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Lyrics & meaning

Ennodu Paadungal

From Naan Vazhavaippen · 1979

Lyricist
Kannadasan
Singers
T. M. Soundararajan, Chorus
Music director
Ilayaraja
Details
Naan Vazhavaippen1979

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
I wish you many more happy returns of the dayI wish you many more happy returns of the day
Male
Ennodu paadungalSing along with me
Nal vaazhthu paadalgalSongs of good wishes
Mangai endhan nenjukkulThe young woman resides in my heart
Gangai endhan kannukkulThe river Ganges flows in my eyes
Aanandha kanneer alai modhudhammaaWaves of joyful tears wash over me
Aanandha kanneer alai modhudhammaaWaves of joyful tears wash over me
Male
Ennodu paadungalSing along with me
Nal vaazhthu paadalgalSongs of good wishes
Mangai endhan nenjukkulThe young woman resides in my heart
Gangai endhan kannukkulThe river Ganges flows in my eyes
Aanandha kanneer alai modhudhammaaWaves of joyful tears wash over me
Aanandha kanneer alai modhudhammaaWaves of joyful tears wash over me
Male
Ennodu paadungalSing along with me
Chorus :LalalalaChorus: Lalalala
Male :Nal vaazhthu paadalgalMale: Songs of good wishes
Chorus :LalalalaChorus: Lalalala
Male :Mangai endhan nenjukkulMale: The young woman resides in my heart
Gangai endhan kannukkulThe river Ganges flows in my eyes
Aanandha kanneer alai modhudhammaaWaves of joyful tears wash over me
Chorus
I wish you many more happy returns of the dayI wish you many more happy returns of the day
I wish you many more happy returns of the dayI wish you many more happy returns of the day
Male
Kan parikkum vaira kattiA dazzling chunk of diamond that catches the eye
Kallizhaitha thanga pettiA golden box studded with precious stones
Kai kotti thaalam thatti aadaClapping hands and keeping beat to dance
Male
Kan parikkum vaira kattiA dazzling chunk of diamond that catches the eye
Kallizhaitha thanga pettiA golden box studded with precious stones
Kai kotti thaalam thatti aadaClapping hands and keeping beat to dance
En vasathil naanae illaiI am no longer in my own control
En manathil vaazhum mullaiThe delicate flower living in my heart
Ennavendru kandaal illaiThere is no equal to her anywhere
Paavai ival thaan nedu naalMay this maiden live for many long years
Iraivan arulaal vaazhgaBy the grace of the Almighty
Male
Ennodu paadungalSing along with me
Chorus :LalalalaChorus: Lalalala
Male :Nal vaazhthu paadalgalMale: Songs of good wishes
Chorus :LalalalaChorus: Lalalala
Male :Mangai endhan nenjukkulMale: The young woman resides in my heart
Gangai endhan kannukkulThe river Ganges flows in my eyes
Aanandha kanneer alai modhudhammaaWaves of joyful tears wash over me
Chorus
I wish you many more happy returns of the dayI wish you many more happy returns of the day
I wish you many more happy returns of the dayI wish you many more happy returns of the day
Male
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Chorus
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Male
Koon piraigal vinnil renduThere are two crescent moons in the sky
Kuraiyum ondru koodum ondruOne wanes while the other waxes
Thaeyaamal endrum vaazhum nilavaeOh moon that lives forever without ever waning!
Vaai thirandhu endhan munnaalIf she opens her mouth before me
Vaarthai ondru mella chonnaalAnd softly speaks a single word
Noi parandhu pogum thannaalMy illness and sorrow will fly away on their own
Naanam varumo vidumo thodumoWill shyness arrive, depart, or touch her?
Edhuvo ariyaenI do not know what will happen
Male
Ennodu paadungalSing along with me
Chorus :LalalalaChorus: Lalalala
Male :Nal vaazhthu paadalgalMale: Songs of good wishes
Chorus :LalalalaChorus: Lalalala
Male :Mangai endhan nenjukkulMale: The young woman resides in my heart
Gangai endhan kannukkulThe river Ganges flows in my eyes
Aanandha kanneer alai modhudhammaaWaves of joyful tears wash over me

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This celebratory song captures an exuberant birthday wish filled with profound love, happiness, and devotion. The protagonist invites everyone to join in singing songs of blessings for his beloved. Overwhelmed with emotion, he describes his tears of joy as the sacred Ganges river flowing from his eyes, highlighting how deeply she resides within his heart and mind.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Ethugai (Second letter rhyming)

Mangai endhan nenjukkul / Gangai endhan kannukkul

The second consonant sound 'ng' ('ங்') rhymes between 'Mangai' and 'Gangai'.

Metaphor (Uruvagam)

Gangai endhan kannukkul

The speaker's tears of joy are poetically metaphorized as the vast, sacred river Ganges flowing from his eyes.

Metaphor (Uruvagam)

Kan parikkum vaira katti

The beloved is metaphorically compared to a brilliant, eye-catching diamond chunk.

Monai (Initial letter alliteration)

Koon piraigal vinnil rendu / Kuraiyum ondru koodum ondru

The initial 'K' sound is repeated in 'Koon' and 'Kuraiyum'.

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Trivia

'Naan Vazhavaippen' (1979) is a classic Tamil film starring Sivaji Ganesan and K. R. Vijaya, directed by D. Yoganand. The film's musical score was composed by Maestro Ilaiyaraaja, with memorable lyrics penned by Kannadasan. This festive track blends English celebratory greetings with rich Tamil poetic imagery.

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