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Lyrics & meaning

Ennai Azhaithathu

From Oruvanukku Oruthi · 1977

Lyricist
Vaali
Singers
S. Janaki, K. J. Yesudass
Music director
V. Kumar
Movie name
Oruvanukku Oruthi
Movie release year
1977
Lyrics added on
3 Jul 2023

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Ennai azhaithathu yaaradi kanne
Ennai azhaithathu yaaradi kanne
Ennai ariyamalae
Female :Ennai kettal enakkenna theriyum
Ennai kettal enakkenna theriyum
En vasam naan illaiyae
Male :Ennai azhaithathu yaaradi kanne
Ennai ariyamalae
Vanna kiliyae ennai kaakum
Vanna kiliyae ennai kaakum
Ennam yen vandhadho
Female :Oru vizhi aludhaal
Maruvizhi sirikadhu
Oru vizhi aludhaal
Maruvizhi sirikadhu
Unarvu ondrallavoo
Aayiram jenmangal
Paartha ninaivaaga
Aayiram jenmangal
Paartha ninaivaaga
Female :Anbu malargindratho
Unnai azhaithathu yaarathu kanna
Ennai ariyamalae
Male :Ennai kettal enakkenna theriyum
Ennai kettal enakkenna theriyum
En vasam naan illaiyae
Velli nilavai kaiyil pidikka
Velli nilavai kaiyil pidikka
Ullam ninaikindrathu
Male :Boomiyil vandhu chandhira giranangal
Boomiyil vandhu chandhira giranangal
Poovai anaikkindrathae
Maligai thanai thedi ezhai varum bothu
Maligai thanai thedi ezhai varum bothu
Male :Vaasal thirakkindrathae
Ennai azhaithathu yaaradi kanne
Ennai ariyamalae
Female :Ennai kettal enakkenna theriyum
Ennai kettal enakkenna theriyum
En vasam naan illaiyae
Male :En vasam naan illaiyae
Who called out to me, my dear,
Who called out to me, my dear,
Without me even realizing it?
Female: If you ask me, what do I know?
If you ask me, what do I know?
I am not myself anymore.
Male: Who called out to me, my dear,
Without me even realizing it?
My lovely parrot, to protect me,
My lovely parrot, to protect me,
Why did such a thought cross your mind?
Female: If one eye weeps,
The other eye will not smile.
If one eye weeps,
The other eye will not smile.
Aren't our feelings one and the same?
Across a thousand lifetimes,
As a memory of having seen you,
Across a thousand lifetimes,
As a memory of having seen you,
Female: Is this love blossoming?
Who called out to you, my dear,
Without me even realizing it?
Male: If you ask me, what do I know?
If you ask me, what do I know?
I am not myself anymore.
To hold the silver moon in my hands,
To hold the silver moon in my hands,
My heart dreams.
Male: Coming down to the earth, the moon's rays
Coming down to the earth, the moon's rays
Embrace the flower.
When a poor man comes seeking the palace,
When a poor man comes seeking the palace,
Male: The doorway opens for him.
Who called out to me, my dear,
Without me even realizing it?
Female: If you ask me, what do I know?
If you ask me, what do I know?
I am not myself anymore.
Male: I am not myself anymore.
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

This classic romantic duet from 'Oruvanukku Oruthi' captures a deep, ethereal connection between two lovers who feel an irresistible pull towards one another. The song explores the mystery of love—neither partner can fully explain why they feel so deeply bound or controlled by this emotion. They speak of a soul connection that transcends lifetimes, comparing their empathy to two eyes that weep and feel together.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Monai (Initial Alliteration)

“Ennai azhaithathu yaaradi kanne / Ennai ariyamalae”

Repetition of the initial sound 'En' at the beginning of adjacent lines.

Metaphor

“Boomiyil vandhu chandhira giranangal... Poovai anaikkindrathae”

Moonbeams touching flowers on Earth is used as a poetic metaphor for the lover embracing his beloved.

Imagery

“Velli nilavai kaiyil pidikka”

Visual imagery depicting the impossible joy of holding the silver moon in one's hand.

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Trivia

The song features music composed by V. Kumar, who was known for his melodic compositions in the 1970s Tamil cinema, often collaborating with legendary singers S. Janaki and K. J. Yesudas to deliver soulful duets like this one.

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