Enthen Kuyil Enge
From Kannukkul Nilavu · 2000
- Lyricist
- Pazhani Bharathi
- Singers
- Unnikrishnan, Anradha Sriraam
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Details
- Kannukkul Nilavu2000
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Endhan kuyilengae | Where is my cuckoo? |
| Endru paarppen endru paarppen | When will I see it, when will I see it? |
| Male | |
| Endhan kuyilengae | Where is my cuckoo? |
| Endru paarppen endru paarppen | When will I see it, when will I see it? |
| Konjum kuyilosai | Its sweet, cooing voice, |
| Endru ketpen endru ketpen | When will I hear it, when will I hear it? |
| Male | |
| Kannilorr oviyam | A portrait in my eyes, |
| Nenjilorr nyaabagam | A memory in my heart, |
| Solvadhu yaaridam | Who do I share this with? |
| Purindhadhaa en manam | Did you understand my heart? |
| Ennilaiyil konjam nindru | Put yourself in my position for a moment, |
| Sol sol sol kanmani | Tell me, tell me, tell me, my beloved. |
| Male | |
| Endhan kuyilengae | Where is my cuckoo? |
| Endru paarppen endru paarppen | When will I see it, when will I see it? |
| Konjum kuyilosai | Its sweet, cooing voice, |
| Endru ketpen endru ketpen | When will I hear it, when will I hear it? |
| Male | |
| Kavidhai ondrai naan kandeduthen | I found a poem, |
| Padiththidumun adhu | Before I could read it, |
| Puyal kaatrinil parandhadhadi… | It flew away in a stormy wind... |
| Female :Oooo…hooo | Female: Oooo... hooo |
| Male | |
| Kanavinilum en ninaivinilum | In my dreams and in my thoughts, |
| Kavidhaikkural dhinam | A poetic voice daily, |
| Enai adikkadi azhaikkudhadi… | Calls out to me frequently... |
| Female :Oooo…hooo | Female: Oooo... hooo |
| Female | |
| {Arpudham kaanaamal | {Without witnessing a miracle, |
| Karpanai yen kondaai }(2) | Why did you imagine it?} (2) |
| Vaa ezhudhalaam ezhudhalaam | Come, let us write, let us write, |
| Pudhiya kavidhaigalai | New poems. |
| Female | |
| Endhan kuyilengae | Where is my cuckoo? |
| Indru paarthen endru paarthen | Today I saw it, today I saw it! |
| Konjum kuyilosai | Its sweet, cooing voice, |
| Indru ketten endru ketten | Today I heard it, today I heard it! |
| Male | |
| Kannilorr oviyam | A portrait in my eyes, |
| Nenjilorr nyaabagam | A memory in my heart, |
| Solvadhu yaaridam | Who do I share this with? |
| Purindhadhaa en manam | Did you understand my heart? |
| Ennilaiyil konjam nindru | Put yourself in my position for a moment, |
| Sol sol sol kanmani | Tell me, tell me, tell me, my beloved. |
| Male | |
| Endhan kuyilengae | Where is my cuckoo? |
| Endru paarppen endru paarppen | When will I see it, when will I see it? |
| Konjum kuyilosai | Its sweet, cooing voice, |
| Endru ketpen endru ketpen | When will I hear it, when will I hear it? |
| Female | |
| Ahaaa…haaa…aaaa… | Ahaaa... haaa... aaaa... |
| Ahaaa…haaa…aaaa… | Ahaaa... haaa... aaaa... |
| Ahaaa…haaa…aaaa… | Ahaaa... haaa... aaaa... |
| Aaaa…aaa…aaa…aaa….aaa..aaa… | Aaaa... aaa... aaa... aaa.... aaa.. aaa... |
| Female | |
| Malar malarum konjam ilai udhirum | Flowers blossom, a few leaves fall, |
| Kavalai vidu idhoo | Leave your worries behind, look here, |
| Ppudhu vasandhangal varugiradhae… | A new spring season is arriving... |
| Male :Oooo…hooo | Male: Oooo... hooo |
| Female | |
| Azhagazhagaai ini poo malarum | Beautifully, flowers will blossom now, |
| Rasiththirundhaal adhu | If you cherish it, |
| Pudhu vaazhkkaiyin vaasam tharum… | It will spread the scent of a new life... |
| Female :Oooo…hooo | Female: Oooo... hooo |
| Male | |
| {En kadhai nilavariyum | {The moon knows my story, |
| Odidum mugilariyum} (2) | The drifting clouds know it too} (2) |
| En vaasalin thendralae | O gentle breeze at my doorstep, |
| Manadhai varudividu | Come caress my heart. |
| Female | |
| Endhan kuyilengae | Where is my cuckoo? |
| Indru paarthen endru paarthen | Today I saw it, today I saw it! |
| Konjum kuyilosai | Its sweet, cooing voice, |
| Indru ketten endru ketten | Today I heard it, today I heard it! |
| Male | |
| Kannilorr oviyam | A portrait in my eyes, |
| Nenjilorr nyaabagam | A memory in my heart, |
| Solvadhu yaaridam | Who do I share this with? |
| Purindhadhaa en manam | Did you understand my heart? |
| Ennilaiyil konjam nindru | Put yourself in my position for a moment, |
| Sol sol sol kanmani | Tell me, tell me, tell me, my beloved. |
| Male | |
| Endhan kuyilengae | Where is my cuckoo? |
| Endru paarppen endru paarppen | When will I see it, when will I see it? |
| Konjum kuyilosai | Its sweet, cooing voice, |
| Endru ketpen endru ketpen | When will I hear it, when will I hear it? |
எந்தன் குயிலெங்கே
என்று பார்ப்பேன் என்று பார்ப்பேன்
கொஞ்சும் குயிலோசை
என்று கேட்பேன் என்று கேட்பேன்
Where is my cuckoo?
When will I see it, when will I see it?
கண்ணிலோர் ஓவியம்
நெஞ்சிலோர் ஞாபகம்
சொல்வது யாரிடம்
புரிந்ததா என் மனம்
எந்நிலையில் கொஞ்சம் நின்று
சொல் சொல் சொல் கண்மணி
Where is my cuckoo?
When will I see it, when will I see it?
Its sweet, cooing voice,
When will I hear it, when will I hear it?
ஆண்
: எந்தன் குயிலெங்கே
என்று பார்ப்பேன் என்று பார்ப்பேன்
கொஞ்சும் குயிலோசை
என்று கேட்பேன் என்று கேட்பேன்
A portrait in my eyes,
A memory in my heart,
Who do I share this with?
Did you understand my heart?
Put yourself in my position for a moment,
Tell me, tell me, tell me, my beloved.
கவிதை ஒன்றை நான் கண்டெடுத்தேன்
படித்திடுமுன் அது
புயல் காற்றினில் பறந்ததடி
ஓஹோ ஹோ....
Where is my cuckoo?
When will I see it, when will I see it?
Its sweet, cooing voice,
When will I hear it, when will I hear it?
கனவினிலும் என் நினைவினிலும்
கவிதைக்குரல் தினம்
எனை அடிக்கடி அழைக்குதடி
ஓஹோ ஹோ....
I found a poem,
Before I could read it,
It flew away in a stormy wind...
Female: Oooo... hooo
{அற்புதம் காணாமல்
கற்பனை ஏன் கொண்டாய்} (2)
வா எழுதலாம் எழுதலாம்
புதிய கவிதைகளை
In my dreams and in my thoughts,
A poetic voice daily,
Calls out to me frequently...
Female: Oooo... hooo
எந்தன் குயிலெங்கே
இன்று பார்த்தேன் இன்று பார்த்தேன்
கொஞ்சும் குயிலோசை
இன்று கேட்டேன் இன்று கேட்டேன்
{Without witnessing a miracle,
Why did you imagine it?} (2)
Come, let us write, let us write,
New poems.
கண்ணிலோர் ஓவியம்
நெஞ்சிலோர் ஞாபகம்
சொல்வது யாரிடம்
புரிந்ததா என் மனம்
எந்நிலையில் கொஞ்சம் நின்று
சொல் சொல் சொல் கண்மணி
Where is my cuckoo?
Today I saw it, today I saw it!
Its sweet, cooing voice,
Today I heard it, today I heard it!
எந்தன் குயிலெங்கே
என்று பார்ப்பேன் என்று பார்ப்பேன்
கொஞ்சும் குயிலோசை
என்று கேட்பேன் என்று கேட்பேன்
A portrait in my eyes,
A memory in my heart,
Who do I share this with?
Did you understand my heart?
Put yourself in my position for a moment,
Tell me, tell me, tell me, my beloved.
ஆஹாஹா அஹா
ஆஹாஹா அஹா
ஆஹாஹா அஹா
அஹா அஹா அஹா அஹா
Where is my cuckoo?
When will I see it, when will I see it?
Its sweet, cooing voice,
When will I hear it, when will I hear it?
மலர் மலரும் கொஞ்சம் இலை உதிரும்
கவலை விடு இதோ
புது வசந்தங்கள் வருகிறதே
ஓஹோ ஹோ....
Ahaaa... haaa... aaaa...
Ahaaa... haaa... aaaa...
Ahaaa... haaa... aaaa...
Aaaa... aaa... aaa... aaa.... aaa.. aaa...
அழகழகாய் இனி பூ மலரும்
ரசித்திருந்தால் அது
புது வாழ்க்கையின் வாசம் தரும்
ஓஹோ ஹோ....
Flowers blossom, a few leaves fall,
Leave your worries behind, look here,
A new spring season is arriving...
Male: Oooo... hooo
{என் கதை நிலவறியும்
ஓடிடும் முகிலறியும்} (2)
என் வாசலின் தென்றலே
மனதை வருடிவிடு
Beautifully, flowers will blossom now,
If you cherish it,
It will spread the scent of a new life...
Female: Oooo... hooo
எந்தன் குயிலெங்கே
இன்று பார்த்தேன் இன்று பார்த்தேன்
கொஞ்சும் குயிலோசை
இன்று கேட்டேன் இன்று கேட்டேன்
{The moon knows my story,
The drifting clouds know it too} (2)
O gentle breeze at my doorstep,
Come caress my heart.
கண்ணிலோர் ஓவியம்
நெஞ்சிலோர் ஞாபகம்
சொல்வது யாரிடம்
புரிந்ததா என் மனம்
எந்நிலையில் கொஞ்சம் நின்று
சொல் சொல் சொல் கண்மணி
Where is my cuckoo?
Today I saw it, today I saw it!
Its sweet, cooing voice,
Today I heard it, today I heard it!
எந்தன் குயிலெங்கே
என்று பார்ப்பேன் என்று பார்ப்பேன்
கொஞ்சும் குயிலோசை
என்று கேட்பேன் என்று கேட்பேன்
A portrait in my eyes,
A memory in my heart,
Who do I share this with?
Did you understand my heart?
Put yourself in my position for a moment,
Tell me, tell me, tell me, my beloved.
Where is my cuckoo?
When will I see it, when will I see it?
Its sweet, cooing voice,
When will I hear it, when will I hear it?
Endhan kuyilengae
Where is my cuckoo?
Endru paarppen endru paarppen
When will I see it, when will I see it?
Endhan kuyilengae
Where is my cuckoo?
Endru paarppen endru paarppen
When will I see it, when will I see it?
Konjum kuyilosai
Its sweet, cooing voice,
Endru ketpen endru ketpen
When will I hear it, when will I hear it?
Kannilorr oviyam
A portrait in my eyes,
Nenjilorr nyaabagam
A memory in my heart,
Solvadhu yaaridam
Who do I share this with?
Purindhadhaa en manam
Did you understand my heart?
Ennilaiyil konjam nindru
Put yourself in my position for a moment,
Sol sol sol kanmani
Tell me, tell me, tell me, my beloved.
Endhan kuyilengae
Where is my cuckoo?
Endru paarppen endru paarppen
When will I see it, when will I see it?
Konjum kuyilosai
Its sweet, cooing voice,
Endru ketpen endru ketpen
When will I hear it, when will I hear it?
Kavidhai ondrai naan kandeduthen
I found a poem,
Padiththidumun adhu
Before I could read it,
Puyal kaatrinil parandhadhadi…
It flew away in a stormy wind...
Female :Oooo…hooo
Female: Oooo... hooo
Kanavinilum en ninaivinilum
In my dreams and in my thoughts,
Kavidhaikkural dhinam
A poetic voice daily,
Enai adikkadi azhaikkudhadi…
Calls out to me frequently...
Female :Oooo…hooo
Female: Oooo... hooo
{Arpudham kaanaamal
{Without witnessing a miracle,
Karpanai yen kondaai }(2)
Why did you imagine it?} (2)
Vaa ezhudhalaam ezhudhalaam
Come, let us write, let us write,
Pudhiya kavidhaigalai
New poems.
Endhan kuyilengae
Where is my cuckoo?
Indru paarthen endru paarthen
Today I saw it, today I saw it!
Konjum kuyilosai
Its sweet, cooing voice,
Indru ketten endru ketten
Today I heard it, today I heard it!
Kannilorr oviyam
A portrait in my eyes,
Nenjilorr nyaabagam
A memory in my heart,
Solvadhu yaaridam
Who do I share this with?
Purindhadhaa en manam
Did you understand my heart?
Ennilaiyil konjam nindru
Put yourself in my position for a moment,
Sol sol sol kanmani
Tell me, tell me, tell me, my beloved.
Endhan kuyilengae
Where is my cuckoo?
Endru paarppen endru paarppen
When will I see it, when will I see it?
Konjum kuyilosai
Its sweet, cooing voice,
Endru ketpen endru ketpen
When will I hear it, when will I hear it?
Ahaaa…haaa…aaaa…
Ahaaa... haaa... aaaa...
Ahaaa…haaa…aaaa…
Ahaaa... haaa... aaaa...
Ahaaa…haaa…aaaa…
Ahaaa... haaa... aaaa...
Aaaa…aaa…aaa…aaa….aaa..aaa…
Aaaa... aaa... aaa... aaa.... aaa.. aaa...
Malar malarum konjam ilai udhirum
Flowers blossom, a few leaves fall,
Kavalai vidu idhoo
Leave your worries behind, look here,
Ppudhu vasandhangal varugiradhae…
A new spring season is arriving...
Male :Oooo…hooo
Male: Oooo... hooo
Azhagazhagaai ini poo malarum
Beautifully, flowers will blossom now,
Rasiththirundhaal adhu
If you cherish it,
Pudhu vaazhkkaiyin vaasam tharum…
It will spread the scent of a new life...
Female :Oooo…hooo
Female: Oooo... hooo
{En kadhai nilavariyum
{The moon knows my story,
Odidum mugilariyum} (2)
The drifting clouds know it too} (2)
En vaasalin thendralae
O gentle breeze at my doorstep,
Manadhai varudividu
Come caress my heart.
Endhan kuyilengae
Where is my cuckoo?
Indru paarthen endru paarthen
Today I saw it, today I saw it!
Konjum kuyilosai
Its sweet, cooing voice,
Indru ketten endru ketten
Today I heard it, today I heard it!
Kannilorr oviyam
A portrait in my eyes,
Nenjilorr nyaabagam
A memory in my heart,
Solvadhu yaaridam
Who do I share this with?
Purindhadhaa en manam
Did you understand my heart?
Ennilaiyil konjam nindru
Put yourself in my position for a moment,
Sol sol sol kanmani
Tell me, tell me, tell me, my beloved.
Endhan kuyilengae
Where is my cuckoo?
Endru paarppen endru paarppen
When will I see it, when will I see it?
Konjum kuyilosai
Its sweet, cooing voice,
Endru ketpen endru ketpen
When will I hear it, when will I hear it?
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
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.
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Trivia
'Kannukkul Nilavu' (2000) is a psychological thriller starring Vijay and Shalini, directed by Fazil. Although the prompt lists the music director as unknown, the iconic music score was composed by Maestro Ilaiyaraaja. The soundtrack remains one of the most praised collaborations between Ilaiyaraaja, lyricist Pazhani Bharathi, and director Fazil.
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