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Lyrics & meaning

Entha Poovilum

From Murattu Kaalai · 1980

Lyricist
Panchu Arunachalam
Singer
S. Janaki
Music director
Ilayaraja
Details
Murattu Kaalai1980

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Laalala laalalaa lallaa laalala laalalaaLaalala laalalaa lallaa laalala laalalaa
Lallaa laalala laalalaa lalalaa lalalaaaLallaa laalala laalalaa lalalaa lalalaaa
Lalalaalala lalalaalala lalalaalalaLalalaalala lalalaalala lalalaalala
Lalalaalala hey hey heyLalalaalala hey hey hey
Female
{Entha poovilum vaasam unduEvery flower has a fragrance,
Entha paattilum raagam unduEvery song has a melody,
Enthan vaazhvilum artham unduMy life too now has a purpose and meaning.
Puthu uravu puthu ninaivuA new bond, a new memory,
Female
Lalalaalalaa…lalalaalalaa…Lalalaalalaa… lalalaalalaa…
Dhinam dhinam aanandham aanandhamEvery single day is filled with joy and happiness!
Hey hey heyy..} (2)Hey hey heyy..
Female
Paasamennum koodu kattiBuilding a nest woven with affection,
Kaaval kolla vendumOne must protect and guard it warmly.
Thaai manathin karunai thanthuShowering the compassion of a mother's heart,
Kaathirukka vendumOne must wait with patience and love.
Female
Annai pol vanthaal endruSaying that she arrived like a mother,
SirikkumWith smiles,
Pillaigal ullam unnai vanangumThe hearts of children will revere you.
Female
Anbil aadum manamaeOh heart dancing with love,
Panbil vaazhum gunamaeOh soul living with noble character,
Oliyae thiru magalaeOh radiant light, oh auspicious goddess,
Pudhu uravae sugam piranthathaeA new relationship has bloomed, bringing sweet bliss!
Female
Entha poovilum vaasam unduEvery flower has a fragrance,
Entha paattilum raagam unduEvery song has a melody,
Enthan vaazhvilum artham unduMy life too now has a purpose and meaning.
Puthu uravu puthu ninaivuA new bond, a new memory,
Female
Lalalaalalaa…lalalaalalaa…Lalalaalalaa… lalalaalalaa…
Dhinam dhinam aanandham aanandhamEvery single day is filled with joy and happiness!
Hey hey heyy..Hey hey heyy..
Female
Thanjamendru odi vanthenI came running seeking shelter,
Kaavalendru nindraaiAnd you stood strong as my protector.
En manathin kovililaeIn the sacred temple of my heart,
Dheivamendru vanthaaiYou entered like a worshipped deity.
Female
Nandri naan solvenI express my eternal gratitude,
Endrum vizhiyilAlways through my tearful, loving eyes.
Endrum naan selvenForever I will walk,
Unthan vazhiyilAlong the path guided by you.
Female
Ennai aalum uravaeOh bond that reigns over me,
Entha naalum maravenI will never forget you on any day.
Kanavae varum ninaivaeOh dream that becomes a living memory,
Ini unai naan dhinam vananguvenFrom now on, I will worship you every day.
Female
Entha poovilum vaasam unduEvery flower has a fragrance,
Entha paattilum raagam unduEvery song has a melody,
Enthan vaazhvilum artham unduMy life too now has a purpose and meaning.
Puthu uravu puthu ninaivuA new bond, a new memory,
Female
Lalalaalalaa…lalalaalalaa…Lalalaalalaa… lalalaalalaa…
Dhinam dhinam aanandham aanandhamEvery single day is filled with joy and happiness!
Hey hey heyy..Hey hey heyy..
Female
Laalala laalalaaLaalala laalalaa
Lallaa laalala laalalaaLallaa laalala laalalaa
Lallaa laalala laalalaa lalalaa lalalaaaLallaa laalala laalalaa lalalaa lalalaaa
Lalalaa lalalaaa…….Lalalaa lalalaaa…….

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

Entha Poovilum Vaasam Undu is a heartwarming and celebratory track from the classic 1980 movie Murattu Kaalai. Penned by Panchu Arunachalam, the lyrics express deep satisfaction, joy, and emotional fulfillment found through family bonds, motherly affection, and protective love. Drawing beautiful parallels between natural phenomena—such as flowers having scent and songs having melodies—the protagonist asserts that their own life has finally gained true purpose through these new relationships. The song moves through themes of shelter, maternal warmth, and spiritual reverence. The speaker expresses boundless gratitude to the loved one who stepped into their life like a guiding deity and protective presence, bringing light, peace, and daily happiness to the household.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Parallelism / Analogy

Entha poovilum vaasam undu / Entha paattilum raagam undu / Enthan vaazhvilum artham undu

Draws poetic parallels between flowers possessing natural fragrance and songs possessing melody to emphasize how life naturally gains meaning through love.

Ethugai (Second-letter Rhyme)

Entha poovilum / Entha paattilum / Enthan vaazhvilum

The second consonant sound ('nth') creates rhythmic harmony across consecutive opening lines.

Metaphor

En manathin kovililae / Dheivamendru vanthaai

Compares the heart to a sacred temple ('kovil') and the benefactor to a benevolent deity ('dheivam') residing inside it.

Metaphor

Paasamennum koodu katti

Compares affection and familial love to a cozy bird's nest ('koodu') built for protection.

Iyaipu (End Rhyme)

Anbil aadum manamae / Panbil vaazhum gunamae

Matching end sounds ('manamae' and 'gunamae') add melodic sweetness to the description of noble virtues.

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Trivia

Written by Panchu Arunachalam for the blockbuster Rajinikanth starrer 'Murattu Kaalai' (1980), this iconic song was composed by Maestro Ilaiyaraaja and sung soulfully by S. Janaki. The film, produced by AVM Productions and directed by S. P. Muthuraman, was a massive commercial success that re-established AVM's banner and elevated Rajinikanth into top-tier superstardom.

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