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Lyrics & meaning

Ennai Yaarum Thottathillai

From Apoorva Sahodarigal · 1983

Lyricist
Vaali
Singers
S. Janaki, S. P. Balasubrahmanyam
Music director
Bappi Lahiri
Details
Apoorva Sahodarigal1983

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Chorus
……………
Female
Ennai yaarum thottathillaiNo one has touched me yet,
Thottavanai vittathillaiAnd I haven't let go of the one who touched me!
Chorus :Paam paam paam paamChorus: Paam paam paam paam
Female :Ennai yaarum thottathillaiFemale: No one has touched me yet,
Thottavanai vittathillaiAnd I haven't let go of the one who touched me!
Chorus :Paam paam paam paamChorus: Paam paam paam paam
Female
Ilaingar koottamae en vasamThe crowd of youth is under my spell,
Enathu aattamae navarasamMy dance is filled with nine emotions!
Poomaeni…..thaen kaeni….A flower-like body... a well of honey...
Chorus :Paam paam paam paamChorus: Paam paam paam paam
Female
Ennai yaarum thottathillaiNo one has touched me yet,
Thottavanai vittathillaiAnd I haven't let go of the one who touched me!
Chorus :Paam paam paam paamChorus: Paam paam paam paam
Female
Aadai minukkuthu aalai mayakkuthuThe attire glitters, alluring everyone,
Aasai izhukkuthu idhoDesire pulls you in, look here!
Kodai mazhaiyithu odai malarithuThis is summer rain, a flower in the stream,
Jaadai puriyuthu idhoConveying hints right here!
Oo…my boy……you enjoy….Oo... my boy... you enjoy...
Male
Unnai yaarum thottathillaiNo one has touched you yet,
Thottavanai vittathillaiAnd haven't spared the one who touched!
Chorus :Paam paam paam paamChorus: Paam paam paam paam
Male :Unnai yaarum thottathillaiMale: No one has touched you yet,
Thottavanai vittathillaiAnd haven't spared the one who touched!
Chorus :Paam paam paam paamChorus: Paam paam paam paam
Male
Ilaingar koottamae un vasamThe crowd of youth is under your spell,
Unathu aattamae navarasamYour dance is filled with nine emotions!
Poomaeni…..thaen kaeni….A flower-like body... a well of honey...
Chorus :Paam paam paam paamChorus: Paam paam paam paam
Female
Ennai yaarum thottathillaiNo one has touched me yet,
Thottavanai vittathillaiAnd I haven't let go of the one who touched me!
Chorus :Paam paam paam paamChorus: Paam paam paam paam
Chorus
…………………Male: [Music]
Male :………………..
Male
Baby sirikkuthu paaddi azhaikkuthuBaby smiles, singing and inviting,
Joddi irukkuthu idhoA perfect pair is right here!
Maeni olikkuthu music olikkuthuThe body shines, music resonates,
Mogam pirakkuthu idhoInfatuation blossoms right here!
I love you….you love me….I love you... you love me...
Chorus :Paam paam paam paamChorus: Paam paam paam paam
Male
Unnai yaarum thottathillaiNo one has touched you yet,
Thottavanai vittathillaiAnd haven't spared the one who touched!
Chorus :Paam paam paam paamChorus: Paam paam paam paam
Male :Unnai yaarum thottathillaiMale: No one has touched you yet,
Thottavanai vittathillaiAnd haven't spared the one who touched!
Chorus :Paam paam paam paamChorus: Paam paam paam paam
Male
Ilaingar koottamae un vasamThe crowd of youth is under your spell,
Unathu aattamae navarasamYour dance is filled with nine emotions!
Poomaeni…..thaen kaeni….A flower-like body... a well of honey...
Chorus :Paam paam paam paamChorus: Paam paam paam paam
Chorus
Hae lalla laala lalla laala lalla laalaHey lalla laala lalla laala lalla laala
Paam paam paam paamPaam paam paam paam

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This playful, high-energy dance track revolves around youthful charm, attraction, and playful flirtation. The lead singer boasts about her irresistible aura that holds the crowd spellbound, celebrating her beauty and expressive dance moves as an enchanting experience filled with emotion ('navarasam'). As the song progresses, a male voice joins the playful banter, reciprocating the admiration and acknowledging her captivating presence. Through lively metaphors comparing youth and allure to refreshing summer rain and stream flowers, the track captures a celebratory, romantic mood set to upbeat cabaret-style rhythms.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Ethugai (Assonance/Second Letter Rhyme)

Poomaeni…..thaen kaeni….

The second consonant sound 'na' in 'Poomaeni' and 'kaeni' matches, creating a harmonious poetic rhythm.

Iyaipu (End Rhyme)

Aadai minukkuthu aalai mayakkuthu / Aasai izhukkuthu idho

The repeated ending '-ukkuthu' across consecutive clauses generates a catchy and musical flow.

Metaphor (Uruvagaim)

Poomaeni…..thaen kaeni….

The singer's body is directly compared to a flower ('poomaeni') and a well overflowing with honey ('thaen kaeni').

Monai (Initial Alliteration)

Aadai minukkuthu aalai mayakkuthu

Repetition of the initial vowel 'A' in 'Aadai' and 'aalai' provides rhythmic balance.

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Trivia

Written by the prolific lyricist Vaali, this song is from the 1983 action-drama film 'Apoorva Sahodarigal', produced by Devar Films and directed by R. Thyagarajan. The song showcases Vaali's signature ability to weave catchy English colloquial phrases like 'Oo my boy, you enjoy' seamlessly into Tamil rhythm structures for modern dance tracks.

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