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Lyrics & meaning

Enna Petha Rasa (Male)

From Thalaimurai · 1998

Lyricist
Arivumathi
Singer
Ilayaraja
Music director
Ilayaraja
Details
Thalaimurai1998

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Enna peththa rasaMy beloved prince who gave birth to my new life,
Enna peththa rasaMy beloved prince who gave birth to my new life,
Enna peththa rasaMy beloved prince who gave birth to my new life,
Enga kora theerkka vantha chinna rosaLittle rose who came to resolve all our grievances!
Madi meethu kudi vantha thaenaeOh sweet honey that came to reside on my lap,
Kudichchaalum thigattaatha thaenaeOh honey that never satiates no matter how much one drinks,
Kannu patta maayamum thendral pattu kaayamumThe illusion of the evil eye and the wound touched by the breeze,
Konji sirikkum nandhavanamaeOh flower garden that giggles and smiles with affection!
Male
Enna peththa rasaMy beloved prince who gave birth to my new life,
Enna peththa rasaMy beloved prince who gave birth to my new life,
Enga kora theerkka vantha chinna rosaLittle rose who came to resolve all our grievances!
Male
Thaayaar thavam irukka thanthai oru nonpirukkaWhile the mother performed penance and the father observed a fast,
Varamaa kedachcha en selvamae ada en thangamaeMy treasure obtained as a divine boon, oh my precious gold!
Eththanaiyo vayil irukka yaezhai vayirthaan eduththuOut of so many bellies, choosing a poor person's womb,
Ammanaa koduththa en selvamaeMy treasure granted to me by the Goddess herself!
Male
Unnoda rendu kannu unna peththa aaththaaYour two eyes are like the mother who gave birth to you,
Ennaalum avalai ennu unnai ava kaappaaThink of her every day, and she will protect you forever.
Kandeduththa muththae muththae….ae….Oh precious pearl that was found!
Unai soodavae iru manam yaenguthuBoth our hearts long to adorn you,
Manam inikkum kaniyae suvaiyaeOh sweet fruit that pleases the heart, oh delicious delight!
Male
Enna peththa rasaMy beloved prince who gave birth to my new life,
Enna peththa rasaMy beloved prince who gave birth to my new life,
Enga kora theerkka vantha chinna rosaLittle rose who came to resolve all our grievances!
Male
Mel nadu anuppi vechchu nallapadi padikka veppaenI will send you abroad and ensure you get a good education,
Unnaiyae pugazha oor yaenganum intha oor yaenganumThe whole town and world should long to praise you!
Pallakku thaeru senju unnudaiya pavani kanduMaking a palanquin and a chariot, witnessing your grand procession,
Nenjellaam urugi naan vaazhththanumMy heart should melt in joy as I shower my blessings on you!
Male
Parampara paramparaiyaa panbu kondu vaazhuLive with noble virtues for generations to come!
Thalamorai thalaimoraiyaa intha manna aaluRule over this land generation after generation!
Kaaththirukkum kaalam angaeThe time waiting ahead is waiting right there,
Adhu unakkaagavae nee enakkaagavaeIt is reserved for you, and you are meant for me!
Kayil kidaiththa maniyae oliyaeOh precious gem found in hand, oh radiant light!
Male
Enna peththa rasaMy beloved prince who gave birth to my new life,
Enna peththa rasaMy beloved prince who gave birth to my new life,
Enga kora theerkka vantha chinna rosaLittle rose who came to resolve all our grievances!
Madi meethu kudi vantha thaenaeOh sweet honey that came to reside on my lap,
Kudichchaalum thigattaatha thaenaeOh honey that never satiates no matter how much one drinks,
Kannu patta maayamum thendral pattu kaayamumThe illusion of the evil eye and the wound touched by the breeze,
Konji sirikkum nandhavanamaeOh flower garden that giggles and smiles with affection!
Male
Enna peththa rasaMy beloved prince who gave birth to my new life,
Enna peththa rasaMy beloved prince who gave birth to my new life,
Enga kora theerkka vantha chinna rosaLittle rose who came to resolve all our grievances!

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This heartfelt lullaby from the 1998 movie 'Thalaimurai' celebrates the priceless gift of a newborn child entering a family. Written by renowned poet Arivumathi, the song conveys a parent's deep affection, comparing the baby to honey, gold, pearls, and a blossoming garden sent by divine grace after devout prayers and penance. The emotional narrative transitions from tender coddling to inspiring grand aspirations for the child's future. The parent envisions educating the child, watching them attain high status, and ruling over generations with moral integrity. The term 'Enna peththa rasa' reflects a unique Tamil colloquial term of endearment where a parent affectionately addresses their child as the one who gave them new life.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uruvagamm)

Madi meethu kudi vantha thaenae

The infant is directly compared to honey sitting on the lap, emphasizing sweet comfort and pure joy.

Monai (First Letter Alliteration)

Thaayaar thavam irukka thanthai oru nonpirukka

Repetition of the initial 'Th' sound ('Thaayaar', 'thavam', 'thanthai') creates a pleasing rhythmic beat in Tamil poetry.

Iyaipu (End Rhyme)

Madi meethu kudi vantha thaenae / Kudichchaalum thigattaatha thaenae

The repeating end word 'thaenae' establishes a melodic, rhyming stanza closure.

Iyaipu (End Rhyme)

Parampara paramparaiyaa panbu kondu vaazhu / Thalamorai thalaimoraiyaa intha manna aalu

The ending verbal commands 'vaazhu' (live) and 'aalu' (rule) rhyme, enhancing the rhythmic force of parental blessings.

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Trivia

Written by poet Arivumathi, this song is featured in the 1998 Tamil film 'Thalaimurai'. The lyricist is well known for his deep commitment to native Tamil aesthetics, cultural phrasing, and rich emotional storytelling rooted in familial relationships.

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