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Lyrics & meaning

Ennuyire Ponnoliye

From Piriyavidai · 1975

Lyricist
Vaali
Singer
S. Janaki
Music director
G. K. Venkatesh
Details
Piriyavidai1975

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Ennuyirea ponnoliyaeOh my life, oh golden light!
En kadhal mannaa unai kandathaeOh my king of love, upon seeing you,
Female
Ennuyirea ponnoliyaeOh my life, oh golden light!
En kadhal mannaa unai kandathaeOh my king of love, upon seeing you,
Female
Nenju neruppaanathae enna seivaenMy heart has turned to fire, what shall I do?
Vaaraayo paalootti anaikkaWon't you come to feed me milk and embrace me?
Female
Ennuyirea ponnoliyaeOh my life, oh golden light!
Female
Bodhai niraintha pen indruToday, the woman filled with intoxication,
Poovai nerungungal kaikonduApproach this flower with your hands.
Poovidhazh tharum kani rasam idhuThis is the fruit nectar offered by flower petals,
Pudhu rasam ini idhaivida edhuWhat new flavor could ever surpass this now?
Aadavaa….ennai koodavaa….en rajaShall I dance... shall I join you... my king?
Female
Kangal sivanthathu unnaalaeMy eyes turned red because of you,
Ennai maranthu nee sellaathaeDo not walk away forgetting me.
Ilamaiyin sugam iruvarin vasamThe bliss of youth is under the control of us both,
Suvai migum kani thadaiyillai iniA delicious fruit, there are no obstacles anymore.
Female
Pogalaam konji pesalaam en raja vaaWe can go, we can speak affectionately, come my king!
Nee engae naan angaeWhere you are, I am there,
Neeyindri naan engaeWithout you, where am I?
Female
Ennuyirea ponnoliyaeOh my life, oh golden light!
En kadhal mannaa unai kandathaeOh my king of love, upon seeing you,
Nenju neruppanathae enna seivaenMy heart has turned to fire, what shall I do?
Vaaraayo paaloottii anaikkaWon't you come to feed me milk and embrace me?
Female
Ennuyirea ponnoliyae…..Oh my life, oh golden light!...

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This sensual romantic song expresses the intense passion, longing, and intimate devotion of a woman for her beloved. Addressing him as her golden light and the king of her heart, she describes how his presence ignites a fire of yearning within her soul. She invites her lover to partake in the sweet nectar of her youth and love, emphasizing that her very existence is inextricably bound to his. Through alluring imagery of flowers, fruit juice, and shared warmth, the lyricist Vaali captures the essence of romantic union and surrender.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (உருவகம் - Uruvagam)

Ennuyirea ponnoliyae

The lover is directly metaphorized as 'ponnoli' (golden light) and 'kadhal mannan' (king of love), elevating his presence to a divine and regal brightness.

Hyperbole & Passionate Imagery (உயர்வு நவிற்சி)

Nenju neruppaanathae enna seivaen

Comparing the yearning in her heart to 'neruppu' (fire) dramatically highlights the intense, consuming heat of her passion upon seeing her lover.

Second Letter Rhyme (எதுகை - Ethugai)

Bodhai niraintha pen indru / Poovai nerungungal kaikondu

The second consonant sound 'dha' repeats in 'Bodhai' and 'Poovai', creating a smooth lyrical rhythm in Tamil prosody.

Anaphora & Parallelism

Nee engae naan angae / Neeyindri naan engae

The repetition of structural phrasing 'Nee engae... naan engae...' emphasizes complete union and emotional interdependence.

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Trivia

Composed by veteran music director G. K. Venkatesh, this song showcases the versatile vocal range of S. Janaki, whose emotive voice perfectly conveys the intoxicating sensuality penned by legendary lyricist Vaali for the 1975 film Piriyavidai.

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