- Lyricist
- Pulamaipithan
- Singer
- K. S. Chithra
- Music director
- Chandrabose
- Movie name
- Annanagar Mudhal Theru
- Movie release year
- 1988
- Lyrics added on
- 4 Jun 2017
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
The song 'Enna Kadha Solla Sonna' expresses the profound sorrow and heartbreak of a protagonist reflecting on a failed romance. He laments that his personal life and deep emotional bond have dissolved into a tragic tale. He reminisces about the beautiful moments spent under the moonlight and the shared dreams that evaporated in an instant, much like withered leaves carried off by a harsh wind. The lyrics question the sincerity of grand vows—such as promising togetherness across a thousand births—when they prove to be fleeting fabrications. Left abandoned and forgotten by his lover, the speaker reflects on whether pain and sorrow are the only enduring, never-ending stories in his life.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Monai (Initial Consonance)
“Sondha kadha soga kadha”
Repetition of the 'Sa/So' sound at the beginning of adjacent words creates a rhythmic alliteration.
Iyaipu (End Rhyme)
“Nilavil aadinom / Uravil koodinom / Kavidhai paadinom”
The lines end with rhyming verbs ('aadinom', 'koodinom', 'paadinom'), enhancing the musicality.
Metaphor
“Pala naal aasigal / Oru naal kaathilae / Uthirindhae ponnadhu”
Long-cherished desires are metaphorically compared to dry leaves scattering away in a sudden breeze.
Rhetorical Question
“Thuyaram ondru thaan / Thodar kadhaiyaa..”
The protagonist asks if his grief is an endless serial story, conveying despair rather than seeking a literal answer.
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Trivia
The film 'Annanagar Mudhal Theru' (1988) is a comedy-drama directed by Balu Anand, starring Sathyaraj, Radha, and Ambika. The music was composed by Chandrabose, with poignant lyrics penned by Pulamaipithan. The song 'Enna Kadha Solla Sonna' was sung soulfully by the legendary playback singer K. J. Yesudas.
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