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Lyrics & meaning

Ennodu Paattu Paadungal

From Udhaya Geetham · 1985

Lyricist
M. G. Vallaban
Singer
S. P. Balasubrahmanyam
Music director
Ilayaraja
Movie name
Udhaya Geetham
Movie release year
1985
Lyrics added on
21 Jun 2018

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
{Ennodu paattu paadungal
Ellorum serndhu aadungal
Isai kolangal…. imai jaalangal
Sugam thedungal} (2)
Yeno nenju thana nana thana nana
Paadum podhu… thana nana naa
Thaanae konjum thana nana thana nana
Sogam pogum thana nana naa
Ennodu paattu paadungal
Ellorum serndhu aadungal
Isai kolangal…. imai jaalangal
Sugam thedungal
Paarvaiyil aayiram sooriyan yen
Paariyin thearilae mullaiyae sol
Vaanavil vaarthaigal kettadhum nee
Selaiyil seedhanam moodinaai yen
Pournami…eee…..
Pournami punnagai
Paal mozhi kannigai
Unmadi malligai
Adhil varum thinam oru
Pudhukanavu
{Ennodu paattu paadungal
Ellorum serndhu aadungal
Isai kolangal…. imai jaalangal
Sugam thedungal} (2)
Yeno nenju thana nana thana nana
Paadum podhu… thana nana naa
Thaanae konjum thana nana thana nana
Sogam pogum thana nana naa
Ennodu paattu paadungal
Ellorum serndhu aadungal
Isai kolangal…. imai jaalangal
Sugam thedungal
…………………………………
Theanilaa naalilae
Thaaragai poo
Devathai koondhalil
Soodavaa naan
Samarasam veesidum
Maarbilae naan
Saaindhathum oindhathae
Sarasamum yen
Mounamoooo oooo
Mounamo un mozhi
Naanamo thaaimozhi
Ennamo kanvizhi
Thinam thinam thoda thoda
Thodarkadhaiyoo
{Ennodu paattu paadungal
Ellorum serndhu aadungal
Isai kolangal…. imai jaalangal
Sugam thedungal} (2)
Yeno nenju thana nana thana nana
Paadum podhu… thana nana naa
Thaanae konjum thana nana thana nana
Sogam pogum thana nana naa
Ennodu paattu paadungal
Ellorum serndhu aadungal
Isai kolangal…. imai jaalangal
Sugam thedungal
{Ennodu paattu paadungal
Ellorum serndhu aadungal
Isai kolangal…. imai jaalangal
Sugam thedungal} (2)
Yeno nenju thana nana thana nana
Paadum podhu… thana nana naa
Thaanae konjum thana nana thana nana
Sogam pogum thana nana naa
Ennodu paattu paadungal
Ellorum serndhu aadungal
Isai kolangal…. imai jaalangal
Sugam thedungal
{Sing a song with me,
everyone dance along together!
Patterns of music... magic of fluttering eyes,
seek out happiness!} (2)
Why does the heart go dhana nana dhana nana,
when it sings... dhana nana naa?
It sweet-talks by itself, dhana nana dhana nana,
and sorrow slips away, dhana nana naa!
Sing a song with me,
everyone dance along together!
Patterns of music... magic of fluttering eyes,
seek out happiness!
Why are there a thousand suns in your eyes?
Tell me, O jasmine on Paari's (generous king's) chariot!
The moment you heard words like a rainbow,
why did you wrap your wedding treasures inside your saree?
Full moon...
A full moon smile,
a girl with milk-sweet words,
jasmine flowers on your lap,
and there arrives each day
a brand-new dream!
{Sing a song with me,
everyone dance along together!
Patterns of music... magic of fluttering eyes,
seek out happiness!} (2)
Why does the heart go dhana nana dhana nana,
when it sings... dhana nana naa?
It sweet-talks by itself, dhana nana dhana nana,
and sorrow slips away, dhana nana naa!
Sing a song with me,
everyone dance along together!
Patterns of music... magic of fluttering eyes,
seek out happiness!
...
On the night of the honeymoon,
a flower made of stars,
in an angel's hair,
shall I place it?
Offering peace and comfort,
upon that chest,
the moment I rested, why did
our playful romance quiet down?
Is it silence...
Is silence your language?
Is shyness your mother tongue?
What is this mystery in your eyes?
As we touch each and every day,
is this an unending story?
{Sing a song with me,
everyone dance along together!
Patterns of music... magic of fluttering eyes,
seek out happiness!} (2)
Why does the heart go dhana nana dhana nana,
when it sings... dhana nana naa?
It sweet-talks by itself, dhana nana dhana nana,
and sorrow slips away, dhana nana naa!
Sing a song with me,
everyone dance along together!
Patterns of music... magic of fluttering eyes,
seek out happiness!
{Sing a song with me,
everyone dance along together!
Patterns of music... magic of fluttering eyes,
seek out happiness!} (2)
Why does the heart go dhana nana dhana nana,
when it sings... dhana nana naa?
It sweet-talks by itself, dhana nana dhana nana,
and sorrow slips away, dhana nana naa!
Sing a song with me,
everyone dance along together!
Patterns of music... magic of fluttering eyes,
seek out happiness!
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

'Ennodu Paattu Paadungal' from the 1985 Tamil film Udhaya Geetham is a celebratory, uplifting song about the healing and uniting power of music. The protagonist invites everyone to sing and dance along with him, explaining how music and rhythmic melody possess the magic to dispel deep sorrow and bring joy to the heart. Intertwined with this infectious rhythm are romantic verses where the singer praises his beloved's beauty, comparing her smile to the full moon and her presence to sweet jasmine. The lyrical journey evolves from an energetic call for public celebration into an intimate exchange exploring subtle emotions like shyness, silence, and romantic affection.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Monai (Initial Alliteration)

Ennodu paattu paadungal / Ellorum serndhu aadungal

Repetition of the initial vowel sound 'E' (எ) across consecutive lines.

Ethugai (Second-letter Rhyme)

Mounamo un mozhi / Naanamo thaaimozhi

The second consonant 'na' (ன) rhymes in 'Mounamo' and 'Naanamo'.

Iyaipu (End Rhyme)

Ennodu paattu paadungal / Ellorum serndhu aadungal / Sugam thedungal

Lines end with the rhyming suffix '-gal' (ங்கள்).

Allusion / Metaphor (Uvamaani)

Paariyin thearilae mullaiyae sol

Refers to the classical Sangam literature legend of King Vael Paari, who donated his royal chariot to support a helpless jasmine vine.

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