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 jodi | You are for me, I am for you, we are a perfectly matched pair |
| Enakku nee unakku naan poruthamaana jodi | You are for me, I am for you, we are a perfectly matched pair |
| Inikkum inba ulaginilae | In a sweet world of happiness |
| Iruvarum vaazhnthidalaam | The two of us can live together |
| Ondraaga koodi pudhu ullaasa thedi | Coming together as one, seeking new delights |
| Inikkum inba ulaginilae | In a sweet world of happiness |
| Iruvarum vaazhnthidalaam | The two of us can live together |
| Ondraaga koodi pudhu ullaasa thedi | Coming together as one, seeking new delights |
| Enakku nee unakku naan poruthamaana jodi | You are for me, I am for you, we are a perfectly matched pair |
| Enakku nee unakku naan poruthamaana jodi | You are for me, I am for you, we are a perfectly matched pair |
| Female | |
| Singaara ninaivu alaigal aadum | Beautiful waves of memories dance |
| Dhinamum thaenoorum kaadhal geetham paadum | Singing a love song every day dripping with honey |
| Singaara ninaivu alaigal aadum | Beautiful waves of memories dance |
| Dhinamum thaenoorum kaadhal geetham paadum | Singing a love song every day dripping with honey |
| Anbu kadal nee adhan karai naan ena magizhalaam | You are the ocean of love, and I am its shore; let us rejoice |
| Anbu kadal nee adhan karai naan ena magizhalaam | You are the ocean of love, and I am its shore; let us rejoice |
| Ondraaga koodi pudhu ullaasa thedi | Coming together as one, seeking new delights |
| Enakku nee unakku naan poruthamaana jodi | You are for me, I am for you, we are a perfectly matched pair |
| Enakku nee unakku naan poruthamaana jodi | You are for me, I am for you, we are a perfectly matched pair |
| Female | |
| Soodaatha mullai indru naanae | Today, I am like an unworn jasmine flower |
| Undhan thol meedhu naalai thazhuvuvenae | Tomorrow, I will embrace upon your shoulder |
| Soodaatha mullai indru naanae | Today, I am like an unworn jasmine flower |
| Undhan thol meedhu naalai thazhuvuvenae | Tomorrow, I will embrace upon your shoulder |
| Sondhamaavaen manam puriven sugam kaanuvaen | I will become yours, I will marry you, and experience joy |
| Sondhamaavaen manam puriven sugam kaanuvaen | I will become yours, I will marry you, and experience joy |
| Singaara ninaivu alaigal aadum | Beautiful waves of memories dance |
| Dhinamum tahenoorum kaadhal geetham paadum | Singing a love song every day dripping with honey |
| Anbu kadal nee adhan karai naan ena magizhalaam | You are the ocean of love, and I am its shore; let us rejoice |
| Anbu kadal nee adhan karai naan ena magizhalaam | You are the ocean of love, and I am its shore; let us rejoice |
எனக்கு நீ உனக்கு நான் பொருத்தமான ஜோடி
எனக்கு நீ உனக்கு நான் பொருத்தமான ஜோடி
இனிக்கும் இன்ப உலகினிலே
இருவரும் வாழ்ந்திடலாம்
ஒன்றாகக் கூடி புது உல்லாசந் தேடி
இனிக்கும் இன்ப உலகினிலே
இருவரும் வாழ்ந்திடலாம்
ஒன்றாகக் கூடி புது உல்லாசந் தேடி
எனக்கு நீ உனக்கு நான் பொருத்தமான ஜோடி
எனக்கு நீ உனக்கு நான் பொருத்தமான ஜோடி
You are for me, I am for you, we are a perfectly matched pair
You are for me, I am for you, we are a perfectly matched pair
In a sweet world of happiness
The two of us can live together
Coming together as one, seeking new delights
In a sweet world of happiness
The two of us can live together
Coming together as one, seeking new delights
You are for me, I am for you, we are a perfectly matched pair
You are for me, I am for you, we are a perfectly matched pair
சிங்கார நினைவு அலைகள் ஆடும்
தினமும் தேனூறும் காதல் கீதம் பாடும்
சிங்கார நினைவு அலைகள் ஆடும்
தினமும் தேனூறும் காதல் கீதம் பாடும்
அன்புக் கடல் நீ அதன் கரை நான் என மகிழலாம்
அன்புக் கடல் நீ அதன் கரை நான் என மகிழலாம்
ஒன்றாகக் கூடி புது உல்லாசந் தேடி
எனக்கு நீ உனக்கு நான் பொருத்தமான ஜோடி
எனக்கு நீ உனக்கு நான் பொருத்தமான ஜோடி
Beautiful waves of memories dance
Singing a love song every day dripping with honey
Beautiful waves of memories dance
Singing a love song every day dripping with honey
You are the ocean of love, and I am its shore; let us rejoice
You are the ocean of love, and I am its shore; let us rejoice
Coming together as one, seeking new delights
You are for me, I am for you, we are a perfectly matched pair
You are for me, I am for you, we are a perfectly matched pair
சூடாத முல்லை இன்று நானே
உந்தன் தோள்மீது நாளை தவழுவேனே
சூடாத முல்லை இன்று நானே
உந்தன் தோள்மீது நாளை தவழுவேனே
சொந்தமாவேன் மணம் புரிவேன் சுகம் காணுவேன்
சொந்தமாவேன் மணம் புரிவேன் சுகம் காணுவேன்
ஒன்றாகக் கூடி புது உல்லாசந் தேடி
எனக்கு நீ உனக்கு நான் பொருத்தமான ஜோடி
எனக்கு நீ உனக்கு நான் பொருத்தமான ஜோடி
Today, I am like an unworn jasmine flower
Tomorrow, I will embrace upon your shoulder
Today, I am like an unworn jasmine flower
Tomorrow, I will embrace upon your shoulder
I will become yours, I will marry you, and experience joy
I will become yours, I will marry you, and experience joy
Beautiful waves of memories dance
Singing a love song every day dripping with honey
You are the ocean of love, and I am its shore; let us rejoice
You are the ocean of love, and I am its shore; let us rejoice
Enakku nee unakku naan poruthamaana jodi
You are for me, I am for you, we are a perfectly matched pair
Enakku nee unakku naan poruthamaana jodi
You are for me, I am for you, we are a perfectly matched pair
Inikkum inba ulaginilae
In a sweet world of happiness
Iruvarum vaazhnthidalaam
The two of us can live together
Ondraaga koodi pudhu ullaasa thedi
Coming together as one, seeking new delights
Inikkum inba ulaginilae
In a sweet world of happiness
Iruvarum vaazhnthidalaam
The two of us can live together
Ondraaga koodi pudhu ullaasa thedi
Coming together as one, seeking new delights
Enakku nee unakku naan poruthamaana jodi
You are for me, I am for you, we are a perfectly matched pair
Enakku nee unakku naan poruthamaana jodi
You are for me, I am for you, we are a perfectly matched pair
Singaara ninaivu alaigal aadum
Beautiful waves of memories dance
Dhinamum thaenoorum kaadhal geetham paadum
Singing a love song every day dripping with honey
Singaara ninaivu alaigal aadum
Beautiful waves of memories dance
Dhinamum thaenoorum kaadhal geetham paadum
Singing a love song every day dripping with honey
Anbu kadal nee adhan karai naan ena magizhalaam
You are the ocean of love, and I am its shore; let us rejoice
Anbu kadal nee adhan karai naan ena magizhalaam
You are the ocean of love, and I am its shore; let us rejoice
Ondraaga koodi pudhu ullaasa thedi
Coming together as one, seeking new delights
Enakku nee unakku naan poruthamaana jodi
You are for me, I am for you, we are a perfectly matched pair
Enakku nee unakku naan poruthamaana jodi
You are for me, I am for you, we are a perfectly matched pair
Soodaatha mullai indru naanae
Today, I am like an unworn jasmine flower
Undhan thol meedhu naalai thazhuvuvenae
Tomorrow, I will embrace upon your shoulder
Soodaatha mullai indru naanae
Today, I am like an unworn jasmine flower
Undhan thol meedhu naalai thazhuvuvenae
Tomorrow, I will embrace upon your shoulder
Sondhamaavaen manam puriven sugam kaanuvaen
I will become yours, I will marry you, and experience joy
Sondhamaavaen manam puriven sugam kaanuvaen
I will become yours, I will marry you, and experience joy
Singaara ninaivu alaigal aadum
Beautiful waves of memories dance
Dhinamum tahenoorum kaadhal geetham paadum
Singing a love song every day dripping with honey
Anbu kadal nee adhan karai naan ena magizhalaam
You are the ocean of love, and I am its shore; let us rejoice
Anbu kadal nee adhan karai naan ena magizhalaam
You 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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