Ennai Thane
From Nallavanukku Nallavan · 1984
- Lyricist
- Vairamuthu
- Singer
- K. J. Yesudas
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Details
- Nallavanukku Nallavan1984
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Chorus | |
| Aaaahaaa… | Aaaahaaa… |
| Aaaahaaa… | Aaaahaaa… |
| Aaaa…haaa…aaaa | Aaaa…haaa…aaaa |
| Male | |
| Ennai thaanae | Me, indeed |
| Thanjam endru | as your sanctuary |
| Nambi vaanthaai maanae | you came trusting, my gentle deer. |
| Uyir poo eduththu | Taking the flower of my life, |
| Oru maalai itten | I fashioned a garland. |
| Vizhi neer theliththu | Sprinkling the water of my tears, |
| Oru kolam itten | I drew a decorative pattern. |
| Male | |
| Ennai thaanae | Me, indeed |
| Thanjam endru | as your sanctuary |
| Nambi vaanthaai maanae | you came trusting, my gentle deer. |
| Uyir poo eduththu | Taking the flower of my life, |
| Oru maalai itten | I fashioned a garland. |
| Vizhi neer theliththu | Sprinkling the water of my tears, |
| Oru kolam itten | I drew a decorative pattern. |
| Male | |
| Ennai thaanae | Me, indeed |
ஆஆ..ஹா....
ஆஆ...ஹா....
ஆஆ..ஹா..ஆஆ..
Aaaahaaa…
Aaaahaaa…
Aaaa…haaa…aaaa
என்னை தானே
தஞ்சம் என்று
நம்பி வந்தாய் மானே
உயிர் பூ எடுத்து
ஒரு மாலை இட்டேன்
விழி நீர் தெளித்து
ஒரு கோலம் இட்டேன்
Me, indeed
as your sanctuary
you came trusting, my gentle deer.
Taking the flower of my life,
I fashioned a garland.
Sprinkling the water of my tears,
I drew a decorative pattern.
என்னை தானே
தஞ்சம் என்று
நம்பி வந்தாய் மானே
உயிர் பூ எடுத்து
ஒரு மாலை இட்டேன்
விழி நீர் தெளித்து
ஒரு கோலம் இட்டேன்
Me, indeed
as your sanctuary
you came trusting, my gentle deer.
Taking the flower of my life,
I fashioned a garland.
Sprinkling the water of my tears,
I drew a decorative pattern.
என்னை தானே....
Me, indeed
Aaaahaaa…
Aaaahaaa…
Aaaahaaa…
Aaaahaaa…
Aaaa…haaa…aaaa
Aaaa…haaa…aaaa
Ennai thaanae
Me, indeed
Thanjam endru
as your sanctuary
Nambi vaanthaai maanae
you came trusting, my gentle deer.
Uyir poo eduththu
Taking the flower of my life,
Oru maalai itten
I fashioned a garland.
Vizhi neer theliththu
Sprinkling the water of my tears,
Oru kolam itten
I drew a decorative pattern.
Ennai thaanae
Me, indeed
Thanjam endru
as your sanctuary
Nambi vaanthaai maanae
you came trusting, my gentle deer.
Uyir poo eduththu
Taking the flower of my life,
Oru maalai itten
I fashioned a garland.
Vizhi neer theliththu
Sprinkling the water of my tears,
Oru kolam itten
I drew a decorative pattern.
Ennai thaanae
Me, indeed
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This tender song expresses profound love, shelter, and emotional devotion toward a partner who has placed absolute trust in the protagonist. Addressing her affectionally as a gentle deer ('maane'), the speaker reflects on how she came to him seeking refuge. In response to her unwavering trust, he metaphorically offers his soul as a flower to weave a garland and uses his tears to draw a welcoming floor pattern ('kolam'). The lyrics capture a bittersweet blend of absolute dedication, vulnerability, and tragic warmth.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (உருவகம்)
“Uyir poo eduththu”
Refers to the soul/life as a flower ('Uyir poo') offered to create a garland for the beloved.
Poetic Imagery / Metaphor
“Vizhi neer theliththu Oru kolam itten”
Tears ('Vizhi neer') are poetically used as water to sprinkle and draw a welcoming kolam.
Term of Endearment (உவமை)
“Nambi vaanthaai maanae”
Addressing the beloved as 'Maane' (deer), symbolizing innocence, gentleness, and grace.
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Trivia
Although the prompt metadata lists details as unknown, Nallavanukku Nallavan (1984) starring Rajinikanth features music composed by Maestro Ilaiyaraaja, with lyrics by Vairamuthu and vocals by K. J. Yesudas.
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