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Endrum Pathinaru

From Kanni Thaai · 1965

Lyricist
Panchu Arunachalam
Singers
T. M. Soundararajan, P. Susheela
Music director
K. V. Mahadevan
Movie name
Kanni Thaai
Movie release year
1965
Lyrics added on
21 Sept 2019

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Endrum pathinaaru vayadhu pathinaaru
Manadhum pathinaaru
Arugil vaa vaa vilaiyaadu…
Endrum pathinaaru vayadhu pathinaaru
Manadhum pathinaaru
Arugil vaa vaa vilaiyaadu…
Endrum pathinaaru vayadhu pathinaaru
Manadhum pathinaaru
Arugil vaa vaa vilaiyaadu…
Endrum pathinaaru vayadhu pathinaaru
Manadhum pathinaaru
Arugil vaa vaa vilaiyaadu…
Endrum pathinaaru
Kannam sivandhadhu edhanaalae
Kaigal kodutha kodaiyaalae
Un kannam sivandhadhu edhanaalae
Un kaigal kodutha kodaiyaalae
Vannam minnuvadedhanaalae
Vallal thandha nianaivaalae
Un vannam minnuvadedhanaalae
Indha vallal thandha nianaivaalae
Endrum pathinaaru vayadhu pathinaaru
Manadhum pathinaaru
Arugil vaa vaa vilaiyaadu…
Endrum pathinaaru
Vizhigal ponguvadhedhanaalae
Veera thirumagan velaalae
Un vizhighal ponguvadhedhanaalae
Indha veera thirumagan velaalae
Mozhighal konjuvadhedhanaalae
Nee munnae nirkkum azhaghaalae
Un mozhighal konjuvadhedhanaalae
Nee munnae nirkkum azhaghaalae
Endrum pathinaaru
Vayadhu pathinaaru
Manadhum pathinaaru
Arugil vaa vaa vilaiyaadu…
Forever sixteen, the age is sixteen,
The heart is sixteen too,
Come close, come and play...
Forever sixteen, the age is sixteen,
The heart is sixteen too,
Come close, come and play...
Forever sixteen, the age is sixteen,
The heart is sixteen too,
Come close, come and play...
Forever sixteen, the age is sixteen,
The heart is sixteen too,
Come close, come and play...
Forever sixteen...
Why did your cheeks blush red?
From the gift given by your hands.
Why did your cheeks blush red?
From the gift given by your hands.
Why does your complexion glow so bright?
From the memories given by my generous lover.
Why does your complexion glow so bright?
From the memories given by this generous lover.
Forever sixteen, the age is sixteen,
The heart is sixteen too,
Come close, come and play...
Forever sixteen...
Why are your eyes overflowing with love?
From the spear-sharp glance of this brave, noble man.
Why are your eyes overflowing with love?
From the spear-sharp glance of this brave, noble man.
Why do your words sound so sweet and playful?
From the beauty of you standing before me.
Why do your words sound so sweet and playful?
From the beauty of you standing before me.
Forever sixteen...
The age is sixteen,
The heart is sixteen too,
Come close, come and play...
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

'Endrum Pathinaaru' is a timeless, lighthearted romantic song centered on the idea that true love keeps a person eternally young at heart. The motif of 'sixteen' represents the pinnacle of youthfulness, exuberance, and playful charm. Through a series of romantic call-and-response questions, the lovers teasingly inquire about each other's glowing physical features—blushing cheeks, radiant skin, and sparkling eyes—attributing these joyful changes directly to the power of their mutual love and admiration. The song captures a sweet banter between the couple where the female lead praises the hero's nobility and heroism, while the hero compliments her enchanting presence and affectionate words. Ultimately, the song serves as a celebratory anthem of eternal youthfulness fostered by romance, passion, and companionship.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Iyaipu (End Rhyme)

“Kannam sivandhadhu edhanaalae”

Multiple lines end with the rhyming suffix '-edhanaalae' (e.g., edhanaalae, kodaiyaalae, nianaivaalae, azhaghaalae), creating a melodic, questioning rhythm throughout the stanza.

Monai (Initial Rhyme / Alliteration)

“Kannam sivandhadhu edhanaalae / Kaigal kodutha kodaiyaalae”

The initial 'K' sound is repeated in 'Kannam' and 'Kaigal', producing a pleasant alliterative flow.

Anaphora / Repetition

“Endrum pathinaaru vayadhu pathinaaru / Manadhum pathinaaru”

The deliberate repetition of 'pathinaaru' (sixteen) reinforces the central motif of everlasting youth and joyful energy.

Metaphor

“Veera thirumagan velaalae”

The hero's impactful gaze or presence is metaphorically compared to a hero's sharp spear ('vel') piercing the heart.

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Trivia

'Kanni Thaai' (1965) is an action-drama movie starring M. G. Ramachandran (MGR) and K. R. Vijaya, directed by M. A. Thirumugam under the Sandow M. M. A. Chinnappa Thevar banner (Devar Films). The film's musical score was composed by K. V. Mahadevan, with vocals for this duet performed by the legendary duo T. M. Soundararajan and P. Susheela. Lyricist Panchu Arunachalam contributed early in his prolific career to this film.

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