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Enakku Piditha Roja

From Panam Pagai Paasam · 1979

Lyricist
Kannadasan
Singers
P. Susheela, S. P. Balasubrahmanyam
Music director
Shankar Ganesh
Movie name
Panam Pagai Paasam
Movie release year
1979
Lyrics added on
25 Jan 2024

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Enakku pidiththa roja poovae
Eduththu sellalaamaa
Enakku pidiththa roja poovae
Eduththu sellalaamaa
Enakku pidiththa roja poovae
Eduththu sellalaamaa
Nalla venu gaanam unthan mozhiyo
Illai veenai meettugindra isaiyo
Female :Enthan kadhal mannan enna kaviyo
Enai paarththaal kavithai varumo
Nalla venu gaanam unthan mozhiyo
Illai veenai meettugindra isaiyo
Female :Enthan kadhal mannan enna kaviyo
Enai paarththaal kavithai varumo
Idhuthaano kadhal amutham
Female :Unthan nenjil malarum kumutham
Male :Idhuthaano kadhal amutham
Female :Unthan nenjil malarum kumutham
Enakku pidiththa roja poovae
Eduththu sellalaamaa
Viral theendumpothu oru mayakkam
Manam devalogaththil mithakkum
Male :Idhu poga poga innum inikkum
Theriyaatha bodhai irukkum
Poongodhai kannan madiyil
Male :Avan mangai anbin pidiyil
Enakku pidiththa rojappoovae
Eduthu sellalaamaa
Oru noolil aadugindra idaiyae
Unnai vaanga vendum ennavilaiyae
Female :Kaiyil kodukka vendum unaiyae
Udal yaavum unathu vasame
Nedunaalaai unathu adimai
Female :Unthan sontham thangapadhumai
Male :Nedunaalaai unathu adimai
Female :Unthan sontham thangapadhumai
Enakku pidiththa rojappoovae
Eduthu sellalaamaa
Feamale :Edharkku unakku yaekkam kannaa
Ennai ketkalaamaa
Enakku pidiththa rojappoovae
Eduthu sellalaamaa
O rose that I love so much,
May I take you with me?
O rose that I love so much,
May I take you with me?
O rose that I love so much,
May I take you with me?
Is your voice the sweet music of a flute?
Or is it melody plucked from a veena?
What kind of poet is my king of love?
Does poetry flow the moment you look at me?
Is your voice the sweet music of a flute?
Or is it melody plucked from a veena?
What kind of poet is my king of love?
Does poetry flow the moment you look at me?
Is this the sweet nectar of love?
A water lily blooming in your heart!
Is this the sweet nectar of love?
A water lily blooming in your heart!
O rose that I love so much,
May I take you with me?
When our fingers touch, a sweet spell takes hold,
And the heart floats in heaven.
As time goes on, this will taste even sweeter,
Bringing an unknown intoxication.
The flower-like girl rests in Kannan's lap,
And he is held captive by her love.
O rose that I love so much,
May I take you with me?
O slender waist swaying like a thread,
I want to buy you, what is your price?
You must surrender yourself into my hands,
And my entire body is already yours.
I have been your slave for so long,
This golden doll is truly yours.
I have been your slave for so long,
This golden doll is truly yours.
O rose that I love so much,
May I take you with me?
Why this longing, my Kannan?
Do you even need to ask my permission?
O rose that I love so much,
May I take you with me?
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

'Enakku Pidiththa Roja Poovae' from the 1979 film Panam Pagai Paasam is a classic romantic duet portraying tender affection and playful flirtation between two lovers. The male lover fondly compares his beloved to a favorite rose flower and admires her sweet voice, likening it to the music of a flute and a veena. In response, the woman playfully asks if she serves as his poetic muse, surrendering her heart completely to his charm. The song captures the intoxicating sensation of intimacy, describing how even a simple touch can make one feel as though floating in heaven. As they reaffirm their lifelong devotion to each other, the lovers view their bond as an enduring, sweet nectar that grows deeper over time.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uruvagam)

“Enakku pidiththa roja poovae”

The speaker directly compares his beloved to a rose flower ('roja poovae') to emphasize her delicacy and beauty.

Simile (Uvamai)

“Nalla venu gaanam unthan mozhiyo”

Her spoken words ('mozhi') are compared to the melodious sound of flute music ('venu gaanam').

Simile (Uvamai)

“Oru noolil aadugindra idaiyae”

The woman's slender waist ('idai') is compared to a fine thread ('nool').

Metaphor (Uruvagam)

“Unthan sontham thangapadhumai”

The woman refers to herself as a 'golden doll' ('thangapadhumai') belonging to her lover.

Ethugai (Second-letter Rhyming)

“Nalla venu gaanam... / Illai veenai meettugindra...”

The second consonant sound 'lla' (ல்/ல்ல) matches between 'Nalla' and 'Illai'.

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Trivia

'Enakku Pidiththa Roja Poovae' is a classic 1970s Tamil duet from the film 'Panam Pagai Paasam' (1979), composed by the popular musical duo Shankar-Ganesh with lyrics written by Kaviarasu Kannadasan. Sung by veteran playback singers S. P. Balasubrahmanyam and P. Susheela, the song stands out for its soft melody and romantic imagery characteristic of late-70s Tamil cinema soundscapes.

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