- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Singers
- S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Vani Jairam
- Music director
- Shankar Ganesh
- Movie name
- Kannodu Kan
- Movie release year
- 1982
- Lyrics added on
- 21 Feb 2022
Lyrics & meaning
♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Mmm….mmm….aaa….aaa….aaah…..aaa….
Aa….aa….aa….aah….aa…..
Enai thedum megam sabai vanthu serum
Seviyil vizhumo oomaiyin raagam
Enai thedum megam sabai vanthu serum
Seviyil vizhumo oomaiyin raagam
Edhir vantha pothum thirai vanthu serum
Edhir vantha pothum thirai vanthu serum radhiye….ae…
Aah….aa….aa….aah….
Enai thedum megam sabai vanthu serum
Seviyil vizhumo oomaiyin raagam
Pudhu raagam oorum siraithannai meerum
Pudhu raagam oorum siraithannai meerum azhgae
Aah….aa….aa….aah….
Enai thedum megam sabai vanthu serum
Seviyil vizhumo oomaiyin raagam
Aniyaatha maalai azhugindra velai
Kanneerai adaikkaakkum yaezhai….aa…aa…
Aniyaatha maalai azhugindra velai
Kanneerai adaikkaakkum yaezhai
Ingae enna vaazhum kannaa vizhiyil mazhai
Ingae enna vaazhum kannaa vizhiyil mazhai
Male :Karugaathae kalangaathae
Idhu mullil seitha kadhal paadhai
Enai thedum megam sabai vanthu serum
Seviyil vizhumo oomaiyin raagam
Male :Edhir vantha pothum thirai vanthu serum
Edhir vantha pothum thirai vanthu serum radhiye…ae…
Aah….aa….aa….aah….
Enai thedum megam sabai vanthu serum
Seviyil vizhumo oomaiyin raagam
Nijamaana nesam idhilenna paavam
Thadaipodum panakkaara saabam
Nijamaana nesam idhilenna paavam
Thadaipodum panakkaara saabam
Kadhal jodi kattril enna anainthaavvidum
Kadhal jodi kattril enna anainthaavvidum
Female : Vizhi oram sudum eeram
Enai soodhu seiyum kadhal sogam…
Enai thedum megam sabai vanthu serum
Seviyil vizhumo oomaiyin raagam
Female :Pudhu raagam oorum siraithannai meerum
Pudhu raagam oorum siraithannai meerum azhgae
Aah….aa….aa….aah….
Enai thedum megam sabai vanthu serum
Seviyil vizhumo oomaiyin raagam…
Mmm... mmm... aa... aa... aah... aa...
Aa... aa... aa... aah... aa...
The cloud searching for me arrives at this gathering,
but will the song of a mute person reach anyone's ears?
The cloud searching for me arrives at this gathering,
but will the song of a mute person reach anyone's ears?
Even when we stand face to face, a screen comes between us...
Even when we stand face to face, a screen comes between us, my lovely one...
Aah... aa... aa... aah...
The cloud searching for me arrives at this gathering,
but will the song of a mute person reach anyone's ears?
A new melody springs forth, breaking free from its prison...
A new melody springs forth, breaking free from its prison, my beauty...
Aah... aa... aa... aah...
The cloud searching for me arrives at this gathering,
but will the song of a mute person reach anyone's ears?
While an unworn garland weeps in sorrow,
this poor soul keeps brooding over her tears...
While an unworn garland weeps in sorrow,
this poor soul keeps brooding over her tears...
What life is left here, my love, with rain pouring from our eyes?
What life is left here, my love, with rain pouring from our eyes?
Do not wither, do not lose heart,
this path of love is made of thorns.
The cloud searching for me arrives at this gathering,
but will the song of a mute person reach anyone's ears?
Even when we stand face to face, a screen comes between us...
Even when we stand face to face, a screen comes between us, my lovely one...
Aah... aa... aa... aah...
The cloud searching for me arrives at this gathering,
but will the song of a mute person reach anyone's ears?
Our love is true, what sin is there in it?
Yet the curse of wealth stands in our way.
Our love is true, what sin is there in it?
Yet the curse of wealth stands in our way.
Can two souls in love ever be snuffed out by the wind?
Can two souls in love ever be snuffed out by the wind?
Burning tears gather at the corner of my eyes,
as this grief of love plays cruel tricks on me...
The cloud searching for me arrives at this gathering,
but will the song of a mute person reach anyone's ears?
A new melody springs forth, breaking free from its prison...
A new melody springs forth, breaking free from its prison, my beauty...
Aah... aa... aa... aah...
The cloud searching for me arrives at this gathering,
but will the song of a mute person reach anyone's ears?
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Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
Enai Thedum Megam from the 1982 movie Kannodu Kan is a hauntingly emotional duet composed by Shankar Ganesh with lyrics penned by Vaali and performed by S. P. Balasubrahmanyam and Vani Jairam. The song portrays the grief and stubborn hope of two lovers divided by wealth and social barriers, expressed through vivid imagery of unseen curtains and unspoken melodies.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uruvam)
“Seviyil vizhumo oomaiyin raagam”
Compares unexpressed, tragic love to 'oomaiyin raagam' (the song/melody of a mute person).
Metaphor
“Idhu mullil seitha kadhal paadhai”
Describes the painful path of true love as a walkway made of thorns.
Monai / Etukai (Rhyme & Alliteration)
“Karugaathae kalangaathae”
Demonstrates Tamil poetic rhythm with matching initial consonant sounds and second-letter agreement.
Did you know?
Trivia
Kannodu Kan (1982) features music by the celebrated composer duo Shankar Ganesh. The song is highly remembered for Vaali's poignant literary metaphors and the melodious vocal interplay between S. P. Balasubrahmanyam and Vani Jairam.
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