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Enga Mama

From Pudhu Padagan · 1990

Lyricist
Kalaipuli S. Thanu
Singer
Baby Harini
Music director
Kalaipuli S. Thanu
Movie name
Pudhu Padagan
Movie release year
1990
Lyrics added on
16 Sept 2020

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Enga maama enna paaru
Konjam soru nee thinnu
Endhan aasai maama
Konjam pesu maama
Enga maama enna paaru
Konjam soru nee thinnu
Look at me, my dear uncle,
Eat a little rice.
My dearest uncle,
Talk to me a little, uncle.
Look at me, my dear uncle,
Eat a little rice...
Female
Female

Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

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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