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Lyrics & meaning

Enthan Poovanathil Indru

From Oru Varisu Uruvagiradhu · 1982

Lyricist
Vaali
Singer
S. P. Balasubrahmanyam
Music director
M. S. Vishwanathan
Details
Oru Varisu Uruvagiradhu1982

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Enthan poovanaththil indru vasanthamToday, spring has arrived in my flower garden.
Malarae maralae thoongaathaeOh flower, oh flower, do not sleep.
Enthan poovanaththil indru vasanthamToday, spring has arrived in my flower garden.
Malarae maralae thoongaathaeOh flower, oh flower, do not sleep.
Male
Ini en aasanam oru simmaasanamFrom now on, my seat is a royal throne.
Azhagae vaa amuthae ini kanneer illaiCome, my beauty, my nectar; there are no more tears now.
Dhinam panneer mazhai maganae vaa arugaeEvery day brings a shower of rosewater; my son, come close to me.
Male
Enthan poovanaththil indru vasanthamToday, spring has arrived in my flower garden.
Malarae maralae thoongaathaeOh flower, oh flower, do not sleep.
Male
Vaigaraai velaiyil vaasalil kolamIn the early hours of dawn, a rangoli pattern adorns the doorstep,
Vairqangalthaan adhil pulligal aagumWhere diamonds themselves become the dots.
Vaanavil bhoomiyil vanthu irangumThe rainbow will descend down to earth,
Jannalin kambikku vannangal poosumPainting vibrant colors onto the window bars.
Male
Aahaa anbae nilavugal ulavidum nedunilai maadamAh my love, a tall balcony where the moons stroll about,
Kadhal theril devathai jaadhigal malaigal podumWhere heavenly angels shower garlands on the chariot of love,
Aasai rani ragasiya nadhigalil adhisaya odamA miraculous boat floating on the secret rivers of the queen of desire,
santhosha rajaangamaeA kingdom of sheer happiness!
Male
Ini en aasanam oru simmaasanamFrom now on, my seat is a royal throne.
Azhgae vaa amuthae ini kanneer illaiCome, my beauty, my nectar; there are no more tears now.
Dhinam panneer mazhai magane vaa arugaeEvery day brings a shower of rosewater; my son, come close to me.
Male
Enthan poovanaththil indru vasanthamToday, spring has arrived in my flower garden.
Malarae malarae thoongaathaeOh flower, oh flower, do not sleep.
Male
En magan kalvikku viruthugal vaangaAs my son receives awards for his education,
Kangalin orangal eerangalaagaTears of joy moisten the corners of my eyes.
Mangala mangaiyin manamaganaagaAs he becomes the bridegroom to an auspicious maiden,
Indhira veedhiyil oorvalam pogaAnd travels in procession along the grand street of Lord Indra.
Male
Kadhal jodi mudhal iravaraiyin kadhavugal moodaAs the doors close for the loving couple's first night,
Peran vanthu kadhavugal thiranthen madiyinil aadaA grandchild arrives, opening doors to play on my lap.
Peran sinthum anantha aruviyil nee nanainthaadaMay you bathe in the joyful waterfall poured by your grandchild,
Thallaadum ullaasamaeIn staggering, ecstatic bliss!
Male
Ini en aasanam oru simmaasanamFrom now on, my seat is a royal throne.
Azhagae vaa amuthae ini kanneer illaiCome, my beauty, my nectar; there are no more tears now.
Dhinam panneer mazhai maganae vaa arugaeEvery day brings a shower of rosewater; my son, come close to me.
Male
Enthan poovanaththil indru vasanthamToday, spring has arrived in my flower garden.
Malarae malarae thoongaathaeOh flower, oh flower, do not sleep.

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This soulful song captures the boundless joy and deep paternal love of a father celebrating the birth and growth of his son (the heir). He compares the new chapter in his life to a garden overflowing with spring colors, feeling elevated as though sitting upon a king's throne. The past sorrow and tears are replaced with an outpouring of happiness and celebratory rosewater.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uruvagam)

Enthan poovanaththil indru vasantham

Life and family are metaphorically described as a 'poovanarn' (flower garden), and the child's arrival is depicted as 'vasantham' (spring season).

Hyperbole (Uyarvu Navortchi Ani)

Vairqangalthaan adhil pulligal aagum

Exaggerates the dew drops in the morning rangoli pattern by describing them as sparkling diamonds.

Monai (Initial Rhyme / Alliteration)

Vaigaraai velaiyil vaasalil kolam / Vairqangalthaan adhil pulligal aagum / Vaanavil bhoomiyil vanthu irangum

Repetition of the initial sound 'V' across consecutive lines (Vaigaraai, Vairqangalthaan, Vaanavil).

Personification

Vaanavil bhoomiyil vanthu irangum / Jannalin kambikku vannangal poosum

The rainbow is personified as an artist descending to earth to paint colors onto window bars.

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Trivia

'Enthan Poovanathil Indru Vasantham' is a classic track from the 1982 film 'Oru Varisu Uruvagiradhu' composed by M. S. Viswanathan with lyrics penned by Vaali. S. P. Balasubrahmanyam's emotive vocal performance wonderfully conveys the emotional arc of a father visualizing his child's future milestones—from education to marriage and eventual grandparenthood.

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