- Lyricist
- Thamarai
- Singers
- Bhavatharani, Harini
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Movie name
- Aandan Adimai
- Movie release year
- 2001
- Lyrics added on
- 18 Jan 2026
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
The song is a passionate and playful expression of a woman's deep love and yearning for her beloved. She describes the sweet, teasing torment he inflicts on her heart by constant romantic pursuit, leaving her restless and unable to sleep. Throughout the song, she paints a vivid picture of how his presence, gaze, and gentle touches kindle a warm fire of desire within her. As the narrative progresses, she marvels at how love found its way into her simple, modest life, bringing immeasurable joy. She describes waiting eagerly at her doorstep with open eyes, comparing her love to a sweet fire warming her against the cold. Ultimately, she calls out to her lover to embrace her and unite with her in marriage, unable to endure the agony of separation any longer.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Monai (First Letter Alliteration)
“Ennenna paadaai paduththuraan / Engengum vanthu thoraththuraan”
The initial letter 'E' (எ) repeats in both consecutive lines, creating a rhythmic opening.
Iyaipu (End Rhyme)
“Ennenna paadaai paduththuraan / Engengum vanthu thoraththuraan”
Both lines end with the matching suffix '-uraan' (paduththuraan / thoraththuraan).
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Aavan angangae thottaanae aasa thee vachchaanae”
Desire is metaphorically described as a fire ('aasa thee') kindled by the lover's touch.
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Kann kadhavu thiranthirukku”
The eyes are metaphorically described as doors ('kann kadhavu') that are held open waiting for the lover.
Simile (Upamai)
“Kaadhoram un vaarththai thaenaaga paayaatho”
The lover's words are explicitly compared to sweet honey ('thaenaaga') flowing near the ears.
Ethugai (Second Letter Rhyme)
“Jannal kadhavinai thendral thiranthathu / Kannil irunthoru minnal adiththathu”
The second letter 'nn' (ன்ன) rhymes in 'Jannal' and 'Kannil'.
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Trivia
'Ennenna Paadaai' from the film Aandan Adimai (2001) features music composed by Maestro Ilaiyaraaja with lyrics written by renowned lyricist Thamarai. The track was sung by Ilaiyaraaja's daughter, Bhavatharini, alongside Harini. Thamarai's delicate and evocative feminine perspective shines brightly in the lyrics, blending classical imagery like 'Kolam' and 'Vaadai Kulir' with intense romantic emotion.
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