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Lyrics & meaning

Ennai Ariyaamal Thulludhadi

From Rani Lalithangi · 1957

Lyricist
Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass
Singer
P. Bhanumathi
Music director
G. Ramanathan
Movie name
Rani Lalithangi
Movie release year
1957
Lyrics added on
20 Dec 2023

Lyrics & meaning

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↻ English translation
Ennai ariyaamal thulluthadi manam
Ennennamo vanthu solluthadi
Ennai ariyaamal thulluthadi manam
Ennennamo vanthu solluthadi
Kannai kavarnthidum kallanadi
Kannai kavarnthidum kallanadi
Ivan yaarendru solladi kannammaa
Ennai ariyaamal thulluthadi manam
Ennennamo vanthu solluthadi
Sollattumaa
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Brammanalla avan peranalla
Brammanalla avan peranalla
Per pettru vilangum guperanalla
Brammanalla avan peranalla
Per pettru vilangum guperanalla
Pillai pola thulli vanthaandi
Aa…aa…aa…aa…aa…aa…
Pillai pola thulli vanthaandi
Ivan yaarendru solladi kannammaa
Ivan yaarendru solladi kannammaa
Ennai ariyaamal thulluthadi manam
Ennennamo vanthu solluthadi
Magarani avan kannan
Kannannalla avan annan alla
Gopi kanniyarin manivannannalla
Kannannalla avan annan alla
Gopi kanniyarin manivannannalla
Kaalaiyai vendridum kaalaiyadi
Aa…aa…aa….aa….aa…
Kaalaiyai vendridum kaalaiyadi
Ivan yaarendru solladi kannammaa…aa….aa….aa…
Ennai ariyaamal thulluthadi manam
Ennennamo vanthu solluthadi
Pithu pidiththa sivano
Pithanalla perum siththanalla
Sivan netri kannil vantha pillaiyalla
Pithanalla perum siththanalla
Sivan netri kannil vantha pillaiyalla
Iththaraiyil veera singamadi
Ivan yaarendru solladi kannammaa
Iththaraiyil veera singamadi
Ivan yaarendru solladi kannammaa
Ennai ariyaamal thulluthadi manam
Ennennamo vanthu solluthadi
Without my knowing, my heart leaps with joy, my friend
It comes and whispers all kinds of things to me
Without my knowing, my heart leaps with joy
It comes and whispers all kinds of things to me
He is a charming thief who catches my eye
He is a charming thief who catches my eye
Tell me, Kannamma, who is he?
Without my knowing, my heart leaps with joy
It comes and whispers all kinds of things to me
Shall I tell you?
Is he Lord Brahma?
He is not Brahma, nor is he his grandson
He is not Brahma, nor is he his grandson
Nor is he the famously wealthy Kubera
He is not Brahma, nor is he his grandson
Nor is he the famously wealthy Kubera
He came bounding up like a playful child
Ah... ah... ah... ah... ah... ah...
He came bounding up like a playful child
Tell me, Kannamma, who is he?
Tell me, Kannamma, who is he?
Without my knowing, my heart leaps with joy
It comes and whispers all kinds of things to me
O Queen, is he Krishna?
He is not Krishna, nor is he his brother
Nor is he the gem-hued darling of the cowherd girls
He is not Krishna, nor is he his brother
Nor is he the gem-hued darling of the cowherd girls
He is a brave young man who can tame wild bulls
Ah... ah... ah... ah... ah...
He is a brave young man who can tame wild bulls
Tell me, Kannamma, who is he... ah... ah... ah...
Without my knowing, my heart leaps with joy
It comes and whispers all kinds of things to me
Is he Lord Shiva, wild and frenzied?
He is not the wild Shiva, nor is he a great sage
Nor is he the son born from Shiva's third eye
He is not the wild Shiva, nor is he a great sage
Nor is he the son born from Shiva's third eye
On this earth, he is a fearless lion
Tell me, Kannamma, who is he?
On this earth, he is a fearless lion
Tell me, Kannamma, who is he?
Without my knowing, my heart leaps with joy
It comes and whispers all kinds of things to me
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

This classic song from Rani Lalithangi depicts a heroine expressing her overwhelming joy and fascination upon encountering a mysterious, captivating hero. Conversing with her companion Kannamma, she describes how her heart leaps uncontrollably and ponders the identity of the charismatic stranger who has stolen her gaze.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Wordplay (Pun)

Kaalaiyai vendridum kaalaiyadi

The word 'kaalai' is used twice with distinct meanings in 'Kaalaiyai vendridum kaalaiyadi', referring first to a fierce bull and second to a young hero who subdues it.

Metaphor

Iththaraiyil veera singamadi

The hero is metaphorically referred to as 'Iththaraiyil veera singamadi' (a heroic lion upon this earth) to emphasize his courage and regal demeanor.

Refrain

Ennai ariyaamal thulluthadi manam

The opening couplet 'Ennai ariyaamal thulluthadi manam / Ennennamo vanthu solluthadi' acts as a recurring refrain that anchors the emotional theme of heart-bounding delight.

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Trivia

P. Bhanumathi not only sang this track but also played the title role in the film Rani Lalithangi (1957) opposite Sivaji Ganesan, with music composed by G. Ramanathan.

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