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Enna Theriyum

From Ninaivil Nindraval · 1967

Lyricist
Vaali
Singer
P. Susheela
Music director
V. Kumar
Movie name
Ninaivil Nindraval
Movie release year
1967
Lyrics added on
29 Mar 2025

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Enna theriyum indha chinna pennukku
Onnum theriyaadha chella kannukku
Humming….
Vayadhu vandhaal nenjil aasai varumaam
Aasai avndhaal kangal thoodhu vidumaam
Vayadhu vandhaal nenjil aasai varumaam
Aasai avndhaal kangal thoodhu vidumaam
Thoodhu vittaal oru thunai varumaam
Thunaivan thottaal thani sugam varumaam
Thoodhu vittaal oru thunai varumaam
Thunaivan thottaal thani sugam varumaam
Humming….
Enna theriyum indha chinna pennukku
Onnum theriyaadha chella kannukku
Mudhal mudhalaai thoda vetkam varumaam
Thodathodathaan manam pakkam varumaam
Mudhal mudhalaai thoda vetkam varumaam
Thodathodathaan manam pakkam varumaam
Paruva nilaa kadhai alandhidumaam
Vidintha pinnum adhu thodarnthidumaam
Paruva nilaa kadhai alandhidumaam
Vidintha pinnum adhu thodarnthidumaam
Humming….
Enna theriyum indha chinna pennukku
Onnum theriyaadha chella kannukku
Humming….
What does this little girl know?
This sweet darling who knows nothing at all?
[Humming]
They say when youth arrives, desire enters the heart,
And when desire comes, the eyes send out messages.
They say when youth arrives, desire enters the heart,
And when desire comes, the eyes send out messages.
They say when eyes send a message, a companion will arrive,
And when that companion touches you, a sweet pleasure follows.
They say when eyes send a message, a companion will arrive,
And when that companion touches you, a sweet pleasure follows.
[Humming]
What does this little girl know?
This sweet darling who knows nothing at all?
They say the very first touch brings shy hesitation,
And with each gentle touch, hearts draw closer together.
They say the very first touch brings shy hesitation,
And with each gentle touch, hearts draw closer together.
They say the youthful moon will spin endless stories,
And even after the dawn breaks, it will still go on.
They say the youthful moon will spin endless stories,
And even after the dawn breaks, it will still go on.
[Humming]
What does this little girl know?
This sweet darling who knows nothing at all?
[Humming]
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

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.

Did you know?

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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