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Lyrics & meaning

Ennasai Rajave

From Urimai Thedum Uravu · 1984

Lyricist
Sakthidass
Singer
P. Susheela
Music director
Madhan Thamu
Details
Urimai Thedum Uravu1984

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Aa…aaa….aaa….aaa….Ah... ah... ah... ah...
Aaa…..aaa….aaa…..Ah... ah... ah...
Female
Ennaasai rajavaeO king of my desires,
Yaengugiraen paaraayoI am longing, won't you look at me?
Ennai nee alaiya vittuLeaving me to wander around,
Engu sendraai ennuyirae….Where have you gone, my life?
Female
Ennaasai rajavaeO king of my desires,
Yaengugiraen paaraayoI am longing, won't you look at me?
Ennai nee alaiya vittuLeaving me to wander around,
Engu sendraai ennuyirae….Where have you gone, my life?
Female
Kaattrodu kaatraagiBecoming one with the wind,
Gaanagaththil alaigindrenI wander in the wilderness.
Kaattrodu kaatraagiBecoming one with the wind,
Gaanagaththil alaigindrenI wander in the wilderness.
Vaanagaththu veedhiyellaamThrough all the streets of the heavenly realm,
Unnai enni azhugindraenThinking of you, I weep.
Unnai enni azhugindraenThinking of you, I weep.
Female
Ennaasai rajavaeO king of my desires,
Yaengugiraen paaraayoI am longing, won't you look at me?
Ennai nee alaiya vittuLeaving me to wander around,
Engu sendraai ennuyirae….Where have you gone, my life?
Female
Mannulagil piranthu vittomWe were born into this earthly world,
Vinnulagil inainthiruppomWe shall remain united in the heavenly realm.
Mannulagil piranthu vittomWe were born into this earthly world,
Vinnulagil inainthiruppomWe shall remain united in the heavenly realm.
Ennodu vanthiduvaaiCome along with me,
Ennuyiril kalanthiduvaaiMerge with my life force.
Ennuyiril kalanthiduvaaiMerge with my life force.
Female
Ennaasai rajavaeO king of my desires,
Yaengugiraen paaraayoI am longing, won't you look at me?
Ennai nee alaiya vittuLeaving me to wander around,
Engu sendraai ennuyirae….Where have you gone, my life?

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This poignant song captures the deep sorrow and longing of a lover searching for her lost beloved. Expressed through soulful vocals, the protagonist wanderers like the wind through forests and visualizes searching across the heavenly skies, weeping in despair. She reflects on their earthly existence and expresses the eternal desire that their souls remain united in the afterlife if not in this world, pleading for her partner to return and merge with her soul.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Monai (Alliteration)

Kaattrodu kaatraagi / Gaanagaththil alaigindren

Repetition of the initial sound 'Ka' in 'Kaattrodu' and 'Gaanagaththil' creates a rhythmic flow across the lines.

Erhai (Rhyme)

Mannulagil piranthu vittom / Vinnulagil inainthiruppom

Rhyming second consonants in 'Mannulagil' and 'Vinnulagil' juxtaposes earthly existence with the heavenly realm.

Metaphor (Uruvagaimai)

Kaattrodu kaatraagi

Comparing the soul's aimless wanderings to becoming one with the wind ('Kaattrodu kaatraagi') enhances the sense of helplessness and grief.

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Trivia

'Urimai Thedum Uravu' (1984) features music composed by the composer duo Madhan - Thamu, with lyrics written by Sakthidass. P. Susheela's emotive rendition highlights her mastery over melancholic melodies.

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