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Lyrics & meaning

Endhan Ponvanamme Male

From Naan Vazhavaippen · 1979

Lyricist
Kannadasan
Singer
T. M. Soundararajan
Music director
Ilayaraja
Details
Naan Vazhavaippen1979

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Endhan pon vannamaeMy golden-hued one,
Anbu poo vannamaeMy lovely flower-like one,
Endhan pon vannamaeMy golden-hued one,
Anbu poo vannamaeMy lovely flower-like one,
Nenjil poraattamaa kannil neerottamaaIs there turmoil in your heart and tears flowing in your eyes?
Adhai naan paarkkavaaShould I be forced to see that?
Manam thaan thaangumaaCan my heart endure it?
Male
Endhan pon vannamaeMy golden-hued one,
Anbu poo vannamaeMy lovely flower-like one,
Male
Kovil illai endraal dheivam illaiIf there is no temple, there is no deity,
Ingae nee illaiyael kannae naanum illaiIf you are not here, my dear, I do not exist either.
Vaanam illai endraal madhiyum illaiIf there is no sky, there is no moon,
Undhan vaarthai illai endraal geedham illaiIf there are no words from you, there is no melody.
Nee vandhadhaal thaanae poo vandhadhuOnly because you arrived did the flower bloom,
Nee vaadinaal vanna poo vaadumaeIf you wilt, the colorful blossom will wilt too.
En raajaathi kannae kalangaadhiruMy darling princess, do not be distressed.
Male
Endhan pon vannamaeMy golden-hued one,
Anbu poo vannamaeMy lovely flower-like one,
Male
Ponnai kandaen adhil unnai kandaenI saw gold and I saw you within it,
Kaalai pozhudhai kandaen indha kadhirai kandaenI saw the morning time and I saw this ray of sunlight,
Ennai kandaen nenjil uravai kandaenI found myself and found a bond in my heart,
Neeyum illai endraal naanum engae selvaenIf you are not there, where will I go?
Thaai seidhadhae thavam naam vandhadhuIt is due to mother's penance that we came into being,
Thaai kondadhae varam naam vaazhvadhuIt is due to the boon mother received that we live.
En raajaathi kannae kalangaadhiruMy darling princess, do not be distressed.
Male
Endhan pon vannamaeMy golden-hued one,
Anbu poo vannamaeMy lovely flower-like one,
Male
Kallam illai nenjil kabadam illaiThere is no guile or deceit in your heart,
Naam kanneer sindha oru nyaayam illaiThere is no justice in us shedding tears.
Kaalam varum andha dheivam varumTime will change, and that God will come,
Andha naalum varum nalla vaazhvum varumThat auspicious day will arrive, and a good life will come.
Kaalam thanai naan maara vaippaenI will make time itself change,
Kannae unai naan vaazha vaippaenMy dear, I will make you live a prosperous life.
En raajaathi kannae kalangaadhiruMy darling princess, do not be distressed.
Male
Endhan pon vannamaeMy golden-hued one,
Anbu poo vannamaeMy lovely flower-like one,
Nenjil poraattamaa kannil neerottamaaIs there turmoil in your heart and tears flowing in your eyes?
Adhai naan paarkkavaaShould I be forced to see that?
Manam thaan thaangumaaCan my heart endure it?
Male
Endhan pon vannamaeMy golden-hued one,
Anbu poo vannamaeMy lovely flower-like one.

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This song is a tender and comforting lullaby-like expression of affection and reassurance from a loving guardian/brother to a cherished girl or sister. The speaker expresses deep unconditional devotion, emphasizing that their existence and joy are completely intertwined with the happiness of the beloved.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Monai (Initial Rhyme / Alliteration)

Kovil illai endraal dheivam illai / Ingae nee illaiyael kannae naanum illai

Matching initial sound patterns (Kovil / Kannae) creating a melodious rhythm in the couplet.

Iyaipu (End Rhyme)

Kaalam varum andha dheivam varum / Andha naalum varum nalla vaazhvum varum

Repetition of the word 'varum' at the end of consecutive lines emphasizing hope and arrival.

Metaphor (Uruvagamm)

Endhan pon vannamae / Anbu poo vannamae

Comparing the beloved directly to precious gold and a gentle blooming flower.

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Trivia

Naan Vazhavaippen (1979) features music composed by Ilaiyaraaja, with memorable lyrics penned by Kannadasan. The film stars Sivaji Ganesan and Rajinikanth.

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