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Lyrics & meaning

Ennai Paarthu

From Pandithurai · 1992

Lyricist
Vaali
Singer
K. S. Chithra
Music director
Ilayaraja
Details
Pandithurai1992

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Enna paathu chuthi chuthiHow many people hovered around looking at me,
Vandhavargal eththanaiyoSo many came around!
Kanna paathu chokki chokkiLooking into my eyes and getting mesmerized,
Ponavargal eththanaiyoSo many went away spellbound!
Female
Kannadichutaa mannarWith just a wink, kings are...
Ingae thaanRight here at my feet,
Kai asachuttaa kaaladiyil thaanWith a wave of my hand, they fall right at my feet!
Unna paathu kettu ponenLooking at you, I lost myself,
Kattazhagu raasaaMy handsome king!
Ennam thavippadhanaalaeBecause my heart is yearning in restlessness,
Katti kolu lesaaHold me tight gently.
Female
Enna paathu chuthi chuthiHow many people hovered around looking at me,
Vandhavargal eththanaiyoSo many came around!
Kanna paathu chokki chokkiLooking into my eyes and getting mesmerized,
Ponavargal eththanaiyoSo many went away spellbound!
Female
Singaara thoniyai theduSeek the beautiful boat,
Javvaadhu medaiya poduSet up the fragrant stage of civet,
Sokkaadha aambala yaaruWho is the man that doesn't fall under my spell?
Sollaama nee vandhu seruCome join me without needing any words!
Female
Katti kolla maanae maanae…To embrace me, my dear deer...
Aaa… aa… aaa…aaaAaa… aa… aaa…aaa
Katti kolla maanae maanaeTo embrace me, my deer, my deer,
Kattilukku thaenae thaenaeSweet honey for the bed,
Methai varai thaayaa thaayaaCome up to the mattress, come, come,
Othigaikku vaayaa vaayaaCome for a rehearsal, come, come!
Female
Unna paathu kettu ponenLooking at you, I lost myself,
Kattazhagu raasaaMy handsome king!
Ennam thavippadhanaalaeBecause my heart is yearning in restlessness,
Katti kolu lesaaHold me tight gently.
Female
Enna paathu chuthi chuthiHow many people hovered around looking at me,
Vandhavargal eththanaiyoSo many came around!
Kanna paathu chokki chokkiLooking into my eyes and getting mesmerized,
Ponavargal eththanaiyoSo many went away spellbound!
Female
Naanna nannaa naa nannanNaanna nannaa naa nannan
Naanaa naannaaNaanaa naannaa
Naanna nannaa naa nanna nannan naaNaanna nannaa naa nanna nannan naa
Female
Sevvaazhai thottathin meedhuUpon the garden of red bananas,
Singaara thaen kudam paaruLook at the graceful pot of honey,
Ha oiyaara maadhulai poovilHa, in the stylish pomegranate flower,
Ullaasa oorvalam nooruA hundred blissful processions take place!
Female
Inba radham odum odum…The chariot of pleasure will ride and ride...
Aa… aa… aaa…aaaAa… aa… aaa…aaa
Inba radham odum odumThe chariot of pleasure will ride and ride,
Thanga varam thedum thedumSeeking a golden blessing,
Palliyarai rosaa rosaaOh rose of the bedroom,
Palli kollu raasaa raasaaRest yourself, my king!
Female
Unna paathu kettu ponenLooking at you, I lost myself,
Kattazhagu raasaaMy handsome king!
Ennam thavippadhanaalaeBecause my heart is yearning in restlessness,
Katti kolu lesaaHold me tight gently.
Female
Enna paathu chuthi chuthiHow many people hovered around looking at me,
Vandhavargal eththanaiyoSo many came around!
Kanna paathu chokki chokkiLooking into my eyes and getting mesmerized,
Ponavargal eththanaiyoSo many went away spellbound!
Female
Kannadichuttaa mannarWith just a wink, kings are...
Ingae thaanRight here at my feet,
Kai asachuttaa kaaladiyil thaanWith a wave of my hand, they fall right at my feet!
Female
Unna paathu kettu ponenLooking at you, I lost myself,
Kattazhagu raasaaMy handsome king!
Ennam thavippadhanaalaeBecause my heart is yearning in restlessness,
Katti kolu lesaaHold me tight gently.
Female
Enna paathu chuthi chuthiHow many people hovered around looking at me,
Vandhavargal eththanaiyoSo many came around!
Kanna paathu chokki chokkiLooking into my eyes and getting mesmerized,
Ponavargal eththanaiyoSo many went away spellbound!

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This song expresses the alluring and romantic banter of a confident woman who boasts about how countless men fall for her looks and charm at just a glance or a hand gesture. However, despite all the admirer attention, she admits to having lost her heart exclusively to her handsome lover ('Kattazhagu raasaa'). She invites him affectionately to embrace her and share intimate moments.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Ethugai (Second letter rhyming)

Katti kolla maanae maanae / Kattilukku thaenae thaenae

The second consonant 'tt' in 'Katti' and 'Kattilukku' creates a rhythmic beat.

Iyaipu (End Rhyme)

Vandhavargal eththanaiyo / Ponavargal eththanaiyo

Both lines end with the rhyming word 'eththanaiyo', creating harmonious musical cadence.

Metaphor

Kattilukku thaenae thaenae

Comparing sweet romantic affection to honey ('thaen') for the bed.

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Trivia

The lyrics were written by legendary lyricist Vaali for the 1992 village drama movie 'Pandithurai', starring Prabhu and Kushboo in lead roles.

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