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Lyrics & meaning

Ennendru Solvathu

From Kanna Thorakkanum Saami · 1986

Lyricist
Pulamaipithan
Singers
Jayachandran, P. Susheela
Music director
Ilayaraja/Gangai Amaran
Details
Kanna Thorakkanum Saami1986

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Ennendru solvadhu ennendru kaetpadhuWhat shall I say, what shall I ask?
Muthangal kooradiName the price in kisses!
Ennendru solvadhu ennendru kaetpadhuWhat shall I say, what shall I ask?
Muthangal kooradiName the price in kisses!
Female
Oru naal thirunaal mana naal mudhal naalOne auspicious day, the wedding day, the first day,
Adhai nee manam pol vazhangalaamYou can give it as your heart desires.
Male
Oru naal iru naal pala naal tharuvaenI shall give one day, two days, many days,
Adhil nee nedu naal mayangalaamIn which you can swoon for a long time.
Male
Ennendru solvadhu ennendru kaetpadhuWhat shall I say, what shall I ask?
Muthangal kooradiName the price in kisses!
Male
Vaadai maadhal vaalai kannamWhy has the chilly breeze and youthful cheek...
Kannil vandhadhennaAppeared in your eyes?
Vaadai maadhal vaalai kannamWhy has the chilly breeze and youthful cheek...
Kannil vandhadhennaAppeared in your eyes?
Female
Dhaevan unnai paartha kannilIn the eyes through which God looked at you,
Maalai katta vaendaamoShouldn't a garland be woven?
Dhaevan unnai paartha kannilIn the eyes through which God looked at you,
Maalai katta vaendaamoShouldn't a garland be woven?
Male
Poo pandhal idhazhilUpon the flower-canopy lips,
Thaen sindhum dhinam dhinamHoney drips day after day.
Female
Irukkattum enakkum sandhoshamLet it be, happiness comes to me as well,
Varum varumIt will come, it will come!
Male
Lalala laa lalala laaLalala laa lalala laa
Ennendru solvadhu ennendru kaetpadhuWhat shall I say, what shall I ask?
Muthangal kooradiName the price in kisses!
Female :Laalaala laala lalla laalaala laala lallaFemale vocalization: Laalaala laala lalla...
Lallallaa laala laaLallallaa laala laa
Female
Eera megam kaatril aadumThe moist cloud sways in the wind,
Ingum angum odumRunning here and there.
Eera maegam kaatril aadumThe moist cloud sways in the wind,
Ingum angum odumRunning here and there.
Male
Dhooram dhaesam pogum naeramWhen traveling to distant lands,
Paesa kondu vaaraadhoWon't it bring words to speak of?
Dhooram dhaesam pogum naeramWhen traveling to distant lands,
Paesa kondu vaaraadhoWon't it bring words to speak of?
Female
Naadengum namadhuAcross the whole land,
Raajaangam amaiyalaamOur kingdom shall be established.
Male
Naal thorum uravil aanandham adaiyalaamEvery day, we can relish bliss in our bond.
Female
Lalala laa lalala laaLalala laa lalala laa
Male
Ennendru solvadhu ennendru kaetpadhuWhat shall I say, what shall I ask?
Muthangal kooradiName the price in kisses!
Ennendru solvadhu ennendru kaetpadhuWhat shall I say, what shall I ask?
Muthangal kooradiName the price in kisses!
Female
Oru naal thirunaal mana naal mudhal naalOne auspicious day, the wedding day, the first day,
Adhai nee manam pol vazhangalaamYou can give it as your heart desires.
Male
Oru naal iru naal pala naal tharuvaenI shall give one day, two days, many days,
Adhil nee nedu naal mayangalaamIn which you can swoon for a long time.
Female
Laalaala laala lalla laalaala laala lallaLaalaala laala lalla laalaala laala lalla
Lallallaa laala laaLallallaa laala laa
Male
Laala laaLaala laa
Laalaala laala lalla laalaala laala lallaLaalaala laala lalla laalaala laala lalla
Lallallaa laala laaLallallaa laala laa
Female
Laala laaLaala laa

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This romantic Tamil duet captures the intimate banter and deep passion between two lovers anticipating their union and married life. The lovers exchange playful promises, where affection and devotion are quantified in sweet kisses and unending days of togetherness. Imagery of seasonal breezes, divine glances, and honeyed lips highlights the deep attraction they share. The song further uses nature imagery—such as wandering rain clouds acting as messengers—to express longing and the desire to build a life together. The lyrics emphasize establishing their own world of happiness, where love reigns supreme every single day.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Emonai (Second-letter Rhyming)

Oru naal thirunaal mana naal mudhal naal

The second consonant sound is repeated across consecutive lines to create a rhythmic harmony (e.g., 'solvadhu' / 'Muthangal' and 'thirunaal' / 'Adhai').

Metaphor (Uruvagham)

Poo pandhal idhazhil

Comparing lips to a flower canopy dripping honey ('Poo pandhal idhazhil / Thaen sindhum dhinam dhinam').

Personification

Eera megam kaatril aadum

Attributing human actions to moist rain clouds, depicting them as moving around and carrying messages like a courier.

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Trivia

Written by Pulamaipithan, known for his rich classical Tamil vocabulary and romantic imagery, the song from 'Kanna Thorakkanum Saami' (1986) showcases classic 80s film song structure featuring expressive chorus improvisations and vocalizations.

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