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Lyrics & meaning

Ennadi Ennadi Oviyame

From Jannal Oram · 2013

Lyricist
Yugabharathi
Singers
Tippu, Vishal
Music director
Vidyasagar
Movie name
Jannal Oram
Movie release year
2013
Lyrics added on
24 Jan 2020

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Ennadi ennadi oviyamae
Unnai varaindhadhu yaar
Solladi solladi jaadaiyilae
Ennai izhuthadhu yaar
Ennadi ennadi oviyamae
Unnai varaindhadhu yaar
Solladi solladi jaadaiyilae
Ennai izhuthadhu yaar
Haei yaara pathi paadura
Haiyo namma oora patthi paaduraenga
M… pachai nira dhaavaniyil
Pattudalai kaattugiraai
Ichai kollum perazhagai
Yenadi poottugiraai
Male :Yenadi poottugiraai
Pachai nira dhaavaniyil
Pattudalai kaattugiraai
Ichai kollum perazhagai
Yenadi poottugiraai
Yenadi poottugiraai
Ennadi ennadi oviyamae
Unnai varaindhadhu yaar
Solladi solladi jaadaiyilae
Ennai izhuthadhu yaar
Yaelae aatta munnaadi vittuttu
Anga ennalae aattittu kedakka
Yae… aatta thatti naan veetta sumakkanum
Kaattu pullai unna kaiyil sumakkanum
Em pozhappu em pozhappu
Enna thatti nee mutta sumakkanum
Aattaiyum aalaiyum saetthu sumakkanum
Um pozhappu um pozhappu
Saaral mazhaiyodu vandhaal
Kodai veyilodum vandhaal
Yaaro aval veesum thendralae…ae…ae…
Paavai aval maalai vandhaal
Kaalai pozhudhodu sendraal
Yaaro aval aasai thingalae…ae…..
Kamban iallai podi
Unnai innum paada
Engae kannadhaasan
Endrae naanum thaeda
Yaarum ingu thaevaiyillai
Un azhagai paarthirundhaal
Karpanaigal kodi varum
Enbadhu unmaiyadi
Ennadi ennadi oviyamae
Unnai varaindhadhu yaar
Solladi solladi jaadaiyilae
Ennai izhuthadhu yaar
Thaayin oli veesum mugam
Paarthaal adhu thaanae sugam
Vaeru sugam yaedhu mannilae
Naamae marandhaalum aval
Paasam vilagaadha nizhal polae
Thodaraadho anbilae
Pathu thingal thaanae
Annai konda baaram
Pinnae endha naalum
Natpae nammai aalum
Sellugira paadhai ellaam
Sondhamena aagiradhae
Sorgam indha boomiyilae
Sokkida vaikkiradhae
Ennadi ennadi oviyamae
Unnai varaindhadhu yaar
Solladi solladi jaadaiyilae
Ennai izhuthadhu yaar
Hey you, my living portrait,
who is it that painted you?
Tell me, tell me, with your subtle glances,
who is it that drew me in?
Hey you, my living portrait,
who is it that painted you?
Tell me, tell me, with your subtle glances,
who is it that drew me in?
Hey, who are you singing about?
Oh, I'm just singing about our town!
Mmm... draped in a green half-sari,
you show off your silky body.
Such desirable, breathtaking beauty,
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why do you lock it away, girl?
Draped in a green half-sari,
you show off your silky body.
Such desirable, breathtaking beauty,
why do you lock it away, girl?
Why do you lock it away?
Hey you, my living portrait,
who is it that painted you?
Tell me, tell me, with your subtle glances,
who is it that drew me in?
Hey, leaving the goat up ahead,
what are you doing wiggling around over there?
Hey... herding the goats, I have to support my home,
and carry you, wild girl, in my arms!
That's my life, that's my life!
Bossing me around, you must carry heavy sacks,
carrying both the goat and the passenger together!
That's your life, that's your life!
She arrived with the drizzling rain,
she arrived with the summer sun.
Who is she, blowing like a gentle breeze?
That beautiful girl came in the evening,
and left with the morning light.
Who is she, like a lovely moon?
The poet Kamban isn't here, girl,
to sing more verses about you.
Where has Kannadasan gone?
I too search and wonder.
No one else is needed here;
just gazing at your beauty,
millions of thoughts will flow—
and that is the truth, girl!
Hey you, my living portrait,
who is it that painted you?
Tell me, tell me, with your subtle glances,
who is it that drew me in?
A mother's glowing, radiant face—
just seeing it is pure joy!
What other joy is there on this earth?
Even if we forget, her
affection never fades; like a shadow,
won't it follow us with love?
It was only for ten months
that a mother bore her burden,
but through all the days that follow,
friendship is what guides our lives!
Every path we walk upon
begins to feel like our own,
and heaven right here on earth
leaves us enchanted!
Hey you, my living portrait,
who is it that painted you?
Tell me, tell me, with your subtle glances,
who is it that drew me in?
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

'Ennadi Ennadi Oviyamae' from the movie Jannal Oram is a vibrant, lyrical celebration of romance, rural life, maternal love, and friendship. The song opens with admiring praise for a woman's mesmerizing beauty, comparing her to a finely painted masterwork and playfully questioning who could have crafted such perfection. The lyrics alternate between teasing romantic banter and the colorful, unpretentious realities of village life.\n\nBeyond mere romantic courtship, lyricist Yugabharathi weaves in profound reflections on human bonds. The song honors the unmatched comfort of a mother's affection, comparing it to a shadow that constantly stays close. It further elevates friendship as a guiding force that turns complete strangers into family, transforming life's journey into an earthly heaven. References to classical poetic icons like Kamban and Kannadasan highlight how true beauty and genuine human relationships transcend ordinary poetic expression.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor

“Ennadi ennadi oviyamae”

The girl is directly compared to a painting ('Oviyam') to emphasize her artistic perfection and captivating beauty.

Monai (Initial Alliteration)

“Pachai nira dhaavaniyil / Pattudalai kaattugiraai”

Repetition of the initial 'Pa' sound across consecutive lines creates rhythmic harmony.

Iyaipu (End Rhyme)

“Saaral mazhaiyodu vandhaal / Kodai veyilodum vandhaal”

End-rhyming with 'vandhaal' creates a melodious and musical flow.

Simile

“Paasam vilagaadha nizhal polae”

Mother's affection is explicitly compared to an inseparable shadow ('nizhal polae') using 'polae' (like/as).

Allusion

“Kamban iallai podi / Engae kannadhaasan”

Direct reference to legendary Tamil literary figures Kamban and Kannadasan to illustrate how even their poetic genius would fall short.

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Trivia

Jannal Oram (2013) is a Tamil comedy-drama film directed by Karu Pazhaniappan, serving as an official remake of the acclaimed 2012 Malayalam film 'Ordinary'. The soundtrack features music composed by V. Selvaganesh with lyrics penned by Yugabharathi.

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