Endrum Pathinaru
From Kanni Thaai · 1965
- Lyricist
- Panchu Arunachalam
- Singers
- T. M. Soundararajan, P. Susheela
- Music director
- K. V. Mahadevan
- Details
- Kanni Thaai1965
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Female | |
| Endrum pathinaaru vayadhu pathinaaru | Ever sixteen, age is sixteen, |
| Manadhum pathinaaru | The mind is sixteen as well, |
| Arugil vaa vaa vilaiyaadu… | Come near, come near and play... |
| Endrum pathinaaru vayadhu pathinaaru | Ever sixteen, age is sixteen, |
| Manadhum pathinaaru | The mind is sixteen as well, |
| Arugil vaa vaa vilaiyaadu… | Come near, come near and play... |
| Male | |
| Endrum pathinaaru vayadhu pathinaaru | Ever sixteen, age is sixteen, |
| Manadhum pathinaaru | The mind is sixteen as well, |
| Arugil vaa vaa vilaiyaadu… | Come near, come near and play... |
| Endrum pathinaaru vayadhu pathinaaru | Ever sixteen, age is sixteen, |
| Manadhum pathinaaru | The mind is sixteen as well, |
| Arugil vaa vaa vilaiyaadu… | Come near, come near and play... |
| Endrum pathinaaru | Ever sixteen. |
| Male | |
| Kannam sivandhadhu edhanaalae | Why did the cheeks turn red? |
| Female | |
| Kaigal kodutha kodaiyaalae | Because of the gift given by hands. |
| Male | |
| Un kannam sivandhadhu edhanaalae | Why did your cheeks turn red? |
| Female | |
| Un kaigal kodutha kodaiyaalae | Because of the gift given by your hands. |
| Male | |
| Vannam minnuvadedhanaalae | Why is the complexion glowing? |
| Female | |
| Vallal thandha nianaivaalae | Because of the thoughts given by the generous lover. |
| Male | |
| Un vannam minnuvadedhanaalae | Why is your complexion glowing? |
| Female | |
| Indha vallal thandha nianaivaalae | Because of the thoughts given by this generous lover. |
| Endrum pathinaaru vayadhu pathinaaru | Ever sixteen, age is sixteen, |
| Male | |
| Manadhum pathinaaru | The mind is sixteen as well, |
| Arugil vaa vaa vilaiyaadu… | Come near, come near and play... |
| Endrum pathinaaru | Ever sixteen. |
| Male | |
| Vizhigal ponguvadhedhanaalae | Why are the eyes brimming with emotion? |
| Female | |
| Veera thirumagan velaalae | Because of the spear of the brave noble hero. |
| Male | |
| Un vizhighal ponguvadhedhanaalae | Why are your eyes brimming with emotion? |
| Female | |
| Indha veera thirumagan velaalae | Because of the spear of this brave noble hero. |
| Male | |
| Mozhighal konjuvadhedhanaalae | Why are the words lisping so affectionately? |
| Female | |
| Nee munnae nirkkum azhaghaalae | Because of the beauty standing right in front of you. |
| Male | |
| Un mozhighal konjuvadhedhanaalae | Why are your words lisping so affectionately? |
| Female | |
| Nee munnae nirkkum azhaghaalae | Because of the beauty standing right in front of you. |
| Male | |
| Endrum pathinaaru | Ever sixteen, |
| Female | |
| Vayadhu pathinaaru | Age is sixteen, |
| Male | |
| Manadhum pathinaaru | The mind is sixteen as well, |
| Female | |
| Arugil vaa vaa vilaiyaadu… | Come near, come near and play... |
என்றும் பதினாறு வயது பதினாறு
மனதும் பதினாறு
அருகில் வா வா விளையாடு
என்றும் பதினாறு வயது பதினாறு
மனதும் பதினாறு
அருகில் வா வா விளையாடு
Ever sixteen, age is sixteen,
The mind is sixteen as well,
Come near, come near and play...
Ever sixteen, age is sixteen,
The mind is sixteen as well,
Come near, come near and play...
என்றும் பதினாறு வயது பதினாறு
மனதும் பதினாறு
அருகில் வா வா விளையாடு
என்றும் பதினாறு வயது பதினாறு
மனதும் பதினாறு
அருகில் வா வா விளையாடு
என்றும் பதினாறு
Ever sixteen, age is sixteen,
The mind is sixteen as well,
Come near, come near and play...
Ever sixteen, age is sixteen,
The mind is sixteen as well,
Come near, come near and play...
Ever sixteen.
கன்னம் சிவந்தது எதனாலே
Why did the cheeks turn red?
கைகள் கொடுத்த கொடையாலே
Because of the gift given by hands.
கன்னம் சிவந்தது எதனாலே
Why did your cheeks turn red?
உன் கைகள் கொடுத்த கொடையாலே
Because of the gift given by your hands.
வண்ணம் மின்னுவதெதனாலே
Why is the complexion glowing?
வள்ளல் தந்த நினைவாலே
Because of the thoughts given by the generous lover.
உன் வண்ணம் மின்னுவதெதனாலே
Why is your complexion glowing?
இந்த வள்ளல் தந்த நினைவாலே
என்றும் பதினாறு வயது பதினாறு
Because of the thoughts given by this generous lover.
Ever sixteen, age is sixteen,
மனதும் பதினாறு
அருகில் வா வா விளையாடு
என்றும் பதினாறு
The mind is sixteen as well,
Come near, come near and play...
Ever sixteen.
விழிகள் பொங்குவதெதனாலே
Why are the eyes brimming with emotion?
வீரத் திருமகன் வேலாலே
Because of the spear of the brave noble hero.
உன் விழிகள் பொங்குவதெதனாலே
Why are your eyes brimming with emotion?
இந்த வீரத் திருமகன் வேலாலே
Because of the spear of this brave noble hero.
மொழிகள் கொஞ்சுவதெதனாலே
Why are the words lisping so affectionately?
நீ முன்னே நிற்கும் அழகாலே
Because of the beauty standing right in front of you.
உன் மொழிகள் கொஞ்சுவதெதனாலே
Why are your words lisping so affectionately?
நீ முன்னே நிற்கும் அழகாலே
Because of the beauty standing right in front of you.
என்றும் பதினாறு
Ever sixteen,
வயது பதினாறு
Age is sixteen,
மனதும் பதினாறு
The mind is sixteen as well,
அருகில் வா வா விளையாடு
Come near, come near and play...
என்றும் பதினாறு.....
Endrum pathinaaru vayadhu pathinaaru
Ever sixteen, age is sixteen,
Manadhum pathinaaru
The mind is sixteen as well,
Arugil vaa vaa vilaiyaadu…
Come near, come near and play...
Endrum pathinaaru vayadhu pathinaaru
Ever sixteen, age is sixteen,
Manadhum pathinaaru
The mind is sixteen as well,
Arugil vaa vaa vilaiyaadu…
Come near, come near and play...
Endrum pathinaaru vayadhu pathinaaru
Ever sixteen, age is sixteen,
Manadhum pathinaaru
The mind is sixteen as well,
Arugil vaa vaa vilaiyaadu…
Come near, come near and play...
Endrum pathinaaru vayadhu pathinaaru
Ever sixteen, age is sixteen,
Manadhum pathinaaru
The mind is sixteen as well,
Arugil vaa vaa vilaiyaadu…
Come near, come near and play...
Endrum pathinaaru
Ever sixteen.
Kannam sivandhadhu edhanaalae
Why did the cheeks turn red?
Kaigal kodutha kodaiyaalae
Because of the gift given by hands.
Un kannam sivandhadhu edhanaalae
Why did your cheeks turn red?
Un kaigal kodutha kodaiyaalae
Because of the gift given by your hands.
Vannam minnuvadedhanaalae
Why is the complexion glowing?
Vallal thandha nianaivaalae
Because of the thoughts given by the generous lover.
Un vannam minnuvadedhanaalae
Why is your complexion glowing?
Indha vallal thandha nianaivaalae
Because of the thoughts given by this generous lover.
Endrum pathinaaru vayadhu pathinaaru
Ever sixteen, age is sixteen,
Manadhum pathinaaru
The mind is sixteen as well,
Arugil vaa vaa vilaiyaadu…
Come near, come near and play...
Endrum pathinaaru
Ever sixteen.
Vizhigal ponguvadhedhanaalae
Why are the eyes brimming with emotion?
Veera thirumagan velaalae
Because of the spear of the brave noble hero.
Un vizhighal ponguvadhedhanaalae
Why are your eyes brimming with emotion?
Indha veera thirumagan velaalae
Because of the spear of this brave noble hero.
Mozhighal konjuvadhedhanaalae
Why are the words lisping so affectionately?
Nee munnae nirkkum azhaghaalae
Because of the beauty standing right in front of you.
Un mozhighal konjuvadhedhanaalae
Why are your words lisping so affectionately?
Nee munnae nirkkum azhaghaalae
Because of the beauty standing right in front of you.
Endrum pathinaaru
Ever sixteen,
Vayadhu pathinaaru
Age is sixteen,
Manadhum pathinaaru
The mind is sixteen as well,
Arugil vaa vaa vilaiyaadu…
Come near, come near and play...
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
'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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