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Lyrics & meaning

Enga Mama

From Pudhu Padagan · 1990

Lyricist
Kalaipuli S. Thanu
Singer
Baby Harini
Music director
Kalaipuli S. Thanu
Details
Pudhu Padagan1990

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Enga maama enna paaruLook at me, my uncle
Konjam soru nee thinnuEat a little food
Endhan aasai maamaMy beloved uncle
Konjam pesu maamaTalk a little, uncle
Female
Enga maama enna paaruLook at me, my uncle
Konjam soru nee thinnuEat a little food

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This tender song excerpt captures an affectionate appeal to a beloved uncle ('maama'). The speaker lovingly entreats him to pay attention, eat some food, and speak with them, showcasing deep familial bond, care, and domestic warmth.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Iyaipu (End Rhyme)

Endhan aasai maama / Konjam pesu maama

The consecutive lines end with the word 'maama', creating a rhythmic repetition and melodic harmony.

Repetition (Refrain)

Enga maama enna paaru / Konjam soru nee thinnu

The first two lines are repeated at the end of the stanza to reiterate the primary loving request.

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Trivia

'Pudhu Padagan' (1990) was written, directed, and produced by Kalaipuli S. Thanu, who also composed the film's soundtrack and penned the lyrics.

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