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Lyrics & meaning

En Iniya Pon Nilave

From Moodu Pani · 1980

Lyricist
Gangai Amaran
Singer
K. J. Yesudas
Music director
Ilayaraja
Details
Moodu Pani1980

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
En iniya pon nilaavae pon nilavil en kanaavaeMy sweet golden moon, my dream in the golden moonlight
Ninaivilae pudhu sugam dha ra ra ratha dhaaA new delight in my memories, dha ra ra ratha dhaa
Thodarudhae dhinam dhinam dha ra ra ratha dhaaContinues day after day, dha ra ra ratha dhaa
Male
En iniya pon nilaavae pon nilavil en kanaavaeMy sweet golden moon, my dream in the golden moonlight
Chorus
Laaaa..laaa.laaaa………….Laaaa..laaa.laaaa.............
…………………………………………………...........................................
Male
Panneerai thoovum mazhai jillenra kaatrin alaiThe rain sprinkling rosewater and the cool wave of wind
Serndhaadum inneramae…Chorus :Laaa..laala..laaaDance together at this moment... Chorus: Laaa..laala..laaa
En nenjil ennennavoo ennangal aadum nilaiA state where so many thoughts dance within my heart
Enn aasai unnoramae…..Chorus :Laaa..laala..laaaMy desire rests by your side... Chorus: Laaa..laala..laaa
Male
Venneela vaanil adhil ennenna meghamIn the white moon sky, so many clouds
Oorgolam pogum athan ulladum dhaagamGo on a procession, carrying a hidden thirst within them
Puriyaadhoo en ennamaeWill my thoughts not be understood?
Anbae…My love...
Male
En iniya pon nilaavae pon nilavil en kanaavaeMy sweet golden moon, my dream in the golden moonlight
Ninaivilae pudhu sugam dha ra ra ratha dhaaA new delight in my memories, dha ra ra ratha dhaa
Thodarudhae dhinam dhinam dha ra ra ratha dhaaContinues day after day, dha ra ra ratha dhaa
Male
En iniya pon nilaavae pon nilavil en kanaavaeMy sweet golden moon, my dream in the golden moonlight
Male
Ponmaalai nerangalae en inba raagangalaeOh golden evening times, my joyful ragas
Poovaana kolangalae....Chorus :Laaa..laala..laaaOh floral patterns... Chorus: Laaa..laala..laaa
Then kaatrin inbangalae thaenaadum roajaakalaeOh delights of the southern breeze, oh honey-soaked roses
Ennenna jaalangalae….Chorus :Laaa..laala..laaaWhat magical wonders... Chorus: Laaa..laala..laaa
Male
Kannodu thondrum siru kanneeril aadumAppearing in the eyes, dancing in tiny tears
Kai serum kaalam adhai en nenjam thedumMy heart searches for the time when our hands will unite
Idhudhaanae en aasaigalAre these not my desires?
Anbae…My love...
Male
En iniya pon nilaavae pon nilavil en kanaavaeMy sweet golden moon, my dream in the golden moonlight
Ninaivilae pudhu sugam dha ra ra ratha dhaaA new delight in my memories, dha ra ra ratha dhaa
Thodarudhae dhinam dhinam dha ra ra ratha dhaaContinues day after day, dha ra ra ratha dhaa
Male
En iniya pon nilaavae pon nilavil en kanaavae..My sweet golden moon, my dream in the golden moonlight..

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

En Iniya Pon Nilaavae is a soulful romantic track expressing deep yearning, affection, and poetic admiration. The protagonist envisions his lover as a bright golden moon and reflects on his lingering romantic desires. Nature elements like cool winds, soft rain, clouds, and blooming roses mirror his emotional state, blending joy with a subtle sense of ache.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uruvagam)

En iniya pon nilaavae pon nilavil en kanaavae

Comparing the beloved directly to a golden moon ('Pon Nilaavae') to signify beauty and radiance.

Imagery

Panneerai thoovum mazhai jillenra kaatrin alai

Evokes vivid tactile and visual sensation of rosewater-like rain and cool breezes.

Anaphora / Repetition

Thodarudhae dhinam dhinam dha ra ra ratha dhaa

Repetition of words like 'dhinam dhinam' and refrain lines to emphasize continuous longing.

Personification

Oorgolam pogum athan ulladum dhaagam

Attributing human traits like procession and thirst ('dhaagam') to floating clouds.

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Trivia

Composed by Maestro Ilaiyaraaja and sung by K. J. Yesudas for Balu Mahendra's 1980 film Moodu Pani, this song is world-renowned for its brilliant acoustic guitar prelude and interludes, which remain iconic in Indian cinema music history.

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