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Lyrics & meaning

Enakenna Perandhava

From Kizhakku Karai · 1991

Lyricist
Vaali
Singers
S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, K. S. Chithra
Music director
Deva
Movie name
Kizhakku Karai
Movie release year
1991
Lyrics added on
12 Sept 2019

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
I love you…
Enakenna piranthava
Rekka katti paranthava iva thaan
Alukkila kulukula
Ivalukku inai solla eva thaan
Ooraiyellam ivan thaanae koovi azhacha
Aasai maaman ivanthaanu paatu padicha
Emmaadio Female : Hooo ooo ho ho..
Unakkenna piranthava
Rekka katti paranthava iva than
Ennavida unakingu
Manasukku pidichava eva than
………………..
Maanjchittu medai pottu
Mike settu maatinaa
Maamavai valachu poda
Pudhu thittam theetina
Aallaana kalamthottu
Unakkaaga yenginaal
Annadam thookkam kettu
Anal moochu vaanginal
Pachchakili thanandhaniyae haha
Innum ennachu
Uchchandhalayil vacha malarin
Veppam undachu
Mayangathae maala maatha
Maman vandhachu
Unakenna piranthava
Rekka katti paranthava iva thaan
Ennavida unakkingu
Manasukku pidichchava evadhan
……………………
Nee soottum poovukkaaga
Nedungoondhal aaduthu
Nee vaitha pottukkaaga
Nadu neththi vaaduthu
Aathadi unnathaanae
Uyir naadi theduthu
Kaaveri engae pogum
Kadalodu kooduthu
Andhipozhuthil thennangilayil
Thendral kooththada
Maiyal ezuthi manja kuruvi
Kaiyai korthaada
Adangaadha asai kondu
Naanum porada
Unakenna piranthava
Rekka katti paranthava iva thaan
Ha ha ahaa
Ennavida unakingu
Manasukku pidicchava eva than
Ha ha ahaa
Ooraiyellam ivan thanae
Koovi azhacha
Aasai maaman ivanthaanu paatu padicha
Emmaadio ho ho..
Haa…aaa…aaa…aaa….aaa…aaaa…aaa…
Enakenna piranthava
Rekka katti paranthava iva thaan
Alukkila kulukula
Ivalukku inai solla eva thaan
I love you...
She is the one born just for me,
she's the one who flew to me on wings!
In her graceful sway and style,
who is there to rival her?
Wasn't it he who called the whole town together,
and sang out loud that he is my loving sweetheart?
Oh my goodness! Hoo oo oo ho ho...
The one born just for you,
the one who flew to you on wings, is me!
More than me, here,
who else could your heart desire?
...
Like a little bird setting up a stage,
she hooked up a microphone,
and to win over her sweetheart,
she drew up a brand-new plan!
Ever since she came of age,
she has yearned only for you.
Losing sleep day after day,
she breathed sighs of burning warmth.
The green parrot, all alone, haha...
what else happened then?
The flower tucked on the top of her head
grew warm with longing!
Don't worry, to exchange wedding garlands,
your sweetheart has arrived!
The one born just for you,
the one who flew to you on wings, is me!
More than me, over there,
who else could your heart desire?
...
For the flowers you will tuck in it,
my long hair sways.
For the pottu (bindi) you will place,
the center of my forehead yearns.
Oh my! It is only you
that my very heartbeat searches for.
Where else will the Cauvery river go?
It only unites with the sea!
In the twilight, on the coconut fronds,
as the gentle breeze dances,
filled with sweet love, the yellow sparrows
hold hands and dance together.
With an overwhelming longing,
I too struggle in love!
The one born just for you,
the one who flew to you on wings, is me!
Ha ha aha
More than me, here,
who else could your heart desire?
Ha ha aha
Wasn't it he who
called the whole town together,
and sang out loud that he is my loving sweetheart?
Oh my goodness! Ho ho...
Ha... aaa... aaa... aaa... aaa... aaaa... aa...
She is the one born just for me,
she's the one who flew to me on wings!
In her graceful sway and style,
who is there to rival her?
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

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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