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Lyrics & meaning

Enakku Nee

From Thangarathinam · 1960

Lyricist
A. Maruthakasi
Singer
P. Susheela
Music director
K. V. Mahadevan
Details
Thangarathinam1960

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Enakku nee unakku naan poruthamaana jodiYou are for me, I am for you, we are a perfectly matched pair
Enakku nee unakku naan poruthamaana jodiYou are for me, I am for you, we are a perfectly matched pair
Inikkum inba ulaginilaeIn a sweet world of happiness
Iruvarum vaazhnthidalaamThe two of us can live together
Ondraaga koodi pudhu ullaasa thediComing together as one, seeking new delights
Inikkum inba ulaginilaeIn a sweet world of happiness
Iruvarum vaazhnthidalaamThe two of us can live together
Ondraaga koodi pudhu ullaasa thediComing together as one, seeking new delights
Enakku nee unakku naan poruthamaana jodiYou are for me, I am for you, we are a perfectly matched pair
Enakku nee unakku naan poruthamaana jodiYou are for me, I am for you, we are a perfectly matched pair
Female
Singaara ninaivu alaigal aadumBeautiful waves of memories dance
Dhinamum thaenoorum kaadhal geetham paadumSinging a love song every day dripping with honey
Singaara ninaivu alaigal aadumBeautiful waves of memories dance
Dhinamum thaenoorum kaadhal geetham paadumSinging a love song every day dripping with honey
Anbu kadal nee adhan karai naan ena magizhalaamYou are the ocean of love, and I am its shore; let us rejoice
Anbu kadal nee adhan karai naan ena magizhalaamYou are the ocean of love, and I am its shore; let us rejoice
Ondraaga koodi pudhu ullaasa thediComing together as one, seeking new delights
Enakku nee unakku naan poruthamaana jodiYou are for me, I am for you, we are a perfectly matched pair
Enakku nee unakku naan poruthamaana jodiYou are for me, I am for you, we are a perfectly matched pair
Female
Soodaatha mullai indru naanaeToday, I am like an unworn jasmine flower
Undhan thol meedhu naalai thazhuvuvenaeTomorrow, I will embrace upon your shoulder
Soodaatha mullai indru naanaeToday, I am like an unworn jasmine flower
Undhan thol meedhu naalai thazhuvuvenaeTomorrow, I will embrace upon your shoulder
Sondhamaavaen manam puriven sugam kaanuvaenI will become yours, I will marry you, and experience joy
Sondhamaavaen manam puriven sugam kaanuvaenI will become yours, I will marry you, and experience joy
Singaara ninaivu alaigal aadumBeautiful waves of memories dance
Dhinamum tahenoorum kaadhal geetham paadumSinging a love song every day dripping with honey
Anbu kadal nee adhan karai naan ena magizhalaamYou are the ocean of love, and I am its shore; let us rejoice
Anbu kadal nee adhan karai naan ena magizhalaamYou are the ocean of love, and I am its shore; let us rejoice

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This classic romantic song from the movie 'Thangarathinam' (1960) expresses pure devotion, passion, and the romantic harmony between two soulmates. The singer joyously declares that the couple is perfectly made for each other, envisioning a life filled with happiness, sweet memories, and deep intimacy.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uruvagam)

Anbu kadal nee adhan karai naan ena magizhalaam

The lover is metaphorically described as the 'ocean of love' while the partner is described as 'its shore', illustrating how they complete and bound each other.

Iyaipu (End Rhyme)

Singaara ninaivu alaigal aadum / Dhinamum thaenoorum kaadhal geetham paadum

The lines end with rhyming words 'aadum' and 'paadum', creating a rhythmic musical flow.

Metaphor / Symbolism

Soodaatha mullai indru naanae

The 'unworn jasmine flower' is used as a poetic metaphor to symbolize innocence, purity, and maidenhood before marriage.

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Trivia

The song from 'Thangarathinam' (1960) features music composed by the legendary K. V. Mahadevan ('Thirai Isai Thilagam'), with lyrics penned by the renowned poet A. Maruthakasi. Sung sweetly by P. Susheela, this track showcases classic golden-era Tamil cinema's melodic simplicity and poetic purity.

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