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Lyrics & meaning

En Vaazhvil Pudhu Padhai Kanden

From Thanga Padhumai · 1959

Lyricist
A. Maruthakasi
Singer
P. Susheela
Music director
Vishwanathan-Ramamoorthy
Details
Thanga Padhumai1959

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
En vaazhvil pudhu paadhai kandaenI found a new path in my life
Yaedhum thonaamal thadumaarugindraenWithout anything striking my mind, I stumble in bewilderment
En vaazhvil pudhu paadhai kandaenI found a new path in my life
Yaedhum thonaamal thadumaarugindraenWithout anything striking my mind, I stumble in bewilderment
Female
En vaazhvil pudhu paadhai kandaenI found a new path in my life
Female
Kaanaadha nilaiyae kandadhanaalaeBecause I have witnessed a state never seen before
Thangu thadaiyindri pongu kadal polae aanaenaeI became like a surging sea without any hindrance
Kaanaadha nilaiyae kandadhanaalaeBecause I have witnessed a state never seen before
Thangu thadaiyindri pongu kadal polae aanaenaeI became like a surging sea without any hindrance
Idhu kanavo… andri nanavoIs this a dream... or reality?
Enadhanbae nee sollaaiyo..My love, won't you tell me?
Idhu kanavo… andri nanavoIs this a dream... or reality?
Enadhanbae nee sollaaiyo..oo oo oo ooo oo oo oooMy love, won't you tell me?..oo oo oo ooo oo oo ooo
Female
En vaazhvil pudhu paadhai kandaenI found a new path in my life
Yaedhum thonaamal thadumaarugindraenWithout anything striking my mind, I stumble in bewilderment
En vaazhvil pudhu paadhai kandaenI found a new path in my life
Female
Iru manam ondrum thirumanathaalaeThrough a marriage where two hearts become one
Iniyae illadha ill vaazhvilaeIn a domestic life of incomparable sweetness
Thaevai thanni unardhae saevai seidhu magizhvenUnderstanding your needs, I will happily serve you
Pirandha inbam kaanuvenI will experience true happiness born from it
Female
Iru manam ondrum thirumanathaalaeThrough a marriage where two hearts become one
Iniyae illadha ill vaazhvilaeIn a domestic life of incomparable sweetness
Thaevai thanni unardhae saevai seidhu magizhvenUnderstanding your needs, I will happily serve you
Pirandha inbam kaanuvenI will experience true happiness born from it
Female
Uravaadum kaadhal sugam varum bothuWhen the joy of tender love arrives
unnai marandhaalae adhisayam yaedhu kidaiyaadhuIt is no wonder if one forgets oneself in it
Female
Idhu kanavo… andri nanavoIs this a dream... or reality?
Enadhanbae nee sollaaiyo..My love, won't you tell me?
Idhu kanavo… andri nanavoIs this a dream... or reality?
Enadhanbae nee sollaaiyo..oo oo oo ooo oo oo oooMy love, won't you tell me?..oo oo oo ooo oo oo ooo
Female
En vaazhvil pudhu paadhai kandaenI found a new path in my life
Yaedhum thonaamal thadumaarugindraenWithout anything striking my mind, I stumble in bewilderment
En vaazhvil pudhu paadhai kandaenI found a new path in my life

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This song expresses the emotional bliss and pleasant confusion of a woman stepping into a new phase of life through marriage and love. Astonished by feelings she has never experienced before, she describes her joy as being like a surging ocean that knows no obstacles, questioning whether her profound happiness is a dream or reality. She eagerly looks forward to a harmonious married life where two souls unite, taking joy in serving her beloved and losing herself in the depth of their affection.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Simile (Upamai)

Thangu thadaiyindri pongu kadal polae aanaenae

Compares the boundless surge of emotional happiness to a free, swelling ocean ('pongu kadal polae').

Rhetorical Question (Vinaa Ani)

Idhu kanavo… andri nanavo

Expresses overwhelmed joy by asking her lover if this bliss is a dream or reality.

Monai (Initial Rhyme / Alliteration)

Iru manam ondrum thirumanathaalae / Iniyae illadha ill vaazhvilae

Repetition of initial vowel sounds ('Iru' / 'Ini') across successive lines to create rhythmic flow.

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Trivia

Thanga Padhumai (1959) is a celebrated Tamil historical drama film starring Sivaji Ganesan and Padmini. The soundtrack was composed by the legendary music director duo Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy, featuring evocative lyrics penned by A. Maruthakasi.

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