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Enge Neeyo Nanum Ange

From Nenjirukkum Varai (1967 Film) · 1967

Lyricist
Kannadasan
Singer
P. Susheela
Music director
M. S. Vishwanathan
Movie name
Nenjirukkum Varai (1967 Film)
Movie release year
1967
Lyrics added on
3 Dec 2019

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Engae neeyo naanum angae unnodu
Engae neeyo naanum angae unnodu
Adhai thaanae kondu vandhen
Naan ennodu en kannodu
Adhai thaanae kondu vandhen
Naan ennodu en kannodu
Engae neeyo naanum angae unnodu
Vaasalilae un kaaladi osai kettiruppen
Vandha udan un aasai mugathai paarthiruppen
Vaasalilae un kaaladi osai kettiruppen
Vandha udan un aasai mugathai paarthiruppen
Kannil neerai kaanaamal kavalai yedhum kooraamal
Ennai yenni vaazhaamal unakkena naan vaazhven
Engae neeyo naanum angae unnodu
Adhai thaanae kondu vandhen
Naan ennodu en kannodu
Engae neeyo naanum angae unnodu
{Kaalam varum en kanavugal ellaam
Kanindhu varum
Kaathiruppen en paadhaiyil dheivam
Inaindhu vidum} (2)
Kaadhal endraal saeyaaven
Karunai endraal thaayaaven
Kannaa undhan nizhalaaven
Unakkena naan vaazhven
Engae neeyo naanum angae unnodu
Adhai thaanae kondu vandhen
Naan ennodu en kannodu
Engae neeyo naanum angae unnodu
Wherever you are, I am there with you.
Wherever you are, I am there with you.
That is what I have brought with me,
deep within myself and in my eyes.
That is what I have brought with me,
deep within myself and in my eyes.
Wherever you are, I am there with you.
I would listen for your footsteps at the doorway,
and gaze at your loving face the moment you arrive.
I would listen for your footsteps at the doorway,
and gaze at your loving face the moment you arrive.
Showing no tears in my eyes, speaking of no sorrows,
never thinking of myself, I will live only for you.
Wherever you are, I am there with you.
That is what I have brought with me,
deep within myself and in my eyes.
Wherever you are, I am there with you.
A time will come when all my dreams
will blossom and come true.
I will wait, until on my path, God
walks beside me.
In love, I will become your child,
in compassion, I will become your mother,
my darling, I will become your shadow,
and live only for you.
Wherever you are, I am there with you.
That is what I have brought with me,
deep within myself and in my eyes.
Wherever you are, I am there with you.
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

This classic song expresses deep devotion, unconditional love, and selflessness in a romantic relationship. The protagonist pledges total dedication to her beloved, stating that her existence is entirely intertwined with his, wherever he may go. She carries his image in her eyes and waits eagerly for his presence, holding back any sorrow so that she can be a source of pure comfort and happiness for him. The lyrics highlight a multidimensional bond where the speaker is willing to play any role required by love—a innocent child receiving affection, a nurturing mother giving unconditional care, or a constant shadow accompanying him everywhere. She remains optimistic that time will fulfill her dreams of ultimate union, embodying the timeless grace of selfless Indian classical romantic poetry.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Iyaipu (Rhyming Refrain)

Kaadhal endraal saeyaaven / Karunai endraal thaayaaven / Kannaa undhan nizhalaaven

The deliberate ending of consecutive lines with similar sounding words ending in '-aaven' ('saeyaaven', 'thaayaaven', 'nizhalaaven') creates a lyrical, rhyming cadence.

Monai (Initial Alliteration)

Kannil neerai kaanaamal kavalai yedhum kooraamal

Repetition of the 'Ka/Ka' consonant sound at the start of words ('Kannil', 'kaanaamal', 'kavalai', 'kooraamal') produces a pleasing rhythm.

Metaphor

Kannaa undhan nizhalaaven

The speaker metaphorically promises to become the beloved's shadow, symbolizing inseparable companionship and devotion.

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Trivia

Engae Neeyo Naanum Angae is a famous melody from the 1967 Tamil film Nenjirukkum Varai, directed by C. V. Sridhar and starring Sivaji Ganesan and K. R. Vijaya. The music was composed by M. S. Viswanathan, with legendary playback singer P. Susheela lending her iconic voice to Kannadasan's tender lyrics.

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