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Lyrics & meaning

En Sindamani En Soodamani

From Thiruppam · 1984

Lyricist
Vairamuthu
Singers
S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki
Music director
M. S. Vishwanathan
Movie name
Thiruppam
Movie release year
1984
Lyrics added on
4 Dec 2020

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
En Sinthaamani en soodaamani
En Sinthaamani en soodaamani
Adi naalaikku raaththiri vaaraen
Sollu naanaachchum kettatha thaaraen
Adi naalaikku raaththiri vaaraen
Sollu naanaachchum kettatha thaaraen
Paa….pappula…..paa…..paa…..pappula….paa
Naan thanjavur jillaavu raja
Nee thaalaattum kashmir-u roja
Naan thanjavur jillaavu raja
Nee thaalaattum kashmir-u roja
Nee appaa per thappaatha pillai
Sollu aambilla un polae illa
Nee appaa per thappaatha pillai
Sollu aambilla un polae illa
Nadippil killaadi naan
Aa…..intha nadai udai puriyalaiyaa
Female :Asappil Sivaji nee
Male :Aa….
Female :Unnai alli kolla thudikkuthaiyaa
Unna paarththaalae manmathan raagam
Female :Nee paadaiyyaa ooruthu dhegam
Un sinthaamani un soodaamani
Un sinthaamani un soodaamani
Nee kalyaana manthiram pottu
En kannaththa kunkumam aakku
Nee tholodu saatchchikka pothum
Kai pattaalae jivvunnu yaerum
Nee tholodu saatchchikka pothum
Kai pattaalae jivvunnu yaerum
Nee pollaatha aalunga saami
Kai pattaalae suththuthu bhoomi
Nee pollaatha aalunga saami
Kai pattaalae suththuthu bhoomi
Anaichchaa ammaadiyov
Inbam angam engum silirkkuthadi
Female :Nenaichcha aaththaadiyov
Manam angum ingum parakkuthaiyya
Un maaraappu sealaikku maele
Adi maarbodu saaitchchikka aala
Nee sevvanthi poovaattam ponnu
Adi siththaada oththaasi pannu
Female :Idhu aanalum pollaatha kannu
Un kannupattu undaachchu punnu
Sirichchaa chellakkili
Aang summaa muththu muththaa sedharuthadi
Vizhunthaa mella pidi
Kannu solla solla soruguthaiyyaa
Un paavaada raatinam aadum
Female :Nee paaratta panjanai thedum
En Sinthaamani
Female :Aa…..
Male :En soodaamani
Female :Aang
Male :En Sinthaamani en soodaamani
Adi naalaikku raaththiri vaaraen
Sollu naanaachchum kettatha thaaraen
Oo….paa….pappula…..paa…..
Male :Ho….paa…..pappula….paa
Female :Oo….paa….pappula…..paa…..
My precious gem, my crowning jewel
My precious gem, my crowning jewel
Hey girl, I will come tomorrow night
Tell me, and I will give you whatever you ask
Hey girl, I will come tomorrow night
Tell me, and I will give you whatever you ask
Pa... pappula... pa... pa... pappula... pa
I am the king of Thanjavur district
You are a soothing rose of Kashmir
I am the king of Thanjavur district
You are a soothing rose of Kashmir
You are a true son worthy of your father
Tell me, there is no man quite like you
You are a true son worthy of your father
Tell me, there is no man quite like you
I am a master when it comes to acting
Ah... can't you tell from my style and swagger?
Female: You look just like Sivaji Ganesan!
Male: Ah...
Female: My heart yearns to sweep you into my arms
Just looking at you brings the melody of the god of love
Female: Sing it, my love, my whole body tingles with desire
I am your precious gem, your crowning jewel
I am your precious gem, your crowning jewel
Chant the sacred wedding vows
And make my cheeks blush red with kumkum (sacred red mark)
Just rest me against your shoulder, that is enough
The moment your hand touches me, a sudden thrill rushes through
Just rest me against your shoulder, that is enough
The moment your hand touches me, a sudden thrill rushes through
You are a mischievous charmer, my love
When your hand touches me, the earth spins around
You are a mischievous charmer, my love
When your hand touches me, the earth spins around
When I hug you tight, oh my goodness!
Sweet pleasure sends shivers all through my body, girl
Female: Just thinking of it, oh dear mother!
My heart goes fluttering here and there, my love
Over the drape of your saree
Girl, let me hold you close against my chest
You are a golden girl, fresh like a yellow flower
Girl, let your skirt lend a helping hand
Female: Even so, your eyes are dangerously playful
Your gaze has struck me and left a sweet wound
When my sweet darling smiles
Ah, it is like pearls scattering everywhere!
If I swoon, hold me gently
As you keep talking, my eyes droop with sweet longing
Your skirt will spin around like a Ferris wheel
Female: When you shower your praise, it will long for the bed
My precious gem
Female: Ah...
Male: My crowning jewel
Female: Yes...
Male: My precious gem, my crowning jewel
Hey girl, I will come tomorrow night
Tell me, and I will give you whatever you ask
Oh... pa... pappula... pa...
Male: Ho... pa... pappula... pa
Female: Oh... pa... pappula... pa...
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

En Sinthaamani is a playful and romantic duet from the film Thiruppam (1984), written by Vairamuthu. The song captures a lively conversation between two lovers who banter affectionately, using terms of endearment like 'Sinthaamani' (a precious gem) and 'Soodamani' (a crest jewel). The male lover boasts playfully about his charm, equating himself to a king from Tanjore and comparing his acting style to legendary actor Sivaji Ganesan. The female lover reciprocates his passion, expressing how his touch and gaze create a thrill in her.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uruvagam)

Nee thaalaattum kashmir-u roja

The woman is compared to a soothing 'Kashmir rose' ('Kashmir-u roja') and precious jewels ('Sinthaamani', 'Soodamani') to emphasize her grace and value.

Simile (Uvamai)

Nee sevvanthi poovaattam ponnu

The line 'sevvanthi poovaattam ponnu' uses 'aattam' (like) to directly compare the girl's beauty to a chrysanthemum flower.

Hyperbole (Uyarvu Navitchi)

Kai pattaalae suththuthu bhoomi

Exaggeration is used to describe physical thrill, stating that touching hands makes the whole earth spin around.

Rhyme / Alliteration (Ethukai & Monai)

En Sinthaamani en soodaamani

Rhythmic matching of syllables across coupled lines such as 'Sinthaamani' and 'Soodamani' creates a catchy musical cadence.

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Trivia

The film 'Thiruppam' (1984) starred Sivaji Ganesan in the lead role, which explains the playful reference to Sivaji in the line 'Asappil Sivaji nee' ('You look just like Sivaji'). The lyrics were written by Vairamuthu, known for blending grand cinematic metaphors with local folk rhythms.

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