- Lyricist
- Muthamil
- Singer
- G. V. Prakash Kumar
- Music director
- Ganesan Sekar
- Movie name
- Ennakenaway Song
- Movie release year
- 2018
- Lyrics added on
- 14 May 2018
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
Ennakenaway is a deeply romantic Tamil song expressing eternal love, passion, and intense emotional bonding. The protagonist declares that their soulmate was born specifically for them and pledges unyielding patience and devotion. The lyricist paints a picture of a lover completely consumed by thoughts of their partner—floating in dreams and drowning in love.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Adukkuthodar (Repetition for Emphasis)
“Thedi thedi thooram pogiren”
The word 'Thedi' is repeated back-to-back as 'Thedi thedi' to emphasize an intense and continuous search.
Hyperbole (Uyarvu Navitchi Ani)
“Nee azhuthaal / Aruthalaai boomiyilae por thoduppen”
The line dramatically exaggerates waging war against the earth just to comfort the beloved if they cry, conveying deep protective affection.
Monai & Edhugai (Alliteration and Rhyme)
“Ennakenaway nee piranthaai / Unnakenaway kaathiruppen”
Matching sound structures between 'Ennakenaway' and 'Unnakenaway' create a rhythmic and harmonic cadence.
Metaphor
“Kolam varaiyum koonthal pidithu”
Describing hair tresses as drawing patterns ('kolam') metaphorically compares the flowing elegance of hair to art.
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Trivia
Penned by lyricist Muthamil, 'Ennakenaway' became a popular independent Tamil romantic track celebrated for its poetic expressions of unconditional love and soulful delivery.
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