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En Jeevan Paduthu

From Neethaana Andha Kuyil · 1986

Lyricist
Vairamuthu
Singer
K. J. Yesudas
Music director
Ilayaraja
Movie name
Neethaana Andha Kuyil
Movie release year
1986
Lyrics added on
20 May 2020

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Aa aa aa aa aa aa aa aa
En jeevan paaduthu unnaithan theduthu
En jeevan paaduthu unnaithan theduthu
Kaanaamal yenguthu manam vaaduthu
Engae en paadhai maari engengo thedi thedi
En jeevan paaduthu unnaithan theduthu
En jeevan paaduthu unnaithan theduthu
Kannodu malarntha kaadhal
Nenjodu kanindha nesam
Ponnaaga valara vendum vaazhvilae
Ondrodu ondru serum
Ullaasam vaazhvil koodum
Endrae naan ninaithae unmai neerilae
Un maeni sera thudikkuthu orr manam
Kalyana kaalam vandhadhum thirumanam
Eppodhu andha sorgam thonumo
Aah aah aa aa aa….
En jeevan paaduthu unnaithan theduthu
En jeevan paaduthu unnaithan theduthu
Nenjathai thiranthu vaithen
Ennathai solli vaithen
En raani manasu innum theriyalae
Mullai poo vaangi vandhen
Muthaada yengi nindren
Kondaada kaadhal naayagi varavillai
En jeevan pona paadhaiyil pogiren
En nenjil pongum kelviyai ketkiren
Anbae en kaalam yaavum nee andro
Aah aah aa aa aa….
En jeevan paaduthu unnaithan theduthu
En jeevan paaduthu unnaithan theduthu
Kaanaamal yenguthu manam vaaduthu
Engae en paadhai maari engengo thedi thedi
En jeevan paaduthu unnaithan theduthu
En jeevan paaduthu unnaithan theduthu
Aa aa aa…aa aa aa…aa aa aa…
Aa... aa... aa... aa... aa... aa... aa... aa...
My soul sings, searching only for you.
My soul sings, searching only for you.
Unable to see you, my heart longs and withers away.
Where did my path go astray, as I wander searching everywhere?
My soul sings, searching only for you.
My soul sings, searching only for you.
The love that blossomed in our eyes,
the affection that ripened in our hearts,
should grow like gold throughout our life.
Coming together as one,
joy would fill our lives.
So I thought, but the truth dissolved like water.
A heart yearns to hold you close,
to marry when the right season arrives.
When will that heaven finally appear?
Aah aah aa aa aa...
My soul sings, searching only for you.
My soul sings, searching only for you.
I opened up my heart,
I shared all my deepest thoughts,
yet I still do not know my queen's heart.
I bought jasmine flowers and came,
I stood waiting, longing to kiss you,
yet my lady of love did not come to celebrate.
I walk along the path where my life has gone,
asking the questions rising in my heart.
My love, aren't you my entire lifetime?
Aah aah aa aa aa...
My soul sings, searching only for you.
My soul sings, searching only for you.
Unable to see you, my heart longs and withers away.
Where did my path go astray, as I wander searching everywhere?
My soul sings, searching only for you.
My soul sings, searching only for you.
Aa aa aa... aa aa aa... aa aa aa...
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

This poignant track expresses deep emotional pain, yearning, and unfulfilled love. The protagonist's soul continuously seeks their lost beloved, feeling lost as their heart wilts in separation. Although love blossomed naturally through shared eyes and hearts with dreams of a golden future, those desires feel shattered, leaving behind a solitary search and unanswered questions about their shared destiny.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Anaphora / Refrain

“En jeevan paaduthu unnaithan theduthu”

The line 'En jeevan paaduthu unnaithan theduthu' is repeated throughout the song to anchor the central theme of spiritual yearning.

Edhukai (Second Letter Rhyme)

“Kannodu malarntha kaadhal / Nenjodu kanindha nesam”

The second letter consonant match ('n') between 'Kannodu' and 'Nenjodu' creates internal rhythm.

Metaphor (Uvamai)

“Ponnaaga valara vendum vaazhvilae”

Comparing the flourishing of love to precious gold ('Ponnaaga') signifies its immense value and purity.

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