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Lyrics & meaning

Ennai Vittu

From Kannum Kannum Kollaiyadithaal · 2020

Lyricist
Vignesh Shivan
Singer
Ranjith
Music director
Masala Coffee
Details
Kannum Kannum Kollaiyadithaal2020

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Enna machi ok vaaa…Hey mate, is it okay?
Yesss…vaa…machaan…machaanYes... come on... mate... mate!
Male
Naan oru paiyana katti pudikrathuMe hugging another guy like this...
Ithuvae kadasiya irukattum...let this be the absolute last time!
Male
Ennai kavuthu pottutiyaeYou have completely floored me,
KanimozhiyaeOh sweet-spoken girl!
Idha kekka yaarum illaiyaeThere is no one here to listen to this,
Manam sonna pechaiyumThe words that my heart speaks,
Ini eppovumae kekaadhaeDon't ever listen to them from now on.
Un kannu en kanna kollai adithuYour eyes stole my eyes and left today,
PonathindruOh beauty,
Male
AzhagaeOh flower,
MalaraeOh daylight,
PagalaeOh dew drop,
PaniyaeOh crescent moon,
PiraiyaeOh beautiful face,
NudhaleDo not leave me and go!
Ennai vittu pogaathaeDo not go anywhere leaving me!
Male
Ennai vittu engum pogaathaeDo not go anywhere leaving me!
Ennai vittu engum pogaathaeNever leave me and go!
Ennai vittu endrum pogaathaeDo not go anywhere leaving me!
Ennai vittu engum pogaathaeDo not go anywhere leaving me!
Male
Ennai vittu engum pogaathaeDo not go anywhere leaving me!
Ennai vittu engum pogaathaeNever leave me and go!
Ennai vittu endrum pogaathaeDo not go anywhere leaving me!
Ennai vittu engum pogaathae
Female
……………………..My darling...
Male
Kannae…Oh gentle beauty...
Midham azhagae…Oh spark of lightning,
Minnal velichamOh raindrop,
Mazhai thuliyaeMy darling...
Male
Kannae…In search of me...
Enai thedi…You came to drench me!
Nanaithidavae vanthavalaeDo not go anywhere leaving me!
Male
Ennai vittu engum pogaathaeDo not go anywhere leaving me!
Ennai vittu engum pogaathaeNever leave me and go!
Ennai vittu endrum pogaathaeDo not go anywhere leaving me!
Ennai vittu engum pogaathaeThere are a thousand fish in the river,
Male
Aathukulla aayiram meen irukkuWhich fish is destined for us?
Endha meenu namakkunnu ezhuthurikkuThat fish has caught itself in the net on its own,
Andha meenu thaana maattirukkuWithout thinking, grab it firmly!
Yosikkaama appudiya amukkuA hundred desires arise every single day,
Male
Nidham thondrum aasaigal nooruAnd all those hundred desires,
Andha nooru aasaiyumBelong only to you!
Unnai sarndhavai thaanOh flower wearing a flower, look here,
Male
Poo vaitha poovae nee paaruI will never let you wither away.
Unai vaadi poga vidavae maattenThe climate and temperature may change,
Thatpa veppam maaridalaamIn my heart, right inside my heart,
Male
Nenjilae en nenjilaeI will build a cradle for you,
Oru thottil unakkaga kattiShall I rock you to sleep without disturbing your slumber?
Nithirai kalaiyamalae thaalattidavaHoo oo oo oo hoo ooo
Hoo oo oo oo hoo oooMy darling...
Male
Kannae…Oh gentle beauty...
Midham azhagae…Oh spark of lightning,
Minnal velichamOh raindrop,
Mazhai thuliyeMy darling...
Kannae…In search of me...
Enai thedi…In my heart, right inside my heart,
Male
Nenjilae en nenjilaeI will tie a swing for you,
Oru oonjal unakkaaga kattiGently, softly,
Mellamaai konjamaaiAnd affectionately rock you like a lullaby!
Chellamaai thaalattidavaDo not go anywhere leaving me!
Male
Ennai vittu engum pogaathaeDo not go anywhere leaving me!
Ennai vittu engum pogaathaeNever leave me and go!
Ennai vittu endrum pogaathaeDo not go anywhere leaving me!
Ennai vittu engum pogaathaeDo not go anywhere leaving me!
Male
Ennai vittu engum pogaathaeDo not go anywhere leaving me!
Ennai vittu engum pogaathaeNever leave me and go!
Ennai vittu endrum pogaathaeDo not go anywhere leaving me!
Ennai vittu engum pogaathae
Male
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Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

The song 'Ennai Vittu' from 'Kannum Kannum Kollaiyadithaal' opens with lighthearted, conversational banter between close friends, capturing a moment of playful male bonding. It quickly transitions into a deeply emotional and romantic plea. The protagonist speaks of falling completely head over heels in love, feeling as though his eyes and heart have been captivated by his beloved.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Iyaipu (End Rhyme)

Azhagae / Malarae / Pagalae / Paniyae / Piraiyae

Successive lines end with matching 'ae' sounds, creating a rhythmic and lyrical flow praising the beloved's qualities.

Metaphor (Uruvagam)

Minnal velicham / Mazhai thuliyae

The lyricist directly compares the beloved to a flash of lightning and a soothing raindrop.

Anaphora (Repetition)

Ennai vittu engum pogaathae

The continuous repetition of 'Do not leave me and go anywhere' emphasizes the protagonist's desperation and deep attachment.

Extended Metaphor

Oru thottil unakkaga katti / Nithirai kalaiyamalae thaalattidava

Comparing the lover's protective affection in his heart to tying a cradle and singing a lullaby to keep her safe.

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Trivia

This romantic track is from 'Kannum Kannum Kollaiyadithaal' (2020), which marked actor Dulquer Salmaan's 25th film. The lyrics were written by popular filmmaker-lyricist Vignesh Shivan, while the song was composed by the Kerala-based fusion music band Masala Coffee, blending modern acoustic vibes with traditional romantic Tamil poetry.

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