En Sindamani En Soodamani
From Thiruppam · 1984
- Lyricist
- Vairamuthu
- Singers
- S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki
- Music director
- M. S. Vishwanathan
- Details
- Thiruppam1984
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| En Sinthaamani en soodaamani | My Chinthamani, my Chudamani |
| En Sinthaamani en soodaamani | My Chinthamani, my Chudamani |
| Adi naalaikku raaththiri vaaraen | Hey, I will come tomorrow night |
| Sollu naanaachchum kettatha thaaraen | Tell me, I will give whatever you ask |
| Adi naalaikku raaththiri vaaraen | Hey, I will come tomorrow night |
| Sollu naanaachchum kettatha thaaraen | Tell me, I will give whatever you ask |
| Paa….pappula…..paa…..paa…..pappula….paa | Paa... pappula... paa... paa... pappula... paa |
| Male | |
| Naan thanjavur jillaavu raja | I am the king of Tanjore district |
| Nee thaalaattum kashmir-u roja | You are the lulling Kashmir rose |
| Naan thanjavur jillaavu raja | I am the king of Tanjore district |
| Nee thaalaattum kashmir-u roja | You are the lulling Kashmir rose |
| Female | |
| Nee appaa per thappaatha pillai | You are a child who honors your father's name |
| Sollu aambilla un polae illa | Truly, there is no man like you |
| Nee appaa per thappaatha pillai | You are a child who honors your father's name |
| Sollu aambilla un polae illa | Truly, there is no man like you |
| Male | |
| Nadippil killaadi naan | I am an expert in acting |
| Aa…..intha nadai udai puriyalaiyaa | Ah... don't you understand this walk and attire? |
| Female :Asappil Sivaji nee | Female: You look just like Sivaji Ganesan |
| Male :Aa…. | Male: Ah... |
| Female :Unnai alli kolla thudikkuthaiyaa | Female: My heart yearns to embrace you |
| Male | |
| Unna paarththaalae manmathan raagam | Just looking at you brings the melody of the god of love |
| Female :Nee paadaiyyaa ooruthu dhegam | Female: Sing it, my body tingles |
| Female | |
| Un sinthaamani un soodaamani | Your Chinthamani, your Chudamani |
| Un sinthaamani un soodaamani | Your Chinthamani, your Chudamani |
| Nee kalyaana manthiram pottu | Recite the wedding incantation |
| En kannaththa kunkumam aakku | And turn my cheek red like kumkum |
| Male | |
| Nee tholodu saatchchikka pothum | It is enough if you lean against my shoulder |
| Kai pattaalae jivvunnu yaerum | When touched, a thrill shoots right up |
| Nee tholodu saatchchikka pothum | It is enough if you lean against my shoulder |
| Kai pattaalae jivvunnu yaerum | When touched, a thrill shoots right up |
| Female | |
| Nee pollaatha aalunga saami | You are a mischievous man, my lord |
| Kai pattaalae suththuthu bhoomi | When touched, the whole earth spins |
| Nee pollaatha aalunga saami | You are a mischievous man, my lord |
| Kai pattaalae suththuthu bhoomi | When touched, the whole earth spins |
| Male | |
| Anaichchaa ammaadiyov | When embraced, oh my goodness |
| Inbam angam engum silirkkuthadi | Pleasure causes goosebumps all over the body, girl |
| Female :Nenaichcha aaththaadiyov | Female: Thinking of it, oh mother |
| Manam angum ingum parakkuthaiyya | My mind flies here and there, my dear |
| Male | |
| Un maaraappu sealaikku maele | Above your upper saree fold |
| Adi maarbodu saaitchchikka aala | Hey, pull me close to your chest |
| Male | |
| Nee sevvanthi poovaattam ponnu | You are a girl like a beautiful chrysanthemum flower |
| Adi siththaada oththaasi pannu | Hey skirt-wearing girl, lend a helping hand |
| Female :Idhu aanalum pollaatha kannu | Female: Even so, these are mischievous eyes |
| Un kannupattu undaachchu punnu | Your gaze caused a sweet wound in me |
| Male | |
| Sirichchaa chellakkili | When you smile, my darling parrot |
| Aang summaa muththu muththaa sedharuthadi | Ah, pearls scatter everywhere |
| Female | |
| Vizhunthaa mella pidi | If I fall, hold me gently |
| Kannu solla solla soruguthaiyyaa | As eyes express love, they droop in ecstasy |
| Male | |
| Un paavaada raatinam aadum | Your skirt will spin like a ferris wheel |
| Female :Nee paaratta panjanai thedum | Female: When you praise, it seeks the bed of comfort |
| Male | |
| En Sinthaamani | My Chinthamani |
| Female :Aa….. | Female: Ah... |
| Male :En soodaamani | Male: My Chudamani |
| Female :Aang | Female: Aang |
| Male :En Sinthaamani en soodaamani | Male: My Chinthamani, my Chudamani |
| Adi naalaikku raaththiri vaaraen | Hey, I will come tomorrow night |
| Sollu naanaachchum kettatha thaaraen | Tell me, I will give whatever you ask |
| Female | |
| Oo….paa….pappula…..paa….. | Oo... paa... pappula... paa... |
| Male :Ho….paa…..pappula….paa | Male: Ho... paa... pappula... paa |
| Female :Oo….paa….pappula…..paa….. | Female: Oo... paa... pappula... paa... |
என் சிந்தாமணி என் சூடாமணி
என் சிந்தாமணி என் சூடாமணி
அடி நாளைக்கு ராத்திரி வாரேன்
சொல்லு நானாச்சும் கேட்டத தாரேன்
அடி நாளைக்கு ராத்திரி வாரேன்
சொல்லு நானாச்சும் கேட்டத தாரேன்
பா....பப்புல...பா.... பா....பப்புல...பா......
My Chinthamani, my Chudamani
My Chinthamani, my Chudamani
Hey, I will come tomorrow night
Tell me, I will give whatever you ask
Hey, I will come tomorrow night
Tell me, I will give whatever you ask
Paa... pappula... paa... paa... pappula... paa
நான் தஞ்சாவூர் ஜில்லாவு ராஜா
நீ தாலாட்டும் காஷ்மீரு ரோஜா
நான் தஞ்சாவூர் ஜில்லாவு ராஜா
நீ தாலாட்டும் காஷ்மீரு ரோஜா
I am the king of Tanjore district
You are the lulling Kashmir rose
I am the king of Tanjore district
You are the lulling Kashmir rose
நீ அப்பா பேர் தப்பாத பிள்ளை
சொல்லு ஆம்பிள்ள உன் போலே இல்ல
நீ அப்பா பேர் தப்பாத பிள்ளை
சொல்லு ஆம்பிள்ள உன் போலே இல்ல
You are a child who honors your father's name
Truly, there is no man like you
You are a child who honors your father's name
Truly, there is no man like you
நடிப்பில் கில்லாடி நான்
ஆ....இந்த நடை உடை புரியலையா
அசப்பில் சிவாஜி நீ
ஆ.....
உன்னை அள்ளிக் கொள்ள துடிக்குதய்யா
I am an expert in acting
Ah... don't you understand this walk and attire?
Female: You look just like Sivaji Ganesan
Male: Ah...
Female: My heart yearns to embrace you
உன்ன பார்த்தாலே மன்மதன் ராகம்
நீ பாடய்யா ஊறுது தேகம்
Just looking at you brings the melody of the god of love
Female: Sing it, my body tingles
உன் சிந்தாமணி உன் சூடாமணி
உன் சிந்தாமணி உன் சூடாமணி
நீ கல்யாண மந்திரம் போட்டு
என் கன்னத்த குங்குமம் ஆக்கு....
Your Chinthamani, your Chudamani
Your Chinthamani, your Chudamani
Recite the wedding incantation
And turn my cheek red like kumkum
நீ தோளோடு சாச்சிக்க போதும்
கை பட்டாலே ஜிவ்வுன்னு ஏறும்
நீ தோளோடு சாச்சிக்க போதும்
கை பட்டாலே ஜிவ்வுன்னு ஏறும்
It is enough if you lean against my shoulder
When touched, a thrill shoots right up
It is enough if you lean against my shoulder
When touched, a thrill shoots right up
நீ பொல்லாத ஆளுங்க சாமி
கைப் பட்டாலே சுத்துது பூமி
நீ பொல்லாத ஆளுங்க சாமி
கைப் பட்டாலே சுத்துது பூமி
You are a mischievous man, my lord
When touched, the whole earth spins
You are a mischievous man, my lord
When touched, the whole earth spins
அணைச்சா அம்மாடியோவ்
இன்பம் அங்கம் எங்கும் சிலிர்க்குதடி
நெனச்சா ஆத்தாடியோவ்
மனம் அங்கும் இங்கும் பறக்குதய்யா
When embraced, oh my goodness
Pleasure causes goosebumps all over the body, girl
Female: Thinking of it, oh mother
My mind flies here and there, my dear
உன் மாராப்பு சேலைக்கு மேலே
அடி மார்போடு சாய்ச்சிக்க ஆள
Above your upper saree fold
Hey, pull me close to your chest
நீ செவ்வந்தி பூவாட்டம் பொண்ணு
அடி சித்தாட ஒத்தாசி பண்ணு
இது ஆனாலும் பொல்லாத கண்ணு
உன் கண்பட்டு உண்டாச்சு புண்ணு
You are a girl like a beautiful chrysanthemum flower
Hey skirt-wearing girl, lend a helping hand
Female: Even so, these are mischievous eyes
Your gaze caused a sweet wound in me
சிரிச்சா செல்லக்கிளி
ஆங் சும்மா முத்து முத்தா செதறுதடி
When you smile, my darling parrot
Ah, pearls scatter everywhere
விழுந்தா மெல்ல பிடி
கண்ணு சொல்ல சொல்ல சொருகுதய்யா
If I fall, hold me gently
As eyes express love, they droop in ecstasy
உன் பாவாட ராட்டினம் ஆடும்
நீ பாராட்ட பஞ்சணை தேடும்..
Your skirt will spin like a ferris wheel
Female: When you praise, it seeks the bed of comfort
என் சிந்தாமணி
ஆ
என் சூடாமணி
ஆங்
என் சிந்தாமணி என் சூடாமணி
அடி நாளைக்கு ராத்திரி வாரேன்
சொல்லு நானாச்சும் கேட்டத தாரேன்
My Chinthamani
Female: Ah...
Male: My Chudamani
Female: Aang
Male: My Chinthamani, my Chudamani
Hey, I will come tomorrow night
Tell me, I will give whatever you ask
ஓ.....பா....பப்புல...பா....
ஹோ....பா....பப்புல...பா......
ஓ.....பா....பப்புல...பா....
Oo... paa... pappula... paa...
Male: Ho... paa... pappula... paa
Female: Oo... paa... pappula... paa...
En Sinthaamani en soodaamani
My Chinthamani, my Chudamani
En Sinthaamani en soodaamani
My Chinthamani, my Chudamani
Adi naalaikku raaththiri vaaraen
Hey, I will come tomorrow night
Sollu naanaachchum kettatha thaaraen
Tell me, I will give whatever you ask
Adi naalaikku raaththiri vaaraen
Hey, I will come tomorrow night
Sollu naanaachchum kettatha thaaraen
Tell me, I will give whatever you ask
Paa….pappula…..paa…..paa…..pappula….paa
Paa... pappula... paa... paa... pappula... paa
Naan thanjavur jillaavu raja
I am the king of Tanjore district
Nee thaalaattum kashmir-u roja
You are the lulling Kashmir rose
Naan thanjavur jillaavu raja
I am the king of Tanjore district
Nee thaalaattum kashmir-u roja
You are the lulling Kashmir rose
Nee appaa per thappaatha pillai
You are a child who honors your father's name
Sollu aambilla un polae illa
Truly, there is no man like you
Nee appaa per thappaatha pillai
You are a child who honors your father's name
Sollu aambilla un polae illa
Truly, there is no man like you
Nadippil killaadi naan
I am an expert in acting
Aa…..intha nadai udai puriyalaiyaa
Ah... don't you understand this walk and attire?
Female :Asappil Sivaji nee
Female: You look just like Sivaji Ganesan
Male :Aa….
Male: Ah...
Female :Unnai alli kolla thudikkuthaiyaa
Female: My heart yearns to embrace you
Unna paarththaalae manmathan raagam
Just looking at you brings the melody of the god of love
Female :Nee paadaiyyaa ooruthu dhegam
Female: Sing it, my body tingles
Un sinthaamani un soodaamani
Your Chinthamani, your Chudamani
Un sinthaamani un soodaamani
Your Chinthamani, your Chudamani
Nee kalyaana manthiram pottu
Recite the wedding incantation
En kannaththa kunkumam aakku
And turn my cheek red like kumkum
Nee tholodu saatchchikka pothum
It is enough if you lean against my shoulder
Kai pattaalae jivvunnu yaerum
When touched, a thrill shoots right up
Nee tholodu saatchchikka pothum
It is enough if you lean against my shoulder
Kai pattaalae jivvunnu yaerum
When touched, a thrill shoots right up
Nee pollaatha aalunga saami
You are a mischievous man, my lord
Kai pattaalae suththuthu bhoomi
When touched, the whole earth spins
Nee pollaatha aalunga saami
You are a mischievous man, my lord
Kai pattaalae suththuthu bhoomi
When touched, the whole earth spins
Anaichchaa ammaadiyov
When embraced, oh my goodness
Inbam angam engum silirkkuthadi
Pleasure causes goosebumps all over the body, girl
Female :Nenaichcha aaththaadiyov
Female: Thinking of it, oh mother
Manam angum ingum parakkuthaiyya
My mind flies here and there, my dear
Un maaraappu sealaikku maele
Above your upper saree fold
Adi maarbodu saaitchchikka aala
Hey, pull me close to your chest
Nee sevvanthi poovaattam ponnu
You are a girl like a beautiful chrysanthemum flower
Adi siththaada oththaasi pannu
Hey skirt-wearing girl, lend a helping hand
Female :Idhu aanalum pollaatha kannu
Female: Even so, these are mischievous eyes
Un kannupattu undaachchu punnu
Your gaze caused a sweet wound in me
Sirichchaa chellakkili
When you smile, my darling parrot
Aang summaa muththu muththaa sedharuthadi
Ah, pearls scatter everywhere
Vizhunthaa mella pidi
If I fall, hold me gently
Kannu solla solla soruguthaiyyaa
As eyes express love, they droop in ecstasy
Un paavaada raatinam aadum
Your skirt will spin like a ferris wheel
Female :Nee paaratta panjanai thedum
Female: When you praise, it seeks the bed of comfort
En Sinthaamani
My Chinthamani
Female :Aa…..
Female: Ah...
Male :En soodaamani
Male: My Chudamani
Female :Aang
Female: Aang
Male :En Sinthaamani en soodaamani
Male: My Chinthamani, my Chudamani
Adi naalaikku raaththiri vaaraen
Hey, I will come tomorrow night
Sollu naanaachchum kettatha thaaraen
Tell me, I will give whatever you ask
Oo….paa….pappula…..paa…..
Oo... paa... pappula... paa...
Male :Ho….paa…..pappula….paa
Male: Ho... paa... pappula... paa
Female :Oo….paa….pappula…..paa…..
Female: Oo... paa... pappula... paa...
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
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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