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 paaru | Look at me, my uncle |
| Konjam soru nee thinnu | Eat a little food |
| Endhan aasai maama | My beloved uncle |
| Konjam pesu maama | Talk a little, uncle |
| Female | |
| Enga maama enna paaru | Look at me, my uncle |
| Konjam soru nee thinnu | Eat a little food |
எங்க மாமா என்னப் பாரு
கொஞ்சம் சோறு நீ தின்னு
எந்தன் ஆசை மாமா
கொஞ்சம் பேசு மாமா
Look at me, my uncle
Eat a little food
My beloved uncle
Talk a little, uncle
எங்க மாமா என்னப் பாரு
கொஞ்சம் சோறு நீ தின்னு...
Look at me, my uncle
Eat a little food
Enga maama enna paaru
Look at me, my uncle
Konjam soru nee thinnu
Eat a little food
Endhan aasai maama
My beloved uncle
Konjam pesu maama
Talk a little, uncle
Enga maama enna paaru
Look at me, my uncle
Konjam soru nee thinnu
Eat 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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