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Lyrics & meaning

Kodi Inbam Meni Engum

From Nenjil Aadum Poo Ondru · 1978

Lyricist
Vaali
Singers
S. Janaki, S. P. Balasubrahmanyam
Music director
Ilayaraja
Movie name
Nenjil Aadum Poo Ondru
Movie release year
1978
Lyrics added on
28 Jun 2020

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Laa… laalaalaa laalaalaa laalaalaa laa
Lalalaa laa
Kodi inbam maeni engum
Paaindhadhammammaa
Kodi inbam maeni engum
Paaindhadhammammaa
Preethi endru paerai chonnaal
Oonjal aadum ullam unnaal
Yaedhaedho ennam vandhadho
Kodi inbam maeni engum
Paaindhadhammammaa
Indha sugam solla mozhi yaedhu
Inba rasam pongi varum podhu
Undhan vasam thaanae ila maadhu
Thaenil oorum poo chendu
Thendral konjum naal kandu
Aanandham thaanaaga ennai thaedi vandhadho
Kodi inbam maeni yengum
Paaindhadhammammaa
Preethi endru paerai chonnaal
Oonjal aadum ullam unnaal
Yaedhaedho ennam vandhadho
Kodi inbam maeni yengum
Paaindhadhammammaa
Kannam ennum kinnam azhagaaga
Kondu varum vannam edharkkaaga
Oviyangal theettum enakkaaga
Kannil rendu meenaada
Kaadhal odai neeraada
Thoongaamal poraada
Undhan aasai vandhadho
Laala laalaa laala laalaa laala laalaalaa
Gangai nadhi vandhu thadam saerum
Mangai nadhi mannan madi saerum
Manjal nadhi engum vazhindhodum
Nenjil aadum poo ondru
Naanum soodum naal indru
Paasathil naesathil indha ullam thulludho
Kodi inbam maeni engum
Paaindhadhammammaa
Preethi endru paerai chonnaal
Oonjal aadum ullam unnaal
Yaedhaedho ennam vandhadho
Kodi inbam maeni engum
Paaindhadhammammaa
Laala laalaa laala laalaa laala laalaalaa
Mmm… mm… mm… mm… mm…mmm ..mm
La... la la la, la la la, la la la, la
La la la, la
A million joys across my whole body
Have rushed through, oh my!
A million joys across my whole body
Have rushed through, oh my!
When I call out the name Preethi,
My heart sways like a swing because of you.
Have all kinds of sweet thoughts come rushing in?
A million joys across my whole body
Have rushed through, oh my!
What words can describe this bliss,
When the sweet taste of joy overflows?
This young girl belongs completely to you,
Like a bouquet of flowers soaked in honey,
Seeing the day the gentle breeze caresses it!
Has happiness come looking for me on its own?
A million joys across my whole body
Have rushed through, oh my!
When I call out the name Preethi,
My heart sways like a swing because of you.
Have all kinds of sweet thoughts come rushing in?
A million joys across my whole body
Have rushed through, oh my!
The lovely cups of your cheeks,
Why do they bring such glowing color?
It is for me, who paints beautiful pictures!
With two fish dancing in your eyes,
Bathing in the stream of love,
Struggling through sleepless nights,
Has your deep longing arrived?
La la la la, la la la la, la la la la la
The river Ganga flows to join the sea,
The river of a woman rests in her king's lap,
A river of golden turmeric overflows everywhere.
The flower that swayed in my heart,
Today is the day I finally wear it!
Does this heart leap with affection and love?
A million joys across my whole body
Have rushed through, oh my!
When I call out the name Preethi,
My heart sways like a swing because of you.
Have all kinds of sweet thoughts come rushing in?
A million joys across my whole body
Have rushed through, oh my!
La la la la, la la la la, la la la la la
Mmm mmm mmm mmm mmm mmm mmm mmm
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

This song is a joyful celebration of romantic passion and emotional bliss. The speaker expresses how even hearing the beloved's name ('Preethi') causes an overwhelming surge of happiness and excitement throughout the body. Using rich natural imagery, the lyrics capture the intoxicating sensation of love, comparing the maiden's grace to overflowing streams, honey-soaked flowers, and dancing blossoms.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uruvagandhal)

“Kannam ennum kinnam azhagaaga”

Compares the cheek to a cup ('Kannam ennum kinnam') and the young maiden to a river ('Mangai nadhi').

Rhyme / Etukai (Second-letter Harmony)

“Gangai nadhi vandhu thadam saerum”

The second letters 'ng' and 'nj' share nasal harmony across consecutive lines ('Gangai', 'Mangai', 'Manjal').

Hyperbole (Ayaal)

“Kodi inbam maeni engum”

Exaggerates emotional ecstasy as 'kodi inbam' (ten million delights) surging across the body.

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Trivia

Lyricist Vaali frequently used specific proper names directly within song hooks (like 'Preethi' here) to add a personal, modern, and melodious touch to Tamil film songs during this era.

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