Enthan Kannal
From Nalanthana · 1982
- Lyricist
- Pulamaipithan
- Singer
- P. Susheela
- Music director
- Shankar Ganesh
- Details
- Nalanthana1982
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Female | |
| Endhan kannaal kadidham potten | I sent a letter through my eyes |
| Adhai kaanavillai badhil podavillai | You did not see it, nor did you send a reply |
| Ilamai thoongha vidumoo | Will youth allow me to sleep peacefully? |
| Innum sollavoo idhu penmai allavoo | Should I say more? Is this not the nature of womanhood? |
| Innum sollavoo idhu penmai allavoo | Should I say more? Is this not the nature of womanhood? |
| Female | |
| Endhan kannaal kadidham potten | I sent a letter through my eyes |
| Adhai kaanavillai badhil podavillai | You did not see it, nor did you send a reply |
| Ilamai thoongha vidumoo | Will youth allow me to sleep peacefully? |
| Innum sollavoo idhu penmai allavoo | Should I say more? Is this not the nature of womanhood? |
| Innum sollavoo idhu penmai allavoo | Should I say more? Is this not the nature of womanhood? |
| Endhan kannaal kadidham potten | I sent a letter through my eyes |
| Female | |
| Kallum theeyum kondu | With stone and fire |
| Kaadhal endru nenjil indru | Today in my heart, in the name of love |
| Kallum theeyum kondu | With stone and fire |
| Kaadhal endru nenjil indru | Today in my heart, in the name of love |
| Enai vattum noiyai thandhaai | You gave me a tormenting affliction |
| Sellum paadhai engum nindraai | You stood everywhere on the path I walked |
| Mella nee paarpaai ulla noi theerppaai | Hoping you would glance gently and cure the affliction within |
| Endru naanaaga rombha naalaaga | I have been waiting like this for a long time |
| Female | |
| Endhan kannaal kadidham potten | I sent a letter through my eyes |
| Adhai kaanavillai badhil podavillai | You did not see it, nor did you send a reply |
| Ilamai thoongha vidumoo | Will youth allow me to sleep peacefully? |
| Innum sollavoo idhu penmai allavoo | Should I say more? Is this not the nature of womanhood? |
| Innum sollavoo idhu penmai allavoo | Should I say more? Is this not the nature of womanhood? |
| Endhan kannaal kadidham potten | I sent a letter through my eyes |
| Female | |
| Edho solla vandhu mella nindru | Coming to say something, stopping gently |
| Munam kondu hmm | Hesitating inside... hmm |
| Edho solla vandhu mella nindru | Coming to say something, stopping gently |
| Munam kondu | Hesitating inside |
| Sendra natkkal nooru agum | A hundred days have passed by |
| Adhil paadham serndhu pogum | And my feet follow along that path of time |
| Kannum kanaamal ondrum kooraamal | Without even looking my way, without saying a word |
| Indrum poovaayoo endru kaanbaaayoo | Will you leave today as well, or will you notice me? |
| Female | |
| Endhan kannaal kadidham potten | I sent a letter through my eyes |
| Adhai kaanavillai badhil podavillai | You did not see it, nor did you send a reply |
| Ilamai thoongha vidumoo | Will youth allow me to sleep peacefully? |
| Innum sollavoo idhu penmai allavoo | Should I say more? Is this not the nature of womanhood? |
| Innum sollavoo idhu penmai allavoo | Should I say more? Is this not the nature of womanhood? |
| Innum sollavoo mhmm mmm hmmm mmm | Should I say more? Mhmm mmm hmmm mmm |
எந்தன் கண்ணால் கடிதம் போட்டேன்
அதை காணவில்லை பதில் போடவில்லை
இளமை தூங்க விடுமோ
இன்னும் சொல்லவோ இது பெண்மை அல்லவோ
இன்னும் சொல்லவோ இது பெண்மை அல்லவோ
I sent a letter through my eyes
You did not see it, nor did you send a reply
Will youth allow me to sleep peacefully?
Should I say more? Is this not the nature of womanhood?
Should I say more? Is this not the nature of womanhood?
எந்தன் கண்ணால் கடிதம் போட்டேன்
அதை காணவில்லை பதில் போடவில்லை
இளமை தூங்க விடுமோ
இன்னும் சொல்லவோ இது பெண்மை அல்லவோ
இன்னும் சொல்லவோ இது பெண்மை அல்லவோ
எந்தன் கண்ணால் கடிதம் போட்டேன்
I sent a letter through my eyes
You did not see it, nor did you send a reply
Will youth allow me to sleep peacefully?
Should I say more? Is this not the nature of womanhood?
Should I say more? Is this not the nature of womanhood?
I sent a letter through my eyes
கள்ளும் தீயும் கொண்டு
காதல் என்று நெஞ்சில் இன்று
கள்ளும் தீயும் கொண்டு
காதல் என்று நெஞ்சில் இன்று
எனை வாட்டும் நோயைத் தந்தாய்
செல்லும் பாதை எங்கும் நின்றாய்
மெல்ல நீ பார்ப்பாய் உள்ள நோய் தீர்ப்பாய்
என்று நானாக ரொம்ப நாளாக...
With stone and fire
Today in my heart, in the name of love
With stone and fire
Today in my heart, in the name of love
You gave me a tormenting affliction
You stood everywhere on the path I walked
Hoping you would glance gently and cure the affliction within
I have been waiting like this for a long time
எந்தன் கண்ணால் கடிதம் போட்டேன்
அதை காணவில்லை பதில் போடவில்லை
இளமை தூங்க விடுமோ
இன்னும் சொல்லவோ இது பெண்மை அல்லவோ
இன்னும் சொல்லவோ இது பெண்மை அல்லவோ
எந்தன் கண்ணால் கடிதம் போட்டேன்
I sent a letter through my eyes
You did not see it, nor did you send a reply
Will youth allow me to sleep peacefully?
Should I say more? Is this not the nature of womanhood?
Should I say more? Is this not the nature of womanhood?
I sent a letter through my eyes
ஏதோ சொல்ல வந்து மெல்ல நின்று
மௌனம் கொண்டு ஹ்ம்ம்
ஏதோ சொல்ல வந்து மெல்ல நின்று
மௌனம் கொண்டு
சென்ற நாட்கள் நூறு ஆகும்
அதில் பாதம் சேர்ந்து போகும்
கண்ணும் காணாமல் ஒன்றும் கூறாமல்
இன்றும் போவாயோ என்று காண்பாயோ
Coming to say something, stopping gently
Hesitating inside... hmm
Coming to say something, stopping gently
Hesitating inside
A hundred days have passed by
And my feet follow along that path of time
Without even looking my way, without saying a word
Will you leave today as well, or will you notice me?
எந்தன் கண்ணால் கடிதம் போட்டேன்
அதை காணவில்லை பதில் போடவில்லை
இளமை தூங்க விடுமோ
இன்னும் சொல்லவோ இது பெண்மை அல்லவோ
இன்னும் சொல்லவோ இது பெண்மை அல்லவோ
இன்னும் சொல்லவோ ம்ஹ்ம்ம் ம்ஹ்ம்ம் ம்ஹ்ம்ம்
I sent a letter through my eyes
You did not see it, nor did you send a reply
Will youth allow me to sleep peacefully?
Should I say more? Is this not the nature of womanhood?
Should I say more? Is this not the nature of womanhood?
Should I say more? Mhmm mmm hmmm mmm
Endhan kannaal kadidham potten
I sent a letter through my eyes
Adhai kaanavillai badhil podavillai
You did not see it, nor did you send a reply
Ilamai thoongha vidumoo
Will youth allow me to sleep peacefully?
Innum sollavoo idhu penmai allavoo
Should I say more? Is this not the nature of womanhood?
Innum sollavoo idhu penmai allavoo
Should I say more? Is this not the nature of womanhood?
Endhan kannaal kadidham potten
I sent a letter through my eyes
Adhai kaanavillai badhil podavillai
You did not see it, nor did you send a reply
Ilamai thoongha vidumoo
Will youth allow me to sleep peacefully?
Innum sollavoo idhu penmai allavoo
Should I say more? Is this not the nature of womanhood?
Innum sollavoo idhu penmai allavoo
Should I say more? Is this not the nature of womanhood?
Endhan kannaal kadidham potten
I sent a letter through my eyes
Kallum theeyum kondu
With stone and fire
Kaadhal endru nenjil indru
Today in my heart, in the name of love
Kallum theeyum kondu
With stone and fire
Kaadhal endru nenjil indru
Today in my heart, in the name of love
Enai vattum noiyai thandhaai
You gave me a tormenting affliction
Sellum paadhai engum nindraai
You stood everywhere on the path I walked
Mella nee paarpaai ulla noi theerppaai
Hoping you would glance gently and cure the affliction within
Endru naanaaga rombha naalaaga
I have been waiting like this for a long time
Endhan kannaal kadidham potten
I sent a letter through my eyes
Adhai kaanavillai badhil podavillai
You did not see it, nor did you send a reply
Ilamai thoongha vidumoo
Will youth allow me to sleep peacefully?
Innum sollavoo idhu penmai allavoo
Should I say more? Is this not the nature of womanhood?
Innum sollavoo idhu penmai allavoo
Should I say more? Is this not the nature of womanhood?
Endhan kannaal kadidham potten
I sent a letter through my eyes
Edho solla vandhu mella nindru
Coming to say something, stopping gently
Munam kondu hmm
Hesitating inside... hmm
Edho solla vandhu mella nindru
Coming to say something, stopping gently
Munam kondu
Hesitating inside
Sendra natkkal nooru agum
A hundred days have passed by
Adhil paadham serndhu pogum
And my feet follow along that path of time
Kannum kanaamal ondrum kooraamal
Without even looking my way, without saying a word
Indrum poovaayoo endru kaanbaaayoo
Will you leave today as well, or will you notice me?
Endhan kannaal kadidham potten
I sent a letter through my eyes
Adhai kaanavillai badhil podavillai
You did not see it, nor did you send a reply
Ilamai thoongha vidumoo
Will youth allow me to sleep peacefully?
Innum sollavoo idhu penmai allavoo
Should I say more? Is this not the nature of womanhood?
Innum sollavoo idhu penmai allavoo
Should I say more? Is this not the nature of womanhood?
Innum sollavoo mhmm mmm hmmm mmm
Should I say more? Mhmm mmm hmmm mmm
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This classic track expresses a young woman's delicate longing and unspoken love for her beloved. She describes her silent glances as letters written from her eyes, lamenting that he remains oblivious to her silent messages. Her restless youth keeps her awake, while the inherent shyness (naanam) of womanhood prevents her from voicing her desires directly. She feels that love was ignited in her heart like a spark from flint, creating a sweet torment that only his caring gaze can heal. As days pass in anticipation, she hesitates whenever she gathers the courage to speak. The song beautifully captures the emotional turbulence of secret romantic yearning and traditional feminine bashfulness.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uvamai)
“Endhan kannaal kadidham potten”
Expressing subtle glances and eye contact as sending a 'written letter' is an evocative visual metaphor for unspoken romantic communication.
Iyaipu (End Rhyme)
“Adhai kaanavillai badhil podavillai”
The words 'kaanavillai' and 'podavillai' end with the exact same rhyming sound, creating a pleasing rhythmic repetition.
Monai (Initial Alliteration)
“Kallum theeyum kondu / Kaadhal endru nenjil indru”
The initial consonant sounds ('Kallum' and 'Kaadhal') match across consecutive lines to establish rhythmic structure.
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Trivia
'Endhan kannaal kadidham potten' is a memorable track from the 1982 Tamil movie 'Nalanthana', composed by the popular music director duo Shankar–Ganesh. Set to lyrics penned by Pulamaipithan, the song relies heavily on P. Susheela's expressive vocals, seamlessly conveying both subtle hesitation and passionate yearning.
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