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Lyrics & meaning

Enakaga Ava Porandhale

From Kadhal Ondru Kanden · 2020

Lyricist
Vignesh Ramakrishna
Singers
Rahul, Srinisha Jayaseelan
Music director
Siddhu Kumar
Details
Kadhal Ondru Kanden2020

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Enakaga ava porandhaalaeShe was born just for me
En manasodu vanthu ninnaalaeShe came and stood inside my heart
Muzhikkaama dhinam kaana kanuvenWithout waking up, I dream every day
Ava kanavula vandhaalaeShe appeared in my dreams
Male
Enakaga ava porandhaalaeShe was born just for me
En manasodu vanthu ninnaalaeShe came and stood inside my heart
Muzhikkaama dhinam kaana kanuvenWithout waking up, I dream every day
Ava kanavula vandhaalaeShe appeared in my dreams
Male
Thedi vandha thalli povaaIf I search for her, she pushes away
Konjama thimiraagaWith a little bit of playful arrogance
Thalli pona odi vanthuIf I move away, she comes running
Kattipaa azhagagaAnd hugs me so beautifully
Male
Hey sirikkadha diHey, do not smile at me, girl
Kannu simuttadha diDo not blink your eyes, girl
Oru naalum en aasaiyumNot even on any single day will my desire
Koraiyadha diEver decrease, girl

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This song expresses the playful and heartfelt emotions of a young man deeply in love. He feels that the girl was destined solely for him, filling his waking thoughts and dreams. She acts playfully hard-to-get—pulling away when he pursues her, yet running back to embrace him when he steps back. The protagonist marvels at her charming antics and vows that his deep love for her will never diminish.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Edhukai (Second-letter Rhyme)

Enakaga ava porandhaalae / En manasodu vanthu ninnaalae

The second letter 'na' matches across the opening lines ('Enakaga' and 'En manasodu').

Antithesis (Contrast)

Thedi vandha thalli povaa / Thalli pona odi vanthu

Contrasting actions ('Thedi vandha thalli povaa' vs 'Thalli pona odi vanthu') are used to highlight the girl's playful dynamics in love.

Iyaibu (End Rhyme)

Hey sirikkadha di / Kannu simuttadha di / Koraiyadha di

Matching end sounds with the suffix '-di' across consecutive lines.

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Trivia

Kadhal Ondru Kanden is a popular Tamil independent romantic track released in 2020. The song was composed by Siddhu Kumar and featured actors Ashwin Kumar Lakshmikanthan and Rio Raj.

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