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Lyrics & meaning

En Pulse Yethitu Poriye

From Kavalai Vendam · 2016

Lyricist
Ko Sesha
Singers
Leon James, Andrea Jeremiah, Inno Genga, Dinesh Kanagaratnam
Music director
Leon James
Details
Kavalai Vendam2016

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Chorus
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Male
Jannal kaatru polavaeLike a breeze through the window
En nenjil vandhiyaeYou came into my heart
Minnal keetru polavaeLike a flash of lightning
Un ennam thakkudhaeYour thought strikes me
Male
Un mugavariyaiYour address
Nee tharavendamYou don't need to give
Un vaasam pothumaeYour fragrance is enough
Kan mayakki ennaiHypnotizing my eyes
Angae anbaeThere, my love
En swaasam pogumaeMy breath slips away
Male
{En pulse yethitu{Raising my pulse
Poriyae…nee poriyaeAre you leaving... you are leaving
Min polavaeLike electricity
Yekkatha yethituRaising my longing
Poriyae nee poriyaeAre you leaving, you are leaving
Rathiyae…eh..eh..eh….} (2)O Beauty... eh..eh..eh...}
Female
Nenjae en nenjaeHeart, oh my heart
Unakakaaga thudikkiradhae..ehhIt beats just for you..ehh
Solla aasaigal ellamAll the desires to express
Naan sonnal tharuvaayaWill you fulfill them if I tell you?
Female
Unnal enakullaeBecause of you, inside me
Edhedho nadakkiradhae..eh…Something unexplainable is happening..eh...
Un vaazhvil kodi thedalgalA million quests in your life
Naan theendi serkava..Shall I touch and gather them?
Male
{En pulse yethitu{Raising my pulse
Poriyae…nee poriyaeAre you leaving... you are leaving
Min polavaeLike electricity
Yekkatha yethituRaising my longing
Poriyae nee poriyaeAre you leaving, you are leaving
Rathiyae…eh..eh..eh….} (2)O Beauty... eh..eh..eh...}
Female
I wanna hold you close to meI wanna hold you close to me
EverydayEveryday
Chorus
Enna pathi unakku unakkuAbout me, you yourself
Thaanae theriyumKnow naturally
Mugavarigal thevai illaiAddresses are not required
Kanavilae puriyumIt will be understood in dreams
Female
Your lovein is my ecstasy babyYour lovein is my ecstasy baby
Chorus
Kanna kanna katti kattiBlindfolding eyes
Vilayadu pattampoochiPlay, butterfly
Parakudhu unna suthiFlying around you
Ulagamae theriyuthuThe whole world becomes visible
Female
I wanna hold you close to meI wanna hold you close to me
EverydayEveryday
Chorus
Puriyutha ariyudha kaniyaeDo you understand, do you realize, sweet fruit?
Manam mudikkavaShall we get married?
Paniyae amudhaeO dew, O nectar
Female
Your lovein is my ecstasy babyYour lovein is my ecstasy baby
Chorus
Vari variyaa kavi kaviyaLine by line, poem by poem
Eludhava pen maanaeShall I write, O gentle doe?
Unnai thaan naan pudippenOnly you I will hold onto
Male
Un mugavariyaiYour address
Nee tharavendamYou don't need to give
Un vaasam pothumaeYour fragrance is enough
Kan mayakki ennaiHypnotizing my eyes
Angae anbaeThere, my love
En swaasam pogumaeMy breath slips away
Male
{En pulse yethitu{Raising my pulse
Poriyae…nee poriyaeAre you leaving... you are leaving
Min polavaeLike electricity
Yekkatha yethituRaising my longing
Poriyae nee poriyaeAre you leaving, you are leaving
Rathiyae…eh..eh..eh….} (2)O Beauty... eh..eh..eh...}

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This song from Kavalai Vendam (2016) captures the exhilarating rush of youthful romance and irresistible attraction. The protagonist describes how the beloved's sudden presence enters his heart like a cool breeze through an open window and strikes like lightning. He feels so deeply connected that physical details like an address are unnecessary; her distinct scent and magnetic presence are more than enough to overwhelm his senses and make his pulse race.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Uvamai Aani (Simile)

Jannal kaatru polavae

Compares the sudden arrival of love to a breeze passing through a window.

Uvamai Aani (Simile)

Minnal keetru polavae

Compares the impact of her thoughts to a sudden flash of lightning.

Urugavam (Metaphor)

Paniyae amudhae / pen maanae

Refers to the beloved directly as sweet nectar, dew, and a gentle doe.

Emona / Rhyme (Monai & Ethirhai)

En pulse yethitu

Repetitive rhythmic structuring matching action and sensation (En pulse yethitu / Yekkatha yethitu).

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Trivia

The track featured in the romantic comedy film Kavalai Vendam (2016), starring Jiiva and Kajal Aggarwal. The music for the film was composed by Leon James, with lyrics written by Ko Sesha.

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