- Lyricist
- Lyricist Not Known
- Music director
- Srikanth Deva
- Movie name
- Jithan
- Movie release year
- 2005
- Lyrics added on
- 20 Aug 2017
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
'Ennai Thedi Thedi' is a soulful romantic duet expressing deep longing, affection, and emotional fulfillment found through love. The protagonist reflects on how aimless life felt before meeting his beloved, comparing his past state to a endless search that finally resolved the moment she entered his life. The lyrics vividly describe intimate romantic imagery, where night and day are dictated by her presence, and every breath and thought revolve around her happiness.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Adukku Thodar (Repetition for emphasis)
“Ennai thedi thedi”
The repetition of the word 'Thedi thedi' emphasizes the continuous and intense nature of the search.
Uvamai (Simile / Metaphor)
“Uyirai urunjum kulalaai”
'Uyirai urunjum kulalaai' compares her enchanting gaze to a flute that draws life away from a person.
Uvagam (Metaphor)
“Manam enum thaal thirandhen”
'Manam enum thaal' equates the heart to a door latch that opens up in love.
Hyperbole (Exaggeration)
“Nee kannai mudinaal / Athu enthan raathiri”
Describing her closing eyes as the cause of nightfall for him exaggerates the beloved's influence on his universe.
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Trivia
The track featured in the 2005 Tamil supernatural romantic thriller 'Jithan', starring Jithan Ramesh and Pooja. The film's soundtrack was composed by Srikanth Deva and the song became a major chartbuster upon release for its melodic tone.
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