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Lyrics & meaning

Enthan Ullam Thulli

From Kanavaney Kankanda Deivam · 1955

Lyricist
Ku. Ma. Balasubramaniam
Singer
P. Susheela
Music directors
A. Rama Rao, Hemant Kumar
Details
Kanavaney Kankanda Deivam1955

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Endhan ullam thulliWhy does my heart leap
Vilaiyaaduvadhum yaenoAnd dance in joy?
Kannum kannum ondraai koodiIs it the wonder of our eyes meeting
Pesum vindhai thaanoAnd speaking to each other?
Female
Endhan ullam thulliWhy does my heart leap
Vilaiyaaduvadhum yaenoAnd dance in joy?
Kannum kannum ondraai koodiIs it the wonder of our eyes meeting
Pesum vindhai thaanoAnd speaking to each other?
Female
Aasai thaan meerudhaeMy desires are overflowing;
Yaaridam solvenTo whom shall I tell them?
Aasai thaan meerudhaeMy desires are overflowing;
Yaaridam solvenTo whom shall I tell them?
Female
Evvidham avan ullamHow can I ever understand
Naan thaan arivenWhat lies within his heart?
Evvidham avan ullamHow can I ever understand
Naan thaan arivenWhat lies within his heart?
Female
Ennaadha ennam ellaamPondering thoughts I never imagined,
Enni enni yengurenI keep yearning again and again.
Endhan aasai niraiverumOn which day will my deep desire
Naalum endha naaloFinally be fulfilled?
Female
Ennaadha ennam ellaamPondering thoughts I never imagined,
Enni enni yengurenI keep yearning again and again.
Endhan aasai niraiverumOn which day will my deep desire
Naalum endha naaloFinally be fulfilled?
Female
Endhan ullam thulliWhy does my heart leap
Vilaiyaaduvadhum yaenoAnd dance in joy?
Kannum kannum ondraai koodiIs it the wonder of our eyes meeting
Pesum vindhai thaanoAnd speaking to each other?
Kannum kannum ondraai koodiIs it the wonder of our eyes meeting
Pesum vindhai thaanoAnd speaking to each other?

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This classic song expresses the joyful turmoil and deep romantic yearning of a young woman who has fallen in love. She wonders why her heart is fluttering with such happiness, attributing it to the unspoken connection created when her eyes meet those of her beloved. Her feelings become overwhelming, leaving her wondering how she can understand his true feelings and to whom she can share her secret emotions.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Iyaipu (End Rhyme)

Vilaiyaaduvadhum yaeno / Pesum vindhai thaano

The lines end with rhyming sounds ('yaeno' and 'thaano'), creating a smooth lyrical flow.

Adukku Thodar / Repetition

Kannum kannum ondraai koodi

The word 'kannum' (eye) is repeated consecutively to emphasize the intensity of eye contact between lovers.

Personification

Kannum kannum ondraai koodi pesum

Eyes are personified as entities capable of meeting together and having a conversation.

Monai (Initial Rhyme)

Ennaadha ennam ellaam / Enni enni yenguren

The initial 'E' sound is repeated at the beginning of the consecutive lines ('Ennaadha' and 'Enni').

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Trivia

'Kanavaney Kankanda Deivam' (1955) is a classic fantasy film starring Gemini Ganesan and Anjali Devi. This track features lyrics penned by Ku. Ma. Balasubramaniam and music composed by A. Rama Rao, performed by legendary playback singer P. Susheela in one of her early hit songs.

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