Enna Theriyum
From Ninaivil Nindraval · 1967
- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Singer
- P. Susheela
- Music director
- V. Kumar
- Details
- Ninaivil Nindraval1967
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Female | |
| Enna theriyum indha chinna pennukku | What does this young girl know, |
| Onnum theriyaadha chella kannukku | To this beloved darling who knows nothing? |
| Chorus | |
| Humming…. | [Humming] |
| Female | |
| Vayadhu vandhaal nenjil aasai varumaam | They say when youth arrives, desire blooms in the heart, |
| Aasai avndhaal kangal thoodhu vidumaam | When desire arrives, the eyes send messages of love. |
| Vayadhu vandhaal nenjil aasai varumaam | They say when youth arrives, desire blooms in the heart, |
| Aasai avndhaal kangal thoodhu vidumaam | When desire arrives, the eyes send messages of love. |
| Female | |
| Thoodhu vittaal oru thunai varumaam | They say if a message is sent, a companion will arrive, |
| Thunaivan thottaal thani sugam varumaam | And when the partner touches, a sweet unique bliss follows. |
| Thoodhu vittaal oru thunai varumaam | They say if a message is sent, a companion will arrive, |
| Thunaivan thottaal thani sugam varumaam | And when the partner touches, a sweet unique bliss follows. |
| Chorus | |
| Humming…. | [Humming] |
| Female | |
| Enna theriyum indha chinna pennukku | What does this young girl know, |
| Onnum theriyaadha chella kannukku | To this beloved darling who knows nothing? |
| Female | |
| Mudhal mudhalaai thoda vetkam varumaam | They say shyness comes when touched for the very first time, |
| Thodathodathaan manam pakkam varumaam | As intimacy grows with touch, the mind draws closer. |
| Mudhal mudhalaai thoda vetkam varumaam | They say shyness comes when touched for the very first time, |
| Thodathodathaan manam pakkam varumaam | As intimacy grows with touch, the mind draws closer. |
| Female | |
| Paruva nilaa kadhai alandhidumaam | They say the youthful moon will spin romantic tales, |
| Vidintha pinnum adhu thodarnthidumaam | Which will continue even after dawn arrives. |
| Paruva nilaa kadhai alandhidumaam | They say the youthful moon will spin romantic tales, |
| Vidintha pinnum adhu thodarnthidumaam | Which will continue even after dawn arrives. |
| Chorus | |
| Humming…. | [Humming] |
| Female | |
| Enna theriyum indha chinna pennukku | What does this young girl know, |
| Onnum theriyaadha chella kannukku | To this beloved darling who knows nothing? |
| Chorus | |
| Humming…. | [Humming] |
என்னத் தெரியும் இந்த சின்னப் பெண்ணுக்கு
ஒண்ணும் தெரியாத செல்லக் கண்ணுக்கு....
What does this young girl know,
To this beloved darling who knows nothing?
முனங்கல் ....
[Humming]
என்னத் தெரியும் இந்த சின்னப் பெண்ணுக்கு
ஒண்ணும் தெரியாத செல்லக் கண்ணுக்கு....
They say when youth arrives, desire blooms in the heart,
When desire arrives, the eyes send messages of love.
They say when youth arrives, desire blooms in the heart,
When desire arrives, the eyes send messages of love.
வயது வந்தால் நெஞ்சில் ஆசை வருமாம்
ஆசை வந்தால் கண்கள் தூது விடுமாம்
வயது வந்தால் நெஞ்சில் ஆசை வருமாம்
ஆசை வந்தால் கண்கள் தூது விடுமாம்
They say if a message is sent, a companion will arrive,
And when the partner touches, a sweet unique bliss follows.
They say if a message is sent, a companion will arrive,
And when the partner touches, a sweet unique bliss follows.
தூது விட்டால் ஒரு துணை வருமாம்
துணைவன் தொட்டால் தனி சுகம் வருமாம்....
தூது விட்டால் ஒரு துணை வருமாம்
துணைவன் தொட்டால் தனி சுகம் வருமாம்
[Humming]
முனங்கல் ....
What does this young girl know,
To this beloved darling who knows nothing?
என்னத் தெரியும் இந்த சின்னப் பெண்ணுக்கு
ஒண்ணும் தெரியாத செல்லக் கண்ணுக்கு....
They say shyness comes when touched for the very first time,
As intimacy grows with touch, the mind draws closer.
They say shyness comes when touched for the very first time,
As intimacy grows with touch, the mind draws closer.
முதல் முதலாய் தொட வெட்கம் வருமாம்
தொடதொடத்தான் மனம் பக்கம் வருமாம்
முதல் முதலாய் தொட வெட்கம் வருமாம்
தொடதொடத்தான் மனம் பக்கம் வருமாம்
They say the youthful moon will spin romantic tales,
Which will continue even after dawn arrives.
They say the youthful moon will spin romantic tales,
Which will continue even after dawn arrives.
பருவ நிலா கதை அளந்திடுமாம்
விடிந்த பின்னும் அது தொடர்ந்திடுமாம்...
பருவ நிலா கதை அளந்திடுமாம்
விடிந்த பின்னும் அது தொடர்ந்திடுமாம்...
[Humming]
முனங்கல் ....
What does this young girl know,
To this beloved darling who knows nothing?
என்னத் தெரியும் இந்த சின்னப் பெண்ணுக்கு
ஒண்ணும் தெரியாத செல்லக் கண்ணுக்கு...
[Humming]
முனங்கல் ....
Enna theriyum indha chinna pennukku
What does this young girl know,
Onnum theriyaadha chella kannukku
To this beloved darling who knows nothing?
Humming….
[Humming]
Vayadhu vandhaal nenjil aasai varumaam
They say when youth arrives, desire blooms in the heart,
Aasai avndhaal kangal thoodhu vidumaam
When desire arrives, the eyes send messages of love.
Vayadhu vandhaal nenjil aasai varumaam
They say when youth arrives, desire blooms in the heart,
Aasai avndhaal kangal thoodhu vidumaam
When desire arrives, the eyes send messages of love.
Thoodhu vittaal oru thunai varumaam
They say if a message is sent, a companion will arrive,
Thunaivan thottaal thani sugam varumaam
And when the partner touches, a sweet unique bliss follows.
Thoodhu vittaal oru thunai varumaam
They say if a message is sent, a companion will arrive,
Thunaivan thottaal thani sugam varumaam
And when the partner touches, a sweet unique bliss follows.
Humming….
[Humming]
Enna theriyum indha chinna pennukku
What does this young girl know,
Onnum theriyaadha chella kannukku
To this beloved darling who knows nothing?
Mudhal mudhalaai thoda vetkam varumaam
They say shyness comes when touched for the very first time,
Thodathodathaan manam pakkam varumaam
As intimacy grows with touch, the mind draws closer.
Mudhal mudhalaai thoda vetkam varumaam
They say shyness comes when touched for the very first time,
Thodathodathaan manam pakkam varumaam
As intimacy grows with touch, the mind draws closer.
Paruva nilaa kadhai alandhidumaam
They say the youthful moon will spin romantic tales,
Vidintha pinnum adhu thodarnthidumaam
Which will continue even after dawn arrives.
Paruva nilaa kadhai alandhidumaam
They say the youthful moon will spin romantic tales,
Vidintha pinnum adhu thodarnthidumaam
Which will continue even after dawn arrives.
Humming….
[Humming]
Enna theriyum indha chinna pennukku
What does this young girl know,
Onnum theriyaadha chella kannukku
To this beloved darling who knows nothing?
Humming….
[Humming]
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This classic vintage song portrays a young woman playfully teasing herself or being described by a loved one regarding her innocence and burgeoning feelings of adulthood. She muses about what an innocent young girl could possibly know about love, while subtly detailing the journey of romance—how coming of age brings desire, how eyes act as messengers, and how intimacy gradually overcomes shyness to create an everlasting bond.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Iyaipu (Rhyme)
“Vayadhu vandhaal nenjil aasai varumaam / Aasai avndhaal kangal thoodhu vidumaam”
The suffix 'varumaam' and 'vidumaam' end with similar rhyming sounds, creating a rhythmic and melodious structure typical of Vaali's playful songwriting.
Personification / Visual Imagery
“Paruva nilaa kadhai alandhidumaam”
The youthful moon is personified as a storyteller weaving romantic tales through the night.
Ethugai (Second-letter Assonance)
“Thoodhu vittaal oru thunai varumaam / Thunaivan thottaal thani sugam varumaam”
The second consonant 'oo' sound in 'Thoodhu' matches with 'oo' sound / 'u' sound pattern, adding sound harmony to the verse.
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Trivia
The film 'Ninaivil Nindraval' (1967), starring Ravichandran and K. R. Vijaya, featured music composed by V. Kumar, who was known for introducing fresh, melodious tunes in late 1960s Tamil cinema. Sung gracefully by P. Susheela and written by Vaali, this song remains a popular example of delicate romantic expressions in classic Tamil film music.
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