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Lyrics & meaning

Ennada Ninachae

From Adhu Oru Kana Kaalam · 2005

Lyricist
Vaali
Singers
Ranjith, Vijay Yesudas
Music director
Ilayaraja
Movie name
Adhu Oru Kana Kaalam
Movie release year
2005
Lyrics added on
9 Jun 2017

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
{Ennada nenacha
Enna paththi
Kai thaan enakku
Pattakathi} (2)
Enakullae irukuthuda
Erimalai onnu onnu
Vedikira neram eppo
Theriyala kannu kannu
Visiriyaalae visiri vitta
Vedikkumaa
{Ennada nenacha
Enna paththi
Kai thaan enakku
Pattakathi} (2)
Thimiru irunthaa
Ullukullae
Vachika vachika
Vachika vachika
Hei vachika vachika
Veliyae therinja
Pichuduven
Thachikka thachikka
Thachikka thachikka
Hei thachikka thachikka
Kallilae uliyaal sirpi
Adhai adicha
Vel edukkum saami pola
Nikkatho
Ullam ennum siraikkul
Unmaiya thaan adaichaa
Odaichittu unnayum katti
Vaikkatho
Kuchiya polave
Naan irunthaa
Thuppu ennu ennathae
Kuthura kuthulae
Kuthu kathyinu kandukuvae
{Ennada nenacha
Enna paththi
Kai thaan enakku
Pattakathi} (2)
…………………………
Ennai pol
Ethanai ilasuganga
Ippdi ippdi
Ippdi ippdi
Hei ippdi ippdi
Unna pol
Perusu nenaikuthu
Appdi appdi
Appdi appdi
Hei appdi appdi
Nee padicha paadam
Engalukku illa illa
Adhai thaan padippununu
Sollathae
Unga vazhi pazhasu
Enga vazhi pudhusu
Indha vazhi ungalukku
Aagathae
Kattukkul engala kattathae
Kandapadi thittathae
Agni kunjugal nee podum
Thaalathukku aadathae
{Ennada nenacha
Enna paththi
Kai thaan enakku
Pattakathi} (2)
Enakullae irukuthuda
Erimalai onnu onnu
Vedikira neram eppo
Theriyala kannu kannu
Visiriyaalae visiri vitta
Vedikkumaa
{Ennada nenacha
Enna paththi
Kai thaan enakku
Pattakathi} (2)
What did you think
about me?
My bare hand is
a sharpened sword!
Inside me, my friend,
there is a volcano burning,
and when it will erupt,
nobody can tell!
If you fan it with a hand fan,
will it burst out?
What did you think
about me?
My bare hand is
a sharpened sword!
If you have arrogance,
deep down inside,
keep it in, keep it in,
keep it in, keep it in,
hey, keep it in, keep it in!
If it shows outside,
I will tear you apart,
stitch it up, stitch it up,
stitch it up, stitch it up,
hey, stitch it up, stitch it up!
When a sculptor strikes a stone
with his chisel,
won't it stand tall
like a god holding a spear?
If you lock up the truth
in the prison of your heart,
won't it break free
and tie you down?
Just because I look
as thin as a stick,
do not write me off as useless!
With the punch I throw,
you will realize it strikes like a knife!
What did you think
about me?
My bare hand is
a sharpened sword!
...
Like me,
how many youngsters are there,
living like this, like this,
like this, like this,
hey, like this, like this!
Old folks
like you keep thinking
like that, like that,
like that, like that,
hey, like that, like that!
The lessons you studied
are not meant for us,
so do not call that
true wisdom!
Your way is old,
our way is new,
and this path of ours
will not suit you at all!
Do not try to control us,
do not scold us as you please!
Sparks of fire will never dance
to the tunes you play!
What did you think
about me?
My bare hand is
a sharpened sword!
Inside me, my friend,
there is a volcano burning,
and when it will erupt,
nobody can tell!
If you fan it with a hand fan,
will it burst out?
What did you think
about me?
My bare hand is
a sharpened sword!
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

This energetic song is a rebellious youth anthem expressing frustration, raw strength, and defiance against societal oppression and elder moralizing. The protagonist warns those who misjudge or demean him based on appearance, asserting that his hands are as dangerous as broadswords and that an explosive volcano resides within his spirit.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor

“Erimalai onnu onnu / Agni kunjugal”

Compares internal anger and rebellious youth to a hidden volcano ('Erimalai') and sparks of fire ('Agni kunjugal').

Hyperbole / Metaphor

“Kai thaan enakku Pattakathi”

Exaggerates the protagonist's physical capability by metaphorsing his bare hand into a broadsword ('Pattakathi').

Muran (Antithesis)

“Unga vazhi pazhasu / Enga vazhi pudhusu”

Contrasts 'pazhasu' (old) and 'pudhusu' (new) to highlight the generational gap.

Iyaipu (Rhyme)

“Ippdi ippdi ... Appdi appdi”

Use of matching rhythmic end-rhymes across adjacent lines for musical cadence.

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Trivia

'Adhu Oru Kana Kaalam' (2005) was directed by Balu Mahendra and featured music composed by Maestro Ilaiyaraaja, starring Dhanush in the lead role. Legendary lyricist Vaali penned the song's lyrics to capture youthful angst and rebellion.

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