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Lyrics & meaning

Ennodu Vanthan

From Pattikkaattu Raja · 1975

Lyricist
Vaali
Singers
S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Vani Jairam
Music director
Sankar Ganesh
Details
Pattikkaattu Raja1975

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Ennodu vandhaanHe came with me,
Kannodu nindraanHe stood in my eyes,
Nenjodu kalandhaanaeHe merged with my heart.
Netru varai naanaeUntil yesterday, I
Ninaiththadhillai maanaeHad never thought of this, my dear.
Netru varai naanaeUntil yesterday, I
Ninaiththadhillai maanaeHad never thought of this, my dear.
Male
Unnodu vandhenI came with you,
Oor paarkka nindrenI stood for the town to see,
Pinnodu nadandhenaeI walked behind you.
Thaedi vandha maanaeOh deer that came seeking,
Kaanbadhindru naanaeIt is I who see it today.
Female
Lalalalalaa…Lalalalalaa…
Lalalalaaa…Lalalalaaa…
Lalalalaaaa…Lalalalaaaa…
Lalalalaaa…Lalalalaaa…
Male
Lalalalalaa…Lalalalalaa…
Heyy heyy ehyy ehyyyHeyy heyy ehyy ehyyy
Lalalalaaaa…Lalalalaaaa…
Lalalalaaa…aaa…Lalalalaaa…aaa…
Female
Velli alai sathamittuMaking noise, the silver waves
Vengkadalai muthamittuKissing the vast ocean,
Thulli thulli paadugindradhoAre they dancing and singing with joy?
Male
Muthamidum chithiraththaiThe kissing portrait,
Muthu nava rathinaththaiThe precious pearl and nine gems,
Angum ingum thaedugindradhoAre they searching here and there?
Female
Velli alai sathamittuMaking noise, the silver waves
Vengkadalai muthamittuKissing the vast ocean,
Thulli thulli paadugindradhoAre they dancing and singing with joy?
Male
Muthamidum chithiraththaiThe kissing portrait,
Muthu nava rathinaththaiThe precious pearl and nine gems,
Angum ingum thaedugindradhoAre they searching here and there?
Female
Kaadhal uravinarai tahedumSearching for love's relatives,
Male :Kaalam udhavi seiyakkoodumMale: Time might render help.
Female
Ennodu vandhaanHe came with me,
Kannodu nindraanHe stood in my eyes,
Nenjodu kalandhaanaeHe merged with my heart.
Male :Thaedi vandha maanaeMale: Oh deer that came seeking,
Kaanbadhindru naanaeIt is I who see it today.
Female
Pattanaththu pachai kiliThe green parrot of the city,
Pattikaatu ichai kiliThe loving parrot of the village,
Ondrai ondru thottukkollumoWill they touch each other?
Male
Pattanathil vandhapinnumEven after coming to the city,
Pattikaattu poovin vannamWill the shade of the village flower
Kannirandai vittu chellumoEver leave both eyes?
Female
Naano azhagu vanna rojaI am a beautiful, colorful rose,
Male :Naano aval virumbum raajaMale: And I am the king she desires.
Hahaa…Hahaa…
Female
Ennodu vandhaanHe came with me,
Kannodu nindraanHe stood in my eyes,
Nenjodu kalandhaanaeHe merged with my heart.
Netru varai naanaeUntil yesterday, I
Ninaiththadhillai maanaeHad never thought of this, my dear.
Male
Unnodu vandhenI came with you,
Oor paarkka nindrenI stood for the town to see,
Pinnodu nadandhenaeI walked behind you.
Thaedi vandha maanaeOh deer that came seeking,
Kaanbadhindru naanaeIt is I who see it today.

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

Ennodu Vandhaan is a romantic duet expressing the blossoming affection between a village maiden and her lover as they experience city life and each other's company. The heroine reflects on how unexpectedly love entered her life, transforming her quiet existence, while the hero reaffirms his love and devotion, framing time and fate as allies in their union. Using nature metaphors like ocean waves, green parrots, and colorful roses, lyricist Vaali contrasts rural innocence with urban surroundings. The song captures a sweet exchange of playful banter and deep intimacy, highlighting how genuine love transcends setting while preserving true emotion.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Ethukai (Second letter rhyming)

Velli alai sathamittu / Vengkadalai muthamittu

Matching of the second consonant sound 'll' and 'ng' across consecutive lines (Velli / Vengkadalai).

Metaphor (Uruvagam)

Pattanaththu pachai kili / Pattikaatu ichai kili

Comparing the urban hero and rural heroine to city and village parrots respectively.

Adukkuthodar (Reduplication)

Thulli thulli paadugindradho

Repetition of the word 'Thulli' to denote joyful leaping.

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Trivia

Pattikkaattu Raja (1975) stars Sivakumar and Jayasudha in lead roles. The music for the film was composed by M. S. Viswanathan, and this popular duet was sung by T. M. Soundararajan and P. Susheela with lyrics penned by Vaali.

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