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Enge Antha Vennila Male

From Varushamellam Vasantham · 2002

Lyricist
Lyricist Not Known
Singer
Unni Menon
Music director
Sirpy
Movie name
Varushamellam Vasantham
Movie release year
2002
Lyrics added on
11 Feb 2017

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Naanaa nana naa nana
Naanaa nana naa nana
{ Engae antha vennila } (4)
Kallai kani yaakinaal
Mullai malaraakinaal
Engae antha vennila
Tharaiyil nadantha naan
Vaanil parakiren
{ Unnaal thaanamma } (2)
Iravai iruntha naan
Pagalai maarinen
{ Unnaal thaanamma } (2)
Enakenna irunthathu oru manasu
Athai unakena kodupathu sugam enaku
Enakena irupathu oru usuru
Athai unakena tharuvathu varam enaku
Nee maranthaal enna maruthaal enna
Nee thaan enthan ozhi vizhaku
Endrum nee thaan enthan ozhi vizhaku
{ Engae antha vennila } (2)
…………………………….
Mazhaiyil nanaikiren kudaiyaai varugiraai
Veyilil nadakiren nizhalai varugiraai
Thaagam engiren neerai varugiraai
Sogam engiren thaaiyaai varugiraai
Nadhigalil meengal neendhuthama
Athil nadhikoru vazhiyum illaiyama
Un ninaivugal idhayathil neendhuthama
Athil enakoru vazhiyum illaiyama
Nee irunthaal enna pirinthaal enna
Kaadhal enaku pothumamaa
En kaadhal enaku pothumamaa
{ Engae antha vennila } (2)
Kallai kani yaakinaal
Mullai malaraakinaal
Engae antha vennila
Naana nana naa nana
Naana nana naa nana
Where is that bright moon? Where is that bright moon? Where is that bright moon? Where is that bright moon?
She turned a stone into sweet fruit,
She made the jasmine blossom,
Where is that bright moon?
I, who once walked on the ground,
now fly high in the sky,
all because of you! All because of you!
I, who lived in the dark of night,
have turned into the bright day,
all because of you! All because of you!
All I ever had was a single heart,
and giving it to you brings me pure joy.
All I ever have is a single life,
and dedicating it to you is a blessing for me.
What does it matter if you forget me or reject me?
You alone are my shining lamp,
forever, you alone are my guiding light.
Where is that bright moon? Where is that bright moon?
...
When I get drenched in the rain, you come as an umbrella.
When I walk under the harsh sun, you come as soothing shade.
When I say I am thirsty, you come as refreshing water.
When I say I am sad, you come comfort me like a mother.
Fish swim within the river,
and the river feels no burden at all.
Your memories swim within my heart,
and I feel no pain at all.
What does it matter whether you stay or leave?
Just having this love is enough for me.
My love is truly enough for me.
Where is that bright moon? Where is that bright moon?
She turned a stone into sweet fruit,
She made the jasmine blossom,
Where is that bright moon?
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

Engae Antha Vennila from the movie Varushamellam Vasantham (2002) is a poignant melody expressing deep devotion, heartbreak, and unconditional love. The protagonist searches for his beloved, metaphorically referring to her as the bright moon ('Vennila') who brought transformation into his life—turning his darkness into day and making him feel light enough to fly.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor

“Engae antha vennila”

The beloved is metaphorically envisioned as 'Vennila' (the white bright moon) who brings light into the protagonist's life.

Muran (Antithesis)

“Iravai iruntha naan / Pagalai maarinen”

Contrasting 'Iravu' (night/darkness) with 'Pagal' (day/light) to emphasize how love completely transformed the speaker.

Iyaipu (End Rhyme)

“Kallai kani yaakinaal / Mullai malaraakinaal”

Both lines end with the rhyming suffix '-yaakinaal' and '-malaraakinaal'.

Simile / Analogy

“Nadhigalil meengal neendhuthama... Un ninaivugal idhayathil neendhuthama”

An elegant poetic parallel comparing memories swimming in the heart to fish swimming naturally in a river.

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Trivia

'Engae Antha Vennila' from Varushamellam Vasantham (2002) features music composed by Sirpy, with lyrics penned by Pa. Vijay, and was rendered by the renowned playback singer Unni Menon.

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