Etho Nadagam Nadanthathu
From Santhosa Kanavugal · 1985
- Lyricist
- Pulamaipithan
- Singer
- P. Susheela
- Music director
- Shyam
- Details
- Santhosa Kanavugal1985
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Female | |
| Edho nadagam | Some drama |
| Nadanthathu polae gyabagam | It feels like it happened, a memory |
| Edho nadagam | Some drama |
| Nadanthathu polae gyabagam | It feels like it happened, a memory |
| Kadal oramaai andhi neramaai | By the seashore, during dusk time |
| Ondru koodinom sindhu paadinom | We came together and sang melodies |
| Unakkillaiyaa andha vedhanai | Don't you feel that pain? |
| Kaadhal sodhanai | The ordeal of love |
| Female | |
| Edho nadagam | Some drama |
| Nadanthathu polae gyabagam | It feels like it happened, a memory |
| Female | |
| Imaigalum mullaai maarum | Even eyelashes turn into thorns |
| Vizhigalil kaayam seiyum | And inflict wounds upon the eyes |
| Kaalam vandhadhae | Such a time has arrived |
| Ninaithida sonna nenjam | The heart that asked me to remember |
| Marandhida sollum vanjam | Now vengefully asks me to forget |
| Gnyayam allavae | Is this fair or just? |
| Female | |
| Kaatrum paadhai maaralaam | Even the wind may alter its direction |
| Gangai thaazhndhum pogalaam | Even the river Ganges may sink low |
| Uyir kalandha sondham idhu | This relationship where souls intertwined |
| Poiyaaai povadhoo | Will it turn out to be a lie? |
| Female | |
| Edho nadagam | Some drama |
| Nadanthathu polae gyabagam | It feels like it happened, a memory |
| Female | |
| Ullam ullam ondru | Heart and mind are one |
| Oruvanukkaaga endru | Meant for just one man |
| Vaazhum penn manam | Such is the living woman's heart |
| Maedaiyil podum vaesham | Like a disguise worn on stage |
| Kalaippadhu alla paasam | True affection isn't meant to be stripped away |
| Kaadhal sathiyam | Love is a sacred vow |
| Female | |
| Neeyae endhan sannidhi | You alone are my holy shrine |
| Neeyae endhan nimmadhi | You alone are my peace of mind |
| Iniyae yedhu en vaanilae | What else remains in my sky hereafter? |
| Kaadhal pournami | The full moon of love |
| Female | |
| Edho nadagam | Some drama |
| Nadanthathu polae gyabagam | It feels like it happened, a memory |
| Kadal oramaai andhi neramaai | By the seashore, during dusk time |
| Ondru koodinom sindhu paadinom | We came together and sang melodies |
| Unakkillaiyaa andha vedhanai | Don't you feel that pain? |
| Kaadhal sodhanai | The ordeal of love |
| Female | |
| Edho nadagam | Some drama |
| Nadanthathu polae gyabagam | It feels like it happened, a memory |
| Edho nadagam | Some drama |
| Nadanthathu polae gyabagam | It feels like it happened, a memory |
ஏதோ நாடகம் நடந்தது போலே ஞாபகம்
ஏதோ நாடகம் நடந்தது போலே ஞாபகம்
கடல் ஓரமாய் அந்தி நேரமாய்
ஒன்று கூடினோம் சிந்து பாடினோம்
உனக்கில்லையா அந்த வேதனை
காதல் சோதனை........
Some drama
It feels like it happened, a memory
Some drama
It feels like it happened, a memory
By the seashore, during dusk time
We came together and sang melodies
Don't you feel that pain?
The ordeal of love
ஏதோ நாடகம் நடந்தது போலே ஞாபகம்
Some drama
It feels like it happened, a memory
இமைகளும் முள்ளாய் மாறும்
விழிகளை காயம் செய்யும் காலம் வந்ததே
நினைத்திட சொன்ன நெஞ்சம்
மறந்திட சொல்லும் வஞ்சம் ஞாயம் அல்லவே
Even eyelashes turn into thorns
And inflict wounds upon the eyes
Such a time has arrived
The heart that asked me to remember
Now vengefully asks me to forget
Is this fair or just?
காற்றும் பாதை மாறலாம்
கங்கை தாழ்ந்தும் போகலாம்
உயிர் கலந்த சொந்தம் இது
பொய்யாய் போவதா......
Even the wind may alter its direction
Even the river Ganges may sink low
This relationship where souls intertwined
Will it turn out to be a lie?
ஏதோ நாடகம் நடந்தது போலே ஞாபகம்
Some drama
It feels like it happened, a memory
உள்ளது உள்ளம் ஒன்று
ஒருவனுக்காக என்று வாழும் பெண் மனம்
மேடையில் போடும் வேஷம்
கலைப்பது அல்ல பாசம் காதல் சத்தியம்
Heart and mind are one
Meant for just one man
Such is the living woman's heart
Like a disguise worn on stage
True affection isn't meant to be stripped away
Love is a sacred vow
நீயே எந்தன் சன்னதி
நீயே எந்தன் நிம்மதி
இனியே ஏது என் வானிலே
காதல் பௌர்ணமி
You alone are my holy shrine
You alone are my peace of mind
What else remains in my sky hereafter?
The full moon of love
ஏதோ நாடகம் நடந்தது போலே ஞாபகம்
கடல் ஓரமாய் அந்தி நேரமாய்
ஒன்று கூடினோம் சிந்து பாடினோம்
உனக்கில்லையா அந்த வேதனை
காதல் சோதனை........
Some drama
It feels like it happened, a memory
By the seashore, during dusk time
We came together and sang melodies
Don't you feel that pain?
The ordeal of love
ஏதோ நாடகம் நடந்தது போலே ஞாபகம்
ஏதோ நாடகம் நடந்தது போலே ஞாபகம்
Some drama
It feels like it happened, a memory
Some drama
It feels like it happened, a memory
Edho nadagam
Some drama
Nadanthathu polae gyabagam
It feels like it happened, a memory
Edho nadagam
Some drama
Nadanthathu polae gyabagam
It feels like it happened, a memory
Kadal oramaai andhi neramaai
By the seashore, during dusk time
Ondru koodinom sindhu paadinom
We came together and sang melodies
Unakkillaiyaa andha vedhanai
Don't you feel that pain?
Kaadhal sodhanai
The ordeal of love
Edho nadagam
Some drama
Nadanthathu polae gyabagam
It feels like it happened, a memory
Imaigalum mullaai maarum
Even eyelashes turn into thorns
Vizhigalil kaayam seiyum
And inflict wounds upon the eyes
Kaalam vandhadhae
Such a time has arrived
Ninaithida sonna nenjam
The heart that asked me to remember
Marandhida sollum vanjam
Now vengefully asks me to forget
Gnyayam allavae
Is this fair or just?
Kaatrum paadhai maaralaam
Even the wind may alter its direction
Gangai thaazhndhum pogalaam
Even the river Ganges may sink low
Uyir kalandha sondham idhu
This relationship where souls intertwined
Poiyaaai povadhoo
Will it turn out to be a lie?
Edho nadagam
Some drama
Nadanthathu polae gyabagam
It feels like it happened, a memory
Ullam ullam ondru
Heart and mind are one
Oruvanukkaaga endru
Meant for just one man
Vaazhum penn manam
Such is the living woman's heart
Maedaiyil podum vaesham
Like a disguise worn on stage
Kalaippadhu alla paasam
True affection isn't meant to be stripped away
Kaadhal sathiyam
Love is a sacred vow
Neeyae endhan sannidhi
You alone are my holy shrine
Neeyae endhan nimmadhi
You alone are my peace of mind
Iniyae yedhu en vaanilae
What else remains in my sky hereafter?
Kaadhal pournami
The full moon of love
Edho nadagam
Some drama
Nadanthathu polae gyabagam
It feels like it happened, a memory
Kadal oramaai andhi neramaai
By the seashore, during dusk time
Ondru koodinom sindhu paadinom
We came together and sang melodies
Unakkillaiyaa andha vedhanai
Don't you feel that pain?
Kaadhal sodhanai
The ordeal of love
Edho nadagam
Some drama
Nadanthathu polae gyabagam
It feels like it happened, a memory
Edho nadagam
Some drama
Nadanthathu polae gyabagam
It feels like it happened, a memory
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
The song 'Edho Nadagam' expresses the profound sorrow and disorientation of a woman reflecting on a love that now feels like an unreal drama or dream. She recalls the serene times spent with her lover by the beach at dusk, agonizing over whether he feels the same painful trial of separation that she endures. She laments how memories once treasured have become painful thorns, questioning the harsh irony of a heart forced to forget what it once cherished.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uvamai)
“Imaigalum mullaai maarum Vizhigalil kaayam seiyum”
The line compares delicate eyelashes to sharp thorns that wound the eyes, metaphorically describing how gentle memories have turned into painful thoughts.
Hyperbole (Uyarvu Navortchi)
“Kaatrum paadhai maaralaam Gangai thaazhndhum pogalaam”
Exaggerates cosmic and natural impossibilities—such as the wind changing course or the Ganges drying up—to highlight the absolute truth and eternal bond of love.
Contrast / Anthesis
“Maedaiyil podum vaesham Kalaippadhu alla paasam”
Contrasts temporary theatrical acts on stage with enduring love and devotion that cannot be discarded like a costume.
Iyaibu (End Rhyme)
“Neeyae endhan sannidhi Neeyae endhan nimmadhi”
Uses parallel ending rhyming words ('sannidhi' and 'nimmadhi') to reinforce the spiritual devotion and peace associated with the lover.
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Trivia
'Edho Nadagam' features music composed by Shyam, a prominent composer known for his soulful melodies across Tamil and Malayalam cinema in the late 70s and 80s. With poignant lyrics written by Tamil poet Pulamaipithan and emotional vocal delivery by veteran singer P. Susheela, the song captures the essence of heartbreak in the 1985 film Santhosa Kanavugal.
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