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Lyrics & meaning

Enna Venum

From Uyarntha Ullam · 1985

Lyricist
Vaali
Singer
S. P. Balasubrahmanyam
Music director
Ilayaraja
Details
Uyarntha Ullam1985

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Enna venum thinnungada doiEat whatever you want, guys!
Ishtam pola vettungada doiFeast as much as you like, guys!
Ponnu pulla ninnurukku doiThe young woman is standing here, guys!
Thinnuputtu vaazhthungada doiEat up and bless them, guys!
Male
Cigarettu thanni…Cigarettes and liquor...
Chicken biriyani…Chicken biryani...
Kedachatha allu kodukkiren billuGrab whatever is available, I will foot the bill!
Vallal ingu naan thaan doiI am the benevolent patron here, guys!
Male
Enna venum thinnungada doiEat whatever you want, guys!
Ishtam pola vettungada doiFeast as much as you like, guys!
Male
Hei hei hei haeHei hei hei hae
Hei hei hei haeHei hei hei hae
Enakku appan vechaI have the ancestral inheritance left by my father,
Sothu sugam irukkuI have wealth and comfort,
Evanda enna vanthuWho is there to come and
Kekkurathu kanakkuAsk me for an account?
Male
Nenacha ongalukkuIf I feel like it, for all of you,
Naan koduppen virunthuI will throw a grand feast!
Kudicha vachirukkenIf you drink, I have kept
Koodavae thaan hahaa marunthuThe hangover cure right along with it, haha!
Male
Sonthamunnu banthamunnuKinship or relationships,
Yaarumilla enakkuI have no one to call my own.
Naan thaan thanimaramI am a solitary tree,
Kavalaigal edhukkuSo why carry any worries?
Naalum gummalamEvery day is a celebration!
Andhi pagal aatam kondaatamDay and night, it's dancing and merrymaking!
Ulladhai thaan solli putten doi doi doiI have spoken nothing but the truth, doi doi doi!
Male
Enna venum thinnungada doiEat whatever you want, guys!
Ishtam pola vettungada doi haaFeast as much as you like, guys, haa!
Ponnu pulla ninnurukku doi hoi hoi hoiThe young woman is standing here, doi hoi hoi hoi!
Thinnuputtu vaazhthungada doi doi dodoiEat up and bless them, doi doi dodoi!
Male
Enakku buththi sollaTo advise or lecture me,
Thaevai illai yaarum ha haNobody is needed, ha ha!
Thaanae thathuvangalPhilosophical thoughts automatically
Moolaiyilae oorum ..hoohooOoze into my brain... hoohoo!
Male
Evano pathu peru boomiyilaeOnly about ten people on earth are true wise men, ha haa!
Gnyaani ha haaWise men, ha haa!
Meedhi ullavangaThe rest of the people are
Enna pola thaeniBusy bees like me!
Male
Saeval vanthu koovum varaiUntil the rooster comes and crows,
Sinthugala padippomWe shall sing melodic tunes!
Kaalai varayilae kanavula midhappomUntil morning comes, we will float in dreams!
Inbam yeraalamHappiness is abundant,
Ennodaiya nenjum thaaralamAnd my heart is equally generous!
Ulladhai thaan solliputten doi doi doi dodoiI have spoken nothing but the truth, doi doi doi dodoi!
Male
Enna venum thinnungada doi … doiEat whatever you want, guys... doi!
Ishtam pola vettungada doi…vettuFeast as much as you like, guys... dig in!
Ponnu pulla ninnurukku doi aha haa haaThe young woman is standing here, doi aha haa haa!
Thinnuputtu vaazhthungada doiEat up and bless them, guys!
Male
Cigarettu thanni…Cigarettes and liquor...
Ada chicken biriyani…Oh, chicken biryani...
Kedachatha allu kodukkiren billuGrab whatever is available, I will foot the bill!
Vallal ingu naan thaan doi doi dodoiI am the benevolent patron here, doi doi dodoi!
Male
Enna venum thinnungada doiEat whatever you want, guys!
AhahaaAhahaa
Ishtam pola vettungada doi … hoiFeast as much as you like, guys... hoi!
Male
Tharikida thagajuna thakimthaaTharikida thagajuna thakimthaa
Tharikida thaam thaamTharikida thaam thaam
Tharikida thagajuna thakimthaaTharikida thagajuna thakimthaa
Tharikida thaamTharikida thaam
Tharikidathom tharikidathom tharikidathomTharikidathom tharikidathom tharikidathom

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

Enna Venum Thinnungada Doi from the 1985 movie Uyarntha Ullam is an energetic, carefree celebration song led by a jovial protagonist who invites everyone around him to eat, drink, and make merry without restraint. Proud of his inherited wealth and independent lifestyle, he openly declares that he owes no explanation to anyone about how he chooses to live or spend his fortune.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor

Naan thaan thanimaram

The speaker compares himself to a solitary tree ('thanimaram') to symbolize his complete independence and absence of family entanglements.

Simile / Metaphor

Meedhi ullavanga / Enna pola thaeni

The speaker compares general people living life and seeking pleasure to industrious bees ('thaeni').

Ethugai (Second-letter Rhyming)

Kedachatha allu kodukkiren billu

The second consonant sound 'da/du/ll' patterns create a rhythmic flow in Tamil folk style.

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Trivia

Although listed in the prompt context as unknown, 'Uyarntha Ullam' (1985) starring Kamal Haasan featured music composed by Maestro Ilaiyaraaja, with vocals famously performed by S. P. Balasubrahmanyam.

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