Enakku Theriyum Unakku
From Anbalippu · 1969
- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Singer
- L. R. Eswari
- Music director
- M. S. Vishwanathan
- Details
- Anbalippu1969
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Female | |
| Yei enakku theriyum | Hey, I know it, |
| Unakku puriyum yedho adhu | You understand it too—that mysterious something! |
| Ye adakka ninaithaal | Hey, if you try to suppress it, |
| Adhigam valarum yedho adhu yei | It only grows all the more—that something, hey! |
| Enaku theriyum unakku puriyum yedho adhu | I know, and you understand—that mysterious something! |
| Adakka ninaithaal adhigam valarum yedho adhu | If you try to suppress it, it only grows all the more—that something! |
| Female | |
| Thattu pol oru maeniyilae saainthavudan | The moment one leans onto a smooth, sleek body, |
| Paaindhu varum bodhai ennavoo | What is this intoxicating feeling that comes rushing in? |
| Pottu pol oru chinna malar | Like a tiny blossom delicate as a dot, |
| Thottavudan pongi varum saedhi ennavoo | What is this message that overflows the moment it is touched? |
| Female | |
| Nammai kaettu vandhadhillai | It did not arrive after seeking our permission, |
| Naanum kelvi kettadhillai | Nor have I ever questioned its arrival. |
| Kaalam kootti vandhu sollum | Time itself will usher it in and reveal it, |
| Kangal kolam pottu kollum | As our eyes draw decorative patterns of desire. |
| Kaalam kootti vandhu sollum | Time itself will usher it in and reveal it, |
| Kangal kolam pottu kollum yei | As our eyes draw decorative patterns of desire, hey! |
| Female | |
| Enaku theriyum unakku puriyum yedho adhu | I know, and you understand—that mysterious something! |
| Adakka ninaithaal adhigam valarum yedho adhu | If you try to suppress it, it only grows all the more—that something! |
| Female | |
| Thanga gopuram aaduvadhai kaanavarum | Coming to behold a golden tower swaying in grace, |
| Aadavarin ennam ennavoo | What thoughts run through the minds of men? |
| Chinna solaiyil minni varum | Gleaming brightly in a small garden, |
| Sevvidhazhil thedi varum vannam ennavo | What is this color that comes seeking red lips? |
| Female | |
| Angae naeram paarpadhillai | Time is never watched or tracked over there, |
| Yaarum podhum enbadhillai | Nor does anyone ever say, 'That is enough.' |
| Ennam theerum pola thondrum | It seems as though the desire is finally satisfied, |
| Aanaal thedi thedi paarkkum | Yet it continuously searches and yearns for more. |
| Ennam theerum pola thondrum | It seems as though the desire is finally satisfied, |
| Aanaal thedi thedi paarkkum yei | Yet it continuously searches and yearns for more, hey! |
| Female | |
| Enaku theriyum unakku puriyum yedho adhu | I know, and you understand—that mysterious something! |
| Adakka ninaithaal adhigam valarum yedho adhu | If you try to suppress it, it only grows all the more—that something! |
| Male | |
| Humming… | [Humming...] |
ஏய் எனக்கு தெரியும் உனக்கு புரியும் ஏதோ அது
அடக்க நினைத்தால் அதிகம் வளரும் ஏதோ அது
ஏய் எனக்கு தெரியும் உனக்கு புரியும் ஏதோ அது
அடக்க நினைத்தால் அதிகம் வளரும் ஏதோ அது
Hey, I know it,
You understand it too—that mysterious something!
Hey, if you try to suppress it,
It only grows all the more—that something, hey!
I know, and you understand—that mysterious something!
If you try to suppress it, it only grows all the more—that something!
தட்டுப் போலொரு மேனியிலே சாய்ந்தவுடன்
பாய்ந்து வரும் போதை என்னவோ
பொட்டுப் போலொரு சின்ன மலர்
தொட்டவுடன் பொங்கி வரும் சேதி என்னவோ
The moment one leans onto a smooth, sleek body,
What is this intoxicating feeling that comes rushing in?
Like a tiny blossom delicate as a dot,
What is this message that overflows the moment it is touched?
நம்மைக் கேட்டு வந்ததில்லை
நாமும் கேள்வி கேட்டதில்லை
காலம் கூட்டி வந்து சொல்லும்
கண்கள் கோலம் போட்டுக் கொள்ளும்
காலம் கூட்டி வந்து சொல்லும்
கண்கள் கோலம் போட்டுக் கொள்ளும் ஏய்
It did not arrive after seeking our permission,
Nor have I ever questioned its arrival.
Time itself will usher it in and reveal it,
As our eyes draw decorative patterns of desire.
Time itself will usher it in and reveal it,
As our eyes draw decorative patterns of desire, hey!
எனக்கு தெரியும் உனக்கு புரியும் ஏதோ அது
அடக்க நினைத்தால் அதிகம் வளரும் ஏதோ அது
I know, and you understand—that mysterious something!
If you try to suppress it, it only grows all the more—that something!
தங்கக் கோபுரம் ஆடுவதைக் காணவரும்
ஆடவர் எண்ணம் என்னவோ
சின்னச் சோலையில் மின்னி வரும்
செவ்விதழில் தேடி வரும் வண்ணம் என்னவோ
Coming to behold a golden tower swaying in grace,
What thoughts run through the minds of men?
Gleaming brightly in a small garden,
What is this color that comes seeking red lips?
அங்கே நேரம் பார்ப்பதில்லை
யாரும் போதும் என்பதில்லை
எண்ணம் தீரும் போலத் தோன்றும்
ஆனால் தேடி தேடித் பார்க்கும்
எண்ணம் தீரும் போலத் தோன்றும்
ஆனால் தேடி தேடித் பார்க்கும் ஏய்
Time is never watched or tracked over there,
Nor does anyone ever say, 'That is enough.'
It seems as though the desire is finally satisfied,
Yet it continuously searches and yearns for more.
It seems as though the desire is finally satisfied,
Yet it continuously searches and yearns for more, hey!
எனக்கு தெரியும் உனக்கு புரியும் ஏதோ அது
அடக்க நினைத்தால் அதிகம் வளரும் ஏதோ அது
I know, and you understand—that mysterious something!
If you try to suppress it, it only grows all the more—that something!
.....................
[Humming...]
Yei enakku theriyum
Hey, I know it,
Unakku puriyum yedho adhu
You understand it too—that mysterious something!
Ye adakka ninaithaal
Hey, if you try to suppress it,
Adhigam valarum yedho adhu yei
It only grows all the more—that something, hey!
Enaku theriyum unakku puriyum yedho adhu
I know, and you understand—that mysterious something!
Adakka ninaithaal adhigam valarum yedho adhu
If you try to suppress it, it only grows all the more—that something!
Thattu pol oru maeniyilae saainthavudan
The moment one leans onto a smooth, sleek body,
Paaindhu varum bodhai ennavoo
What is this intoxicating feeling that comes rushing in?
Pottu pol oru chinna malar
Like a tiny blossom delicate as a dot,
Thottavudan pongi varum saedhi ennavoo
What is this message that overflows the moment it is touched?
Nammai kaettu vandhadhillai
It did not arrive after seeking our permission,
Naanum kelvi kettadhillai
Nor have I ever questioned its arrival.
Kaalam kootti vandhu sollum
Time itself will usher it in and reveal it,
Kangal kolam pottu kollum
As our eyes draw decorative patterns of desire.
Kaalam kootti vandhu sollum
Time itself will usher it in and reveal it,
Kangal kolam pottu kollum yei
As our eyes draw decorative patterns of desire, hey!
Enaku theriyum unakku puriyum yedho adhu
I know, and you understand—that mysterious something!
Adakka ninaithaal adhigam valarum yedho adhu
If you try to suppress it, it only grows all the more—that something!
Thanga gopuram aaduvadhai kaanavarum
Coming to behold a golden tower swaying in grace,
Aadavarin ennam ennavoo
What thoughts run through the minds of men?
Chinna solaiyil minni varum
Gleaming brightly in a small garden,
Sevvidhazhil thedi varum vannam ennavo
What is this color that comes seeking red lips?
Angae naeram paarpadhillai
Time is never watched or tracked over there,
Yaarum podhum enbadhillai
Nor does anyone ever say, 'That is enough.'
Ennam theerum pola thondrum
It seems as though the desire is finally satisfied,
Aanaal thedi thedi paarkkum
Yet it continuously searches and yearns for more.
Ennam theerum pola thondrum
It seems as though the desire is finally satisfied,
Aanaal thedi thedi paarkkum yei
Yet it continuously searches and yearns for more, hey!
Enaku theriyum unakku puriyum yedho adhu
I know, and you understand—that mysterious something!
Adakka ninaithaal adhigam valarum yedho adhu
If you try to suppress it, it only grows all the more—that something!
Humming…
[Humming...]
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
"Yei Enakku Theriyum" is a playful, seductive dance track from the 1969 film 'Anbalippu'. Composed by M. S. Vishwanathan, written by Kannadasan, and rendered with signature flair by L. R. Eswari, the song centers on the theme of romantic attraction and desire—referred to cryptically as "that mysterious something." The lyrics express that love and passion are natural forces that cannot be controlled; the more one attempts to suppress them, the stronger they manifest. Through sensual imagery—such as swaying like a golden tower, flowers overflowing with subtle messages, and glowing red lips—the song illustrates how attraction makes people lose track of time and continuously seek fulfillment. Kannadasan deftly balances suggestive playfulness with poetic elegance, while L. R. Eswari's vibrant vocals elevate the song's glamorous retro rhythm.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Iyaipu (End Rhyme)
“Nammai kaettu vandhadhillai / Naanum kelvi kettadhillai”
The matching ending sound '-dhillai' across consecutive lines creates a rhythmic, musical flow.
Monai (Initial Alliteration)
“Kaalam kootti vandhu sollum / Kangal kolam pottu kollum”
The repetition of the initial consonant sound 'K' ('Kaalam' / 'Kangal') aligns with classic Tamil Monai poetic conventions.
Uvamai (Simile)
“Pottu pol oru chinna malar”
Uses the word 'pol' (like) to compare a delicate flower to a tiny dot or bindi.
Metaphor
“Thanga gopuram aaduvadhai kaanavarum”
Metaphorically compares a woman's graceful, moving physique to a swaying golden temple tower ('Thanga gopuram').
Adukku Thodar (Repetition for Emphasis)
“Aanaal thedi thedi paarkkum”
The word 'thedi' is repeated twice consecutively to emphasize the endless act of searching and yearning.
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Trivia
In 1960s Tamil cinema, singer L. R. Eswari was celebrated as the ultimate voice for cabaret, club, and seductive dance tracks. Working frequently with composer M. S. Vishwanathan, her unique vocal timbre gave songs like 'Yei Enakku Theriyum' a stylish, high-energy modern appeal. Lyricist Kannadasan was known for infusing subtle philosophy even into westernized club numbers, portraying passion not as a vice, but as an uncontrollable law of nature.
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