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Lyrics & meaning

Ennanga Sollunga

From Enga Mama · 1970

Lyricist
Vaali
Singers
T. M. Soundararajan, P. Susheela
Music director
M. S. Vishwanathan
Details
Enga Mama1970

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Ennanga aaa… sollunga aaa….What is it, my dear? Tell me...
Ippavo..ooo eppavo…ooo….Is it now... or whenever?
Ennanga aaa… sollunga aaa….What is it, my dear? Tell me...
Ippavo..ooo eppavo…ooo….Is it now... or whenever?
Male
Iniyenna thodar kadhai thaanWhat comes next is indeed a continuing saga;
Idharkkoru munnuraiyoIs this merely a preface to it?
Iniyenna thodar kadhai thaanWhat comes next is indeed a continuing saga;
Idharkkoru munnuraiyoIs this merely a preface to it?
Male
Ennamma aaa… sollamma aaa….What is it, my girl? Tell me...
Ippavae…ae… vendumaa…aaa….Do you want it right now?
Female
Aadai maatrum kalaiyoduAlong with the art of dressing up,
Aasai kooda yen thandhaaiWhy did you give me desire too?
Male
Pennai pola illaamalInstead of acting like a grown woman,
Pillai pola nee vandhaaiYou came like an innocent child.
Male
Ennamma aaa… sollamma aaa….What is it, my girl? Tell me...
Ippavae…ae… vendumaa…aaa….Do you want it right now?
Female
Endhan veettu rojaa pooThe rose flower of my house,
Endha neram thaenoorumAt what moment does it overflow with nectar?
Male
Ennam thotta poovellaamAll the flowers touched by thoughts,
Kannan thottaal thaenoorumOverflow with nectar when Lord Krishna touches them.
Male
Ennammaa…aaa…What is it, my girl?
Female
Sollammaa..aaa….Tell me...
Male
Ippavae…ae…..Right now...
Female
Vendumaa…aaa….Do you want it?
Female
Iruvarum oru pakkamaaAre both of us on the same side?
Idaiyinil ragasiyamaaIs there a secret between us?
Iruvarum oru pakkamaaAre both of us on the same side?
Idaiyinil ragasiyamaaIs there a secret between us?
Female
Ennanga…aaa….What is it, my dear?
Male
Sollunga….aaaa….Tell me...
Female
Ippavae…ae…..Right now...
Male
Vendumaa…aaa…..Do you want it?

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This playful duet features a romantic back-and-forth between two lovers who express their blossoming affection and intimacy. The female lead coyly asks whether their love story is beginning now or later, wondering if their current moment is just a prelude to a longer journey together. The male lead responds with affectionate banter, teasing her childish innocence while admiring her beauty.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Simile (Upamai Ani)

Pillai pola nee vandhaai

Compares the beloved's innocent behavior to that of a child using the explicit comparative word 'pola'.

Monai (Initial Alliteration)

Aasai kooda yen thandhaai

Repetition of the initial vowel sound 'Aa' matching 'Aadai' from the previous line to create a rhythmic flow.

Metaphor (Uruvagam)

Endhan veettu rojaa poo

Directly metaphors the heroine as a rose flower belonging to the hero's home.

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Trivia

'Enga Mama' (1970) stars Sivaji Ganesan and Jayalalithaa in the lead roles. The film's musical score was composed by M. S. Viswanathan with lyrics penned by Vaali, and this track is sung by T. M. Soundararajan and P. Susheela.

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