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En Thegam Thangam

From Then Chittugal · 1982

Lyricist
Kannadasan
Singer
L. R. Eshwari
Music director
Vijaya Ramani
Movie name
Then Chittugal
Movie release year
1982
Lyrics added on
3 Feb 2023

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
En thegam thangam nee paarththaal pongum
Vaaiyyaa idhuthaan neram…mmmm
Naan neeraada nenaichchen sugamaa….hahah…
Azhagaa en thegam thangam nee paarththaal pongum
Vaaiyyaa idhuthaan neram…haang
Naan neeraada nenaichchen sugamaa….
Naan neeraada nenaichchen sugamaa….
Odambula ennaiyai thechchu
Adhula thanniya ooththu
Nee eppothum pakkaththil irunthaa
Naan appothu sorkkaththil irupen azhagaa
En thegam thangam nee paarththaal pongum
Vaaiyyaa idhuthaan neram…haang
Naan neeraada nenaichchen sugamaa….
Naan neeraada nenaichchen sugamaa….
Chandhiran tharaiyai thottaalenna
Thayakkam mayakkam vittaalenna
Chandhiran tharaiyai thottaalenna
Thayakkam mayakkam vittaalenna
Indhiranum manmathanum en azhga paarththaalum
Aha haa aha haa aha haa
Indhiranum manmathanum en azhga paarththaalum
Un melae kannu vachaen
En rasa unnoda enna vachhcen
Un maelae kannu vachaen
En rasa unnoda enna vachhcen
Azhagaa en thegam thangam nee paarththaal pongum
Vaaiyyaa idhuthaan neram…haang
Naan neeraada nenaichchen sugamaa….
Naan neeraada nenaichchen sugamaa….
Rambaa enakku akkaa ponnu
Radhiyum enakku mama ponnu
Rambaa enakku akkaa ponnu
Radhiyum enakku mama ponnu
Aththanaiyum saernthathuthaan
Saththiyamaa en odambu
Aththanaiyum saernthathuthaan
Saththiyamaa en odambu
Ennaasai neengaathaiyyaa en rasa
Nee illaama thaangaathaiyyaa
Ennaasai neengaathaiyyaa en rasa
Nee illaama thaangaathaiyyaa
En thegam thangam nee paarththaal pongum
Vaaiyyaa idhuthaan neram…haang
Naan neeraada nenaichchen sugamaa….
Naan neeraada nenaichchen sugamaa….
My body is gold, it glows with desire when you look at me
Come to me, this is the right time... mmm...
I longed to bathe in sweet pleasure... haha...
Handsome, my body is gold, it glows with desire when you look at me
Come to me, this is the right time... ah...
I longed to bathe in sweet pleasure
I longed to bathe in sweet pleasure
Rub oil onto my body
And pour water over me
If you stay by my side forever,
I will always be in heaven, handsome...
My body is gold, it glows with desire when you look at me
Come to me, this is the right time... ah...
I longed to bathe in sweet pleasure.
I longed to bathe in sweet pleasure...
What if the moon touches the ground?
What if you shed all your hesitation and shyness?
What if the moon touches the ground?
What if you shed all your hesitation and shyness?
Even if Indra and Manmatha (god of love) gaze upon my beauty,
Aha ha, aha ha, aha ha
Even if Indra and Manmatha (god of love) gaze upon my beauty,
My eyes are set only on you,
My king, I have given my heart to you...
My eyes are set only on you,
My king, I have given my heart to you...
Handsome, my body is gold, it glows with desire when you look at me
Come to me, this is the right time... ah...
I longed to bathe in sweet pleasure.
I longed to bathe in sweet pleasure
Rambha is like a niece to me,
And Rathi (goddess of beauty) is my cousin,
Rambha is like a niece to me,
And Rathi (goddess of beauty) is my cousin,
All of their charms combined—
I swear, that is what my body is made of!
All of their charms combined—
I swear, that is what my body is made of!
My desire will never fade, my king,
Without you, I cannot bear it,
My desire will never fade, my king,
Without you, I cannot bear it...
My body is gold, it glows with desire when you look at me
Come to me, this is the right time... ah...
I longed to bathe in sweet pleasure.
I longed to bathe in sweet pleasure...
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

'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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