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Lyrics & meaning

Ennai Thedi

From Jithan · 2005

Lyricist
Lyricist Not Known
Singers
Karthik, Sunitha
Music director
Srikanth Deva
Details
Jithan2005

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Chorus
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Male
Ennai thedi thediSearching and searching for myself,
Natkaal ponathaeDays passed by.
Unnai parthaa pinnaeAfter I saw you,
Thedal theerndathae ..My search came to an end.
Male
Nee kannai mudinaalIf you close your eyes,
Athu enthan raathiriThat becomes my night.
Unnai enna nenjilaeWithout thinking of you in my heart,
Oru nodiyum veenadiEven a single second is a waste, my dear.
Male
Antha vaanam thandiCrossing beyond that sky,
Veedu paarkavaaShall we find a home?
Female :Paarkava …Female: Shall we find...?
Male :Intha jenmam thandiMale: Crossing beyond this life,
Vaazhnthu paarka vaaShall we live and see?
Male
Uyirai urunjum kulalaaiLike a flute that drains one's life,
Ora paarvai veesi ponnaiYou cast a side glance and left.
Marubadi varuvaai endru ninaithuThinking that you would come back again,
Kaathukidanthen enna aanaaiI kept waiting; what became of you?
Female
Mayakathil nan irunthenI was in a state of trance,
Manam enum thaal thirandhenI unlocked the latch called my heart.
Male
Unnai thendthum pothuWhen I touch you,
Theeyil vegirenI burn in fire.
Intha kaadhal noyilIn this sickness called love,
Naanum sagirenI am dying as well.
Female
Ennai thedi thediSearching and searching for myself,
Natkaal ponathaeDays passed by.
Female
Ooooo woahhhaaaa….Ooooo woahhhaaaa….
Woahaaa oo oo …Woahaaa oo oo …
Female
Aaa…aaaa…..Aaa…aaaa…..
Kanavil nolaintha unnaiWhen you entered my dream,
Kannai mudi putti kolvenI will close my eyes and lock you in.
Pulukathil neeyumIf you toss and turn,
Purandu paduthaalIn the sweltering warmth,
Visiriaaga maari kolvenI will transform into a hand fan.
Male
Thalaianai vendum enbenI will claim I need a pillow,
Madiyinil sainthu kolvenAnd lean gently on your lap.
Female :Idhazh mutham endraFemale: Shall I lay a bed,
Methaai podavaa ..Made of lip kisses?
Nee vizhi thungum bothuWhen your eyes fall asleep,
Kaaval kaakavaaShall I keep watch over you?
Female
Ennai thedi thediSearching and searching for myself,
Natkaal ponathaeDays passed by.
Unnai partha pinnaeAfter I saw you,
Thedal theerndhathaeMy search came to an end.
Female
Nee kannai mudinaalIf you close your eyes,
Athu enthan raathiriThat becomes my night.
Unnai enna nenjilaeWithout thinking of you in my heart,
Oru nodiyum veenadaEven a single second is a waste, my dear.
Female
Antha vaanam thandiCrossing beyond that sky,
Veedu paarkavaaShall we find a home?
Intha jenmam thandiCrossing beyond this life,
Vaazhnthu paarka vaaShall we live and see?
Female
Ooooo woahhhaaaa….Ooooo woahhhaaaa….
Woahaaa oo oo …Woahaaa oo oo …

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

'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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