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Inimel Enakkenna

From Magalukkaga · 1974

Lyricist
Kannadasan
Singer
T. M. Soundararajan
Music director
M. S. Vishwanathan
Movie name
Magalukkaga
Movie release year
1974
Lyrics added on
12 Nov 2023

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Inimael enakenna kavalai
Inimael enakenna kavalai
En idhayam paarpathu magalai
Uravae enakkaval ellai
Ini ulagam verethum illai
Uravae enakkaval ellai
Ini ulagam verethum illai
Aasai magalae aasai magalae
Ellaam unakkaga
Naan andrilirunthu alainthae thirinthu
Vaazhvathu unakkaaga
Inimael enakenna kavalai
Paalil nanainthu tholil valarntha
Pachai kilikkaaga
Naan paasam kondu iruttil irunthaen
Magale unakkaaga
Paalil nanainthu tholil valarntha
Pachai kilikkaaga
Naan paasam kondu iruttil irunthaen
Magale unakkaaga
Vaasalil nindru varaverpaayo
Magale enakkaga
Naan vanthathum unthan madiyinil kidappaen
Thaayin ninaivaaga
Aasai magalae aasai magalae
Ellaam unakkaga
Naan andrilirunthu alainthae thirinthu
Vaazhvathu unakkaaga
Inimael enakenna kavalai
Pathinaangaandu raman kaattil
Vaazhnthathu vanavaasam
Antha paandavar koottam kaattil irunthathai
Bharatha kadhai pesum
Idhu naal varaiyil naan vaazhnthathu
Ellaam edharkaga
Antha iraivan thaduththaal naanum edhirpaen
Magalae unakkaga
Aasai magalae aasai magalae
Ellaam unakkaga
Naan andrilirunthu alainthae thirinthu
Vaazhvathu unakkaaga
Inithae vaazhnthida vendum endrae
Irunthaen nanammaa
En ennam mudinthathu kannum kulirnthathu
Varuvaen ini amma
Inithae vaazhnthida vendum endrae
Irunthaen nanammaa
En ennam mudinthathu kannum kulirnthathu
Varuvaen ini amma
Kaattilirunthu kanneer vadiththaen
Kanmani unakkaga
Naan kadamaiyai seivaen
Varuvathu varattum vaazhvae adharkaaga
Aasai magalae aasai magalae
Ellaam unakkaga
Naan andrilirunthu alainthae thirinthu
Vaazhvathu unakkaaga
Inimael enakenna kavalai
What worry do I have anymore?
What worry do I have anymore?
My heart sees only my daughter.
She is the whole world of my kin,
There is no other world for me anymore.
She is the whole world of my kin,
There is no other world for me anymore.
Dearest daughter, my dearest daughter,
Everything is for you.
From that day on, wandering and roaming,
I live only for you.
What worry do I have anymore?
Nourished on milk and raised upon my shoulder,
For that sweet little parrot of a child,
Out of boundless love, I stayed hidden in the dark,
My daughter, just for you.
Nourished on milk and raised upon my shoulder,
For that sweet little parrot of a child,
Out of boundless love, I stayed hidden in the dark,
My daughter, just for you.
Will you stand at the doorway and welcome me,
My daughter, just for me?
When I return, I will rest in your lap,
Remembering your mother...
Dearest daughter, my dearest daughter,
Everything is for you.
From that day on, wandering and roaming,
I live only for you.
What worry do I have anymore?
Rama spent fourteen years in the forest,
Living his life in exile;
And how the Pandavas lived in the woods,
The epic story of Mahabharata tells.
All the years I have lived until now,
What was it all for?
Even if God stands in my way, I will defy Him,
My daughter, for your sake...
Dearest daughter, my dearest daughter,
Everything is for you.
From that day on, wandering and roaming,
I live only for you.
Wishing only that you should live happily,
I held on, my child.
My wish is fulfilled, my eyes are soothed,
I will come home now, my child.
Wishing only that you should live happily,
I held on, my child.
My wish is fulfilled, my eyes are soothed,
I will come home now, my child.
From the forest, I shed tears,
For you, my precious darling.
I will do my duty,
Let come what may, my whole life is for that.
Dearest daughter, my dearest daughter,
Everything is for you.
From that day on, wandering and roaming,
I live only for you.
What worry do I have anymore?
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

Inimael enakenna kavalai from the film Magalukkaga (1974) is a deeply emotional Tamil song centered on a father's unconditional love, sacrifices, and protective devotion toward his daughter. Sung by T. M. Soundararajan with music by M. S. Viswanathan and lyrics by Kannadasan, the song depicts a father who has endured years of hardship, solitude, and exile solely to ensure his child's well-being and happiness. He tenderly addresses her as a green parrot and sees her as his entire universe, replacing the memory of her late mother. To contextualize his suffering, the father draws parallels to epic exiles—such as Lord Rama's fourteen years in the forest and the Pandavas' exile in the Mahabharata—emphasizing that his own trials were borne willingly for her future. Seeing her happy now brings him solace, fulfilling his life's aim. He boldly declares that he would even defy fate and God for her sake, showcasing the ultimate spirit of paternal devotion.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uruvam)

“Pachai kilikkaaga”

The daughter is affectionately referred to as 'Pachai kili' (green parrot), symbolizing innocence, gentleness, and beauty.

Mythological Allusion (Ilakkiya Kurippu)

“Pathinaangaandu raman kaattil / Vaazhnthathu vanavaasam”

References Rama's 14-year forest exile and the Pandavas' forest exile in Mahabharata to elevate the father's personal hardship into an epic journey of sacrifice.

Initial Rhyme / Alliteration (Mona / Etukai)

“Paalil nanainthu tholil valarntha / Pachai kilikkaaga”

Repetition of consonant sounds like 'Pa' in 'Paalil' and 'Pachai' creates rhythmic euphonic flow across adjacent lines.

Epiphora (Anaphora at line ends)

“Ellaam unakkaga”

Repeated line endings with 'unakkaaga' emphasize that every action, sacrifice, and moment of life is dedicated entirely to the daughter.

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Trivia

Magalukkaga (1974) stars Sivaji Ganesan and features poignant father-daughter themes. The music by M. S. Viswanathan combined with Kannadasan's evocative lyrics made this song an iconic representation of paternal affection in 1970s Tamil cinema.

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