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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
Movie name
Kangalal Kaithu Sei
Movie release year
2003
Lyrics added on
18 Aug 2018

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
{Ennuyir thozhiyae…
Ennuyir thozhiyae… } (2)
Ennuyir thozhiyae
Naangaindhu sooriyan
Aarezhu vennila vandhadhenna
En vaanam puthumaiyaai
Aanadhenna
Idhu vingnyaana maatrama
Meignyaana maatrama
Ennullae nadandhadhu
Enna enna…
Iniyavalae amaidhi puratchi
Ondru nadandhadhae
Un vizhigal ingae puthiya ulagam
Ondrai thirandhadhae oh
………………………………………..
Otrai jadaiyil unnai katti
Eduthu vandhu vaippen
Enadhu kalla sirippazhagil
Kaayam seidhu paarpen
Thee piditha thanga meenai
Paarthadhunda
Ennai neeyum dhaan
Paarthu kolvaai
Kathi veesum vaanavillai
Kandadhunda
Ennai vandhu nee katru kolvaai
Oru nanjum undu
Amudhum undu kannil
Nee rendum undu
Motcham kondu po po
En aasai theerndhadhu
Ennuyir thozhiyae
Naangaindhu sooriyan
Aarezhu vennila vandhadhenna
En vaanam puthumaiyaai
Aanadhenna
Idhu vingnyaana maatrama
Meignyaana maatrama
Ennullae nadandhadhu
Enna enna…
Kannil vizhundhavalae
Nenjai thulaikkudhu un garvam
Enadhu sitham udaithavalae
Saranadaigiren sarvam
Moochu mutta
Kavidhaigal kudithuvittu
Endhan seviyil sindhugiraai
Rendu idhazh mattum
Konda athisaya poo
Nee allavoo siluppugiraai
Oru kappal polae
Unnai modhi sendren
Male :Thurai mugamum naanae
Udanae dhaanae
Thool thool thool aanadhunmai
Ennuyir thozhiyae
Naangaindhu sooriyan
Aarezhu vennila vandhadhenna
En vaanam puthumaiyaai
Aanadhenna
Idhu vingnyaana maatrama
Meignyaana maatrama
Ennullae nadandhadhu
Enna enna…
Un uyir thozhiyae
Un uyir thozhiyae
Un idam thediyae vandhadhenna
Un ullangai ragasiyam enna enna
Idhu vingnyaana aattama
Meignyaana aattama
Nammullae nadappadhu Enna enna
Male :Enna enna
{O friend of my soul...
O friend of my soul... } (2)
O friend of my soul,
Four or five suns,
six or seven white moons, why have they arrived?
Why has my sky
become so completely new?
Is this a scientific shift,
or a spiritual shift?
What is this that has happened
inside me, oh what?
Sweet love, a silent revolution
has taken place.
Your eyes have opened up
a whole new world here, oh!
.................................
I will tie you in my single braid
and carry you away.
With the charm of my playful smile,
I will hurt you and watch.
A golden fish on fire—
have you ever seen one?
Just look at me,
and you will see!
A rainbow that flings daggers—
have you ever witnessed one?
Come get to know me, and you will!
There is poison
and nectar in my eyes;
taste both of them,
find your heaven and go, go!
My desire is fulfilled!
O friend of my soul,
Four or five suns,
six or seven white moons, why have they arrived?
Why has my sky
become so completely new?
Is this a scientific shift,
or a spiritual shift?
What is this that has happened
inside me, oh what?
O girl who fell into my eyes,
your pride pierces my heart.
You who shattered my mind,
I surrender my all.
Drinking poems
until breathless,
you spill them into my ear.
A wondrous flower
with only two petals—
isn't that you, fluttering playfully?
Like a ship,
I crashed into you.
Male: I was the harbor too,
and in that moment,
the truth is, I broke into pieces!
O friend of my soul,
Four or five suns,
six or seven white moons, why have they arrived?
Why has my sky
become so completely new?
Is this a scientific shift,
or a spiritual shift?
What is this that has happened
inside me, oh what?
The friend of your soul,
the friend of your soul,
why has she come seeking your place?
What are the secrets in your palm, what are they?
Is this a game of science,
or a spiritual play?
What is this happening between us, oh what?
Male: What is it, oh what?
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

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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