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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
Details
Thiruppam1984

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
En Sinthaamani en soodaamaniMy Chinthamani, my Chudamani
En Sinthaamani en soodaamaniMy Chinthamani, my Chudamani
Adi naalaikku raaththiri vaaraenHey, I will come tomorrow night
Sollu naanaachchum kettatha thaaraenTell me, I will give whatever you ask
Adi naalaikku raaththiri vaaraenHey, I will come tomorrow night
Sollu naanaachchum kettatha thaaraenTell me, I will give whatever you ask
Paa….pappula…..paa…..paa…..pappula….paaPaa... pappula... paa... paa... pappula... paa
Male
Naan thanjavur jillaavu rajaI am the king of Tanjore district
Nee thaalaattum kashmir-u rojaYou are the lulling Kashmir rose
Naan thanjavur jillaavu rajaI am the king of Tanjore district
Nee thaalaattum kashmir-u rojaYou are the lulling Kashmir rose
Female
Nee appaa per thappaatha pillaiYou are a child who honors your father's name
Sollu aambilla un polae illaTruly, there is no man like you
Nee appaa per thappaatha pillaiYou are a child who honors your father's name
Sollu aambilla un polae illaTruly, there is no man like you
Male
Nadippil killaadi naanI am an expert in acting
Aa…..intha nadai udai puriyalaiyaaAh... don't you understand this walk and attire?
Female :Asappil Sivaji neeFemale: You look just like Sivaji Ganesan
Male :Aa….Male: Ah...
Female :Unnai alli kolla thudikkuthaiyaaFemale: My heart yearns to embrace you
Male
Unna paarththaalae manmathan raagamJust looking at you brings the melody of the god of love
Female :Nee paadaiyyaa ooruthu dhegamFemale: Sing it, my body tingles
Female
Un sinthaamani un soodaamaniYour Chinthamani, your Chudamani
Un sinthaamani un soodaamaniYour Chinthamani, your Chudamani
Nee kalyaana manthiram pottuRecite the wedding incantation
En kannaththa kunkumam aakkuAnd turn my cheek red like kumkum
Male
Nee tholodu saatchchikka pothumIt is enough if you lean against my shoulder
Kai pattaalae jivvunnu yaerumWhen touched, a thrill shoots right up
Nee tholodu saatchchikka pothumIt is enough if you lean against my shoulder
Kai pattaalae jivvunnu yaerumWhen touched, a thrill shoots right up
Female
Nee pollaatha aalunga saamiYou are a mischievous man, my lord
Kai pattaalae suththuthu bhoomiWhen touched, the whole earth spins
Nee pollaatha aalunga saamiYou are a mischievous man, my lord
Kai pattaalae suththuthu bhoomiWhen touched, the whole earth spins
Male
Anaichchaa ammaadiyovWhen embraced, oh my goodness
Inbam angam engum silirkkuthadiPleasure causes goosebumps all over the body, girl
Female :Nenaichcha aaththaadiyovFemale: Thinking of it, oh mother
Manam angum ingum parakkuthaiyyaMy mind flies here and there, my dear
Male
Un maaraappu sealaikku maeleAbove your upper saree fold
Adi maarbodu saaitchchikka aalaHey, pull me close to your chest
Male
Nee sevvanthi poovaattam ponnuYou are a girl like a beautiful chrysanthemum flower
Adi siththaada oththaasi pannuHey skirt-wearing girl, lend a helping hand
Female :Idhu aanalum pollaatha kannuFemale: Even so, these are mischievous eyes
Un kannupattu undaachchu punnuYour gaze caused a sweet wound in me
Male
Sirichchaa chellakkiliWhen you smile, my darling parrot
Aang summaa muththu muththaa sedharuthadiAh, pearls scatter everywhere
Female
Vizhunthaa mella pidiIf I fall, hold me gently
Kannu solla solla soruguthaiyyaaAs eyes express love, they droop in ecstasy
Male
Un paavaada raatinam aadumYour skirt will spin like a ferris wheel
Female :Nee paaratta panjanai thedumFemale: When you praise, it seeks the bed of comfort
Male
En SinthaamaniMy Chinthamani
Female :Aa…..Female: Ah...
Male :En soodaamaniMale: My Chudamani
Female :AangFemale: Aang
Male :En Sinthaamani en soodaamaniMale: My Chinthamani, my Chudamani
Adi naalaikku raaththiri vaaraenHey, I will come tomorrow night
Sollu naanaachchum kettatha thaaraenTell me, I will give whatever you ask
Female
Oo….paa….pappula…..paa…..Oo... paa... pappula... paa...
Male :Ho….paa…..pappula….paaMale: 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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