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Lyrics & meaning

Ennaalum Vaazhviley

From Vidivelli · 1960

Lyricist
A. Maruthakasi
Singer
P. Susheela
Music director
A. M. Rajah
Details
Vidivelli1960

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Ennaalum vaazhvilaeIn my life forever,
Kannaana kaadhalaeO precious love as dear as my eyes!
Ennenna maattramellaamWhat kind of wondrous changes
Kaattugindraai aasai nenjilaeYou display in my longing heart!
Female
Ennaalum vaazhvilaeIn my life forever,
Kannaana kaadhalaeO precious love as dear as my eyes!
Ennenna maattramellaamWhat kind of wondrous changes
Kaattugindraai aasai nenjilaeYou display in my longing heart!
Female
Ennaalum vaazhvilaeIn my life forever,
Kannaana kaadhalaeO precious love as dear as my eyes!
Female
Kannaalae kaanugindraIn every scene seen through my eyes,
Kaatchi engum nee niraindhaaiYou are filled everywhere!
Ennaadha Inbamoottum anbu ennumShowering sweet honey called love
Thaen pozhinthaaiThat brings unimaginable bliss!
Female
Kannaalae kaanugindraIn every scene seen through my eyes,
Kaatchi engum nee niraindhaaiYou are filled everywhere!
Ennaadha Inbamoottum anbu ennumShowering sweet honey called love
Thaen pozhinthaaiThat brings unimaginable bliss!
Female
Unnaalae endhan ullamBecause of you, my heart
Thullith thulli aadudhaeLeaps and dances with joy!
Ellai meri nilai maariCrossing all boundaries and changing its state,
Sallaabha gaanam paadudhaeIt sings a romantic song of bliss!
Female
Ennaalum vaazhvilaeIn my life forever,
Kannaana kaadhalaeO precious love as dear as my eyes!
Female
Un munnae jaadhi baedhaBefore you, arguments of caste and class division
Vaadhamellaam SaaivadhillaiDo not prevail or hold ground!
Oorellaam oindha pinnumEven after the whole town rests in sleep,
Nee urangi oivadhillaiYou never sleep or rest!
Female
Un munnae jaadhi baedhaBefore you, arguments of caste and class division
Vaadhamellaam saaivadhillaiDo not prevail or hold ground!
Oorellaam oindha pinnumEven after the whole town rests in sleep,
Nee urangi oivadhillaiYou never sleep or rest!
Female
Man meedhu nee illaadhuOn this earth, without you,
Vaazhum jeevan illaiyaeThere is no living soul that can exist!
Malar maelae manam polaeWandering over flowers freely like the mind,
Ulaavum inba jodhiyaeO radiant flame of eternal delight!
Female
Ennaalum vaazhvilaeIn my life forever,
Kannaana kaadhalaeO precious love as dear as my eyes!
Ennenna maattramellaamWhat kind of wondrous changes
Kaattugindraai aasai nenjilaeYou display in my longing heart!
Female
Ennaalum vaazhvilaeIn my life forever,
Kannaana kaadhalaeO precious love as dear as my eyes!

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This classic song 'Ennaalum vaazhvilae' from the movie Vidivelli (1960) celebrates the all-encompassing power and beauty of true love. The protagonist personifies love, addressing it as a divine force that brings joy, transforms the heart, and fills every scene in nature with sweet bliss. The song highlights how love transcends social barriers such as caste and class discrimination, bringing light and life to every living soul on earth.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Monai (Initial Rhyme / Alliteration)

Ennaalum vaazhvilae / Kannaana kaadhalae

Consonance and initial rhyme create a rhythmic flow across lines, such as 'Ennaalum' and 'Ennenna'.

Metaphor (Uruvagam)

Ennadha Inbamoottum anbu ennum / Thaen pozhinthaai

Love is directly metaphorized as sweet honey ('Anbu ennum thaen') that showers joy.

Ethugai (Second-letter Rhyme)

Kannaalae kaanugindra / Kaatchi engum nee niraindhaai

Matching second consonants across lyric lines enhance the musicality of the Tamil poetry.

Personification

Oorellaam oindha pinnum / Nee urangi oivadhillai

Love is personified as an entity that stays awake and vigilant even when the entire town is asleep.

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Trivia

'Vidivelli' (1960) was directed by C. V. Sridhar and featured music composed by A. M. Rajah, who was both a leading playback singer and music director of that era. The lyrics were penned by the renowned poet A. Maruthakasi.

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