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Lyrics & meaning

En Jeevan Paduthu

From Neethaana Andha Kuyil · 1986

Lyricist
Vairamuthu
Singer
K. J. Yesudas
Music director
Ilayaraja
Details
Neethaana Andha Kuyil1986

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Aa aa aa aa aa aa aa aaAa aa aa aa aa aa aa aa
Male
En jeevan paaduthu unnaithan theduthuMy soul sings, searching only for you
En jeevan paaduthu unnaithan theduthuMy soul sings, searching only for you
Kaanaamal yenguthu manam vaaduthuUnable to see you, my mind yearns and wilts
Engae en paadhai maari engengo thedi thediWhere has my path diverged, searching everywhere?
Male
En jeevan paaduthu unnaithan theduthuMy soul sings, searching only for you
En jeevan paaduthu unnaithan theduthuMy soul sings, searching only for you
Male
Kannodu malarntha kaadhalLove that blossomed through the eyes
Nenjodu kanindha nesamAffection that ripened in the heart
Ponnaaga valara vendum vaazhvilaeMust grow like precious gold in life
Ondrodu ondru serumWhen united together as one
Ullaasam vaazhvil koodumJoy will abound in life
Endrae naan ninaithae unmai neerilaeSo I thought, but the truth dissolved like water
Un maeni sera thudikkuthu orr manamA heart throbs to unite with your form
Kalyana kaalam vandhadhum thirumanamWhen the season of wedding arrives, marriage occurs
Eppodhu andha sorgam thonumoWhen will that heaven finally appear?
Aah aah aa aa aa….Aah aah aa aa aa....
Male
En jeevan paaduthu unnaithan theduthuMy soul sings, searching only for you
En jeevan paaduthu unnaithan theduthuMy soul sings, searching only for you
Male
Nenjathai thiranthu vaithenI opened my heart completely
Ennathai solli vaithenI shared my innermost thoughts
En raani manasu innum theriyalaeYet I still do not understand my queen's mind
Mullai poo vaangi vandhenI bought jasmine flowers and came
Muthaada yengi nindrenI stood longing to shower affection
Kondaada kaadhal naayagi varavillaiThe queen of my love did not arrive to celebrate
En jeevan pona paadhaiyil pogirenI travel on the path where my soul has gone
En nenjil pongum kelviyai ketkirenI ask the question surging within my heart
Anbae en kaalam yaavum nee androMy love, aren't you my entire lifetime?
Aah aah aa aa aa….Aah aah aa aa aa....
Male
En jeevan paaduthu unnaithan theduthuMy soul sings, searching only for you
En jeevan paaduthu unnaithan theduthuMy soul sings, searching only for you
Kaanaamal yenguthu manam vaaduthuUnable to see you, my mind yearns and wilts
Engae en paadhai maari engengo thedi thediWhere has my path diverged, searching everywhere?
Male
En jeevan paaduthu unnaithan theduthuMy soul sings, searching only for you
En jeevan paaduthu unnaithan theduthuMy soul sings, searching only for you
Aa aa aa…aa aa aa…aa aa aa…Aa aa aa...aa aa aa...aa aa aa...

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

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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Trivia

Although listed with unknown credits in the prompt, 'En Jeevan Paaduthu' from 'Neethaana Andha Kuyil' (1986) was composed by Maestro Ilaiyaraaja, rendered brilliantly by K.J. Yesudas (alongside a female version by K.S. Chithra), with lyrics penned by Vairamuthu.

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