- Lyricist
- Viveka
- Singer
- Hariharan
- Music director
- S. A. Rajkumar
- Movie name
- Punnagai Desam
- Movie release year
- 2002
- Lyrics added on
- 14 Aug 2023
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This song is a tender romantic expression of love and devotion. The protagonist addresses his beloved affectionately as a 'talking flower' and acknowledges that she is the inspiration behind his music and the sole reason for his existence. Singing her name serves as a balm that quenches his inner thirst and emotional longing. He expresses an intense desire to see her face the moment he opens his eyes, highlighting how central she is to his daily life. His devotion reaches a peak when he states that his very breath is under her control, capturing the soulful depth and complete surrender characteristic of classic Tamil romantic tracks composed by S. A. Rajkumar and sung by Hariharan.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor
“Pesum poovae”
The beloved is poetically compared to a 'talking flower' (Pesum Poove), attributing beauty, delicacy, and the ability to speak to a floral metaphor.
Adukku Thodar (Iterative Repetition)
“Solli solli paadugindrean”
The repetition of the word 'solli' (saying) emphasizes the continuous and passionate chanting of the beloved's name.
Hyperbole / Poetic Conceit
“En thaagam theera unthan peyarai solli solli paadugindrean”
The idea of quenching physical/emotional thirst merely by singing a lover's name is an exaggerated poetic imagery used to highlight deep love.
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Trivia
'Ennai Paada Vaiththa' is a popular romantic track from the 2002 Tamil drama movie *Punnagai Desam*, directed by K. Shajahan and starring Tarun, Sneha, Dhamu, and Kunal. Composed by S. A. Rajkumar, the song showcases Hariharan's signature expressive vocals, which became one of the album's highlight performances along with lyricist Viveka's gentle and emotional penmanship.
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