- Lyricist
- Pulamaipithan
- Singers
- S. Janaki, K. J. Jesudass
- Music director
- Chandrabose
- Movie name
- Muthalali Amma
- Movie release year
- 1990
- Lyrics added on
- 20 Nov 2021
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
Ennil Vaazhum Jeevanae is a romantic duet that celebrates deep intimacy, affection, and mutual devotion between lovers. The song utilizes classical Tamil literary motifs, comparing the bliss of love to sweet music (raga) and describing heavenly paradise descending to earth at the couple's feet. The lovers praise each other's touch, gaze, and tender words, likening their affectionate chatter to pure classical Tamil (Senthamizh). The song blends romantic passion with rich Tamil literary heritage, invoking the famous poet Bharathidasan and his masterpiece 'Azhagin Sirippu' (The Smile of Beauty). Through romantic imagery of nightly poetry and embrace, the track portrays love not just as an emotion, but as a divine and artistic experience.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Inbam ennum raagamae”
Directly equates the feeling of joy and happiness to a musical raga (melody).
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Mozhithaan enakku pudhu vedham”
Compares the unspoken language of the lover's eyes to a new sacred scripture (Vedham).
Literary Allusion
“Bharathidasan paarvaiyil thondrum / Azhagin sirippae neethaanaa”
Directly references the famous Tamil poet Bharathidasan and his classic poetic work 'Azhagin Sirippu' (The Smile of Beauty).
Monai (Alliteration)
“Kadhalan naalum kangalil pesum”
Repetition of the initial 'Ka' sound in 'Kadhalan' and 'kangalil'.
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Trivia
The lyrics for this song were penned by the distinguished Tamil poet Pulamaipithan, known for weaving classical Tamil literary references—such as Bharathidasan's masterpiece 'Azhagin Sirippu'—into film song lyrics.
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