Enge Neeyo Nanum Ange
From Nenjirukkum Varai (1967 Film) · 1967
- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Singer
- P. Susheela
- Music director
- M. S. Vishwanathan
- Details
- Nenjirukkum Varai (1967 Film)1967
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Female | |
| Engae neeyo naanum angae unnodu | Wherever you are, I am there with you. |
| Engae neeyo naanum angae unnodu | Wherever you are, I am there with you. |
| Adhai thaanae kondu vandhen | That is what I have brought along, |
| Naan ennodu en kannodu | With me, within my eyes. |
| Adhai thaanae kondu vandhen | That is what I have brought along, |
| Naan ennodu en kannodu | With me, within my eyes. |
| Female | |
| Engae neeyo naanum angae unnodu | Wherever you are, I am there with you. |
| Female | |
| Vaasalilae un kaaladi osai kettiruppen | At the doorstep, I would listen for the sound of your footsteps. |
| Vandha udan un aasai mugathai paarthiruppen | As soon as you arrive, I would gaze at your beloved face. |
| Vaasalilae un kaaladi osai kettiruppen | At the doorstep, I would listen for the sound of your footsteps. |
| Vandha udan un aasai mugathai paarthiruppen | As soon as you arrive, I would gaze at your beloved face. |
| Kannil neerai kaanaamal kavalai yedhum kooraamal | Without letting tears show in my eyes, without expressing any sorrow, |
| Ennai yenni vaazhaamal unakkena naan vaazhven | Without living for myself, I will live only for you. |
| Female | |
| Engae neeyo naanum angae unnodu | Wherever you are, I am there with you. |
| Adhai thaanae kondu vandhen | That is what I have brought along, |
| Naan ennodu en kannodu | With me, within my eyes. |
| Female | |
| Engae neeyo naanum angae unnodu | Wherever you are, I am there with you. |
| Female | |
| {Kaalam varum en kanavugal ellaam | Time will come, and all my dreams |
| Kanindhu varum | Will ripen into reality. |
| Kaathiruppen en paadhaiyil dheivam | I will wait, and on my path God |
| Inaindhu vidum} (2) | Will unite with me. |
| Female | |
| Kaadhal endraal saeyaaven | If it is love, I will be like a child to you. |
| Karunai endraal thaayaaven | If it is compassion, I will be a mother to you. |
| Kannaa undhan nizhalaaven | Oh my beloved Krishna, I will become your shadow. |
| Unakkena naan vaazhven | I will live only for you. |
| Female | |
| Engae neeyo naanum angae unnodu | Wherever you are, I am there with you. |
| Adhai thaanae kondu vandhen | That is what I have brought along, |
| Naan ennodu en kannodu | With me, within my eyes. |
| Female | |
| Engae neeyo naanum angae unnodu | Wherever you are, I am there with you. |
எங்கே நீயோ நானும் அங்கே உன்னோடு
எங்கே நீயோ நானும் அங்கே உன்னோடு
அதைத் தானே கொண்டு வந்தேன்
நான் என்னோடு என் கண்ணோடு
அதைத் தானே கொண்டு வந்தேன்
நான் என்னோடு என் கண்ணோடு
Wherever you are, I am there with you.
Wherever you are, I am there with you.
That is what I have brought along,
With me, within my eyes.
That is what I have brought along,
With me, within my eyes.
எங்கே நீயோ நானும் அங்கே உன்னோடு
Wherever you are, I am there with you.
வாசலிலே உன் காலடி ஓசை கேட்டிருப்பேன்
வந்தவுடன் உன் ஆசை முகத்தைப் பார்த்திருப்பேன்
வாசலிலே உன் காலடி ஓசை கேட்டிருப்பேன்
வந்தவுடன் உன் ஆசை முகத்தைப் பார்த்திருப்பேன்
கண்ணில் நீரைக் காணாமல்
கவலை ஏதும் கூறாமல்
என்னை எண்ணி வாழாமல்
உனக்கென நான் வாழ்வேன்
At the doorstep, I would listen for the sound of your footsteps.
As soon as you arrive, I would gaze at your beloved face.
At the doorstep, I would listen for the sound of your footsteps.
As soon as you arrive, I would gaze at your beloved face.
Without letting tears show in my eyes, without expressing any sorrow,
Without living for myself, I will live only for you.
எங்கே நீயோ நானும் அங்கே உன்னோடு
அதைத் தானே கொண்டு வந்தேன்
நான் என்னோடு என் கண்ணோடு
Wherever you are, I am there with you.
That is what I have brought along,
With me, within my eyes.
எங்கே நீயோ நானும் அங்கே உன்னோடு
Wherever you are, I am there with you.
{காலம் வரும் என் கனவுகள்
எல்லாம் கனிந்து வரும்
காத்திருப்பேன் என் பாதையில் தெய்வம்
இணைந்து விடும்} (2)
Time will come, and all my dreams
Will ripen into reality.
I will wait, and on my path God
Will unite with me.
காதல் என்றால் சேயாவேன்
கருணை என்றால் தாயாவேன்
கண்ணா உந்தன் நிழலாவேன்
உனக்கென நான் வாழ்வேன்
If it is love, I will be like a child to you.
If it is compassion, I will be a mother to you.
Oh my beloved Krishna, I will become your shadow.
I will live only for you.
எங்கே நீயோ நானும் அங்கே உன்னோடு
அதைத் தானே கொண்டு வந்தேன்
நான் என்னோடு என் கண்ணோடு
Wherever you are, I am there with you.
That is what I have brought along,
With me, within my eyes.
எங்கே நீயோ நானும் அங்கே உன்னோடு
Wherever you are, I am there with you.
Engae neeyo naanum angae unnodu
Wherever you are, I am there with you.
Engae neeyo naanum angae unnodu
Wherever you are, I am there with you.
Adhai thaanae kondu vandhen
That is what I have brought along,
Naan ennodu en kannodu
With me, within my eyes.
Adhai thaanae kondu vandhen
That is what I have brought along,
Naan ennodu en kannodu
With me, within my eyes.
Engae neeyo naanum angae unnodu
Wherever you are, I am there with you.
Vaasalilae un kaaladi osai kettiruppen
At the doorstep, I would listen for the sound of your footsteps.
Vandha udan un aasai mugathai paarthiruppen
As soon as you arrive, I would gaze at your beloved face.
Vaasalilae un kaaladi osai kettiruppen
At the doorstep, I would listen for the sound of your footsteps.
Vandha udan un aasai mugathai paarthiruppen
As soon as you arrive, I would gaze at your beloved face.
Kannil neerai kaanaamal kavalai yedhum kooraamal
Without letting tears show in my eyes, without expressing any sorrow,
Ennai yenni vaazhaamal unakkena naan vaazhven
Without living for myself, I will live only for you.
Engae neeyo naanum angae unnodu
Wherever you are, I am there with you.
Adhai thaanae kondu vandhen
That is what I have brought along,
Naan ennodu en kannodu
With me, within my eyes.
Engae neeyo naanum angae unnodu
Wherever you are, I am there with you.
{Kaalam varum en kanavugal ellaam
Time will come, and all my dreams
Kanindhu varum
Will ripen into reality.
Kaathiruppen en paadhaiyil dheivam
I will wait, and on my path God
Inaindhu vidum} (2)
Will unite with me.
Kaadhal endraal saeyaaven
If it is love, I will be like a child to you.
Karunai endraal thaayaaven
If it is compassion, I will be a mother to you.
Kannaa undhan nizhalaaven
Oh my beloved Krishna, I will become your shadow.
Unakkena naan vaazhven
I will live only for you.
Engae neeyo naanum angae unnodu
Wherever you are, I am there with you.
Adhai thaanae kondu vandhen
That is what I have brought along,
Naan ennodu en kannodu
With me, within my eyes.
Engae neeyo naanum angae unnodu
Wherever you are, I am there with you.
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
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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