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Ennai Paraai En Kannai

From Thangamalai Ragasiyam · 1957

Lyricist
Ku. Ma. Balasubramaniam
Singer
Jikki
Music director
T. G. Lingappa
Movie name
Thangamalai Ragasiyam
Movie release year
1957
Lyrics added on
29 Mar 2022

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Ennai paarai en kannai paarai
Ennai paarai en kannai paarai
Enni enni yengum indha pennai paaraai
Ennai paarai en kannai paarai
Ennai paarai en kannai paarai
Enni enni yengum indha pennai paaraai
Unai naadiyae endhan manam vaadudhae
Hoo oo ooo
Unai naadiyae endhan manam vaadudhae
Yogiyai pol innum vedhaandham yeno
Yogiyai pol innum vedhaandham yeno
Enai polae ezhil mangai yaar…oooo
Enai polae ezhil mangai yaar…hoo
Enni enni yengum indha pennai paaraai
Ennai paarai en kannai paarai
Ennai paarai en kannai paarai
Enni enni yengum indha pennai paaraai
Naadaalum yogame nalla sugabogame
Thedaamal unai naadudhae
Azhagaai aadidum kiliyai nee
Anugiyae vandhaal aasthiaye paripoguma
Aaa..aaa….
Parigaasama illai pidivathama..hoo oo
Parigaasama illai pidivathama
Paasamudan konjam paaradhadheno
Paasamudan konjam paaradhadheno
Punnagai thaaarai anbudan vaaraai
Punnagai thaaarai anbudan vaaraai
Kaniyunna manamillaiyaa..hoo oo
Kaniyunna manamillaiyaa..hoo
Enni enni yengum indha pennai paaraai
Ennai paarai en kannai paarai
Ennai paarai en kannai paarai
Enni enni yengum indha pennai paaraai
Look at me, look into my eyes
Look at me, look into my eyes
Look at this girl longing for you, thinking of you always
Look at me, look into my eyes
Look at me, look into my eyes
Look at this girl longing for you, thinking of you always
Seeking you, my heart is withering away
Hoo oo ooo
Seeking you, my heart is withering away
Why act like a sage, speaking philosophy?
Why act like a sage, speaking philosophy?
Who is as beautiful a woman as me... oh oh oh oh
Who is as beautiful a woman as me... hoo
Look at this girl longing for you, thinking of you always
Look at me, look into my eyes
Look at me, look into my eyes
Look at this girl longing for you, thinking of you always
The fortune to rule a land, all of life's pleasures,
Come looking for you without you even asking!
If you come close to this graceful, dancing parrot,
Will you really lose all your wealth?
Aah... aah...
Is this teasing, or just stubbornness? Hoo oo
Is this teasing, or just stubbornness?
Why don't you look at me with a little affection?
Why don't you look at me with a little affection?
Give me a smile, come to me with love
Give me a smile, come to me with love
Don't you have the heart to taste this sweet fruit? Hoo oo
Don't you have the heart to taste this sweet fruit? Hoo
Look at this girl longing for you, thinking of you always
Look at me, look into my eyes
Look at me, look into my eyes
Look at this girl longing for you, thinking of you always
Female
Female
Female
Female
Female
Female
Female

Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

Ennai Paarai En Kannai Paarai is a classic seductive track from the 1957 fantasy-adventure film Thangamalai Ragasiyam. In this song, a charming maiden tempts a disciplined or detached man, asking him why he clings to spiritual philosophy like an ascetic when life's finest pleasures and royal fortunes are seeking him effortlessly. She urges him to shed his rigid hesitation and embrace the romantic affection she offers. Through playful persuasion, she asks whether his cold indifference is mere stubbornness or mockery, pleading with him to let his heart soften and glance at her with love. Set to T. G. Lingappa's dynamic musical score and rendered with expressive flair by singer Jikki, the song captures a captivating mix of charm, romance, and entice.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Adukkuthodar (Repetition for Emphasis)

“Enni enni yengum indha pennai paaraai”

The word 'Enni' is repeated ('Enni enni') to emphasize continuous and deep contemplation.

Metaphor

“Azhagaai aadidum kiliyai nee”

The speaker metaphorically refers to herself as a 'dancing parrot' (kili) to convey grace, beauty, and charm.

Monai (Initial Rhyme / Alliteration)

“Paasamudan konjam paaradhadheno”

The initial letter 'P' is repeated in 'Paasamudan' and 'paaradhadheno', creating rhythmic flow.

Iyaipu (End Rhyme)

“Naadaalum yogame nalla sugabogame”

The words 'yogame' and 'sugabogame' end with the matching suffix '-me', creating a poetic rhyme.

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Trivia

Thangamalai Ragasiyam (1957) was a major commercial hit produced and directed by B. R. Panthulu, starring Sivaji Ganesan and B. Saroja Devi. The film's soundtrack composed by T. G. Lingappa became iconic, with singer Jikki delivering several memorable songs including this dance-enticement track.

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