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Lyrics & meaning

Engeyo Etho

From Nadhiyai Thedi Vandha Kadal · 1980

Lyricist
Gangai Amaran
Singers
P. Susheela, S. P. Balasubrahmanyam
Music director
Ilayaraja
Movie name
Nadhiyai Thedi Vandha Kadal
Movie release year
1980
Lyrics added on
18 Nov 2020

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Engaeyo yedho
Paattondru kettaen
Angae vaa neeyum
Aanandham kaanbom
Kulir maegangal pani kaalangal
Pera vendum sugangalae
Engaeyo yedho
Paattondru kettaen
Poonjolaiyil poonthendralil
Ponmaeni nadamaadudhu
En nenjam thadumaarudhu
Naalodu naan saayndhaadavaa
Sollaadha suvai kooravaa
Soodaana kadhai sollavaa
Pon maalai naeram thaenaanadhu
Poo manjal maeni yen vaadudhu
Sorgathai kandaenammaa
Engaeyo yedho
Paattondru kettaen
Thaayaaginaen thaalaattinaen
Kannaa en raajaangamae
Nee dhaan en aadharamae
Mani pillaigal maan kuttigal
Uravaadum deivangalae
Oli veesum deepangalae
Vaadaadha mullai poo maeniyae
Thedaamal vandha selvangalae
En jeevan unnodu dhaan
Engaeyo yedho
Paattondru kettaen
Angae vaa neeyum
Aanandham kaanbom
Male :Kulir megangal pani kaalangal
Pera vendum sugangalae
Female :Engaeyo yedho
Paattondru kettaen
Somewhere, from afar,
I heard a song.
Come there with me,
And let us find pure joy.
Amid cool clouds and misty seasons,
We must embrace this sweet joy!
Somewhere, from afar,
I heard a song.
In the blooming garden, in the gentle breeze,
A golden form sways softly,
And my heart loses its step.
Shall I lean close and sway as the day unfolds?
Shall I share an unspoken sweetness?
Shall I tell you a warm story?
This golden evening has turned as sweet as honey;
Why is your blossom-soft body fading?
Ah, I have found heaven!
Somewhere, from afar,
I heard a song.
I became a mother and sang lullabies,
My little darling, my whole kingdom!
You alone are my life's support.
My precious children, playful as little fawns,
You are little gods who hold me dear,
Lamps that shine so bright!
With little bodies like unfading jasmine,
You are treasures I found without even searching,
My very life is bound to yours!
Somewhere, from afar,
I heard a song.
Come there with me,
And let us find pure joy.
Male: Cool clouds and misty seasons,
We must embrace this sweet joy!
Female: Somewhere, from afar,
I heard a song.
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

The song 'Engaeyo Yedho' from the movie 'Nadhiyai Thedi Vandha Kadal' (1980) is a melodious composition that captures romantic warmth, intimacy, and the profound bliss of family life. Set against soothing natural elements like misty clouds, cool breezes, and lush gardens, the song weaves a delicate emotion of lovers sharing intimate joy and marveling at the beauty of togetherness.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Ethugai (Second Letter Rhyme)

“Engaeyo yedho / Angae vaa neeyum”

The second consonant sound 'ng' (ங்) matches between 'Engaeyo' and 'Angae', creating an agreeable rhythm across lines.

Monai (Initial Rhyme / Alliteration)

“Poonjolaiyil poonthendralil / Ponmaeni nadamaadudhu”

Repetition of the initial 'P' sound ('Poo-', 'poo-', 'Pon-') creates phonetic harmony standard in Tamil poetic composition.

Metaphor (Uruvagam)

“Mani pillaigal maan kuttigal”

Children are metaphorically compared to precious gems ('Mani') and innocent deer fawns ('Maan kuttigal') to highlight their tenderness and purity.

Imagery / Metaphor

“Pon maalai naeram thaenaanadhu”

The golden twilight hour is described as becoming sweet like honey ('thaenaanadhu'), invoking sensory imagery of warmth and sweetness.

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Trivia

The movie 'Nadhiyai Thedi Vandha Kadal' (1980) features music composed by Maestro Ilaiyaraaja, with lyrics written by his brother Gangai Amaran. The film stars Sarath Babu and Jayalalithaa in prominent roles. The track stands out for its serene, atmospheric arrangement blending lush orchestral strings with soft vocal harmonies typical of early 1980s Tamil cinema compositions.

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