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Lyrics & meaning

Ennuyir Thozhi

From Kangalal Kaithu Sei · 2003

Lyricist
Pa. Vijay
Singers
Unni Menon, Chinmayi
Music director
A. R. Rahman
Details
Kangalal Kaithu Sei2003

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
{Ennuyir thozhiyae…My soulmate friend...
Ennuyir thozhiyae… } (2)My soulmate friend... (2)
Male
Ennuyir thozhiyaeMy soulmate friend
Naangaindhu sooriyanFour or five suns
Aarezhu vennila vandhadhennaAnd six or seven moons, why did they appear?
En vaanam puthumaiyaaiWhy has my sky become
AanadhennaSo completely new?
Male
Idhu vingnyaana maatramaIs this a scientific change,
Meignyaana maatramaOr a spiritual transformation?
Ennullae nadandhadhuWhat is this that happened
Enna enna…Within me, oh what is it...
Male
Iniyavalae amaidhi puratchiO sweet girl, a silent revolution
Ondru nadandhadhaeHas taken place.
Un vizhigal ingae puthiya ulagamYour eyes here have opened
Ondrai thirandhadhae ohA brand new world, oh!
Female
……………………………………….....
Female
Otrai jadaiyil unnai kattiI will tie you up in a single braid
Eduthu vandhu vaippenAnd bring you here,
Enadhu kalla sirippazhagilWith the beauty of my sly smile
Kaayam seidhu paarpenI will test wounding you.
Thee piditha thanga meenaiA golden fish caught on fire,
PaarthadhundaHave you ever seen such a thing?
Ennai neeyum dhaanLook closely at me,
Paarthu kolvaaiAnd you will see!
Kathi veesum vaanavillaiA rainbow slashing like a sword,
KandadhundaHave you ever seen one?
Ennai vandhu nee katru kolvaaiCome and learn about me!
Female
Oru nanjum unduThere is poison,
Amudhum undu kannilAnd nectar too in these eyes;
Nee rendum unduYou have both inside you.
Motcham kondu po poAttain salvation and go, go!
En aasai theerndhadhuMy desire is fulfilled.
Male
Ennuyir thozhiyaeMy soulmate friend
Naangaindhu sooriyanFour or five suns
Aarezhu vennila vandhadhennaAnd six or seven moons, why did they appear?
En vaanam puthumaiyaaiWhy has my sky become
AanadhennaSo completely new?
Male
Idhu vingnyaana maatramaIs this a scientific change,
Meignyaana maatramaOr a spiritual transformation?
Ennullae nadandhadhuWhat is this that happened
Enna enna…Within me, oh what is it...
Male
Kannil vizhundhavalaeO woman who fell into my eyes,
Nenjai thulaikkudhu un garvamYour pride pierces my heart!
Enadhu sitham udaithavalaeO woman who broke my willpower,
Saranadaigiren sarvamI surrender everything to you!
Female
Moochu muttaChoking with breath,
Kavidhaigal kudithuvittuAfter drinking poetry,
Endhan seviyil sindhugiraaiYou spill it into my ears.
Male
Rendu idhazh mattumHaving only two petals,
Konda athisaya pooA miraculous flower,
Nee allavoo siluppugiraaiAren't you that flower, tossing your head in pride?
Female
Oru kappal polaeLike a ship,
Unnai modhi sendrenI came and crashed into you.
Male :Thurai mugamum naanaeMale: And I am the harbor itself;
Udanae dhaanaeInstantly,
Thool thool thool aanadhunmaiThe truth shattered into tiny pieces!
Male
Ennuyir thozhiyaeMy soulmate friend
Naangaindhu sooriyanFour or five suns
Aarezhu vennila vandhadhennaAnd six or seven moons, why did they appear?
En vaanam puthumaiyaaiWhy has my sky become
AanadhennaSo completely new?
Male
Idhu vingnyaana maatramaIs this a scientific change,
Meignyaana maatramaOr a spiritual transformation?
Ennullae nadandhadhuWhat is this that happened
Enna enna…Within me, oh what is it...
Female
Un uyir thozhiyaeYour soulmate friend,
Un uyir thozhiyaeYour soulmate friend,
Un idam thediyae vandhadhennaWhy did she come searching for your address?
Un ullangai ragasiyam enna ennaWhat is the secret held in your palm?
Idhu vingnyaana aattamaIs this a scientific game,
Meignyaana aattamaOr a spiritual game?
Nammullae nadappadhu Enna ennaWhat is happening between us, oh what is it?
Male :Enna ennaMale: What is it, what is it?

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

Ennuyir Thozhiyae from Kangalal Kaithu Sei is a mesmerizing duet exploring the bewildering and transformative power of sudden love. The male protagonist experiences a quiet revolution in his soul, wondering if his emotional upheaval is a scientific phenomenon or a spiritual awakening. He feels as though multiple suns and moons have lit up his inner sky upon looking into his lover's eyes. The female protagonist responds with playful arrogance, portraying herself as a dangerously beautiful entity containing both poison and nectar. As their interaction deepens, the hero surrenders his pride and mind to her enchanting presence, while both lovers marvel at the cosmic force drawing them together.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Hyperbole (Uyarvu Navitchi Ani)

Naangaindhu sooriyan Aarezhu vennila vandhadhenna

Exaggerates the celestial imagery of four or five suns and six or seven moons appearing simultaneously to depict extreme emotional ecstasy.

Oxymoron (Muran Ani)

Iniyavalae amaidhi puratchi Ondru nadandhadhae

Combines contrasting concepts of peace/silence (amaidhi) and revolution (puratchi) to describe a subtle yet profound emotional shift.

Metaphor (Uruvagam Ani)

Kathi veesum vaanavillai Kandadhunda

Compares a rainbow to a sharp sword (Kathi veesum vaanavillai), evoking a striking visual of sharp, dazzling beauty.

Metaphor (Uruvagam Ani)

Rendu idhazh mattum Konda athisaya poo

Metaphorically describes the woman's lips and face as a rare flower having only two petals.

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Trivia

Kangalal Kaithu Sei (2003) was directed by Bharathiraja and marked the silver screen debut of Academy Award-winning actress Priyamani alongside actor Parthiban. The soundtrack was composed by A. R. Rahman. Lyricist Pa. Vijay uniquely blended modern scientific terminology ('vingnyaanam') with classical spiritual concepts ('meignyaanam') to craft the song's signature existential motif.

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