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Lyrics & meaning

En Nenjam Unnai

From Zimbo · 1959

Lyricist
Kuyilan
Singer
P. Susheela
Music director
K. Vijaya Baskar
Details
Zimbo1959

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
En nenju unnaiyagalaathuMy heart will never leave you,
Anbai asaikka mudiyaathuOur love cannot be shaken.
Aa…aah….En nenju unnaiyagalaathuAa...aah... My heart will never leave you,
Anbai asaikka mudiyaathuOur love cannot be shaken.
Female
Aruviyil aadi naamaeBathing together in the waterfall,
Aananthang kaanpomaeWe shall experience eternal bliss.
Kahdhalin inba thaenaiThe sweet honey of love,
Magizhvaaga adaivomaeWe shall joyfully attain.
Female
Ulanthanil endrum meelaaWithin our minds, forever unceasing,
Aananthang kaanbomaeWe shall experience bliss.
Kadhalin inba thaenaiThe sweet honey of love,
Magizhvaaga adaivomaeWe shall joyfully attain.
Female
Nam vazhiyil poo viriththaeSpreading flowers along our path,
Nalla manaththai parappumSpreading a good heart and goodwill.
Female
En nenju unnaiyagalaathuMy heart will never leave you,
Anbai asaikka mudiyaathuOur love cannot be shaken.
En nenju unnaiyagalaathuMy heart will never leave you,
Anbai asaikka mudiyaathuOur love cannot be shaken.
Female
Maththa kajaththil yaeriRiding atop a majestic royal elephant,
Kula mannargalai polaeJust like noble kings of legendary lineages,
Meththa nalangal kondaeBlessed with abundant virtues and beauty,
Poong gaanagamum aalvonaeWe shall rule over this blossomed forest!
Female
Maththa kajaththil yaeriRiding atop a majestic royal elephant,
Kula mannargalai polaeJust like noble kings of legendary lineages,
Meththa nalangal kondaeBlessed with abundant virtues and beauty,
Poong gaanagamum aalvonaeWe shall rule over this blossomed forest!
Female
Aaraamuthae nee enaiyaeOh insatiable nectar, gather me close,
Alli nidham paruguAnd drink of me daily.
Female
En nenju unnaiyagalaathuMy heart will never leave you,
Anbai asaikka mudiyaathuOur love cannot be shaken.
En nenju unnaiyagalaathuMy heart will never leave you,
Anbai asaikka mudiyaathuOur love cannot be shaken.
Female
Endrum unathu ninaivaalaeForever consumed by your memories,
Manam urugugiraen amuthaeMy heart melts, oh my nectar.
Anbu nirai nin vaarththaiYour words filled with true affection,
Inbanth tharumae tamizhaaiBring delight just like the sweet Tamil tongue.
Female
Punnagaiyaal kadhalenumWith your tender smile, will you give me
Bodhai tharuvaayoThe intoxicating joy called love?
Female
En nenju unnaiyagalaathuMy heart will never leave you,
Anbai asaikka mudiyaathuOur love cannot be shaken.
En nenju unnaiyagalaathuMy heart will never leave you,
Anbai asaikka mudiyaathuOur love cannot be shaken.

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This romantic song from 'Zimbo' (1959) expresses a deep and unshakable bond of love. The protagonist declares that her heart will never stray from her beloved, and their connection can never be severed. The lyrics evoke idyllic nature imagery—playing in natural waterfalls, walking paths lined with flowers, and ruling over a lush, flowery jungle like noble royalty atop a grand elephant. The lover's gentle words are compared to the sweetness and richness of the Tamil language itself, highlighting the deep emotional and cultural resonance of their romance. Through vivid metaphors of nectar, affection, and intoxicating smiles, the song celebrates love as an eternal source of joy and fulfillment.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Simile (Upamai)

Inbanth tharumae tamizhaai / Kula mannargalai polaewave-like rhythm structure line 36 and line 20 respectively

Metaphor (Uruvagam)

Kadhalin inba thaenai / Aaraamuthae nee enaiyae

Rhyme & Alliteration (Edhugai and Monai)

En nenju unnaiyagalaathu / Anbai asaikka mudiyaathu

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Trivia

'Zimbo' (1959) was a jungle adventure film produced in Tamil, based on the classic Tarzan trope popularized in Indian cinema during the late 1950s. The film featured music composed by K. Vijaya Baskar, with lyrics penned by the popular lyricist Kuyilan and hauntingly beautiful vocal renditions by legendary playback singer P. Susheela.

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