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Lyrics & meaning

Enthan Devanin

From Pon Magal Vanthal (1972) · 1972

Lyricist
Vaali
Singers
S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, P. Susheela
Music director
Shankar Ganesh
Details
Pon Magal Vanthal (1972)1972

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
…………………[Female]
Female :……………..
Female
Enthan devanin paadal ennaWhat is this song of my lord?
Adhil yaengum yaekkam ennaWhat is this yearning longing within it?
Enthan devanin paadal ennaWhat is this song of my lord?
Adhil yaengum yaekkam ennaWhat is this yearning longing within it?
Male
Nenjam poopanthaai thullaathoWon't the heart bounce like a ball of flowers?
Manjam vaavendru sollaathoWon't the nuptial bed beckon us to come?
Nenjam poopanthaai thullaathoWon't the heart bounce like a ball of flowers?
Manjam vaavendru sollaathoWon't the nuptial bed beckon us to come?
Allavo…..unnavo…..Should I embrace you... make you mine?
Allavo…..unnavo…..Should I embrace you... make you mine?
Male
Enthan deviyin aadal ennaWhat is this dance of my goddess?
Adhil kaanum paavam ennaWhat is the tender expression seen in it?
Enthan deviyin aadal ennaWhat is this dance of my goddess?
Male
Thanneeril thullaatha semmeengalRed fish that do not leap in water,
Vanjiyin kannukkul neeraada kandaenaeI saw them swimming inside this damsel's eyes.
Thanneeril thullaatha semmeengalRed fish that do not leap in water,
Vajiyin kannukkul neeraada kandaenaeI saw them swimming inside this damsel's eyes.
Female
Neela vaanil neenthugindra megangalaeOh clouds floating in the blue sky,
Engal kadhal endrum vaazhgavendru paadungalaenPlease sing that our love should live forever!
Male
Enthan deviyin aadal ennaWhat is this dance of my goddess?
Adhil kaanum paavam ennaWhat is the tender expression seen in it?
Enthan deviyin aadal ennaWhat is this dance of my goddess?
Female
Panneerum mai vanna javvaathumWith rosewater and kohl-colored civet perfume,
Thannodu kondaadum en maeni un sonthamMy body, celebrating with them, belongs to you.
Panneerum mai vanna javvaathumWith rosewater and kohl-colored civet perfume,
Thannodu kondaadum en maeni un sonthamMy body, celebrating with them, belongs to you.
Male
Velli vanna deepam unthan kannallavoIsn't your eye a silver-colored lamp?
Adhil palli konda kadhal deivam naanallavoAm I not the deity of love residing within it?
Female
Enthan devanin paadal ennaWhat is this song of my lord?
Adhil yaengum yaekkam ennaWhat is this yearning longing within it?
Male
Nenjam poopanthaai thullaathoWon't the heart bounce like a ball of flowers?
Manjam vaavendru sollaathoWon't the nuptial bed beckon us to come?
Allavo…..unnavo…..Should I embrace you... make you mine?
Male
Enthan deviyin aadal ennaWhat is this dance of my goddess?
Adhil kaanum paavam ennaWhat is the tender expression seen in it?
Enthan deviyin aadal ennaWhat is this dance of my goddess?
Male
…………………

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

'Enthan Devanin Paadal Enna' is a romantic duet from the 1972 movie 'Pon Magal Vanthal', expressing intimate admiration and passionate love between two soulmates. The song captures a sweet back-and-forth banter: the woman is enchanted by her lover's singing and yearns for intimacy, while the man is captivated by her divine dance and expressive eyes.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Ethugai (Second-letter Rhyming)

Nenjam poopanthaai thullaatho / Manjam vaavendru sollaatho

The second consonant 'nja' in 'Nenjam' and 'Manjam' creates a rhythmic beat across consecutive lines.

Metaphor (Uruvagam)

Thanneeril thullaatha semmeengal / Vanjiyin kannukkul neeraada kandaenae

The woman's darting, expressive eyes are poetically compared to red fish swimming.

Personification

Manjam vaavendru sollaatho

The bed ('manjam') is personified as having a voice that calls out to the lovers.

Simile (Uvamai)

Nenjam poopanthaai thullaatho

The heroine's heart leaping with joy is compared to a bouncy ball made of flowers ('poopanthu').

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Trivia

'Pon Magal Vanthal' (1972) features music composed by the celebrated composer duo Shankar-Ganesh. Penned by lyricist Vaali, this romantic duet performed by S. P. Balasubrahmanyam and P. Susheela showcases the classic 1970s Tamil film music style characterized by melismata, gentle rhythm changes, and poetic imagery.

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