrumental] |
| Female | |
| Un jaadhaam intha azhagiyin vasamaagum | Your destiny will come under the spell of this beauty |
| Naan kodaiyil kulir tharum mazhaimegam | I am a raincloud providing cool comfort in the summer |
| Chorus | |
| : …………….. | [Instrumental refrain] |
| Male :……………… | [Male musical refrain / Instrumental] |
| Female | |
| Anthi maalai pozhuthin mayakkam | The intoxication of the twilight evening |
| Adhikaalai varaiyil irukkum | Will last until the early morning |
| Intha neram vilaiyum nerukkam | The intimacy that yields at this hour |
| Entha naalum ninaivil irukkum | Will remain in memory forever |
| Female | |
| Podhuvaaga thodamaatten | Generally, I do not touch anyone |
| Thodum aalai vidamaatten | Once I touch, I won't let that person go |
| Medhuvaaga vara vendum | You must approach slowly |
| Padhamaaga pera vendum | You must receive gently and carefully |
| Laalalaalallaalalalaa….. | Laalalaalallaalalalaa….. |
| Female | |
| En nyaabagam ingu adikkadi varakkoodum | Memories of me might often come to you here |
| Naan raaththiri pooththidum malarththottam | I am a flower garden that blooms in the night |
| Chorus | |
| …………….. | [Instrumental refrain] |
| Male :……………… | [Male musical refrain / Instrumental] |
| Female | |
| Antha Marilyn monroe iranthaal | If that Marilyn Monroe passed away then |
| Ingu meendum pudhithaai piranthaal | She has been reborn anew right here |
| Indru kadhal kadaiyai thiranthaal | Today she opened the shop of love |
| Ungal kann munn kili pol paranthaal | She flew like a parrot right before your eyes |
| Female | |
| Iravaanaal kaliyaattam | When night falls, it is pure revelry |
| Irupen naan kaliyaattam | I will remain as exuberant celebration |
| Varalaam vaa vilaiyaadu | You may come, come and play |
| Naan ketkkum vilai podu | Quote the price I ask for |
| Laalalaalallaalalalaa….. | Laalalaalallaalalalaa….. |
| Female | |
| En nyaabagam ingu adikkadi varakkoodum | Memories of me might often come to you here |
| Naan raaththiri pooththidum malarththottam | I am a flower garden that blooms in the night |
என் ஞாபகம் இங்கு அடிக்கடி வரக்கூடும்
நான் ராத்திரி பூத்திடும் மலர்த்தோட்டம்
........................
Memories of me might often come to you here
I am a flower garden that blooms in the night
[Male musical refrain / Instrumental]
உன் ஜாதகம் இந்த அழகியின் வசமாகும்
நான் கோடையில் குளிர் தரும் மழைமேகம்
Your destiny will come under the spell of this beauty
I am a raincloud providing cool comfort in the summer
..........................
..........................
[Instrumental refrain]
[Male musical refrain / Instrumental]
அந்திமாலை பொழுதின் மயக்கம்
அதிகாலை வரையில் இருக்கும்
இந்த நேரம் விளையும் நெருக்கம்
எந்த நாளும் நினைவில் இருக்கும்
The intoxication of the twilight evening
Will last until the early morning
The intimacy that yields at this hour
Will remain in memory forever
பொதுவாக தொடமாட்டேன்
தொடும் ஆளை விடமாட்டேன்
மெதுவாக வர வேண்டும்
பதமாக பெற வேண்டும்...
லாலலாலல்லாலல்லா.......
Generally, I do not touch anyone
Once I touch, I won't let that person go
You must approach slowly
You must receive gently and carefully
Laalalaalallaalalalaa…..
என் ஞாபகம் இங்கு அடிக்கடி வரக்கூடும்
நான் ராத்திரி பூத்திடும் மலர்த்தோட்டம்
Memories of me might often come to you here
I am a flower garden that blooms in the night
..........................
..........................
[Instrumental refrain]
[Male musical refrain / Instrumental]
அந்த மர்லின் மன்றோ இறந்தாள்
இங்கு மீண்டும் புதிதாய் பிறந்தாள்
இன்று காதல் கடையை திறந்தாள்
உங்கள் கண் முன் கிளிப் போல் பறந்தாள்
If that Marilyn Monroe passed away then
She has been reborn anew right here
Today she opened the shop of love
She flew like a parrot right before your eyes
இரவானால் களியாட்டம்
இருப்பேன் நான் கனியாட்டம்
வரலாம் வா விளையாடு
நான் கேட்கும் விலை போடு.........
லாலலாலல்லாலல்லா...
When night falls, it is pure revelry
I will remain as exuberant celebration
You may come, come and play
Quote the price I ask for
Laalalaalallaalalalaa…..
என் ஞாபகம் இங்கு அடிக்கடி வரக்கூடும்
நான் ராத்திரி பூத்திடும் மலர்த்தோட்டம்
Memories of me might often come to you here
I am a flower garden that blooms in the night
En nyabagam ingu adikkadi varakkoodum
Memories of me might often come to you here
Naan raaththiri pooththidum malarththottam
I am a flower garden that blooms in the night
Male :………………..
[Male musical refrain / Instrumental]
Un jaadhaam intha azhagiyin vasamaagum
Your destiny will come under the spell of this beauty
Naan kodaiyil kulir tharum mazhaimegam
I am a raincloud providing cool comfort in the summer
: ……………..
[Instrumental refrain]
Male :………………
[Male musical refrain / Instrumental]
Anthi maalai pozhuthin mayakkam
The intoxication of the twilight evening
Adhikaalai varaiyil irukkum
Will last until the early morning
Intha neram vilaiyum nerukkam
The intimacy that yields at this hour
Entha naalum ninaivil irukkum
Will remain in memory forever
Podhuvaaga thodamaatten
Generally, I do not touch anyone
Thodum aalai vidamaatten
Once I touch, I won't let that person go
Medhuvaaga vara vendum
You must approach slowly
Padhamaaga pera vendum
You must receive gently and carefully
Laalalaalallaalalalaa…..
Laalalaalallaalalalaa…..
En nyaabagam ingu adikkadi varakkoodum
Memories of me might often come to you here
Naan raaththiri pooththidum malarththottam
I am a flower garden that blooms in the night
……………..
[Instrumental refrain]
Male :………………
[Male musical refrain / Instrumental]
Antha Marilyn monroe iranthaal
If that Marilyn Monroe passed away then
Ingu meendum pudhithaai piranthaal
She has been reborn anew right here
Indru kadhal kadaiyai thiranthaal
Today she opened the shop of love
Ungal kann munn kili pol paranthaal
She flew like a parrot right before your eyes
Iravaanaal kaliyaattam
When night falls, it is pure revelry
Irupen naan kaliyaattam
I will remain as exuberant celebration
Varalaam vaa vilaiyaadu
You may come, come and play
Naan ketkkum vilai podu
Quote the price I ask for
Laalalaalallaalalalaa…..
Laalalaalallaalalalaa…..
En nyaabagam ingu adikkadi varakkoodum
Memories of me might often come to you here
Naan raaththiri pooththidum malarththottam
I am a flower garden that blooms in the night
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This song is a sensual cabaret/club track where the female protagonist celebrates her seductive allure and beauty. She compares herself to a soothing summer rain cloud and a night-blooming garden, promising an unforgettable experience that lasts from dusk to dawn. She exuberantly portrays herself as the modern avatar of Western beauty icon Marilyn Monroe, enticing her partner into an irresistible game of love, night-time revelry, and intimacy.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Naan raaththiri pooththidum malarththottam”
The singer metaphorically identifies herself as a night-blooming flower garden and a cool summer raincloud to emphasize her enticing nature.
Simile (Upamai)
“Ungal kann munn kili pol paranthaal”
Compares her vibrant movement and grace to a flying parrot ('kili pol').
Edhukai (Second Letter Rhyme)
“Anthi maalai pozhuthin mayakkam / Adhikaalai varaiyil irukkum”
The second letter '-thi-' rhymes across lines ('Anthi', 'Adhi-'), creating rhythmic flow.
Iyaibu (End Rhyme)
“Intha neram vilaiyum nerukkam / Entha naalum ninaivil irukkum”
The lines end with rhyming sound patterns like 'mayakkam', 'irukkum', and 'nerukkam'.
Allusion
“Antha Marilyn monroe iranthaal / Ingu meendum pudhithaai piranthaal”
Direct reference to Hollywood pop icon Marilyn Monroe as a symbol of glamour and timeless sensual appeal.
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Trivia
Written by lyricist Vaali for the 1987 film 'Kathai Kathayam Karanamam' (directed by Y. G. Mahendran), the song features a popular 1980s Tamil cinema trope of referencing global icons like Marilyn Monroe to establish a stylish, club-oriented ambiance.
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