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Lyrics & meaning

Ennathan Muraithalum

From Digambara Samiyar · 1950

Lyricist
Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass
Singers
P. Leela, K. V. Janaki
Music director
G. Ramanathan
Details
Digambara Samiyar1950

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Ennathaan muraithaalum ethume payanillaiNo matter how much you glare, it is of no use.
Veru pennum paarthaache aacheAnother girl has already been chosen.
Ennathaan muraithaalum ethume payanillaiNo matter how much you glare, it is of no use.
Veru pennum paarthaache aacheAnother girl has already been chosen.
Female
Enna mosam enkaaga munnameWhat a trick, for my sake beforehand,
Veru pilaiuye paarthache aacheAnother girl was already chosen.
Idhil enna mosam enkaaga munnameWhat trick is in this, for my sake beforehand,
Veru pilaiuye paarthache aacheAnother girl was already chosen.
Female
Oohoh….Maapillai oorethu nee sollOho... tell me, which town is the groom from?
Oohoh….Maapillai oorethu nee sollOho... tell me, which town is the groom from?
Bomboy…..Bombay...
Female :Bomboy..Female: Bombay..
Female :Ahah..Female: Ahah..
Antha pen entha ooro nee sollTell me, which town is that girl from?
Ahah..Ahah..
Antha pen entha ooro nee sollTell me, which town is that girl from?
Kashmir……..Kashmir...
Female :Kashmir…Female: Kashmir...
Female
Nandraaga vasitha pudhumai naagareeega penA modern, fashionable girl who plays music well.
Kannaadi aninthe thamaashai kaarottum penA fun-loving girl who wears glasses and drives a car.
Female
Ethu thaan therinthu payan eathu sollWhat is the use of knowing all this, tell me,
Azhage illathu ponaal..If she lacks beauty?
Ethu thaan therinthu payan eathu sollWhat is the use of knowing all this, tell me,
Azhage illathu ponaal..If she lacks beauty?
Female
Ang….Well...
Nadayil annamthaane..vizhigal kayal meeneShe walks like a swan, her eyes are like carp fish.
Nadayil annamthaane..vizhigal kayal meeneShe walks like a swan, her eyes are like carp fish.
Isayil kalaivaani azhagil aval raaniShe is Saraswati in music and a queen in beauty.
Isayil kalaivaani azhagil aval raaniShe is Saraswati in music and a queen in beauty.
Unnai adayapogum antha maapillaiThat groom who is going to marry you,
Azhagenna sollu paarpomTell us, let us see how handsome he is!
Unnai adayapogum antha maapillaiThat groom who is going to marry you,
Azhagenna sollu paarpomTell us, let us see how handsome he is!
Female
Soutum couttum pottuWearing a suit and coat,
Nadapaan joru…He walks in grand style...
Avan thotram kandaalSeeing his appearance,
Yaarum mayanguvaareAnyone would be swooned.
Soutum couttum pottuWearing a suit and coat,
Nadapaan joru…He walks in grand style...
Avan thotram kandaalSeeing his appearance,
Yaarum mayanguvaareAnyone would be swooned.
Female
Arumbu messaiyum kurumbu pechudanWith a budding moustache, playful speech,
Krumbu paarvaiAnd a mischievous glance,
Anbum azhagum ullavarHe possesses love and charm,
B.A honours padichavarHe has completed a B.A. Honours degree.
Anbum azhagum ullavarHe possesses love and charm,
B.A honours padichavarHe has completed a B.A. Honours degree.
Female
Aanaal buthisaaliBut he is clever,
Female
Sonnathu ennai thaaneWere you referring to me?
Pennaiye paarthaaiYou looked at another girl!
Sonnathu ennai thaaneWere you referring to me?
Female
Enathaasai azhagu raajaMy beloved handsome king,
Amuthoorum mugavilaasaWith a sweet face overflowing with nectar,
Manam veesum inba rojaA fragrant, blissful rose,
Malar ennai paarum lesaLook at me gently, like a flower.
Enathaasai azhagu raajaMy beloved handsome king,
Amuthoorum mugavilaasaWith a sweet face overflowing with nectar,
Manam veesum inba rojaA fragrant, blissful rose,
Malar ennai paarum lesaLook at me gently, like a flower.
Enathaasai azhagu raajaMy beloved handsome king,
Female
Unnai enni engi naaneThinking of you, I yearned,
En kannum thoongileneMy eyes could not sleep.
Unnai enni engi naaneThinking of you, I yearned,
En kannum thoongileneMy eyes could not sleep.
Mana thunbam neenga vaaraaiCome to remove my mental anguish,
Mana thunbam neenga vaaraaiCome to remove my mental anguish,
Maiyal theerthe inbam thaaraaiRelieve my passion and grant me happiness,
Maiyal theerthe inbam thaaraaiRelieve my passion and grant me happiness,
Female
Enathaasai azhagu raajaMy beloved handsome king,
Amuthoorum mugavilaasaWith a sweet face overflowing with nectar,
Manam veesum inba rojaA fragrant, blissful rose,
Malar ennai paarum lesaLook at me gently, like a flower.
Enathaasai azhagu raajaMy beloved handsome king.

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This playful track features a lively banter between two female voices teasing each other about suiters, modern romantic expectations, and beauty standards, referencing trendy cities like Bombay and Kashmir, modern habits like driving cars, and educational accomplishments like a B.A. Honours degree. As the song progresses, it transitions into a poetic expression of deep longing and romantic devotion towards a handsome, charming beloved, praising his face and grace.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Uvamai (Simile)

Nadayil annamthaane..vizhigal kayal meene

Comparing the girl's graceful walk to a swan ('annam') and her eyes to carp fish ('kayal meen').

Uruvagam (Metaphor)

Isayil kalaivaani azhagil aval raani

Directly equating the girl to Kalaivaani (Goddess Saraswati) in musical talent and a queen in beauty.

Uruvagam (Metaphor)

Amuthoorum mugavilaasa / Manam veesum inba roja

Comparing the face to nectar ('amuthoorum mugavilaasa') and the lover to a fragrant rose ('manam veesum inba roja').

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Trivia

Digambara Samiyar (1950) was a popular Tamil adaptation of Vaduvur K. Duraiswamy Iyengar's famous detective novel of the same name, produced and directed by T. R. Sundaram under Modern Theatres. The music was composed by G. Ramanathan, featuring iconic early playback singing by P. Leela.

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