- Lyricist
- Pa. Vijay
- Singer
- Harish Raghavendra
- Music director
- Yuvan Shankar Raja
- Movie name
- Winner
- Movie release year
- 2003
- Lyrics added on
- 17 Nov 2018
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
'Engirunthaai Naan Mannil' is a melodious romantic song from the movie Winner (2003), penned by lyricist Pa. Vijay and composed by Yuvan Shankar Raja. The protagonist marvels at destiny and the wonder of finding his beloved. He wonders where she was hidden all these years—metaphorically asking if she was behind the moon, inside a cuckoo's voice, or at the bottom of the ocean before appearing right in front of him.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Ethugai (Second-letter rhyme)
“Engirunthaai / Pirandhidum”
In lines 2 and 3, the second letter 'ng' / 'ra' pattern forms a rhythmic flow, commonly seen in Tamil lyric structures across stanzas like 'Idhazhai' and 'Idayai'.
Hyperbole (Exaggeration)
“Oru oosi munai vazhiyae uyirai nee veliyetrinaai”
The lyricist exaggerates the heroine's captivating look by stating she pulled his soul out through the eye/tip of a needle.
Personification / Imagery
“Indha ulagin azhagengum nee thaana vazhindhodinaai”
Visual imagery depicting the heroine as beauty personified, metaphorically flowing and overflowing across the whole world.
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Trivia
The song 'Engirunthaai Naan Mannil' from the film Winner (2003) features music composed by Yuvan Shankar Raja and vocals by K.K. and Prashanthini. The track became an instant romantic hit upon release for its soft melody and soulful arrangement.
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