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Lyrics & meaning

Ennennavo Ketkkum

From Pattanandhan Pogalamadi · 1990

Lyricist
Vaali
Singers
S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Mano, S. Janaki
Music director
Sankar Ganesh
Details
Pattanandhan Pogalamadi1990

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Ennennavoo ketkkum vayasidhuThis age craves so many things
Engengaeyoo thaavum manasidhuThis heart leaps to so many places
Adhathaane nenachaethaan vaadurenThinking about that alone makes me long
Konjam avagaasam kedachaa naan paaduvenIf I get a little opportunity, I will sing
Female
Haa..ennennavoo ketkkum vayasuHaa.. this age craves so many things
Engengaeyoo thaavum manasidhuThis heart leaps to so many places
Dhinamdhorum oyaama paadurenI strive endlessly every single day
Ada irundhaalum iruttaana thedurenAh, but still, I seek out the dark intimate corners
Female
Varavarathaan rombha paduthuriyeYou are tormenting me a lot lately
Odambhu mudiyaama ponaa odhungidanumIf the body cannot handle it, one should step aside
Male :Dhenasari thaan thevai enakkidhuthaanMale: This is my daily requirement
Edhirthu pesaama neeyum udhavidanumWithout arguing back, you should help me
Female
Ooty kuliraattum vaatti vadhaikkadhaeDon't afflict and torture me like the Ooty cold
Male :Porthum jamakalam naanthaan odhukaadhaeMale: I am the covering blanket, do not push me away
Female :Urasura usuppura unarchiyai thoonduraFemale: You brush against me, awaken me, and arouse my feelings
Male
Unai paatha kelambaadha paattu thaanIsn't it a song that arises upon seeing you?
Female :Appa adhukaetha sruthi naanum meetavaaFemale: Oh then, shall I tune the matching pitch?
Male :Adi unai paatha kelambaadha paatu thnMale: Hey, isn't it a song that arises upon seeing you?
Female :Appa adhukaetha sruthi naanum meetavaaFemale: Oh then, shall I tune the matching pitch?
Male
Adhu sariThat is right
Ennennavoo ketkkum vayasidhuThis age craves so many things
Female :HmmmFemale: Hmmm
Engengaeyoo thaavum manasidhuThis heart leaps to so many places
Male
Anudhinamum pudhupudhu anubhavamaIs every passing day a brand new experience?
Irukkudhu ellamae undhan kaingariyamEverything happening is all your doing
Female :Vidhavidhama unakku virundhu vachuFemale: Serving you a variety of feasts
Odambhu thurambhaagi pochae pala samayamMy body became exhausted on many occasions
Male
Naalum eraikaama kaeni sorakkaadhuIf water isn't drawn daily, the well won't spring fresh water
Female :Dhegam elaichaalum mogam elaikkadhuFemale: Even if the body grows thin, desire never fades
Male :Sagalamum therinja nee sunangidalaamaMale: Knowing everything, should you hesitate?
Female
Alukkaadha salikaadha ketkkurenWithout tiring or complaining, I keep asking
Male :Puthuam pudhusathaan unai naalum paakkurenMale: I see you brand new every single day
Female :HaiyooFemale: Oh dear!
Alukkaadha salikkaadha ketkkurenWithout tiring or complaining, I keep asking
Male :HaanMale: Yes
Putham pudhusathaan unai naalum paakkurenI see you brand new every single day
Female
Haa..ennennavoo ketkkum vayasuHaa.. this age craves so many things
Male :Yei engengaeyoo thaavum manasidhuMale: Hey, this heart leaps to so many places
Female :Dhinamdhorum oyaama paadurenFemale: I strive endlessly every single day
Ada irundhaalum iruttaana thedurenAh, but still, I seek out the dark intimate corners
Male :Adhathaane nenachaethaan vaadurenMale: Thinking about that alone makes me long
Konjam avagaasam kedachaa naan paaduvenIf I get a little opportunity, I will sing

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This song is a playful, romantic duet expressing youthful passion, desire, and intimate banter between lovers. The male protagonist speaks of his unrelenting romantic craving and how he sees his partner fresh every day, comparing his desire to an ever-flowing well. The female partner playfully responds with gentle complaints about his constant romantic demands while affectionately reciprocating his feelings. Using musical metaphors like pitch (sruthi) and song (paattu), alongside vivid imagery of cold blankets and fresh wells, the lyrics capture the warmth, teasing dynamics, and enduring passion of young love.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Monai (Initial Rhyme / Alliteration)

Ennennavoo ketkkum vayasidhu / Engengaeyoo thaavum manasidhu

Matching initial vowel sounds in 'Ennennavoo' and 'Engengaeyoo'.

Iyebu (End Rhyme)

Ennennavoo ketkkum vayasidhu / Engengaeyoo thaavum manasidhu

Rhyming end syllables 'vayasidhu' and 'manasidhu'.

Upamai (Simile)

Ooty kuliraattum vaatti vadhaikkadhae

Comparing the torment of romantic yearning to the sharp, biting cold of Ooty ('Ooty kuliraattum').

Metaphor (Uruvagam)

Naalum eraikaama kaeni sorakkaadhu

Comparing the active maintenance of romance to drawing water from a well to keep it fresh ('kaeni sorakkaadhu').

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Trivia

This playful romantic song showcases Vaali's signature conversational lyrical style, blending folk wisdom metaphors (like the well spring) with modern romantic teasing.

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