Ennulae
From Yaakkai · 2017
- Lyricist
- Pa. Vijay
- Singer
- Tanvi Shah
- Music director
- Yuvan Shankar Raja
- Details
- Yaakkai2017
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Female | |
| Ennulae yen indha | Why is there inside me |
| Salanam | this restlessness? |
| Unmelae ullae orr | Deep inside towards you, a |
| Kavanam | special affection and focus. |
| Neeyo naano | Is it you or is it me? |
| Yaar sonnal enna | What does it matter who expresses it first? |
| Kaadhal ennum | With the wind |
| Kaatrodu neeyum naanum | called love, you and I |
| Parakka | soaring high together. |
| Female | |
| Ennulae yen indha | Why is there inside me |
| Salanam | this restlessness? |
| Unmelae ullae orr | Deep inside towards you, a |
| Kavanam | special affection and focus. |
| Female | |
| Paravai siragin adiyil | Underneath a bird's feather, |
| Pathungi kidakiren | I lie hiding quietly. |
| Mazhaiyin thulikkul surundu | Curled up inside a raindrop, |
| Madangi kidakiren | I remain folded. |
| Female | |
| Ennai nee..edhukku | Why do you... |
| Veliyilae vara alaikiraai | invite me to step outside? |
| Enakkul..vasikkum | The love residing within me... |
| Kaadhal innum theriyalaiyaa | can't you feel or realize it yet? |
| Alaiyaa | To wander endlessly, |
| Female | |
| Sila varudangal | for a few years, |
| Enna avasiyam | why is that necessary? |
| Ore oru nodi | Just a single second |
| Adhigam thaanae | is more than enough, isn't it? |
| Tholaiyaa | Without getting lost, |
| Female | |
| Ennai yendha | to hold me close, |
| Kaiyai neettu | reach out your hand. |
| Idhayathai thirandhu | Open up your heart |
| Ennai angu kaattu | and show me my place inside it. |
| Female | |
| Innum enna | What are these |
| Yekka paarvaigal | glances of yearning for? |
| Ethuvum inimel | Nothing more |
| Solla thevai illai | needs to be spoken now, |
| Puriyum | it will all be understood. |
| Female | |
| Aiyoda unnai thaan | Oh my, it is only you |
| Pidikkum | that I truly like! |
| Aanalum en kaadhal | And yet, my love |
| Nadikkum | will feign indifference and act shy. |
என்னுள்ளே
ஏன் இந்த சலனம்
உன்மேலே உள்ளே
ஓர் கவனம் நீயோ
நானோ யார் சொன்னால்
என்ன காதல் என்னும்
காற்றோடு நீயும் நானும்
பறக்க
Why is there inside me
this restlessness?
Deep inside towards you, a
special affection and focus.
Is it you or is it me?
What does it matter who expresses it first?
With the wind
called love, you and I
soaring high together.
என்னுள்ளே
ஏன் இந்த சலனம்
உன்மேலே உள்ளே
ஓர் கவனம்
Why is there inside me
this restlessness?
Deep inside towards you, a
special affection and focus.
பறவை சிறகின்
அடியில் பதுங்கி கிடக்கிறேன்
மழையின் துளிக்குள் சுருண்டு
மடங்கி கிடக்கிறேன்
Underneath a bird's feather,
I lie hiding quietly.
Curled up inside a raindrop,
I remain folded.
என்னை நீ
எதுக்கு வெளியிலே
வர அழைக்கிறாய்
எனக்குள் வசிக்கும்
காதல் இன்னும்
தெரியலையா அலையா
Why do you...
invite me to step outside?
The love residing within me...
can't you feel or realize it yet?
To wander endlessly,
சில வருடங்கள்
என்ன அவசியம் ஒரே
ஒரு நொடி அதிகம்
தானே தொலையா
for a few years,
why is that necessary?
Just a single second
is more than enough, isn't it?
Without getting lost,
என்னை ஏந்த
கையை நீட்டு இதயத்தை
திறந்து என்னை அங்கு
காட்டு
to hold me close,
reach out your hand.
Open up your heart
and show me my place inside it.
இன்னும் என்ன
ஏக்க பார்வைகள் எதுவும்
இனிமேல் சொல்ல தேவை
இல்லை புரியும்
What are these
glances of yearning for?
Nothing more
needs to be spoken now,
it will all be understood.
அய்யோடா
உன்னை தான் பிடிக்கும்
ஆனாலும் என் காதல்
நடிக்கும்
Oh my, it is only you
that I truly like!
And yet, my love
will feign indifference and act shy.
Ennulae yen indha
Why is there inside me
Salanam
this restlessness?
Unmelae ullae orr
Deep inside towards you, a
Kavanam
special affection and focus.
Neeyo naano
Is it you or is it me?
Yaar sonnal enna
What does it matter who expresses it first?
Kaadhal ennum
With the wind
Kaatrodu neeyum naanum
called love, you and I
Parakka
soaring high together.
Ennulae yen indha
Why is there inside me
Salanam
this restlessness?
Unmelae ullae orr
Deep inside towards you, a
Kavanam
special affection and focus.
Paravai siragin adiyil
Underneath a bird's feather,
Pathungi kidakiren
I lie hiding quietly.
Mazhaiyin thulikkul surundu
Curled up inside a raindrop,
Madangi kidakiren
I remain folded.
Ennai nee..edhukku
Why do you...
Veliyilae vara alaikiraai
invite me to step outside?
Enakkul..vasikkum
The love residing within me...
Kaadhal innum theriyalaiyaa
can't you feel or realize it yet?
Alaiyaa
To wander endlessly,
Sila varudangal
for a few years,
Enna avasiyam
why is that necessary?
Ore oru nodi
Just a single second
Adhigam thaanae
is more than enough, isn't it?
Tholaiyaa
Without getting lost,
Ennai yendha
to hold me close,
Kaiyai neettu
reach out your hand.
Idhayathai thirandhu
Open up your heart
Ennai angu kaattu
and show me my place inside it.
Innum enna
What are these
Yekka paarvaigal
glances of yearning for?
Ethuvum inimel
Nothing more
Solla thevai illai
needs to be spoken now,
Puriyum
it will all be understood.
Aiyoda unnai thaan
Oh my, it is only you
Pidikkum
that I truly like!
Aanalum en kaadhal
And yet, my love
Nadikkum
will feign indifference and act shy.
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This song from the film 'Yaakkai' depicts the quiet, fluttering realization of love and the sweet restlessness that accompanies it. The protagonist experiences a shift within, feeling a deep, protective tenderness toward their beloved. Using imagery of hiding safely beneath a bird's wing or curling inside a raindrop, the song captures the cozy vulnerability of holding secret feelings before they are openly voiced. As the narrative progresses, the protagonist questions the need for prolonged waiting or grand declarations, believing that a genuine bond can be established in just a split second of deep connection. There is an unspoken understanding that words are unnecessary when hearts align. Ultimately, the song ends on a lighthearted, playful note: even though love is fully acknowledged, the protagonist still intends to play coy and act hard to get.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uvamai)
“Mazhaiyin thulikkul surundu / Madangi kidakiren”
Compares holding back one's romantic feelings to curling up snugly inside a tiny raindrop, highlighting vulnerability and intimacy.
Ethugai (Second-letter Rhyme)
“Ennulae yen indha / Unmelae ullae orr”
The second letter 'n' (ன/ண்) rhymes between 'Ennulae' and 'Unmelae', creating a rhythmic flow in the verse.
Monai (Initial Sound Alliteration)
“Paravai siragin adiyil / Pathungi kidakiren”
The 'Pa' sound repeats at the start of 'Paravai' and 'Pathungi', accentuating the line phonetically.
Iyaipu (End Rhyme)
“Pidikkum / Nadikkum”
The matching '-kkum' suffix endings at the close of lines 38 and 40 create a pleasant end rhyme.
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Trivia
'Yaakkai' (2017) is a Tamil romantic crime thriller directed by Kulandhai Velappan, starring Kreshna and Swathi Reddy. The film's music was composed by Yuvan Shankar Raja, with lyrics penned by Pa. Vijay. This track stands out for its breezy melody and introspective romantic imagery.
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