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Ennasai Rajave

From Urimai Thedum Uravu · 1984

Lyricist
Sakthidass
Singer
P. Susheela
Music director
Madhan Thamu
Movie name
Urimai Thedum Uravu
Movie release year
1984
Lyrics added on
31 Mar 2023

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Aa…aaa….aaa….aaa….
Aaa…..aaa….aaa…..
Ennaasai rajavae
Yaengugiraen paaraayo
Ennai nee alaiya vittu
Engu sendraai ennuyirae….
Ennaasai rajavae
Yaengugiraen paaraayo
Ennai nee alaiya vittu
Engu sendraai ennuyirae….
Kaattrodu kaatraagi
Gaanagaththil alaigindren
Kaattrodu kaatraagi
Gaanagaththil alaigindren
Vaanagaththu veedhiyellaam
Unnai enni azhugindraen
Unnai enni azhugindraen
Ennaasai rajavae
Yaengugiraen paaraayo
Ennai nee alaiya vittu
Engu sendraai ennuyirae….
Mannulagil piranthu vittom
Vinnulagil inainthiruppom
Mannulagil piranthu vittom
Vinnulagil inainthiruppom
Ennodu vanthiduvaai
Ennuyiril kalanthiduvaai
Ennuyiril kalanthiduvaai
Ennaasai rajavae
Yaengugiraen paaraayo
Ennai nee alaiya vittu
Engu sendraai ennuyirae….
Aa... aa... aa... aa...
Aa... aa... aa...
Oh, my beloved king,
Won't you see how I long for you?
Leaving me to wander all alone,
Where have you gone, my very life?
Oh, my beloved king,
Won't you see how I long for you?
Leaving me to wander all alone,
Where have you gone, my very life?
Becoming one with the wind,
I wander through the forest,
Becoming one with the wind,
I wander through the forest,
Across every path in the sky,
I weep, thinking of you,
I weep, thinking of you...
Oh, my beloved king,
Won't you see how I long for you?
Leaving me to wander all alone,
Where have you gone, my very life?
We were born into this earthly world,
We shall unite in heaven above,
We were born into this earthly world,
We shall unite in heaven above,
Come along with me,
Become one with my soul,
Become one with my soul...
Oh, my beloved king,
Won't you see how I long for you?
Leaving me to wander all alone,
Where have you gone, my very life?
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

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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