Engal Thamizhe
From Vilva Official · 2015
- Lyricist
- Vilva
- Singers
- Khatija Rahman, Vilva
- Music director
- Vilva
- Details
- Vilva Official2015
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Female | |
| Thamizhae | Oh Tamil language! |
| Thamizhae thamizhae | Oh Tamil! Oh Tamil! |
| Thamizhae | Oh Tamil language! |
| Thamizhae..thamizhae | Oh Tamil! Oh Tamil! |
| Thamizhae thamizhae | Oh Tamil! Oh Tamil! |
| Thamizhae thamizhae | Oh Tamil! Oh Tamil! |
| Thamizhae ..thamizhae | Oh Tamil! Oh Tamil! |
| Female | |
| Anbai alli koduthaai nee | You gave love generously in abundance. |
| Arivai solli koduthaai nee | You taught and imparted wisdom. |
| Anbai ennul vidhaithaai nee | You sowed love within me. |
| Kaatraai vandhu kalanthaai nee | You came like the wind and merged with me. |
| Female | |
| Thamizhae | Oh Tamil language! |
| Engal thamizhae | Our beloved Tamil language! |
| Thamizhae | Oh Tamil language! |
| Engal tahmizhae | Our beloved Tamil language! |
| Male | |
| Namoodu swaasam | Breath that lives within us, |
| Ottrum oru dhesam | A land that brings unity, |
| Enaalum thamizhaa maravaadhe | Oh Tamilian, never forget this on any day! |
| Engaeyo pirandhom | We were born in different places, |
| Thamizhaal inaindhom | Yet we united through the Tamil language. |
| Manidham vittu vilagadhe | Do not stray away from humanity. |
| Male | |
| Thamizhaa anbu thamizhaa | Oh Tamilian, oh loving Tamilian! |
| All :Thamizh thamizh thamizh thamizh | All: Tamil, Tamil, Tamil, Tamil! |
தமிழே
தமிழே தமிழே
தமிழே
தமிழே..தமிழே
தமிழே தமிழே
தமிழே தமிழே
தமிழே ..தமிழே
Oh Tamil language!
Oh Tamil! Oh Tamil!
Oh Tamil language!
Oh Tamil! Oh Tamil!
Oh Tamil! Oh Tamil!
Oh Tamil! Oh Tamil!
Oh Tamil! Oh Tamil!
எங்கள் தமிழே
எங்கும் தமிழே
பிறப்பொக்கும் எல்லா உயிர்க்கும்
பிறப்பினால் அணைவரும் சமமே
அனைவரும் :
பிறப்பொக்கும் எல்லா உயிர்க்கும்
உரக்க சொல்வது தமிழே
You gave love generously in abundance.
You taught and imparted wisdom.
You sowed love within me.
You came like the wind and merged with me.
எங்கள் தமிழே
எங்கும் தமிழே
எங்கள் தமிழே
எங்கும் தமிழே
Oh Tamil language!
Our beloved Tamil language!
Oh Tamil language!
Our beloved Tamil language!
அன்பை அள்ளி கொடுத்தாய் நீ
அறிவை சொல்லி கொடுத்தாய் நீ
அன்பாய் என்னுள் விதைத்தாய் நீ
காற்றாய் வந்து கலந்தாய் நீ
Breath that lives within us,
A land that brings unity,
Oh Tamilian, never forget this on any day!
We were born in different places,
Yet we united through the Tamil language.
Do not stray away from humanity.
தமிழே
எங்கள் தமிழே
தமிழே
எங்கள் தமிழே
Oh Tamilian, oh loving Tamilian!
All: Tamil, Tamil, Tamil, Tamil!
நம்மோடு ஸ்வாசம்
ஒற்றும் ஒரு தேசம்
எந்நாளும் தமிழா மறவாதே
எங்கேயோ பிறந்தோம்
தமிழால் இணைந்தோம்
மனிதம் விட்டு விலகாதே
தமிழா அன்புத் தமிழா
அனைவரும் : தமிழ் தமிழ் தமிழ் தமிழ்
எங்கள் தமிழே
எங்கும் தமிழே
எங்கள் தமிழே
எங்கும் தமிழே
எங்கள் தமிழே
எங்கும் தமிழே
எங்கள் தமிழே
எங்கும் தமிழே
Thamizhae
Oh Tamil language!
Thamizhae thamizhae
Oh Tamil! Oh Tamil!
Thamizhae
Oh Tamil language!
Thamizhae..thamizhae
Oh Tamil! Oh Tamil!
Thamizhae thamizhae
Oh Tamil! Oh Tamil!
Thamizhae thamizhae
Oh Tamil! Oh Tamil!
Thamizhae ..thamizhae
Oh Tamil! Oh Tamil!
Anbai alli koduthaai nee
You gave love generously in abundance.
Arivai solli koduthaai nee
You taught and imparted wisdom.
Anbai ennul vidhaithaai nee
You sowed love within me.
Kaatraai vandhu kalanthaai nee
You came like the wind and merged with me.
Thamizhae
Oh Tamil language!
Engal thamizhae
Our beloved Tamil language!
Thamizhae
Oh Tamil language!
Engal tahmizhae
Our beloved Tamil language!
Namoodu swaasam
Breath that lives within us,
Ottrum oru dhesam
A land that brings unity,
Enaalum thamizhaa maravaadhe
Oh Tamilian, never forget this on any day!
Engaeyo pirandhom
We were born in different places,
Thamizhaal inaindhom
Yet we united through the Tamil language.
Manidham vittu vilagadhe
Do not stray away from humanity.
Thamizhaa anbu thamizhaa
Oh Tamilian, oh loving Tamilian!
All :Thamizh thamizh thamizh thamizh
All: Tamil, Tamil, Tamil, Tamil!
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This song is an ode to the Tamil language, celebrating its role not just as a medium of communication, but as a nurturing life force that imparts wisdom, love, and humanity to its speakers. The lyrics personify Tamil as a maternal presence that feeds the soul with knowledge and merges seamlessly into one's breath like the wind. The emotional arc transitions from personal devotion to a collective call for unity among Tamil speakers across the globe. It highlights how the language brings together people born in diverse places, urging every Tamilian to stay rooted in love, preserve their heritage, and uphold the values of humanity.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Iyaipu (End Rhyme)
“Anbai alli koduthaai nee / Arivai solli koduthaai nee / Anbai ennul vidhaithaai nee / Kaatraai vandhu kalanthaai nee”
The consecutive lines end with the rhyming word 'nee' (you), creating a rhythmic and melodious poetic flow praising Tamil.
Simile / Personification
“Kaatraai vandhu kalanthaai nee”
The language is personified and compared to the wind ('kaatraai'), seamlessly merging into the speaker's existence.
Monai (Initial Alliteration)
“Anbai alli koduthaai nee / Arivai solli koduthaai nee”
The repetition of initial vowel sounds ('A') across lines creates harmonious phonetic structure.
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Trivia
This track features Khatija Rahman, the daughter of Oscar-winning composer A. R. Rahman, showcasing her early vocals in independent and feature projects alongside musician Vilva.
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