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Lyrics & meaning

Ennaiyya Manasula

From Muthukkal Moondru · 1987

Lyricist
T. Rajendar
Singer
K. S. Chitra
Music director
T. Rajendar
Movie name
Muthukkal Moondru
Movie release year
1987
Lyrics added on
15 Jun 2022

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Aa….aa….aa….vaa….
Ennaiyyaa manasula ennaiyyaa
Sollaiyaa konjam sollaiyyaa
Ennaiyyaa manasula ennaiyyaa
Sollaiyaa konjam sollaiyyaa
Nanainjum koodaththaan intha meni kaayuthu
Nenachcha paavamthaan intha nenjam veguthu
Paai virichchu paduththaakka thookkam illa
Pakkaththula saerththanaikka thunaiyumilla
En machchaan….enmachchaan……
Ennaiyyaa manasula ennaiyyaa
Sollaiyaa konjam sollaiyyaa
Yaeni pola valarnthirukke…ae…
Pulli vachchae ullaththula alli vachche
Raani pola poranthirukkaen
Solli vachchen unakku solli vachchen
Meen pidikka thoondil undu
Thoondil theda meenum engae
Meen pidikka thoondil undu
Thoondil theda meenum engae
Thulli thiriyum maana paaraiyyaa
Adha valachchu podum valaiyum neeyaiyyaa
Ennaiyyaa manasula ennaiyyaa
Sollaiyaa konjam sollaiyyaa
Kaaththadichchu aaduthaiyyaa naanalumthaan
Aaththora naanalumthaan
Kaaththirunthu oduthaiyyaa naanamumthaan
Ponnukkulla naanamumthaan
Malligaippoo vaangi vachchen
Manjaththukku yaenguthaiyyaa
Malligaippoo vaangi vachchen
Manjaththukku yaenguthaiyyaa
Paasam vanthathu mogam kondathaiyaya
Nesam vachchathu thegam theinthathaiyyaa
Ennaiyyaa manasula ennaiyyaa
Sollaiyaa konjam sollaiyyaa
Nanainjum koodaththaan intha meni kaayuthu
Nenachcha paavamthaan intha nenjam veguthu
Paai virichchu paduththaakka thookkam illa
Pakkaththula saerththanaikka thunaiyumilla
En machchaan….enmachchaan……
Ennaiyyaa manasula ennaiyyaa
Sollaiyaa konjam sollaiyyaa
Aa... aa... aa... come to me...
What is on your mind, my love, what is it?
Tell me, won't you tell me a little?
What is on your mind, my love, what is it?
Tell me, won't you tell me a little?
Even after a cool bath, my body burns dry,
Just for longing for you, my heart is on fire.
When I spread my mat and lie down, sleep doesn't come,
And there is no one by my side to hold me close,
My sweetheart... my beloved sweetheart...
What is on your mind, my love, what is it?
Tell me, won't you tell me a little?
You have grown as tall as a ladder...
I marked a place in my heart and held you close inside.
I was born like a queen,
And I have reserved myself just for you.
There is a hook to catch fish,
Where is the fish that goes searching for the hook?
There is a hook to catch fish,
Where is the fish that goes searching for the hook?
Look at this deer leaping about playfully,
You are the net that surrounds and captures it, my love.
What is on your mind, my love, what is it?
Tell me, won't you tell me a little?
The reeds sway in the blowing breeze,
The reeds along the riverbank sway.
Tired of waiting, even my shyness slips away,
The shyness deep inside this girl.
I bought and brought fresh jasmine flowers,
And they are longing for our bed, my love.
I bought and brought fresh jasmine flowers,
And they are longing for our bed, my love.
Affection bloomed and turned into sweet desire,
Longing for you has worn my body thin, my love.
What is on your mind, my love, what is it?
Tell me, won't you tell me a little?
Even after a cool bath, my body burns dry,
Just for longing for you, my heart is on fire.
When I spread my mat and lie down, sleep doesn't come,
And there is no one by my side to hold me close,
My sweetheart... my beloved sweetheart...
What is on your mind, my love, what is it?
Tell me, won't you tell me a little?
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

This song expresses a young woman's intense longing and desire for her lover. She tenderly asks him to reveal what is in his heart, describing the burning restlessness, sleepless nights, and physical aching caused by separation. Through nature metaphors—like reeds swaying in the wind, a deer prancing, and a fishing hook—she vividly portrays her feelings of affection and surrender. The narrative captures her playful yet passionate plea for intimacy and marital togetherness.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Simile (Upamai)

“Yaeni pola valarnthirukke…ae…”

Compares the man's height to a ladder ('Yaeni pola valarnthirukke') and herself to a queen ('Raani pola poranthirukkaen').

Metaphor (Uruvagam)

“Adha valachchu podum valaiyum neeyaiyyaa”

Metaphorically describes the lover as the net that captures the wild, prancing deer.

Second Letter Rhyme (Edhugai)

“Nanainjum koodaththaan intha meni kaayuthu”

Matches the second consonant sounds across lines (Nanainjum / Nenachcha and Paai / Pakkaththula).

Oxymoron / Paradox

“Nanainjum koodaththaan intha meni kaayuthu”

Presents a paradoxical physical sensation where being wet ('Nanainjum') still leaves the body parched or burning ('meni kaayuthu').

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Trivia

'Ennaiyyaa Manasula' from 'Muthukkal Moondru' (1987) was written and composed by T. Rajendar, showcasing his signature rhyming style and rhythmic folk melody. Singing icon K. S. Chithra delivered the vocal performance, capturing both playfulness and emotional yearning.

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