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Lyrics & meaning

Enna Oru Enna Oru Azhagiyada

From Pattathu Yaanai · 2013

Lyricist
Na. Muthu Kumar
Singer
Karthik
Music director
S. Thaman
Details
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Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Enna oru enna oru azhagiyadaWhat a beauty she is, man!
Kanna vittu kanna vittu vilagaladaShe does not move away from my sight, man!
Enna oru enna oru azhagiyadaWhat a beauty she is, man!
Kanna vittu kanna vittu vilagaladaShe does not move away from my sight, man!
Male
Manasa thaakura minnalum avathaanShe is the lightning that strikes the heart.
Marayil theriyum jannalum avathaanShe is the window visible behind the screen.
Kanavil pookura thaamara avathaanShe is the lotus blooming in my dreams.
Kadhayil kekura dhevadha avathaanShe is the fairy heard of in stories.
Male
Enna ooru enna peru kekaladaI didn't ask which town or what her name is.
Enga pora enga poraa paakaladaI didn't notice where she was going either.
Male
Munnadi avalum pinnaadi naanumShe is in front and I am behind her.
Oru murai thirumbi paarthaa ennaWhat if she turns around to look just once?
Thundaana manasa onnaaka thaanaeJust to unite this shattered heart,
Marupadi avala ketenaeI asked her out once again.
Male
Enna oru enna oru azhagiyadaWhat a beauty she is, man!
Kanna vittu kanna vittu vilagaladaShe does not move away from my sight, man!
Male
Raavu kaalathula nalla neram varumaCan good fortune strike during an inauspicious hour?
Onbathu patharayil sirichaBecause she smiled at nine thirty,
Pillayaaru koviluku thengaTo break a coconut at the Ganesha temple,
Onnu udaikka manasu venduchu pudhusaaMy heart wished afresh.
Male
Avalai paarkira yaarumae avalaiAnyone who looks at her,
Marandhum kooda marapadhu siramamFinding it hard to forget her even by mistake.
Peepi oodhanum neratha solladiTell me when to play the wedding pipe, girl!
Bp yerudhu seekiram solladiMy blood pressure is rising, tell me quickly!
Male
Enna oru enna oru azhagiyadaWhat a beauty she is, man!
Kanna vittu kanna vittu vilagaladaShe does not move away from my sight, man!
Va enazhagae va en uyirae vaCome, my beauty! Come, my life! Come!
Male
Oh thillai nagaraa theradi theruvaaOh, is it Thillai Nagar or Theradi Street?
Angirukka un veeduIs your house located over there?
Saradhas-u koorapattu sela vangi tharuvenI will buy you a silk saree from Sarathas.
Vekkapattu ennai theduFeel shy and come search for me!
Male
Thannanthaniya vazhvadhu paavamLiving all alone is a pity,
Vandhu maalaya podenCome and place a garland on me.
Thandavaalam pola namaLike the railway tracks,
Rendu perukidayil naduvilIn between the two of us,
Edhukadi koduWhy is there a line separating us, girl?
Male
Manasil katura maaliga veeduA grand palace being built in my heart,
Vaasal kolam vandhu nee poduCome and draw a rangoli at its entrance!
Male
Enna oru .. azhagiyadaWhat a... beauty she is!
Kanna vittu …. vilagaladaShe does not move away... from my sight!
Konjam kooda konjam kooda palagaladaWithout even getting to know each other much,
Engaluku ippa rendu kuzhandhayadaNow we have two kids, man!
Male
Va enazhagae va en uyirae vaCome, my beauty! Come, my life! Come!
Female
Ha ha kiruku payapulla..Ha ha, what a crazy fellow...

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

The song 'Enna Oru Azhagiyada' from the movie 'Pattathu Yaanai' (2013) is an energetic, lighthearted romantic track where the protagonist expresses his instant fascination and deep infatuation for a charming girl. He uses imaginative metaphors, describing her as lightning striking his heart and a lotus blooming in his dreams, while humorously mentioning local cultural details like visiting temples and buying silk sarees from Sarathas. The song playfully progresses from the protagonist following her blindly and daydreaming about marriage to a fast-forward moment where they are already married with two children. Written by Na. Muthu Kumar, the lyrics blend everyday local Tamil expressions with romantic banter and comedic hyperbole.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Iyaipu (End Rhyme)

Manasa thaakura minnalum avathaan / Marayil theriyum jannalum avathaan

The repetitive ending 'avathaan' across lines 5 through 8 creates a rhythmic end-rhyme (Iyaipu) structure.

Monai (Initial Alliteration)

Manasa thaakura minnalum avathaan / Marayil theriyum jannalum avathaan

The starting consonants 'Ma' in 'Manasa' and 'Marayil' form a classic Tamil Monai alignment.

Simile (Uvamai)

Thandavaalam pola nama

The lyrics compare the distance and parallel nature of the lovers to railway tracks ('Thandavaalam pola').

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Trivia

The music for 'Pattathu Yaanai' (2013) was composed by S. Thaman, featuring lyrics penned by the acclaimed late lyricist Na. Muthu Kumar. The film stars Vishal and Aishwarya Arjun in the lead roles.

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