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En Kannil Odum

From Malai Naattu Mangai · 1974

Lyricist
Kannadasan
Singer
P. Susheela
Music director
T. Pugazhenthi
Movie name
Malai Naattu Mangai
Movie release year
1974
Lyrics added on
10 Nov 2023

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
……………….
En kannil odum pudhu vellam
Adhu kattil melae kadhai sollum
En kannil odum pudhu vellam
Adhu kattil melae kadhai sollum
Onnu rendu moonu naalu ainthu aaru
Yaezhaam naalil paavai enakku
Melam thaalam kalyaanam
Poomaalai soodum kalyaanam
……………….
Manjaththil ennai vaiththu
Kannan sollum pattangal
Kannaththil kolam podum
Chinna chinna muththangal
Ammamma pothum endru
Naanum solvaen sattangal
Onnu rendu moonu naalu ainthu aaru
Yaezhaam naalil paavai enakku
Melam thaalam kalyaanam
Poomaalai soodum kalyaanam
En kannil odum pudhu vellam
Adhu kattil melae kadhai sollum
……………….
Kalyaanam endraal
Intha nenjukkenna kondaattam
Kalloorum poovim melae
Kangal thullum vandaattam
Indraikku enthan maeni minnum
Mullai sendaattam
Onnu rendu moonu naalu ainthu aaru
Yaezhaam naalil paavai enakku
Melam thaalam kalyaanam
Poomaalai soodum kalyaanam
En kannil odum pudhu vellam
Adhu kattil melae kadhai sollum
Onnu rendu moonu naalu ainthu aaru
Yaezhaam naalil paavai enakku
Melam thaalam kalyaanam
Poomaalai soodum kalyaanam
...
A fresh flood flows in my eyes,
it will tell stories upon the bed.
A fresh flood flows in my eyes,
it will tell stories upon the bed.
One, two, three, four, five, six...
on the seventh day, for this girl,
a wedding with the rhythm of drums,
a wedding wearing flower garlands!
...
Holding me close in bed,
the sweet titles Kannan will give me,
drawing patterns on my cheeks
with tiny, gentle kisses...
Saying, 'Oh my, that is enough!'
I too will lay down the rules!
One, two, three, four, five, six...
on the seventh day, for this girl,
a wedding with the rhythm of drums,
a wedding wearing flower garlands!
A fresh flood flows in my eyes,
it will tell stories upon the bed.
...
Just at the thought of marriage,
why is this heart celebrating so much?
Over a flower dripping with sweet nectar,
my eyes dance like lively bees!
Today my body glows
like a fresh bunch of jasmines!
One, two, three, four, five, six...
on the seventh day, for this girl,
a wedding with the rhythm of drums,
a wedding wearing flower garlands!
A fresh flood flows in my eyes,
it will tell stories upon the bed.
One, two, three, four, five, six...
on the seventh day, for this girl,
a wedding with the rhythm of drums,
a wedding wearing flower garlands!
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

En Kannil Odum Pudhu Vellam is a joyful, romantic track from the 1974 film Malai Naattu Mangai. The song depicts a bride-to-be counting down the final seven days until her wedding. She experiences a rush of excitement and dreamy anticipation, imagining her upcoming married life, intimate moments, and sweet playful interactions with her groom, whom she lovingly refers to as Kannan. Through lyricist Kannadasan's evocative poetry and P. Susheela's expressive rendition, the song captures the innocent thrill, radiance, and blushing happiness of a maiden looking forward to her grand wedding ceremony adorned with traditional music, rhythm, and floral garlands.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uruvagam)

“En kannil odum pudhu vellam”

Compares the surge of romantic emotion and happiness visible in her eyes to a 'pudhu vellam' (a fresh flood of water).

Simile (Uvamai)

“Kangal thullum vandaattam”

Compares her sparkling, excited eyes to a bee dancing around a honey-filled flower ('vandaattam').

Simile (Uvamai)

“Mullai sendaattam”

Compares her glowing, beautiful body to a fresh bouquet/bunch of jasmine flowers ('Mullai sendu').

Iyaibu (End Rhyme)

“Melam thaalam kalyaanam / Poomaalai soodum kalyaanam”

Repetition of the word 'kalyaanam' at the end of consecutive lines creates a rhythmic, musical cadence.

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Trivia

Malai Naattu Mangai (1974) features music composed by T. Pugazhenthi, who served as a prominent longtime assistant to the maestro K. V. Mahadevan. Sung delightfully by P. Susheela, the track stands out for its unique counting refrain ('Onnu rendu moonu naalu...'), capturing the universal excitement of a bride's wedding countdown.

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