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Lyrics & meaning

Ennaiyandri Unnodu Konja

From Nenjangal · 1982

Lyricist
Vaali
Singer
Vani Jairam
Music director
Sankar Ganesh
Movie name
Nenjangal
Movie release year
1982
Lyrics added on
17 Jul 2022

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
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Ennaiyandri nnodu
Konja oru nenjamillai
Ennaiyandri nnodu
Konja oru nenjamillai
Eththanaiyo nenjangalil
Nallathukkum panjamillai
Eththanaiyo nenjangalil
Nallathukkum panjamillai
Sollaamal kollaamal
Vanthaalenna sonthangal
Ennaiyandri nnodu
Konja oru nenjamillai
Ennaiyandri nnodu
Konja oru nenjamillai
Thannanthani maramaanaal thendral vanth theendaatho
Thannanthani maramaanaal thendral vanth theendaatho
Thendral thodum anantham antha maram vendaatho
Nalla thunaiyaaga naan varavo
Nalla thunaiyaaga naan varavo
Un badhilai thedum ennudaiya kelvi
Sonnaal ennammaa
Badhil sonnaalennammaa
Sonnaal ennammaa
Badhil sonnaalennammaa
Mheem mm….mmmm….
Ennaiyandri nnodu
Konja oru nenjamillai
Eththanaiyo nenjangalil
Nallathukkum panjamillai
Sollaamal kollaamal
Vanthaalenna sonthangal
Ennaiyandri nnodu
Konja oru nenjamillai
Paasamennum poo malara kaalam neram kidaiyaathu
Paasamennum poo malara kaalam neram kidaiyaathu
Manasukku vayasethu anbu seiyya thadaiyaethu
Kanni manam ketkum kelviyithu
Kanni manam ketkum kelviyithu
Male :Oho…
Female :Un nizhalai naadum ullamithu vaadum
Sonnaal ennammaa
Badhil sonnaalennammaa
Sonnaal ennammaa
Badhil sonnaalennaiyyaa
Mheem mm….mmmm….
Ennaiyandri nnodu
Konja oru nenjamillai
Eththanaiyo nenjangalil
Nallathukkum panjamillai
Sollaamal kollaamal
Vanthaalenna sonthangal
Ennaiyandri nnodu
Konja oru nenjamillai
...
Besides me, to be with you,
there is no heart to show you affection
Besides me, to be with you,
there is no heart to show you affection
Among so many hearts in this world,
there is no shortage of goodness
Among so many hearts in this world,
there is no shortage of goodness
Without a word, unannounced,
what if bonds of love arrive?
Besides me, to be with you,
there is no heart to show you affection
Besides me, to be with you,
there is no heart to show you affection
If a tree stands all alone, won't the gentle breeze come and touch it?
If a tree stands all alone, won't the gentle breeze come and touch it?
Won't that tree long for the joy of the breeze's touch?
Shall I come along as a true companion?
Shall I come along as a true companion?
My question searches for your answer
Why don't you tell me, dear?
Why don't you give me an answer, dear?
Why don't you tell me, dear?
Why don't you give me an answer, dear?
Mmh mm... mmmm...
Besides me, to be with you,
there is no heart to show you affection
Among so many hearts in this world,
there is no shortage of goodness
Without a word, unannounced,
what if bonds of love arrive?
Besides me, to be with you,
there is no heart to show you affection
For the flower of affection to bloom, there is no fixed time or season
For the flower of affection to bloom, there is no fixed time or season
Does the heart have an age? What can stop love?
This is the question my young heart asks
This is the question my young heart asks
Male: Oho...
Female: Longing to be in your shadow, this heart yearns
Why don't you tell me, dear?
Why don't you give me an answer, dear?
Why don't you tell me?
Why don't you give me an answer, my dear?
Mmh mm... mmmm...
Besides me, to be with you,
there is no heart to show you affection
Among so many hearts in this world,
there is no shortage of goodness
Without a word, unannounced,
what if bonds of love arrive?
Besides me, to be with you,
there is no heart to show you affection
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

This song is a tender and soulful expression of love, empathy, and yearning. The protagonist addresses her beloved, pointing out that beyond her, there is no heart truly dedicated to caressing and comforting his soul. She reflects on how human hearts are inherently capable of deep goodness and how meaningful relationships often enter our lives unannounced, bringing healing and warmth.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uruvagam)

“Paasamennum poo malara kaalam neram kidaiyaathu”

Affection (Paasam) is directly metaphorized as a blooming flower (poo), emphasizing that true love blossoms naturally without adhering to fixed times or schedules.

Analogy / Extended Metaphor

“Thannanthani maramaanaal thendral vanth theendaatho”

A lonely person is compared to a solitary tree, and love/affection is likened to the gentle southern breeze (thendral) that touches and brings joy to the lonely tree.

Idiom (Tamil Marabu)

“Sollaamal kollaamal”

A traditional Tamil idiomatic phrase meaning 'unannounced', 'without prior notice', or 'spontaneous'.

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Trivia

The song 'Ennaiyandri' features in the 1982 Tamil drama film 'Nenjangal', directed by veteran actor Major Sundarrajan and starring Sivaji Ganesan. Composed by the duo Shankar-Ganesh with lyrics by Vaali, the song stands out for Vani Jairam's expressive vocal performance and Vaali's evocative use of conversational Tamil idioms.

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