Ennodu Ennennavo Ragasiyam
From Thoondil Meen · 1977
- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Singers
- P. Susheela, S. P. Balasubrahmanyam
- Music director
- V. Kumar
- Details
- Thoondil Meen1977
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Female | |
| Ennodu ennennavo ragasiyam | There are so many secrets within me, |
| Unnodu solla vendum avasiyam | I must necessarily share them with you. |
| Ennodu ennennavo ragasiyam | There are so many secrets within me, |
| Unnodu solla vendum avasiyam | I must necessarily share them with you. |
| Male | |
| Sollathaan aasai thudikindratho | Is the desire throbbing to express them? |
| Achcham thadukindratho | Or is fear holding it back? |
| Female | |
| Nalliravil mella mellidai killu | Pinch my slender waist gently in the middle of the night, |
| Arthamenna ariven kanna | My dear, I know the meaning behind it. |
| Andharangam solla thandhirangal undu | There are subtle tricks to share intimate feelings, |
| Naan enna ariyaa penna…. | Am I an naive girl who doesn't know that? |
| Male | |
| Paadam iruttil koorum | The lesson taught in the dark, |
| Baashai udhattin oosai | The language spoken is the sound of lips. |
| Paadam iruttil koorum | The lesson taught in the dark, |
| Baashai udhattin oosai | The language spoken is the sound of lips. |
| Naangu vizhi allavo | Is it not four eyes, |
| Paesum mozhi allavo | Speaking a language of their own? |
| Male | |
| Ennodu ennennavo ragasiyam | There are so many secrets within me, |
| Unnodu solla vendum avasiyam | I must necessarily share them with you. |
| Female | |
| Sollathaan vegam pirakindratho | Is speed rising to speak them out? |
| thaagam edukindratho | Or is a deep thirst taking over? |
| Male | |
| Haa…..aa…. | Haa.....aa.... |
| Female :Laala laala laaa | Female: Laala laala laaa |
| Male :Lalalalala | Male: Lalalalala |
| Female :Laa laa laa | Female: Laa laa laa |
| Male :Laa laa laa | Male: Laa laa laa |
| Female | |
| Sangamathil naanum | In our romantic union, whatever mistakes I may have made, |
| Seidha pizhai yaavum | I need a heart that readily forgives. |
| Mannikkindra manam vendumae | As a virtuous woman living in auspicious vermilion, |
| Kungumathil vaazhum kola magal endru | I need a quality in you that appreciates me. |
| Paarattum gunam vendumae | Rama subjected Janaki to harsh trials, |
| Male | |
| Janakiyai raman sodhanaigal seidhaan | I do not possess such a testing heart. |
| Andha ullam enakkillaiyae | The Sita I know is a poor, innocent girl, |
| Naanarindha seethai paavam oru pedhai | A gentle little child fragile like a flower. |
| Poo pondra siru pillaiyae | When a sweet song is born, |
| Female | |
| Paadal pirakum podhu | Male: Why should there be any lovers' quarrel between us? |
| Male :Oodal namakkul yaedhu | Female: When a sweet song is born, |
| Female :Paadal pirakum podhu | Male: Why should there be any lovers' quarrel between us? |
| Male :Oodal namakkul yaedhu | Female: Isn't this a lifelong relationship? |
| Female :Vaazhum uravallavo | Male: Aren't our two souls truly one? |
| Male :Ondru uyir allavo | There are so many secrets within me, |
| Female | |
| Ennodu ennennavo ragasiyam | I must necessarily share them with you. |
| Unnodu solla vendum avasiyam | Is the desire throbbing to express them? |
| Male | |
| Sollathaan aasai thudikindratho | Or is fear holding it back? |
| Achcham thadukindratho | |
என்னோடு என்னென்னவோ ரகசியம்
உன்னோடு சொல்ல வேண்டும் அவசியம்
என்னோடு என்னென்னவோ ரகசியம்
உன்னோடு சொல்ல வேண்டும் அவசியம்
There are so many secrets within me,
I must necessarily share them with you.
There are so many secrets within me,
I must necessarily share them with you.
சொல்லத்தான் ஆசைத் துடிக்கின்றதோ
அச்சம் தடுக்கின்றதோ
Is the desire throbbing to express them?
Or is fear holding it back?
நள்ளிரவில் மெல்ல மெல்லிடையைக் கிள்ளு
அர்த்தம் என்ன அறிவேன் கண்ணா
அந்தரங்கம் சொல்ல தந்திரங்கள் உண்டு
நான் என்ன அறியா பெண்ணா
Pinch my slender waist gently in the middle of the night,
My dear, I know the meaning behind it.
There are subtle tricks to share intimate feelings,
Am I an naive girl who doesn't know that?
பாடம் இருட்டில் கூறும்
பாஷை உதட்டின் ஓசை
பாடம் இருட்டில் கூறும்
பாஷை உதட்டின் ஓசை
நான்கு விழியல்லவோ
பேசும் மொழியல்லவோ
The lesson taught in the dark,
The language spoken is the sound of lips.
The lesson taught in the dark,
The language spoken is the sound of lips.
Is it not four eyes,
Speaking a language of their own?
என்னோடு என்னென்னவோ ரகசியம்
உன்னோடு சொல்ல வேண்டும் அவசியம்
There are so many secrets within me,
I must necessarily share them with you.
சொல்லத்தான் வேகம் பிறக்கின்றதோ
தாகம் எடுக்கின்றதோ
Is speed rising to speak them out?
Or is a deep thirst taking over?
ஹா.....ஆ.....
லால லால லா
லாலலலல
லா லா லா
லா லா லா
Haa.....aa....
Female: Laala laala laaa
Male: Lalalalala
Female: Laa laa laa
Male: Laa laa laa
சங்கமத்தில் நானும்
செய்த பிழை யாவும்
மன்னிக்கின்ற மனம் வேண்டுமே
குங்குமத்தில் வாழும் கோலமகள் என்று
பாராட்டும் குணம் வேண்டுமே
In our romantic union, whatever mistakes I may have made,
I need a heart that readily forgives.
As a virtuous woman living in auspicious vermilion,
I need a quality in you that appreciates me.
Rama subjected Janaki to harsh trials,
ஜானகியை ராமன் சோதனைகள் செய்தான்
அந்த உள்ளம் எனக்கில்லையே
நான் அறிந்த சீதை பாவம் ஒரு பேதை
பூப் போன்ற சிறுப் பிள்ளையே
I do not possess such a testing heart.
The Sita I know is a poor, innocent girl,
A gentle little child fragile like a flower.
When a sweet song is born,
பாடல் பிறக்கும் போது
ஊடல் நமக்குள் ஏது
பாடல் பிறக்கும் போது
ஊடல் நமக்குள் ஏது
வாழும் உறவல்லவோ
ஒன்று உயிரல்லவோ
Male: Why should there be any lovers' quarrel between us?
Female: When a sweet song is born,
Male: Why should there be any lovers' quarrel between us?
Female: Isn't this a lifelong relationship?
Male: Aren't our two souls truly one?
There are so many secrets within me,
என்னோடு என்னென்னவோ ரகசியம்
உன்னோடு சொல்ல வேண்டும் அவசியம்
I must necessarily share them with you.
Is the desire throbbing to express them?
சொல்லத்தான் ஆசைத் துடிக்கின்றதோ
அச்சம் தடுக்கின்றதோ
Or is fear holding it back?
ஹா.....ஆஅ.....ஆ.....
ஹா.....ஆஅ.....ஆ.....
Ennodu ennennavo ragasiyam
There are so many secrets within me,
Unnodu solla vendum avasiyam
I must necessarily share them with you.
Ennodu ennennavo ragasiyam
There are so many secrets within me,
Unnodu solla vendum avasiyam
I must necessarily share them with you.
Sollathaan aasai thudikindratho
Is the desire throbbing to express them?
Achcham thadukindratho
Or is fear holding it back?
Nalliravil mella mellidai killu
Pinch my slender waist gently in the middle of the night,
Arthamenna ariven kanna
My dear, I know the meaning behind it.
Andharangam solla thandhirangal undu
There are subtle tricks to share intimate feelings,
Naan enna ariyaa penna….
Am I an naive girl who doesn't know that?
Paadam iruttil koorum
The lesson taught in the dark,
Baashai udhattin oosai
The language spoken is the sound of lips.
Paadam iruttil koorum
The lesson taught in the dark,
Baashai udhattin oosai
The language spoken is the sound of lips.
Naangu vizhi allavo
Is it not four eyes,
Paesum mozhi allavo
Speaking a language of their own?
Ennodu ennennavo ragasiyam
There are so many secrets within me,
Unnodu solla vendum avasiyam
I must necessarily share them with you.
Sollathaan vegam pirakindratho
Is speed rising to speak them out?
thaagam edukindratho
Or is a deep thirst taking over?
Haa…..aa….
Haa.....aa....
Female :Laala laala laaa
Female: Laala laala laaa
Male :Lalalalala
Male: Lalalalala
Female :Laa laa laa
Female: Laa laa laa
Male :Laa laa laa
Male: Laa laa laa
Sangamathil naanum
In our romantic union, whatever mistakes I may have made,
Seidha pizhai yaavum
I need a heart that readily forgives.
Mannikkindra manam vendumae
As a virtuous woman living in auspicious vermilion,
Kungumathil vaazhum kola magal endru
I need a quality in you that appreciates me.
Paarattum gunam vendumae
Rama subjected Janaki to harsh trials,
Janakiyai raman sodhanaigal seidhaan
I do not possess such a testing heart.
Andha ullam enakkillaiyae
The Sita I know is a poor, innocent girl,
Naanarindha seethai paavam oru pedhai
A gentle little child fragile like a flower.
Poo pondra siru pillaiyae
When a sweet song is born,
Paadal pirakum podhu
Male: Why should there be any lovers' quarrel between us?
Male :Oodal namakkul yaedhu
Female: When a sweet song is born,
Female :Paadal pirakum podhu
Male: Why should there be any lovers' quarrel between us?
Male :Oodal namakkul yaedhu
Female: Isn't this a lifelong relationship?
Female :Vaazhum uravallavo
Male: Aren't our two souls truly one?
Male :Ondru uyir allavo
There are so many secrets within me,
Ennodu ennennavo ragasiyam
I must necessarily share them with you.
Unnodu solla vendum avasiyam
Is the desire throbbing to express them?
Sollathaan aasai thudikindratho
Or is fear holding it back?
Achcham thadukindratho
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This romantic duet from 'Thoondil Meen' (1977) depicts an intimate nocturnal dialogue between lovers exploring passion, reassurance, and emotional vulnerability. The woman hesitatingly hints at her innermost feelings and desires, while acknowledging the subtle language of love expressed through physical intimacy and gaze. She seeks forgiveness and appreciation in their journey together. In response, the man reassures her of his unconditional affection, drawing a contrast with the mythological trial of Sita by Lord Rama—affirming that he holds no desire to test her innocence, as he views her as a flower-like soul. The song culminates in a harmonious expression of oneness, celebrating a deep spiritual and emotional connection where lovers' spats dissipate into love.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Ethugai (Second-letter Rhyme)
“Ennodu ennennavo ragasiyam / Unnodu solla vendum avasiyam”
The second letter 'n' (ன்) in 'Ennodu' rhymes with 'Unnodu', creating a traditional Tamil metrical harmony.
Iyaipu (End Rhyme)
“Sollathaan aasai thudikindratho / Achcham thadukindratho”
Both lines end with the matching suffix 'thudikindratho' and 'thadukindratho', establishing rhythmic flow.
Simile (Uvamai)
“Poo pondra siru pillaiyae”
The woman is explicitly compared to a delicate flower ('Poo pondra') to highlight her purity, softness, and innocence.
Mythological Allusion
“Janakiyai raman sodhanaigal seidhaan / Andha ullam enakkillaiyae”
Refers to Lord Rama testing Sita's purity (Agni Pariksha) in the Ramayana, used here to show the lover's gentler, non-judgmental nature.
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Trivia
Written by the iconic lyricist Vaali for the 1977 movie 'Thoondil Meen', the lyrics cleverly balance playful eroticism with poetic depth. Vaali frequently used classical references—such as Rama and Sita—to ground contemporary romantic emotions in timeless cultural motifs.
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