- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Singers
- S. P. B. Charan, Anu Anand
- Music director
- Justin Prabhakaran
- Movie name
- Pannaiyarum Padminiyum
- Movie release year
- 2014
- Lyrics added on
- 7 May 2017
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
Enakkaga Poranthaye is a deeply affection-filled duet celebrating enduring love and lifelong companionship. The song highlights how romantic love does not diminish with age or the passage of time, depicting a husband and wife expressing their complete dedication to each other. Rich in rural Tamil imagery, the lyrics describe an emotional bond so tight that it feels stitched together without needle or thread.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uvamaani)
“Enna oosi indri noolum indri Unnodathaan thachchen…”
The imagery of stitching oneself to the lover without a needle or thread expresses an intangible, seamless union of two souls.
Etukai (Second letter rhyming)
“Aathoram… kaathaadum / Kaathodu naathaadum”
Rhyming of second consonant sounds in adjacent lines creates a melodious rhythm.
Hyperbole (Uyarvu Navitchi)
“Naakkula nenjula Pachaya kuthi vachen”
Exaggeration of tattooing the beloved's name onto the tongue and heart to express deep devotion.
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Trivia
Although lyricist Vaali penned these poetic lines, the song marked the debut of music composer Justin Prabhakaran in the movie Pannaiyarum Padminiyum (2014). The song beautifully illustrates the tender, lifelong romance between an elderly couple played by Jayaprakash and Tulasi.
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