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Lyrics & meaning

Engeyum Eppothum Remastered

From Album Songs 2021 · 2021

Lyricist
Kannadasan
Singer
Karthik
Music directors
Karthik, Rajhesh Vaidhya
Details
Album Songs 20212021

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
…………………..
Male
Engeyum eppodhumEverywhere, at all times,
Sangeedham sandhoshamThere is music and happiness.
Raathirigal vandhu vittaalOnce the night arrives,
Saathirangal odividumStrict societal rules run away.
Female
………………………
Male
Kattazhagu ponnirukkuThere is structured beauty and golden skin,
Vattamidum paattirukkuThere are songs circling around,
Thotta idam athanaiyumEvery single place touched,
Inbamindri thunbamillaiIs filled only with joy, free of sorrow.
Rararare…ohRararare…oh
Male
Engeyum eppodhumEverywhere, at all times,
Sangeedham sandhoshamThere is music and happiness.
Raathirigal vandhu vittaalOnce the night arrives,
Saathirangal odividumStrict societal rules run away.
Female
………………………
Male
Kaalam sallaabha kaalamThis time is a time for romance,
Ulagam ullaasa kolamThe world is a festive display of fun,
Ilamai rathangal oorumThe chariots of youth surge,
Udalil aanandham yerumBliss rises throughout the body.
Indrum endrum inba mayamToday and forever, it is full of joy,
Male
Thithikka thithikka pesikkonduSpeaking sweet and delightful words,
Thikkugal ettilum odi konduRunning in all eight directions,
Varavai marandhu selavu seidhuSpending without worrying about earnings,
Uyara parandhu kondaduvomLet us fly high and celebrate!
Male
Kattazhagu ponnirukkuThere is structured beauty and golden skin,
Vattamidum paattirukkuThere are songs circling around,
Thotta idam athanaiyumEvery single place touched,
Inbamindri thunbamillaiIs filled only with joy, free of sorrow.
Rararare…ohRararare…oh
Male
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Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This classic song expresses a joyous, carefree celebration of youth, freedom, and night life. It advocates setting aside rigid social norms and rules once night falls, embracing music, dance, romance, and untamed happiness. The lyrics encourage living in the present moment, flying high, and celebrating life without worries about income or constraints.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Ethugai (Second letter agreement)

Raathirigal vandhu vittaal / Saathirangal odividum

The second consonant sound 'th' (த்) matches in 'Raathirigal' and 'Saathirangal'.

Muran (Contrast/Antonym)

Inbamindri thunbamillai

The contrasting words 'Inbam' (pleasure/joy) and 'Thunbam' (sorrow/pain) are juxtaposed to emphasize complete happiness.

Iyaipu (End Rhyme)

Ilamai rathangal oorum / Udalil aanandham yerum

The lines end with rhyming verbs 'oorum' and 'yerum'.

Alliteration / Monai

Thithikka thithikka pesikkondu

Repetition of the 'Thi' sound creates a rhythmic musical effect matching the sweet theme of the song.

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Trivia

This track is originally the timeless classic 'Engeyum Eppodhum' from the 1979 film 'Ninaithale Inikkum', penned by the legendary lyricist Kannadasan, composed by M. S. Viswanathan, and sung energizingly by S. P. Balasubrahmanyam.

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