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Entha Pennilum

From Captain Magal · 1993

Lyricist
Vairamuthu
Singer
S. P. Balasubrahmanyam
Music director
Hamsalekha
Movie name
Captain Magal
Movie release year
1993
Lyrics added on
15 Mar 2017

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
{ Endha pennilum illaadha ondru
Yedho adhu yedho adi yedho
Unnidam irukiradhu
Adhai ariyaamal vidamaaten
Adhu varai unnai thoda maaten } (2)
Endha pennilum illaadha ondru
Yedho adhu yedho adi yedho
Unnidam irukiradhu
Koondhal mudigal netri parapil
{ Kolam podudhae adhuvaa } (2)
Sirikum bodhu kannil minnal
{ Therithu oodudhae adhuvaa } (2)
Mookin melae mookuthi
Polae macham ulladhae
Adhuvaa adhuvaa adhuvaa
Kazhuthin keelae kavidhaigal
Rendu micham ulladhae
Adhuvaa adhuvaa adhuvaa
Adhai ariyaamal vidamaaten
Adhu varai unnai thoda maaten
Endha pennilum illaadha ondru
Yedho adhu yedho adi yedho
Unnidam irukiradhu
Mullai nirathu parkalil ondru
{ Thalli ulladhae adhuvaa } (2)
Sangu kazhuthai paasi manigal
{ Thadavugindradhae adhuvaa } (2)
Ovvoru vaakiyam mudiyum
Bodhum punnagai seivaai
Adhuvaa adhuvaa adhuvaa
Oriru vaarthai thapaai
Ponaal udhadu kadipaai
Adhuvaa adhuvaa adhuvaa
Adhai ariyaamal vidamaaten
Adhu varai unnai thoda maaten
Endha pennilum illaadha ondru
Yedho adhu yedho adi yedho
Unnidam irukiradhu
Adhai ariyaamal vidamaaten
Adhu varai unnai thoda maaten
Endha pennilum illaadha ondru
Yedho adhu yedho adi yedho
Unnidam hmm mm irukiradhu
Something no other woman has,
something, oh what is it, hey, what is it,
is right there in you.
I will not rest until I find it,
and until then, I will not touch you.
Something no other woman has,
something, oh what is it, hey, what is it,
is right there in you.
The strands of hair across your forehead,
tracing designs like kolam—is that it?
When you smile, a flash of lightning
sparking in your eyes—is that it?
On your nose, just like a nose-stud,
there sits a little beauty mark—
is that it, is that it, is that it?
Below your neck, two poems
that still remain—
is that it, is that it, is that it?
I will not rest until I find it,
and until then, I will not touch you.
Something no other woman has,
something, oh what is it, hey, what is it,
is right there in you.
Among your jasmine-white teeth,
one that is slightly out of line—is that it?
Around your conch-shaped neck, the beads
gently caressing you—is that it?
Every time you finish a sentence,
the sweet smile you give—
is that it, is that it, is that it?
If a word or two slips out wrong,
the way you bite your lip—
is that it, is that it, is that it?
I will not rest until I find it,
and until then, I will not touch you.
Something no other woman has,
something, oh what is it, hey, what is it,
is right there in you.
I will not rest until I find it,
and until then, I will not touch you.
Something no other woman has,
something, oh what is it, hey, what is it,
is right there in you, mm mm.
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

This romantic song expresses a lover's playful fascination and admiration for his beloved's unique charm. He declares that she possesses a unique quality unlike any other woman, promising gentlemanly self-restraint not to touch her until he uncovers what truly sets her apart.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Uvamaani (Simile)

“Mullai nirathu parkalil ondru”

Comparing white teeth to jasmine flowers ('Mullai nirathu parkalil') and comparing the neck shape to a conch shell ('Sangu kazhuthai').

Urvagayam (Metaphor)

“Kazhuthin keelae kavidhaigal”

Comparing subtle body features below the neck to 'poems' left behind ('Kazhuthin keelae kavidhaigal').

Anaphora / Repetition (Edual)

“Adhuvaa adhuvaa adhuvaa”

The repeated rhetorical questioning of 'Adhuvaa adhuvaa adhuvaa' adds a playful, inquisitive rhythm.

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Trivia

The song from the 1993 film 'Captain Magal' was composed by Hamsalekha with lyrics by Vairamuthu and sung by S. P. Balasubrahmanyam. It became very popular for its playful rhythm and charming lyrics.

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