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Lyrics & meaning

Enna Thavam

From Thirupaachi · 2005

Lyricist
Perarasu
Singers
Dhina, Swarnalatha
Music director
Dhina
Movie name
Thirupaachi
Movie release year
2005
Lyrics added on
27 May 2018

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Enna thavam senju puttom
Annan thanga aagiputtom
Paavi naanum ponnaa
Porandha paavamaa
Vaazhum edam porandha
Edam aagumaa
Hmm…mmm….hmmmm
Hmm…mm…mmm…
Uh kaanum katchi theepudikka
Kannu rendum neereraikka
Meela naanum kara sethu porenae
Saami mela baaram pottu vaarenae
Kannae karpagamae
Kannukkulla soppanamae
Thoongaama annankooda
Yeppothum kooda iru
En thaayi
Oru thaaya petheduthaalae
Pudhu vaazhvu ava vaazha
Thathuvittenae
Karu veettil poothu puttom
Veettaiyumthaan maathi puttom
Avadharam pola neeyum
Avadharithaayae
Marudhani pola enna valathu vittaayae
Sevantha edam porantha edam
Uthirntha edam puguntha edam
What good deeds did we do in the past,
to be born as brother and sister?
Was it my misfortune that I
was born into this world as a girl?
Can the home where I am meant to live
ever become the home where I was born?
Mmm… mmm… hmmm…
Mmm… mm… mmm…
As every sight I see burns with sorrow,
and both my eyes pour out endless tears,
I bring you safely to the shore and leave,
placing all my heavy burdens on God, I walk on.
My darling, my precious treasure,
the dream living inside my eyes,
without sleeping, beside your brother,
always stay right by my side.
My mother
gave birth to another mother in you,
and so that she could live a new life,
I have given her away.
We blossomed together in our mother's womb,
and now we have parted into separate homes.
Like a blessing sent from above,
you were born into this world for me,
and raised me with love, like henna giving its rich color.
The place it stained red is the home where I was born;
the place where it flakes off is the home I married into.
Female
Female
Male
Male
Male
Female

Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

This song depicts the profound and emotional bond between a brother and a sister during her wedding farewell. It expresses the sorrow of separation as the sister leaves her parental home to start a new life with her husband, highlighting the selflessness and unconditional love shared between siblings.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Ethugai (Second-letter Rhyme)

“Enna thavam senju puttom / Annan thanga aagiputtom”

The second letter 'n' (ன்/ன்ன) rhymes between 'Enna' and 'Annan', creating a melodic flow.

Simile (Upamai)

“Marudhani pola enna valathu vittaayae”

The sister's nourishing impact on the brother's life is compared to henna ('marudhani pola') leaving a vibrant color.

Metaphor (Uruvagam)

“Karu veettil poothu puttom”

The mother's womb is metaphorically described as a 'house of life' (karu veedu) where life blossoms like a flower.

Monai (Initial Rhyme/Alliteration)

“Kannae karpagamae / Kannukkulla soppanamae”

Repetition of the initial 'Ka' (க) sound across consecutive lines.

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Trivia

Thirupaachi (2005) is a blockbuster Tamil action-drama film starring Vijay, directed by Perarasu. The plot heavily revolves around the affection between a brother (played by Vijay) and his sister (played by Mallika). Director Perarasu himself penned the lyrics for this touching song highlighting the sister-sentiment.

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