Skip to content
Isaimozhi
Kannukkul Nilavu album cover
Lyrics & meaning

Enthen Kuyil Enge

From Kannukkul Nilavu · 2000

Lyricist
Pazhani Bharathi
Singers
Unnikrishnan, Anradha Sriraam
Music director
Ilayaraja
Movie name
Kannukkul Nilavu
Movie release year
2000
Lyrics added on
1 Nov 2017

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Endhan kuyilengae
Endru paarppen endru paarppen
Endhan kuyilengae
Endru paarppen endru paarppen
Konjum kuyilosai
Endru ketpen endru ketpen
Kannilorr oviyam
Nenjilorr nyaabagam
Solvadhu yaaridam
Purindhadhaa en manam
Ennilaiyil konjam nindru
Sol sol sol kanmani
Endhan kuyilengae
Endru paarppen endru paarppen
Konjum kuyilosai
Endru ketpen endru ketpen
Kavidhai ondrai naan kandeduthen
Padiththidumun adhu
Puyal kaatrinil parandhadhadi…
Female :Oooo…hooo
Kanavinilum en ninaivinilum
Kavidhaikkural dhinam
Enai adikkadi azhaikkudhadi…
Female :Oooo…hooo
{Arpudham kaanaamal
Karpanai yen kondaai }(2)
Vaa ezhudhalaam ezhudhalaam
Pudhiya kavidhaigalai
Endhan kuyilengae
Indru paarthen endru paarthen
Konjum kuyilosai
Indru ketten endru ketten
Kannilorr oviyam
Nenjilorr nyaabagam
Solvadhu yaaridam
Purindhadhaa en manam
Ennilaiyil konjam nindru
Sol sol sol kanmani
Endhan kuyilengae
Endru paarppen endru paarppen
Konjum kuyilosai
Endru ketpen endru ketpen
Ahaaa…haaa…aaaa…
Ahaaa…haaa…aaaa…
Ahaaa…haaa…aaaa…
Aaaa…aaa…aaa…aaa….aaa..aaa…
Malar malarum konjam ilai udhirum
Kavalai vidu idhoo
Ppudhu vasandhangal varugiradhae…
Male :Oooo…hooo
Azhagazhagaai ini poo malarum
Rasiththirundhaal adhu
Pudhu vaazhkkaiyin vaasam tharum…
Female :Oooo…hooo
{En kadhai nilavariyum
Odidum mugilariyum} (2)
En vaasalin thendralae
Manadhai varudividu
Endhan kuyilengae
Indru paarthen endru paarthen
Konjum kuyilosai
Indru ketten endru ketten
Kannilorr oviyam
Nenjilorr nyaabagam
Solvadhu yaaridam
Purindhadhaa en manam
Ennilaiyil konjam nindru
Sol sol sol kanmani
Endhan kuyilengae
Endru paarppen endru paarppen
Konjum kuyilosai
Endru ketpen endru ketpen
Where is my cuckoo?
When will I see her? When will I see her?
Where is my cuckoo?
When will I see her? When will I see her?
The sweet call of that cuckoo,
when will I hear it? When will I hear it?
A picture in my eyes,
a memory in my heart,
who do I share this with?
Did you understand my heart?
Put yourself in my place for a moment
and tell me, tell me, tell me, my dear.
Where is my cuckoo?
When will I see her? When will I see her?
The sweet call of that cuckoo,
when will I hear it? When will I hear it?
I found a poem,
but before I could read it,
it was swept away in a stormy wind...
Female: Oh... hoo...
In my dreams and in my waking thoughts,
that poetic voice
keeps calling out to me every day...
Female: Oh... hoo...
Without witnessing the wonder,
why did you let your imagination run?
Come, let us write, let us write
brand new poems.
Where is my cuckoo?
I saw her today, when did I see her?
The sweet call of that cuckoo,
I heard it today, when did I hear it?
A picture in my eyes,
a memory in my heart,
who do I share this with?
Did you understand my heart?
Put yourself in my place for a moment
and tell me, tell me, tell me, my dear.
Where is my cuckoo?
When will I see her? When will I see her?
The sweet call of that cuckoo,
when will I hear it? When will I hear it?
Aaha... ha... aaaa...
Aaha... ha... aaaa...
Aaha... ha... aaaa...
Aaaa... aa... aa... aa... aa... aa...
Flowers will bloom, and some leaves will fall;
let go of your sorrow, look,
a new spring is arriving...
Male: Oh... hoo...
Beautiful flowers will bloom from now on;
if you admire them,
they will bring the fragrance of a new life...
Female: Oh... hoo...
The moon knows my story,
and the drifting clouds know it too.
O gentle breeze at my doorstep,
come caress my heart!
Where is my cuckoo?
I saw her today, when did I see her?
The sweet call of that cuckoo,
I heard it today, when did I hear it?
A picture in my eyes,
a memory in my heart,
who do I share this with?
Did you understand my heart?
Put yourself in my place for a moment
and tell me, tell me, tell me, my dear.
Where is my cuckoo?
When will I see her? When will I see her?
The sweet call of that cuckoo,
when will I hear it? When will I hear it?
Male
Male
Male
Male
Male
Male
Female
Female
Male
Male
Female
Female
Female
Male
Female
Male
Male

Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

The song 'Endhan Kuyilengae' from the movie 'Kannukkul Nilavu' is a deeply emotional ballad centered on yearning, loss, and the search for happiness or a beloved. The protagonist uses the metaphor of a missing cuckoo ('kuyil') and a lost poem swept away by a storm to express the pain of losing someone or something cherished. Throughout the song, the narrative arc shifts from deep distress and questioning to hope, as nature—spring, blooming flowers, and the gentle breeze—promises healing and a fresh start. Written by Pazhani Bharathi, the lyrics tenderly capture the inner turbulence of a heart carrying cherished memories and vivid pictures of love. The song portrays empathy, asking the listener to step into the protagonist's shoes while reassuring that life will blossom again despite past sorrow.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor

Endhan kuyilengae

The 'cuckoo' (kuyil) is used as a metaphor for the beloved or lost happiness/peace of mind.

Ethugai (Second-letter rhyme)

Kannilorr oviyam / Nenjilorr nyaabagam

The second consonant 'nn' / 'nj' in 'Kannilorr' and 'Nenjilorr' creates a subtle rhythmic harmony in Tamil prosody.

Repetition / Anaphora

Sol sol sol kanmani

The repetition of 'sol' (tell) emphasizes the protagonist's urgent plea for answers and comfort.

Personification

En kadhai nilavariyum / Odidum mugilariyum

Attributing human awareness to the moon and clouds, claiming they 'know' his tragic story.

Keep listening

Songs with a similar feeling

From the same album

More songs from Kannukkul Nilavu

View album

Spot an issue?

Help us improve the lyrics or English translation.