Enge Vachen Enge Vachen
From Pattikattan · 1990
- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Singers
- Malaysia Vasudevan, K. S. Chitra
- Music director
- Shankar Ganesh
- Details
- Pattikattan1990
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Engae vachchean engae vachchean | Where did I keep it, where did I keep it? |
| Sollu sollu paarpom | Tell me, tell me, let us see! |
| Em manasa kaanalaiyae | My heart is missing! |
| Yaaru kitta ketpom | Whom should I ask about it? |
| Female | |
| Engittaththaan vachchirukkaen | I have kept it right here with me, |
| Oosi pottu thachchirukkaen | I stitched it safely with a needle. |
| Innum enna santhaegam | Why do you still doubt it? |
| Ingae vanthu thedippaaru | Come over here and look for it! |
| Male | |
| Engae vachchean engae vachchean | Where did I keep it, where did I keep it? |
| Sollu sollu paarpom | Tell me, tell me, let us see! |
| Em manasa kaanalaiyae | My heart is missing! |
| Yaaru kitta ketpom | Whom should I ask about it? |
| Female | |
| Engittaththaan vachchirukkaen | I have kept it right here with me, |
| Oosi pottu thachchirukkaen | I stitched it safely with a needle. |
| Innum enna santhaegam | Why do you still doubt it? |
| Ingae vanthu thedippaaru | Come over here and look for it! |
| Male | |
| Engae vachchean engae vachchean | Where did I keep it, where did I keep it? |
| Sollu sollu paarpom | Tell me, tell me, let us see! |
| Em manasa kaanalaiyae | My heart is missing! |
| Yaaru kitta ketpom | Whom should I ask about it? |
| Female | |
| Mookkuththiya mookkula vachchaen | I placed the nose-ring on my nose, |
| Maman perai naakkula vachchaen | I placed my uncle's (lover's) name on my tongue. |
| Male :Varththaiyai naan pechula vachchaen | Male: I kept my promise in my speech, |
| Vanji unnai moonjila vachchaen | And kept you, my young maiden, in my mind/sight. |
| Female | |
| Neerum vettiverum | Water and vetiver roots |
| Onnu saerum nalla neram | Are joining together at an auspicious time. |
| Male :Ippaththaan rendu pakkam uchchaththil | Male: Only now on both sides at the peak, |
| Veppamthaan yaeri nikkum | The passion and heat are rising high! |
| Female :Hoom | Female: Hoom! |
| Male :Ippaththaan rendu pakkam uchchaththil | Male: Only now on both sides at the peak, |
| Veppamthaan yaeri nikkum | The passion and heat are rising high! |
| Female | |
| Engae vachchean engae vachchean | Where did I keep it, where did I keep it? |
| Sollu sollu paarpom | Tell me, tell me, let us see! |
| Male :Aei | Male: Hey! |
| Female :Em manasa kaanalaiyae | Female: My heart is missing! |
| Yaaru kitta ketpom | Whom should I ask about it? |
| Male | |
| Engittaththaan vachchirukkaen | I have kept it right here with me, |
| Oosi pottu thachchirukkaen | I stitched it safely with a needle. |
| Innum enna santhaegam | Why do you still doubt it? |
| Ingae vanthu thedippaaru | Come over here and look for it! |
| Female | |
| Engae vachchean engae vachchean | Where did I keep it, where did I keep it? |
| Sollu sollu paarpom | Tell me, tell me, let us see! |
| Em manasa kaanalaiyae | My heart is missing! |
| Yaaru kitta ketpom | Whom should I ask about it? |
| Male | |
| Raakkuruvi jodiyai koththum | The night sparrow pecks its mate, |
| Rekka mudi vachchidum muththam | Covering with wings and kissing. |
| Female :Kekkuthaiyyaa koodura saththam | Female: I hear the sounds of birds gathering, |
| Kanni ponnu Kaadhula niththam | Constantly in this young girl's ears. |
| Male | |
| Kettu enna laabam | What profit is there in just hearing it? |
| Inga kaattu antha vegam | Show that speed and passion right here! |
| Female :Sonnatha yaeththukittu unnai naan | Female: Accepting what you said, |
| Ennudan saerththukkittaen | I joined you with me. |
| Male :Hoom | Male: Hoom! |
| Female :Sonnatha yaeththukittu unnai naan | Female: Accepting what you said, |
| Ennudan saerththukkittaen | I joined you with me. |
| Male | |
| Engae vachchean engae vachchean | Where did I keep it, where did I keep it? |
| Sollu sollu paarpom | Tell me, tell me, let us see! |
| Em manasa kaanalaiyae | My heart is missing! |
| Yaaru kitta ketpom | Whom should I ask about it? |
| Female | |
| Engittaththaan vachchirukkaen | I have kept it right here with me, |
| Oosi pottu thachchirukkaen | I stitched it safely with a needle. |
| Innum enna santhaegam | Why do you still doubt it? |
| Ingae vanthu thedippaaru | Come over here and look for it! |
| Male | |
| Engae vachchean engae vachchean | Where did I keep it, where did I keep it? |
| Sollu sollu paarpom | Tell me, tell me, let us see! |
| Female :Em manasa kaanalaiyae | Female: My heart is missing! |
| Yaaru kitta ketpom | Whom should I ask about it? |
எங்கே வச்சேன் எங்கே வச்சேன்
சொல்லு சொல்லு பார்ப்போம்
எம் மனச காணலையே
யாரு கிட்ட கேட்போம்
Where did I keep it, where did I keep it?
Tell me, tell me, let us see!
My heart is missing!
Whom should I ask about it?
எங்கிட்டத்தான் வச்சிருக்கேன்
ஊசிப் போட்டு தச்சிருக்கேன்
இன்னும் என்ன சந்தேகம்
இங்கே வந்து தேடிப்பாரு
I have kept it right here with me,
I stitched it safely with a needle.
Why do you still doubt it?
Come over here and look for it!
எங்கே வச்சேன் எங்கே வச்சேன்
சொல்லு சொல்லு பார்ப்போம்
எம் மனச காணலையே
யாரு கிட்ட கேட்போம்
Where did I keep it, where did I keep it?
Tell me, tell me, let us see!
My heart is missing!
Whom should I ask about it?
எங்கிட்டத்தான் வச்சிருக்கேன்
ஊசிப் போட்டு தச்சிருக்கேன்
இன்னும் என்ன சந்தேகம்
இங்கே வந்து தேடிப்பாரு
I have kept it right here with me,
I stitched it safely with a needle.
Why do you still doubt it?
Come over here and look for it!
எங்கே வச்சேன் எங்கே வச்சேன்
சொல்லு சொல்லு பார்ப்போம்
எம் மனச காணலையே
யாரு கிட்ட கேட்போம்
Where did I keep it, where did I keep it?
Tell me, tell me, let us see!
My heart is missing!
Whom should I ask about it?
மூக்குத்திய மூக்குல வச்சேன்
மாமன் பேரை நாக்குல வச்சேன்
வார்த்தையை நான் பேச்சுல வச்சேன்
வஞ்சி உன்னை மூச்சில வச்சேன்
I placed the nose-ring on my nose,
I placed my uncle's (lover's) name on my tongue.
Male: I kept my promise in my speech,
And kept you, my young maiden, in my mind/sight.
நீரும் வெட்டிவேரும்
ஒண்ணு சேரும் நல்ல நேரம்
இப்பத்தான் ரெண்டு பக்கம் உச்சத்தில்
வெப்பம்தான் ஏறி நிக்கும்
ஹூம்
இப்பத்தான் ரெண்டு பக்கம் உச்சத்தில்
வெப்பம்தான் ஏறி நிக்கும்
Water and vetiver roots
Are joining together at an auspicious time.
Male: Only now on both sides at the peak,
The passion and heat are rising high!
Female: Hoom!
Male: Only now on both sides at the peak,
The passion and heat are rising high!
எங்கே வச்சேன் எங்கே வச்சேன்
சொல்லு சொல்லு பார்ப்போம்
ஏய்
எம் மனச காணலையே
யாரு கிட்ட கேட்போம்
Where did I keep it, where did I keep it?
Tell me, tell me, let us see!
Male: Hey!
Female: My heart is missing!
Whom should I ask about it?
எங்கிட்டத்தான் வச்சிருக்கேன்
ஊசிப் போட்டு தச்சிருக்கேன்
இன்னும் என்ன சந்தேகம்
இங்கே வந்து தேடிப்பாரு
I have kept it right here with me,
I stitched it safely with a needle.
Why do you still doubt it?
Come over here and look for it!
எங்கே வச்சேன் எங்கே வச்சேன்
சொல்லு சொல்லு பார்ப்போம்
எம் மனச காணலையே
யாரு கிட்ட கேட்போம்
Where did I keep it, where did I keep it?
Tell me, tell me, let us see!
My heart is missing!
Whom should I ask about it?
ராக்குருவி ஜோடியை கொத்தும்
ரெக்க முடி வச்சிடும் முத்தம்
கேக்குதய்யா கூடுற சத்தம்
கன்னிப் பொண்ணு காதுல நித்தம்
The night sparrow pecks its mate,
Covering with wings and kissing.
Female: I hear the sounds of birds gathering,
Constantly in this young girl's ears.
கேட்டு என்ன லாபம்
இங்க காட்டு அந்த வேகம்
சொன்னத ஏத்துகிட்டு உன்னை நான்
என்னுடன் சேர்த்துக்கிட்டேன்
ஹூம்
சொன்னத ஏத்துகிட்டு உன்னை நான்
என்னுடன் சேர்த்துக்கிட்டேன்
What profit is there in just hearing it?
Show that speed and passion right here!
Female: Accepting what you said,
I joined you with me.
Male: Hoom!
Female: Accepting what you said,
I joined you with me.
எங்கே வச்சேன் எங்கே வச்சேன்
சொல்லு சொல்லு பார்ப்போம்
எம் மனச காணலையே
யாரு கிட்ட கேட்போம்
Where did I keep it, where did I keep it?
Tell me, tell me, let us see!
My heart is missing!
Whom should I ask about it?
எங்கிட்டத்தான் வச்சிருக்கேன்
ஊசிப் போட்டு தச்சிருக்கேன்
இன்னும் என்ன சந்தேகம்
இங்கே வந்து தேடிப்பாரு
I have kept it right here with me,
I stitched it safely with a needle.
Why do you still doubt it?
Come over here and look for it!
எங்கே வச்சேன் எங்கே வச்சேன்
சொல்லு சொல்லு பார்ப்போம்
எம் மனச காணலையே
யாரு கிட்ட கேட்போம்
Where did I keep it, where did I keep it?
Tell me, tell me, let us see!
Female: My heart is missing!
Whom should I ask about it?
Engae vachchean engae vachchean
Where did I keep it, where did I keep it?
Sollu sollu paarpom
Tell me, tell me, let us see!
Em manasa kaanalaiyae
My heart is missing!
Yaaru kitta ketpom
Whom should I ask about it?
Engittaththaan vachchirukkaen
I have kept it right here with me,
Oosi pottu thachchirukkaen
I stitched it safely with a needle.
Innum enna santhaegam
Why do you still doubt it?
Ingae vanthu thedippaaru
Come over here and look for it!
Engae vachchean engae vachchean
Where did I keep it, where did I keep it?
Sollu sollu paarpom
Tell me, tell me, let us see!
Em manasa kaanalaiyae
My heart is missing!
Yaaru kitta ketpom
Whom should I ask about it?
Engittaththaan vachchirukkaen
I have kept it right here with me,
Oosi pottu thachchirukkaen
I stitched it safely with a needle.
Innum enna santhaegam
Why do you still doubt it?
Ingae vanthu thedippaaru
Come over here and look for it!
Engae vachchean engae vachchean
Where did I keep it, where did I keep it?
Sollu sollu paarpom
Tell me, tell me, let us see!
Em manasa kaanalaiyae
My heart is missing!
Yaaru kitta ketpom
Whom should I ask about it?
Mookkuththiya mookkula vachchaen
I placed the nose-ring on my nose,
Maman perai naakkula vachchaen
I placed my uncle's (lover's) name on my tongue.
Male :Varththaiyai naan pechula vachchaen
Male: I kept my promise in my speech,
Vanji unnai moonjila vachchaen
And kept you, my young maiden, in my mind/sight.
Neerum vettiverum
Water and vetiver roots
Onnu saerum nalla neram
Are joining together at an auspicious time.
Male :Ippaththaan rendu pakkam uchchaththil
Male: Only now on both sides at the peak,
Veppamthaan yaeri nikkum
The passion and heat are rising high!
Female :Hoom
Female: Hoom!
Male :Ippaththaan rendu pakkam uchchaththil
Male: Only now on both sides at the peak,
Veppamthaan yaeri nikkum
The passion and heat are rising high!
Engae vachchean engae vachchean
Where did I keep it, where did I keep it?
Sollu sollu paarpom
Tell me, tell me, let us see!
Male :Aei
Male: Hey!
Female :Em manasa kaanalaiyae
Female: My heart is missing!
Yaaru kitta ketpom
Whom should I ask about it?
Engittaththaan vachchirukkaen
I have kept it right here with me,
Oosi pottu thachchirukkaen
I stitched it safely with a needle.
Innum enna santhaegam
Why do you still doubt it?
Ingae vanthu thedippaaru
Come over here and look for it!
Engae vachchean engae vachchean
Where did I keep it, where did I keep it?
Sollu sollu paarpom
Tell me, tell me, let us see!
Em manasa kaanalaiyae
My heart is missing!
Yaaru kitta ketpom
Whom should I ask about it?
Raakkuruvi jodiyai koththum
The night sparrow pecks its mate,
Rekka mudi vachchidum muththam
Covering with wings and kissing.
Female :Kekkuthaiyyaa koodura saththam
Female: I hear the sounds of birds gathering,
Kanni ponnu Kaadhula niththam
Constantly in this young girl's ears.
Kettu enna laabam
What profit is there in just hearing it?
Inga kaattu antha vegam
Show that speed and passion right here!
Female :Sonnatha yaeththukittu unnai naan
Female: Accepting what you said,
Ennudan saerththukkittaen
I joined you with me.
Male :Hoom
Male: Hoom!
Female :Sonnatha yaeththukittu unnai naan
Female: Accepting what you said,
Ennudan saerththukkittaen
I joined you with me.
Engae vachchean engae vachchean
Where did I keep it, where did I keep it?
Sollu sollu paarpom
Tell me, tell me, let us see!
Em manasa kaanalaiyae
My heart is missing!
Yaaru kitta ketpom
Whom should I ask about it?
Engittaththaan vachchirukkaen
I have kept it right here with me,
Oosi pottu thachchirukkaen
I stitched it safely with a needle.
Innum enna santhaegam
Why do you still doubt it?
Ingae vanthu thedippaaru
Come over here and look for it!
Engae vachchean engae vachchean
Where did I keep it, where did I keep it?
Sollu sollu paarpom
Tell me, tell me, let us see!
Female :Em manasa kaanalaiyae
Female: My heart is missing!
Yaaru kitta ketpom
Whom should I ask about it?
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This playful duet features lovers engaging in playful banter about lost hearts and romantic affection. The heroine teasingly complains that she has lost her heart and wonders where it could be, while the hero assures her that he has stitched it safely in his own heart. Through romantic imagery like vetiver mixing with water and night birds affectionate in their nests, the song highlights their growing desire and passion. The lyrics written by Vaali capture a classic rural folk romance, filled with playful questioning, teasing intimacy, and lively expressions.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Adukkuthodaru (Repetition for emphasis)
“Engae vachchean engae vachchean”
Repetition of the phrase 'Engae vachchean' emphasizes the playful searching for her lost heart.
Iyaipu (Rhyme)
“Mookkuththiya mookkula vachchaen / Maman perai naakkula vachchaen”
The ending words 'vachchaen' create a rhythmic rhyming flow across the lines.
Metaphor
“Neerum vettiverum / Onnu saerum nalla neram”
The blend of water and fragrant vetiver root serves as a metaphor for the natural merging of two lovers.
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Trivia
Pattikattan is a 1990 Tamil rural drama featuring lyrics penned by the acclaimed lyricist Vaali. Vaali was known for seamlessly blending folk expressions and playful romantic idioms into engaging dance and duet tracks.
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