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Lyrics & meaning

Enakkoru Vedivelli

From Keezh Vaanam Sivakkum · 1981

Lyricist
Kannadasan
Singer
M. S. Vishwanathan
Music director
M. S. Vishwanathan
Movie name
Keezh Vaanam Sivakkum
Movie release year
1981
Lyrics added on
2 Dec 2019

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Enakkoru vidivelli en vaanilae
En kannin oli vellamae
En anbu thangai
Aadharithaal aval ennai…oh
Aadharavil aval annai
Enakkoru vidivelli en vaanilae
En kannin oli vellamae
En anbu thangai
Aadharithaal aval ennai…oh
Aadharavil aval annai
Kaalai pozhudhai
Nenaikkum pozhuthae
Sooriyan avalae
Katril midhandhu kuzhikkum bothu
Gangaiyum avalae
Nalla vaelaiyil thondri
Maanam kaakkum aadaiyum avalae
Kaalam paarthu thevai arinthu
Paalaaga neiyaaga amuthaaga varuvaal
Aadharithaal aval ennai..oh
Aadharavil aval annai
Enakkoru vidivelli en vaanilae
En kannin oli vellamae
En anbu thangai
Aadharithaal aval ennai…oh
Aadharavil aval annai
Thangaikaaga selvam serthaen
Seedhanam kodukka
Thangam pola mappillai varuvaan
Vairathai inaikka
Manakolathai kaanbaen
Gnyaana kannaal aanandham pirakka
Annan ivanae thangai ivalae
Enbaargal ooraargal ennaasai palikka
Aadharithaal aval ennai..oh
Aadharavil aval annai
Enakkoru vidivelli en vaanilae
En kannin oli vellamae
En anbu thangai
Aadharithaal aval ennai…oh
Aadharavil aval annai
She is a morning star in my sky,
A flood of light for my eyes.
My beloved sister—
She cared for me... oh,
In her care, she is a mother.
She is a morning star in my sky,
A flood of light for my eyes.
My beloved sister—
She cared for me... oh,
In her care, she is a mother.
When morning arrives,
The moment I think of dawn,
She is the sun itself.
When I bathe in the cool breeze,
She is the holy Ganga river.
Appearing at the right moment,
She is the clothing that protects my dignity.
Knowing the right time and sensing my needs,
She comes to me like milk, ghee, and sweet nectar.
She cared for me... oh,
In her care, she is a mother.
She is a morning star in my sky,
A flood of light for my eyes.
My beloved sister—
She cared for me... oh,
In her care, she is a mother.
I saved up wealth for my sister,
To give as her wedding gift.
A groom as good as gold will come,
To unite with this diamond.
I will picture her dressed as a bride,
Seeing her with my inner eyes as joy is born.
"What a brother, and what a sister!"
The town will say, as my wish comes true.
She cared for me... oh,
In her care, she is a mother.
She is a morning star in my sky,
A flood of light for my eyes.
My beloved sister—
She cared for me... oh,
In her care, she is a mother.
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

This song from 'Keezh Vaanam Sivakkum' (1981) is a poignant, affectionate tribute from a brother to his loving younger sister. He portrays her as a guiding star and a flood of light in his life, acknowledging that through her unconditional care and support, she plays the role of a protective mother. He compares her purity and timely assistance to life-giving elements such as the morning sun, the sacred river Ganges, milk, ghee, and divine nectar.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uruvagam)

“Enakkoru vidivelli en vaanilae”

The sister is directly compared to a 'vidivelli' (morning star) in the speaker's sky, symbolizing hope and guidance.

Metaphor (Uruvagam)

“Sooriyan avalae / Gangaiyum avalae”

Directly equates the sister to the sun ('Sooriyan') and the sacred river Ganges ('Gangai'), highlighting her warmth, brilliance, and purity.

Simile (Uwamai)

“Thangam pola mappillai varuvaan”

Uses 'pola' (like) to compare the prospective groom to precious gold.

Ethugai (Second Letter Rhyme)

“Aadharithaal / Aadharavil”

Rhyming of the second letter 'dha' (த) across consecutive lines.

Monai (First Letter Alliteration)

“Annan ivanae thangai ivalae”

Alliteration of the initial vowel 'A/I' sounds establishing a rhythmic balance within the line.

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Trivia

'Keezh Vaanam Sivakkum' (1981) stars Nadigar Thilagam Sivaji Ganesan and Saritha in lead roles, with music composed by the legendary M. S. Viswanathan (MSV) and lyrics penned by Kavinar Kannadasan. The film explores deep familial dynamics, and this song stands out as a classic portrayal of sibling devotion in Tamil cinema.

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