- Lyricist
- Panchu Arunachalam
- Singers
- S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, P. Susheela
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Movie name
- Nathiyai Thedi Vantha Kadal
- Movie release year
- 1980
- Lyrics added on
- 17 Jul 2025
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
'Engaeyoo Yedho Paatondru Ketten' is a soothing, romantic duet that celebrates love, conjugal intimacy, and the joys of family life. Set against a backdrop of nature's pleasant elements like cool clouds and gentle breezes, the lovers invite each other into a world of blissful warmth and togetherness. As the lyrics progress, the theme evolves from romantic adoration to a deeper appreciation of family, motherly tenderness, and the divine happiness brought by children.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Monai (Initial Rhyme / Alliteration)
“Thaayaaginen thaalaattinen”
The repetition of the initial 'Thaa' sound in 'Thaayaaginen' and 'Thaalaattinen' creates a pleasant melodic rhythm.
Ethugai (Second-Letter Rhyme)
“Engaeyoo yedho paatondru ketten / Angae vaa neeyum aanandham kaanbom”
The second consonant sound 'ng' in 'Engaeyoo' and 'Angae' forms an Ethugai structure across lines.
Metaphor (Uruvagaim)
“Oli veesum deepangalae”
Children are metaphorically described as glowing lamps ('deepangalae') that light up the home.
Iyaipu (End Rhyme)
“deivangalae / deepangalae / selvangalae”
The ending suffix '-angalae' repeats across consecutive lines, creating a pleasing rhythmic cadence.
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Trivia
'Nathiyai Thedi Vantha Kadal' (1980) is a Tamil film directed by B. R. Ravikumar and featured Jayalalithaa and Sarath Babu in key roles. Composed by Mastero Ilaiyaraaja with lyrics by Panchu Arunachalam, this track showcases the classic vocal harmony between S. P. Balasubrahmanyam and P. Susheela, renowned for its serene orchestration and melodious, lullaby-like warmth.
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