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Lyrics & meaning

Ennangal Vaannoki

From Inidhu Inidhu · 2010

Lyricist
Vairamuthu
Singer
Kalyani
Music director
Mickey J. Meyer
Movie name
Inidhu Inidhu
Movie release year
2010
Lyrics added on
4 Apr 2017

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Aeee….aeee…….ae….aeee….
Ennangal vaan nooki
Uyaraa vendum
Ezhuththellam sudaraagi
Yeriya vendum
Penn endral thaai endru
Paarka vendum
Kannodu vaaimai thee
Kanala Vendum
Pooradi velgindra
Pulamai vendum
Panithulikul ulagathai
Paarka vendum
Nanmaigalai surandaatha
Natpu vendum
Epothum sirikindra ….
Uthadugal vendum
Aeee….aeee…….ae….aeee….
{Vayathuku sariyana
Vaazhkai vendum
Sonnapadi ketkindra
Ullam vendum
Paravaigaluku irukindra
Siragu vendum
Verum tharaiyil paduthalum
Urakkam vendum} (Dialogue)
{Pori ainthum arivalae
Nirapa vendum
Sinthanayai kaatraga
Parappa vendum
Poi sonnal suduginra
Naavum vendum
Kaalathin maatrathai
Mathika vendum} (Dialogue)
Vayathuku sariyana
Vaazhkai vendum
Sonnapadi ketkindra
Ullam vendum
Paravaigaluku irukindra
Siragu vendum
Aagayam edinthalum
Rasika vendum
Pori ainthum arivalae
Nirapa vendum
Sinthanayai kaatraga
Parappa vendum
Poi sonnal suduginra
Naavum vendum
Kaalathin maatrathai
Mathika vendum
Aeee….aeee…….ae….aeee….
Aaa... Aaa... Aa... Aaa...
Thoughts reaching toward the sky
must rise high.
Every written word should become a flame
and burn brightly.
Every woman, as a mother,
should be seen.
In the eyes, the fire of truth
must glow.
The wisdom to strive
and win is needed.
Within a single drop of dew,
one should see the world.
A friendship that never takes advantage of goodness,
that kind of friendship is needed.
Lips that are always
smiling are needed.
Aaa... Aaa... Aa... Aaa...
A life that is right
for one's age is needed.
A heart that listens
to good guidance is needed.
Wings just like the ones
birds have are needed.
Even when lying on the bare floor,
peaceful sleep is needed.
All five senses
must be filled with wisdom.
Like the wind, our thoughts
must spread far and wide.
A tongue that burns
when speaking a lie is needed.
The changing of times
must be respected.
A life that is right
for one's age is needed.
A heart that listens
to good guidance is needed.
Wings just like the ones
birds have are needed.
Even if the sky crashes down,
one should find joy in it.
All five senses
must be filled with wisdom.
Like the wind, our thoughts
must spread far and wide.
A tongue that burns
when speaking a lie is needed.
The changing of times
must be respected.
Aaa... Aaa... Aa... Aaa...
Chorus
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Chorus
Female
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Female
Female
Chorus

Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

This inspirational song from 'Inidhu Inidhu' serves as a philosophical guide for youth transitioning into adulthood. Written by Vairamuthu, the lyrics outline a manifesto for ideal character, ethics, and living. The speaker wishes for soaring thoughts, passion for truth, deep intellect, genuine friendship, and respect for women, emphasizing that true wealth lies in simple joys, integrity, and peace of mind. The song further explores the idea of living appropriately for one's age, remaining flexible yet principled, and embracing life with optimism—even admiring the sky if it falls. It calls for spreading positive thoughts like the wind, speaking only the truth, and accepting the inevitable changes brought by time.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Iyaipu (End Rhyme / Anaphora)

“Uyaraa vendum / Yeriya vendum / Paarka vendum”

The word 'vendum' (meaning 'is required' or 'we need') is repeatedly used at the end of almost every second line, creating a rhythmic and imperative cadence.

Simile (Upamai)

“Sinthanayai kaatraga Parappa vendum”

Compares thought ('Sinthanai') to wind ('Kaatru') using 'aga' (like), suggesting thoughts should spread freely and broadly like air.

Metaphor (Uruvagam)

“Kannodu vaaimai thee Kanala Vendum”

Metaphorically compares truth to a glowing ember/fire in the eyes, symbolizing absolute honesty and moral intensity.

Monai (Initial Alliteration)

“Ennangal vaan nooki / Ezhuththellam sudaraagi”

Both lines begin with the Tamil vowel sound 'E' ('Ennangal' and 'Ezhuththellam'), providing phonetic harmony.

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Trivia

'Inidhu Inidhu' (2010) is the official Tamil remake of the 2007 Telugu hit campus drama 'Happy Days'. Directed by Prakash Raj, the film features music composed by Mickey J. Meyer, who also scored the original Telugu soundtrack. The lyricist Vairamuthu penned these motivational lines to reflect the idealism, growth, and moral awakening of college students.

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