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Lyrics & meaning

Eppadi Irukkum

From Aindhu Laksham · 1969

Lyricist
‘Avinasi’ Mani
Singers
S. V. Ponnusami, P. Susheela
Music director
S. M. Subbaiah Naidu
Details
Aindhu Laksham1969

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Eppadi irukkumHow will it feel?
Ennenna seiyum….What all will it do...?
Eppadi irukkumHow will it feel?
Ennenna seiyum….What all will it do...?
Sollaal vilakka mudiyaathuIt cannot be explained in words,
Suvaiththaal andri theriyaathuIt cannot be known unless experienced,
Sugam…..Sugam…..Sugam…..Pleasure... Pleasure... Pleasure...
Female
Eppadi irukkumHow will it feel?
Ennenna seiyum….What all will it do...?
Sugam…..Sugam…..Sugam…..Pleasure... Pleasure... Pleasure...
Male
Eppadi irukkumHow will it feel?
Ennenna seiyum….What all will it do...?
Sollaal vilakka mudiyaathuIt cannot be explained in words,
Suvaiththaal andri theriyaathuIt cannot be known unless experienced,
Sugam…..Sugam…..Sugam…..Pleasure... Pleasure... Pleasure...
Female
Koonthal kalainthirukkaWith hair disheveled,
Idhazh konjam veluththirukkaWith lips turned slightly pale,
Koonthal kalainthirukkaWith hair disheveled,
Idhazh konjam veluththirukkaWith lips turned slightly pale,
Female
Yaenthum kaigalilaeIn the welcoming hands,
Yaenthum kaigalilaeIn the welcoming hands,
Naan ennaiyae thanthirukkaWhen I completely surrender myself,
Female
Eppadi irukkumHow will it feel?
Ennenna seiyum….What all will it do...?
Sugam…..Sugam…..Sugam…..Pleasure... Pleasure... Pleasure...
Female
Kaigal irandum pinnividaAs both hands entwine,
Kannam irandum sivanthuvidaAs both cheeks turn red,
Kaigal irandum pinnividaAs both hands entwine,
Kannam irandum sivanthuvidaAs both cheeks turn red,
Mai vizhi irandum mayangi vidaAs both kohl-adorned eyes swoon in ecstasy,
Mai vizhi irandum mayangi vidaAs both kohl-adorned eyes swoon in ecstasy,
Mounaththila ulagae maranthu vida…aa…a….aa…As the whole world is forgotten in deep silence... ah... ah...
Female
Eppadi irukkumHow will it feel?
Male :Ennenna seiyum….Male: What all will it do...?
Both :Sollaal vilakka mudiyaathuBoth: It cannot be explained in words,
Suvaiththaal andri theriyaathuIt cannot be known unless experienced,
Sugam…..Sugam…..Sugam…..Pleasure... Pleasure... Pleasure...

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This sensual and romantic composition captures the profound, ineffable bliss of intimacy and love between two partners. The lyrics highlight that true romantic fulfillment ('Sugam') cannot be described through language alone, but can only be truly understood when experienced firsthand. Through vivid poetic imagery—such as disheveled hair, blushing cheeks, entwined hands, and swooning eyes—the song depicts a moment of ultimate surrender where the rest of the world melts away into peaceful, ecstatic silence.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Moonaigal (Initial Alliteration)

Sollaal vilakka mudiyaathu

Repetition of the initial 'S' sound in 'Sollaal' and 'Suvaiththaal' creates rhythmic harmony across adjacent lines.

Anaphora / Epizeuxis (Repetition)

Sugam…..Sugam…..Sugam…..

Immediate repetition of the word 'Sugam' emphasizes the intense, overwhelming sensation of delight and ecstasy.

Sensory Imagery (Visual and Tactile Imagery)

Kannam irandum sivanthuvida

The lyrics evoke vivid physical details like disheveled hair, blushing cheeks ('Kannam irandum sivanthuvida'), and entwined hands to depict emotional and physical closeness.

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Trivia

The film 'Aindhu Laksham' was released in 1969, directed by G. Ramakrishnan and featured stars Gemini Ganesan and B. Saroja Devi. The lyrics were penned by 'Avinasi' Mani, known for his expressive song writing during the golden era of Tamil cinema.

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