- 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
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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