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Lyrics & meaning

En Thegam Thangam

From Then Chittugal · 1982

Lyricist
Kannadasan
Singer
L. R. Eshwari
Music director
Vijaya Ramani
Details
Then Chittugal1982

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
En thegam thangam nee paarththaal pongumMy body is pure gold, it overflows with joy when you look at it.
Vaaiyyaa idhuthaan neram…mmmmCome, my love, this is the right time... mmmm
Naan neeraada nenaichchen sugamaa….hahah…I thought of taking a pleasurable bath... hahah...
Female
Azhagaa en thegam thangam nee paarththaal pongumHandsome one, my body is gold, overflowing when you look at it.
Vaaiyyaa idhuthaan neram…haangCome, my love, this is the right time... haang
Naan neeraada nenaichchen sugamaa….I thought of taking a pleasurable bath...
Naan neeraada nenaichchen sugamaa….I thought of taking a pleasurable bath...
Female
Odambula ennaiyai thechchuApply oil on my body
Adhula thanniya ooththuAnd pour water over it
Nee eppothum pakkaththil irunthaaIf you are always by my side
Naan appothu sorkkaththil irupen azhagaaThen I will be in heaven, handsome one
Female
En thegam thangam nee paarththaal pongumMy body is pure gold, it overflows with joy when you look at it.
Vaaiyyaa idhuthaan neram…haangCome, my love, this is the right time... haang
Naan neeraada nenaichchen sugamaa….I thought of taking a pleasurable bath...
Naan neeraada nenaichchen sugamaa….I thought of taking a pleasurable bath...
Female
Chandhiran tharaiyai thottaalennaWhat if the moon touches the ground?
Thayakkam mayakkam vittaalennaWhat if we cast aside hesitation and dizziness?
Chandhiran tharaiyai thottaalennaWhat if the moon touches the ground?
Thayakkam mayakkam vittaalennaWhat if we cast aside hesitation and dizziness?
Female
Indhiranum manmathanum en azhga paarththaalumEven if King Indra and Lord Kama admire my beauty
Aha haa aha haa aha haaAha haa aha haa aha haa
Indhiranum manmathanum en azhga paarththaalumEven if King Indra and Lord Kama admire my beauty
Un melae kannu vachaenI set my eyes only on you
En rasa unnoda enna vachhcenMy king, I placed my whole self with you
Un maelae kannu vachaenI set my eyes only on you
En rasa unnoda enna vachhcenMy king, I placed my whole self with you
Female
Azhagaa en thegam thangam nee paarththaal pongumHandsome one, my body is gold, overflowing when you look at it.
Vaaiyyaa idhuthaan neram…haangCome, my love, this is the right time... haang
Naan neeraada nenaichchen sugamaa….I thought of taking a pleasurable bath...
Naan neeraada nenaichchen sugamaa….I thought of taking a pleasurable bath...
Female
Rambaa enakku akkaa ponnuRambha is like an elder sister's daughter to me
Radhiyum enakku mama ponnuRathi is like a maternal uncle's daughter to me
Rambaa enakku akkaa ponnuRambha is like an elder sister's daughter to me
Radhiyum enakku mama ponnuRathi is like a maternal uncle's daughter to me
Female
Aththanaiyum saernthathuthaanA combination of all that celestial beauty
Saththiyamaa en odambuIs truly what my body is made of
Aththanaiyum saernthathuthaanA combination of all that celestial beauty
Saththiyamaa en odambuIs truly what my body is made of
Female
Ennaasai neengaathaiyyaa en rasaMy desire for you will never fade, my king
Nee illaama thaangaathaiyyaaI cannot bear life without you
Ennaasai neengaathaiyyaa en rasaMy desire for you will never fade, my king
Nee illaama thaangaathaiyyaaI cannot bear life without you
Female
En thegam thangam nee paarththaal pongumMy body is pure gold, it overflows with joy when you look at it.
Vaaiyyaa idhuthaan neram…haangCome, my love, this is the right time... haang
Naan neeraada nenaichchen sugamaa….I thought of taking a pleasurable bath...
Naan neeraada nenaichchen sugamaa….I thought of taking a pleasurable bath...

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

'En Thegam Thangam' is a seductive and expressive club-style romantic song from the 1982 movie 'Then Chittugal'. Sung by the queen of Tamil cabaret songs, L. R. Eswari, with music by Vijaya Ramani and lyrics by Kannadasan, the song expresses a woman's passionate invitation to her beloved, boasting about her celestial beauty and enticing him to share an intimate moment with her.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uvamaani)

En thegam thangam nee paarththaal pongum

Comparing the female protagonist's body to gold ('En thegam thangam') to emphasize radiance and value.

Hyperbole (Uyarvu Navitchi Ani)

Rambaa enakku akkaa ponnu Radhiyum enakku mama ponnu

Exaggerating her divine beauty by claiming celestial beauties like Rambha and Rathi are her close relatives.

Rhyme / Monai & Ethirai

Thayakkam mayakkam vittaalenna

Usage of internal rhyming words like 'Thayakkam' and 'Mayakkam' to add rhythmic allure.

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Trivia

L. R. Eswari's sensual vocal modulations and giggles in this song highlight her mastery over cabaret-style tracks in Tamil cinema during the late 70s and early 80s.

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