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Lyrics & meaning

Enakenna Perandhava

From Kizhakku Karai · 1991

Lyricist
Vaali
Singers
S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, K. S. Chithra
Music director
Deva
Details
Kizhakku Karai1991

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
I love you…I love you...
Enakenna piranthavaShe who was born for me
Rekka katti paranthava iva thaanShe is the one who flew in with wings
Alukkila kulukulaFlawless and swaying in beauty
Ivalukku inai solla eva thaanWho else can be said to equal her?
Ooraiyellam ivan thaanae koovi azhachaHe himself gathered and called the entire town
Aasai maaman ivanthaanu paatu padichaShe sang a song declaring he is her beloved uncle
Emmaadio Female : Hooo ooo ho ho..Oh my goodness! Female: Hooo ooo ho ho..
Female
Unakkenna piranthavaShe who was born for you
Rekka katti paranthava iva thanShe is the one who flew in with wings
Ennavida unakinguMore than me, here for you
Manasukku pidichava eva thanWho else is so dear to your heart?
Chorus
………………..
Male
Maanjchittu medai pottuSetting up a decorated stage
Mike settu maatinaaShe hooked up a loudspeaker set
Maamavai valachu podaTo corner and captivate her uncle
Pudhu thittam theetinaShe devised a brand new plan
Female
Aallaana kalamthottuEver since she came of age
Unakkaaga yenginaalShe yearned deeply for you
Annadam thookkam kettuLosing sleep day after day
Anal moochu vaanginalShe breathed fiery hot sighs
Male
Pachchakili thanandhaniyae hahaO lonely green parrot, haha
Innum ennachuWhat else happened?
Female
Uchchandhalayil vacha malarinThe flower placed on her crown
Veppam undachuGenerated heat from her longing
Male
Mayangathae maala maathaDo not faint, to exchange garlands
Maman vandhachuYour uncle has arrived
Female
Unakenna piranthavaShe who was born for you
Rekka katti paranthava iva thaanShe is the one who flew in with wings
Ennavida unakkinguMore than me, here for you
Manasukku pidichchava evadhanWho else is so dear to your heart?
Chorus
……………………
Female
Nee soottum poovukkaagaFor the flower you adorn her with
Nedungoondhal aaduthuHer long tresses sway
Nee vaitha pottukkaagaFor the bindi you put on her forehead
Nadu neththi vaaduthuThe middle of her brow yearns
Male
Aathadi unnathaanaeOh my, it is only you
Uyir naadi theduthuThat her pulse searches for
Kaaveri engae pogumWhere else will River Kaveri go?
Kadalodu kooduthuIt naturally merges with the ocean
Female
Andhipozhuthil thennangilayilIn the dusk among coconut fronds
Thendral kooththadaAs the gentle breeze plays around
Male
Maiyal ezuthi manja kuruviInscribing love, the yellow bird
Kaiyai korthaadaDances holding hands
Female
Adangaadha asai konduWith uncontrollable desire
Naanum poradaAs I too struggle
Unakenna piranthavaShe who was born for you
Rekka katti paranthava iva thaanShe is the one who flew in with wings
Male
Ha ha ahaaHa ha ahaa
Female
Ennavida unakinguMore than me, here for you
Manasukku pidicchava eva thanWho else is so dear to your heart?
Male
Ha ha ahaaHa ha ahaa
Female
Ooraiyellam ivan thanaeHe himself called out to
Koovi azhachaThe whole town
Aasai maaman ivanthaanu paatu padichaShe sang a song declaring he is her beloved uncle
Emmaadio ho ho..Oh my goodness! ho ho..
Male
Haa…aaa…aaa…aaa….aaa…aaaa…aaa…Haa…aaa…aaa…aaa….aaa…aaaa…aaa…
Enakenna piranthavaShe who was born for me
Rekka katti paranthava iva thaanShe is the one who flew in with wings
Alukkila kulukulaFlawless and swaying in beauty
Ivalukku inai solla eva thaanWho else can be said to equal her?

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This energetic folk-style romantic track from the movie 'Kizhakku Karai' (1991) expresses the playful banter and romantic bonding between lovers. The singer marvels at the heroine's devotion, describing how she devised creative ways to express her affection and waited for her beloved maternal uncle ('Maaman'). The lyrics highlight her deep affection, restless nights, and longing for marriage.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uvamai)

Kaaveri engae pogum / Kadalodu kooduthu

Comparing the heroine's inevitable union with her lover to the River Kaveri flowing to merge with the ocean ('Kaaveri engae pogum, Kadalodu kooduthu').

Second-Letter Rhyme (Edhugai)

Maanjchittu medai pottu / Mike settu maatinaa

Rhyming of the second consonant sound in successive lines ('Maanjchittu' / 'Mike settu').

Imagery (Oviya Uvamai)

Andhipozhuthil thennangilayil / Thendral kooththada

Vivid nature imagery evoking romance using coconut fronds, evening breeze, and birds holding hands.

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Trivia

Kizhakku Karai (1991) features music composed by Deva with lyrics penned by Vaali. The track 'Enakenna Piranthava' became a popular folk dance number in the early 90s, renowned for its upbeat rhythms and playful folk vocal rendition.

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