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Lyrics & meaning

Enna Aanandham

From Aval Yaar · 1959

Lyricist
Papanasam Sivan
Singer
P. Leelaa
Music director
S. Rajeswara Rao
Details
Aval Yaar1959

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Enna ananthamWhat bliss!
Enna anantham irul pirintholi veesumWhat bliss to see the light shine as darkness parts,
Arunothayam kaanaTo behold the dawn!
Enna anantham irul pirintholi veesumWhat bliss to see the light shine as darkness parts,
Arunothayam kaana….To behold the dawn!
Female
Ilamai paruvam enbathuYouthful age is
Ellaa uyirkalukkumFor all living beings
Iraivan thantha varappirasaatham…aa….aa…aa….A divine boon granted by God... aa... aa... aa...
Female
Ilamai paruvam enbathuYouthful age is
Ellaa uyirkalukkumFor all living beings
Iraivan thantha varappirasaatham…A divine boon granted by God...
Female
En mana thaamarai malarnthu manam veesumThe lotus of my heart blooms and spreads its fragrance
Iyarkkaiyazhagum saernthu kaanpathellaamMerging with natural beauty, all that is seen...
En mana thaamarai malarnthu manam veesumThe lotus of my heart blooms and spreads its fragrance
Iyarkkaiyazhagum saernthu kaanpathellaamMerging with natural beauty, all that is seen...
Female
Enna ananthamWhat bliss!
Female
Kuruvi jaalangalae kuruvi jaalangalaeOh flocks of birds, oh flocks of birds!
Kolaagala kalakala isai payilumPracticing joyous, lively, sweet musical sounds
Kuruvi jaalangalaeOh flocks of birds!
Kolaagala kalakala isai payilumPracticing joyous, lively, sweet musical sounds
Kuruvi jaalangalaeOh flocks of birds!
Ungal inba vaazhvu engalukkelithoIs your joyful life easy for us to attain?
Ungal inba vaazhvu engalukkelithoIs your joyful life easy for us to attain?
Female
Enna ananthamWhat bliss!
Enna anantham irul pirintholi veesumWhat bliss to see the light shine as darkness parts,
Arunothayam kaanaTo behold the dawn!
Enna anantham enna anantham enna ananthamWhat bliss! What bliss! What bliss!

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

'Enna Anantham' is a joyful morning song celebrating the arrival of dawn, the vigor of youth, and the serene beauty of nature. The protagonist expresses immense joy as darkness disperses to make way for the golden rays of the morning sun. The lyrics describe youth as a divine gift from God that fills the heart with pure happiness, blooming like a fragrant lotus.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uruvagam)

En mana thaamarai malarnthu manam veesum

The mind/heart is directly compared to a blooming lotus ('mana thaamarai'), symbolizing inner purity and joy.

Monai (Initial Rhyme / Alliteration)

Ilamai paruvam enbathu ... Iraivan thantha varappirasaatham

The initial vowel sound 'I' (Ilamai / Iraivan) creates a pleasing melodic harmony in Tamil verse.

Onomatopoeia (Rettai Kilavi)

Kolaagala kalakala isai payilum

'Kalakala' imitates the cheerful, bubbling sound of birds chirping and singing together.

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Trivia

The lyrics for this song were penned by the venerable Carnatic composer and lyricist Papanasam Sivan, bringing classical literary depth to film music. Music Director S. Rajeswara Rao tuned the song in a classical style, perfectly matched by P. Leela's crystal-clear vocals in the 1959 movie 'Aval Yaar'.

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