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Lyrics & meaning

Enna Ninaithu Ennai

From Nenjil Or Aalayam · 1962

Lyricist
Kannadasan
Singer
P. Susheela
Music director
M. S. Vishwanathan
Movie name
Nenjil Or Aalayam
Movie release year
1962
Lyrics added on
30 Apr 2017

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
{ Enna
Ninaithu ennai
Azhaithaayo yen
Indha kolathai koduthaayo
Munnam
Irundha nilai ninaithaayo
Mugathai paarthukolla thudithaayo } (2)
{ Vaazhkai
Kanavugalai kalaithaayo
Oru vaasal thiranthadhendru
Ninaithaayo } (2)
Maaya
Paravai ondru
Vaanil parandhu
Vandhu vaavena
Azhaithadhai kettayo
Enna
Ninaithu ennai
Azhaithaayo yen
Indha kolathai koduthaayo
Munnam
Irundha nilai ninaithaayo
Mugathai paarthukolla thudithaayo
{ Paravai
Parandhu sella
Viduvena andha
Paramporul vandhaalum
Tharuvena } (2)
Unnai
Azhaithu chella
Ennum thalaivanidam
Ennaiyae naan thara
Marupena
{ Enna
Ninaithu ennai
Azhaithaayo yen
Indha kolathai koduthaayo
Munnam
Irundha nilai ninaithaayo
Mugathai paarthukolla thudithaayo } (2)
{ What
were you thinking when
you called for me? Why
did you bring me to this sorrowful state?
Did you remember
the way things used to be?
Did your heart yearn to see my face? } (2)
{ Did you shatter
the dreams of our life?
Did you think that
a doorway had opened? } (2)
A mysterious
bird
flying across the sky—
did you hear it come
and call you away?
What
were you thinking when
you called for me? Why
did you bring me to this sorrowful state?
Did you remember
the way things used to be?
Did your heart yearn to see my face?
{ Would I ever let
that bird
fly away with you?
Even if God Himself comes,
would I ever surrender you? } (2)
To the Lord
who intends to
take you away,
would I ever refuse
to offer my own life instead?
{ What
were you thinking when
you called for me? Why
did you bring me to this sorrowful state?
Did you remember
the way things used to be?
Did your heart yearn to see my face? } (2)
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

This classic song 'Enna Ninaithu Ennai Azhaithaayo' from 'Nenjil Or Aalayam' expresses profound emotional distress, heartbreak, and devotion amidst tragedy. The protagonist addresses her partner, questioning why fate brought them back together only to present such a cruel and painful condition. She wonders if he longed to see her face remembering their past bond, only to witness dreams shattering.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uruvagaim)

“Maaya Paravai ondru”

The 'Maaya Paravai' (illusionary bird) is used as a metaphor for death or destiny calling a soul away.

Monai (Initial Alliteration)

“Paravai / Parandhu”

Repetition of the initial sound 'Pa' in consecutive words creates a rhythmic flow.

Rhetorical Question

“Indha kolathai koduthaayo”

The speaker asks a poignant rhetorical question to express her emotional anguish rather than seeking a literal answer.

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Trivia

'Nenjil Or Aalayam' (1962) was directed by C. V. Sridhar and features iconic music composed by the duo Viswanathan-Ramamoorthy. Sung by P. Susheela with lyrics by Kannadasan, the song is famed for its tragic depth and remains one of the most memorable melos of golden era Tamil cinema.

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