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Lyrics & meaning

Endhan Ponvanamme Female

From Naan Vazhavaippen · 1979

Lyricist
Kannadasan
Singer
P. Susheela
Music director
Ilayaraja
Details
Naan Vazhavaippen1979

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Endhan pon vannamaeMy golden, precious one,
Anbu poo vannamaeMy tender, loving flower,
Endhan pon vannamaeMy golden, precious one,
Anbu poo vannamaeMy tender, loving flower,
Nenjil poraattamaa kannil neerottamaaIs there a struggle in your heart and tears in your eyes?
Adhai naan paarkkavaa manam thaan thaangumaaIf I witness that, can my heart bear it?
Female
Endhan pon vannamaeMy golden, precious one,
Anbu poo vannamaeMy tender, loving flower,
Female
Ponnai kandaen adhil unnai kandaenI saw gold, and in it I saw you,
Kaalai pozhudhai kandaen indha kadhirai kandaenI saw the morning dawn, and in it I saw this ray of light,
Ennai kandaen nenjil uravai kandaenI saw myself, and in my heart I found our bond,
Neeyum illai endraal naanum engae selvaenIf you are not around, where would I go?
Thaai seidhadhae thavam naam vandhadhuIt is the penance done by our mother that brought us into existence,
Thaai kondadhae varam naam vaazhvadhuIt is the blessing received by our mother that allows us to live,
En raajaathi kannae kalangaadhiruMy dear princess, do not be distressed,
Female
Endhan pon vannamaeMy golden, precious one,
Anbu poo vannamaeMy tender, loving flower,
Nenjil poraattamaa kannil neerottamaaIs there a struggle in your heart and tears in your eyes?
Adhai naan paarkkavaa manam thaan thaangumaaIf I witness that, can my heart bear it?
Female
Kallam illai nenjil kabadam illaiThere is no deceit in your heart, no hypocrisy,
Naam kanneer sindha oru nyaayam illaiThere is no reason or justice for us to shed tears,
Female
Kallam illai nenjil kabadam illaiThere is no deceit in your heart, no hypocrisy,
Naam kanneer sindha oru nyaayam illaiThere is no reason or justice for us to shed tears,
Kaalam varum andha dheivam varumTime will change, and God will come to our rescue,
Naalum varum nalla vaazhvum varumBetter days will arrive, and a prosperous life will follow,
En raajaathi kannae kalangaadhiruMy dear princess, do not be distressed,
Female
Endhan pon vannamaeMy golden, precious one,
Anbu poo vannamaeMy tender, loving flower,
Nenjil poraattamaa kannil neerottamaaIs there a struggle in your heart and tears in your eyes?
Adhai naan paarkkavaa manam thaan thaangumaaIf I witness that, can my heart bear it?
Female
Endhan pon vannamaeMy golden, precious one,
Anbu poo vannamaeMy tender, loving flower.

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This song is a tender and comforting lullaby-like consolation where the speaker comforts a beloved girl (often a sister or daughter) who is going through distress and turmoil. Addressing her with loving epithets like 'golden one', 'flower-like lover', and 'princess', the speaker expresses heartbreak over her tears and promises that he cannot endure seeing her in pain.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Iyaipu (Rhyming Endings)

Nenjil poraattamaa kannil neerottamaa

The words 'poraattamaa' and 'neerottamaa' end with the same rhythmic suffix sound, creating a melodic, rhyming tone.

Metaphor

Endhan pon vannamae / Anbu poo vannamae

The listener is metaphorically compared to 'pon' (gold) and 'poo' (a tender flower) to convey her innocence and high value to the speaker.

Monai (Initial Alliteration)

Kallam illai nenjil kabadam illai

Repetition of the initial 'Ka' sound in 'Kallam' and 'kabadam' adds structural harmony to the line.

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Trivia

The song 'Endhan Pon Vanname' belongs to the 1979 movie 'Naan Vazhavaippen' starring Sivaji Ganesan and K. R. Vijaya. The soundtrack was composed by Ilaiyaraaja with lyrics written by the legendary poet Kannadasan, and the track is renowned for its sentimental rendition by T.M. Soundararajan.

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