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Enna Thavam Seithen

From Athirshtam Azhaikirathu · 1976

Lyricist
Vaali
Singers
T. M. Soundararajan, P. Susheela
Music director
V. Kumar
Movie name
Athirshtam Azhaikirathu
Movie release year
1976
Lyrics added on
30 Mar 2022

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Enna thavam seithaen unnai manam kolla
Vanna malar thoovi vaazhththuraigal solla
Aaha aahaa aahaa….aa…aa…aa….
Enna thavam seithaen unnai manam kolla
Vanna malar thoovi vaazhththuraigal solla….
Enakkaaga needhaan endru edhirpaarkkavillai
Enakkaaga needhaan endru edhirpaarkkavillai
Anandha vellam anaikkollavillai
Anandha vellam anaikkollavillai
Manamedai manthiram maangalya thaaranam
Naan kolla indru needhaanae kaaranam
Aahaa….aahaa….aa….aa….aahaa….aahaa….
Enna thavam seithaen unnai manam kolla
Vanna malar thoovi vaazhththuraigal solla….
Madham maari nindraal enna manam maaravillai
Madham maari nindraal enna manam maaravillai
Manam konda kadhal thadumaaravillai
Manam konda kadhal thadumaaravillai
Uyir konda oviyam edhir vanthu nindratho
Oru kodi inbam nee thanthathallavo
Female :Laalaa….laallaa….laalaa….laallaa….
Laalaa….laalaa….laa….
Kannaa un nenjil intha kani aada vendum
Kaalangal yaavum inithaaga vendum
Poovodu kungumam naan sooda vendum
Kalyaana kolam naan kaana vendum
Enna thavam seithaen unnai manam kolla
Vanna malar thoovi vaazhththuraigal solla….
Enna thavam seithaen….
What penance did I do to marry you,
as colorful flowers are showered with words of blessing?
Aha aha aha... aa... aa... aa...
What penance did I do to marry you,
as colorful flowers are showered with words of blessing?
I never expected that you were meant for me,
I never expected that you were meant for me,
this flood of joy cannot be held by any dam,
this flood of joy cannot be held by any dam.
The wedding stage, the sacred chants, and the tying of the thali (sacred marriage thread)—
you are the reason I receive them today.
Aha... aha... aa... aa... aha aha...
What penance did I do to marry you,
as colorful flowers are showered with words of blessing?
What does it matter if religions differ? Our hearts have not changed,
what does it matter if religions differ? Our hearts have not changed,
the love inside our hearts has never wavered,
the love inside our hearts has never wavered.
Has a painting come to life to stand before me?
Is it not you who gave me endless joy?
Female: La la... la la... la la... la la...
La la... la la... la
My beloved, this sweet fruit longs to rest upon your chest,
all our days together must be sweet.
I want to adorn myself with flowers and kumkum (sacred red powder),
I want to see myself dressed as a bride.
What penance did I do to marry you,
as colorful flowers are showered with words of blessing?
What penance did I do...
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

This song is a tender romantic duet expressing profound gratitude, devotional love, and joyous wonder at being united in marriage with one's beloved. The lovers express disbelief at their good fortune, feeling as though marrying each other is the result of righteous penance (thavam) from a past life. They marvel at how their joy overflows beyond control like a river breaking a dam.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Ethugai (Second-letter Rhyme)

“Enna thavam / Vanna malar”

Matching second consonant 'nna' (ன்ன) across the first two lines creates rhythmic harmony.

Metaphor (Uruvagaimai)

“Anandha vellam anaikkollavillai”

Overwhelming emotional happiness is metaphorically described as a flood that cannot be contained by a dam.

Metaphor (Uruvagaimai)

“Uyir konda oviyam edhir vanthu nindratho”

The beloved is poetically described as a living painting (uyir konda oviyam).

Alliteration (Monai)

“Manamedai manthiram maangalya thaaranam”

Repetition of the initial 'Ma' sound in consecutive words creates a strong melodic cadence.

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Trivia

This romantic duet features music by composer V. Kumar, who was known for his melodious compositions in 1970s Tamil cinema, often collaborating with legendary singers T. M. Soundararajan and P. Susheela under Vaali's evocative lyrical craftsmanship.

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