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Lyrics & meaning

Ennathaan Sugamo

From Mappillai (1989 film) · 1989

Lyricist
Panchu Arunachalam
Singers
S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki
Music director
Ilayaraja
Details
Mappillai (1989 film)1989

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Ennadhaan sugamo nenjilaeWhat pleasure is this in my heart?
Idhudhaan valarum anbilaeThis comes from this growing love.
Male : Raagangal neepaadi vaaMale: Come singing melodies,
PanpaadumSinging with emotion,
Mogangal nee kaanavaa ennaalumMay you witness desires forever,
Kaadhal uravaeOh beloved relationship!
Male
Ennadhaan sugamo nenjilaeWhat pleasure is this in my heart?
Idhudhaan valarum anbilaeThis comes from this growing love.
Female
Poovodu vanduLike a bee with a flower,
Pudhu mogam konduFilled with a new passion,
Solgindra vannangalThe colors it expresses,
Nee sollaththaanFor you to express them too.
Male
Naan sollum bothuAs I speak,
Iru kangal moodiClosing both eyes,
Ezhudhaadha ennangalUnwritten thoughts,
Nee sollaththaanFor you to express them too.
Female
Inbam vaazhumBliss resides in,
Undhan nenjamYour heart,
Male :Dheepam yettrumMale: Lighting a lamp,
Kaadhal raaniQueen of love.
Female :Sindhaadha muthukkalaiFemale: Unspilled pearls,
Naan saerkkum neram idhuThis is the time for me to gather.
Kaadhal uravaeOh beloved relationship!
Female
Ennadhaan sugamo nenjilaeWhat pleasure is this in my heart?
Idhudhaan valarum anbilaeThis comes from this growing love.
Male
Theeraadha mogamAn unquenchable desire,
Naan konda neramWhen I possessed it,
Thaenaaga nee vandhuYou came like honey,
Seeraatta thaanTo pamper me.
Female
Kaanaadha vaazhvuA life never seen before,
Nee thandha velaiWhen you bestowed it upon me,
Poomaalai neesoodiAdorning a flower garland,
Paaraatta thaanTo appreciate and celebrate.
Male
Nee en raaniYou are my queen,
Naandhaan thaeniAnd I am the honeybee.
Female :Nee en raajaaFemale: You are my king,
Naan un roajaaAnd I am your rose.
Male :Dheiveega bandhathilaeMale: In this divine bond,
Naan kanda sorgam idhuThis is the heaven I have found.
Kaadhal uravaeOh beloved relationship!
Male
Ennadhaan sugamo nenjilaeWhat pleasure is this in my heart?
Idhudhaan valarum anbilaeThis comes from this growing love.
Female :Raagangal neepaadi vaaFemale: Come singing melodies,
PanpaadumSinging with emotion,
Mogangal nee kaanavaa ennaalumMay you witness desires forever,
Kaadhal uravaeOh beloved relationship!
Female
Ennadhaan sugamo nenjilaeWhat pleasure is this in my heart?
Idhudhaan valarum anbilaeThis comes from this growing love.

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

Ennadhaan Sugamo is a joyous romantic duet from the 1989 film Mappillai. The song depicts two lovers expressing their deep affection and contentment in each other's company. Through poetic imagery of nature—bees, flowers, honey, and divine light—they celebrate the tender bliss that love brings into their hearts and souls. The duet alternates between playful romantic declarations and deep emotional appreciation, portraying their connection as a divine union that transforms life into a haven of happiness.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor

Nee en raani Naandhaan thaeni / Nee en raajaa Naan un roajaa (Lines 34-37) - The lovers affectionately compare themselves to a king, queen, rose, and honeybee to highlight their mutual devotion and sweet companionship.

Edhugai (Second Letter Rhyme)

Raagangal / Mogangal (Lines 3 & 5) - Repetition of the second consonant sound 'ga' across lines, creating rhythmic harmony.

Monai (Initial Alliteration)

Poovodu vandu / Pudhu mogam kondu (Lines 9-10) - Repetition of the initial 'P' sound ('Poo' / 'Pu') adding melodic flow.

Visual Imagery

Dheepam yettrum Kaadhal raani (Lines 19-20) - Uses the image of lighting a lamp to evoke feelings of warmth, brightness, and spiritual bliss in love.

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Trivia

Although listed as unknown in the prompt, 'Ennadhaan Sugamo' was composed by Maestro Ilaiyaraaja with vocals performed by legendary singers S. P. Balasubrahmanyam and S. Janaki. The film 'Mappillai' (1989) stars Rajinikanth, Amala, and Srividya, and was a major box-office hit directed by Rajashekar, remade from the Telugu hit 'Atha Ku Yamudu Ammayiki Mogudu'.

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