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Lyrics & meaning

En Pattu En Pattu

From Poomani · 1996

Lyricist
Mu. Metha
Singer
Ilayaraja
Music director
Ilayaraja
Movie name
Poomani
Movie release year
1996
Lyrics added on
6 Oct 2018

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Heyy ehey heyy heyy
Heyy eheyy eheyy heyyy
Ahaa…aaa…aaa….
En paatu en paatu
Nenjinikkum poongaathu
En paatu en paatu
Nenjinikkum poongaathu
Thaalattu thaalattu
Thaavi varum thaenoothu
Un pozhudhu poganum
Enako pozhappa paakanum
Unnai pazhudhu paakanum
Enakkullae azhuthu theekanum
Adi maanae un nenjai
Thuvaikkira raagamithu
En paatu en paatu
Nenjinikkum poongaathu
Thaalattu thaalattu
Thaavi varum thaenoothu
Azhaagana maadathilae
Vantha kili irandu
Vantha kili irandu
Athil aalolam paadi manam
Nondha kili ondru
Nondha kili ondru
Kaathirundha chinna kili
Kaayam pattu kathuthadi
Nethu vantha vannakili
Nenja nenja kothuthadi
Ila maanae…
Thathalikum oththai kili
Thaavudhadi vettu kili
Nizhal thedum kili ingae
Nijam kaanumaa
En paatu en paatu
Nenjinikkum poongaathu
Thaalattu thaalattu
Thaavi varum thaenoothu
Un pozhudhu poganum
Enako pozhappu paakanum
Unnai pazhudhu paakanum
Enakkullae azhudhu theekanum
Adi maane un nenjai
Thuvaikkira raagamithu
En paatu en paatu
Nenjinikkum poongaathu
Thaalattu thaalattu
Thaavi varum thaenoothu
Aathoram velikatti
Nandhavanam potten
Naan nanthavanam potten
Athil azhagaga malar sedigal
Nattu vaithu valarthen
Naan nattu vaithu valarthen
Poo malar vanthathellaam
Puththam puthu vaasamadi
Pooparikka vanthavalo
Puthiyila mosamadi
Adi maanae
Kaiyil ulla muththucharam
Bathirama vachikkanum
Oru noolu pirichaalum
Urinthu odumae
En paatu en paatu
Nenjinikkum poongaathu
Thaalattu thaalattu
Thaavi varum thaenoothu
Un pozhudhu poganum
Enako pozhappu paakanum
Unnai pazhudhu paakanum
Enakkullae azhudhu theekanum
Adi maane un nenjai
Thuvaikkira raagamithu
En paatu en paatu
Nenjinikkum poongaathu
Thaalattu thaalattu
Thaavi varum thaenoothu
Hey ehe hey hey
Hey ehe ehe hey
Aaha... aa... aa...
My song, my song,
Is a gentle breeze sweet to the heart.
My song, my song,
Is a gentle breeze sweet to the heart.
A lullaby, a lullaby,
A spring of honey leaping forth.
You just need to pass the time,
But I have to earn my living.
I need to mend your flaws,
And weep away all my sorrow within.
Oh little deer, this is a melody
That cleanses your heart.
My song, my song,
Is a gentle breeze sweet to the heart.
A lullaby, a lullaby,
A spring of honey leaping forth.
In a beautiful mansion,
Two parrots arrived.
Two parrots arrived.
Singing a gentle tune among them,
One parrot was heartbroken.
One parrot was heartbroken.
The little parrot that waited
Cries out in pain from its wounds.
The colorful parrot that arrived yesterday
Pecks at the heart again and again.
Young deer...
While a lonely parrot struggles,
A locust leaps about.
Can the parrot searching for shade here
Ever find what is real?
My song, my song,
Is a gentle breeze sweet to the heart.
A lullaby, a lullaby,
A spring of honey leaping forth.
You just need to pass the time,
But I have to earn my living.
I need to mend your flaws,
And weep away all my sorrow within.
Oh little deer, this is a melody
That cleanses your heart.
My song, my song,
Is a gentle breeze sweet to the heart.
A lullaby, a lullaby,
A spring of honey leaping forth.
By the river, building a fence,
I planted a flower garden.
I planted a flower garden.
In it, beautiful flowering plants,
I planted and nurtured.
I planted and nurtured.
Every flower that blossomed
Brought a brand-new fragrance.
But the girl who came to pick the flowers
Was deceitful in her heart!
Oh little deer,
The string of pearls in your hand
Must be kept safely.
Even if one thread comes undone,
It will all scatter away.
My song, my song,
Is a gentle breeze sweet to the heart.
A lullaby, a lullaby,
A spring of honey leaping forth.
You just need to pass the time,
But I have to earn my living.
I need to mend your flaws,
And weep away all my sorrow within.
Oh little deer, this is a melody
That cleanses your heart.
My song, my song,
Is a gentle breeze sweet to the heart.
A lullaby, a lullaby,
A spring of honey leaping forth.
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

This song from the movie Poomani is a deeply emotional, allegorical piece where the singer uses metaphors of nature, birds, and flowers to convey grief, betrayal, and life lessons. The protagonist contrasts the superficial pastime of others with his own deep-seated struggle for survival and emotional relief. Through his music, which he compares to a cleansing breeze and a comforting lullaby, he seeks to heal both himself and the listener while weeping away hidden pain.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (உவமை/உருவகம்)

Nenjinikkum poongaathu / Thaavi varum thaenoothu

Comparing music/song to a sweet breeze ('Nenjinikkum poongaathu') and a springing source of honey ('Thaavi varum thaenoothu').

Allegory (உள்ளுறை உவமம்)

Vantha kili irandu... Nondha kili ondru

Using parrots, flowers, and pearl strands as allegorical representations of relationships, vulnerability, betrayal, and delicate human connections.

Edhugai (எதுகை - Second Letter Rhyme)

Thaalattu thaalattu / Thaavi varum thaenoothu

Rhyming of the second letter 'th' in successive lines: 'Thaalattu' and 'Thaavi'.

Monai (மோனை - First Letter Alliteration)

Nizhal thedum kili ingae / Nijam kaanumaa

Alliteration of the initial letter 'N' across 'Nizhal' and 'Nijam'.

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Trivia

The soundtrack for the 1996 film Poomani was composed by the legendary Ilaiyaraaja, with lyrics written by renowned poet Mu. Metha. The movie starred Murali and Devayani in lead roles, featuring songs deeply rooted in rural Tamil folk sensibilities.

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