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Lyrics & meaning

Konja Neram Ennai

From Sirithu Vazha Vendum · 1974

Lyricist
Vaali
Singers
T. M. Soundararajan, S. Janaki
Music director
M. S. Vishwanathan
Details
Sirithu Vazha Vendum1974

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Aa….aaa….haa….aa…haa…aaa…..[Vocalizing]
Aa… ha… aa… aa… aa… aa… haa ..aa…aa…aa…[Vocalizing]
Male
Konja neram ennai marandhaenFor a short while, I forgot myself
Male
Konja neram ennai marandhaenFor a short while, I forgot myself
Kadal neelam yena vizhi kolam ennaWhy are your eyes framed like the blue ocean?
Kadal neelam yena vizhi kolam ennaWhy are your eyes framed like the blue ocean?
Andha paarvai endhan meedhoIs that gaze directed at me?
Andha paarvai endhan meedhoIs that gaze directed at me?
Male
Konja neram ennai marandhaenFor a short while, I forgot myself
Female
Ss… aa…[Vocalizing]
Female
Konjum neram ennai marandhaenFor a caressing moment, I forgot myself
Kulir thendral yena thodum baavam ennaWhat is this feeling, touching me like a cool breeze?
Andha paarvai endhan meedhoIs that gaze directed at me?
Andha paarvai endhan meedhoIs that gaze directed at me?
Female
Konjum neram ennai marandhaen …For a caressing moment, I forgot myself...
Ss… aa…[Vocalizing]
Male
Senthaen idhazh niram maanikkamaaga…With lips as red as ruby and honey...
Aa….aa….aa….aa….aaa….aaa…[Vocalizing]
Female
Aaa….aaa….aaa…aaa….aaa…aaa…aaa…..[Vocalizing]
Male
Senthaen idhazh niram maanikkamaagaWith lips as red as ruby and honey,
Thandhida vandhen kaanikkaiyaagaI came to offer them as a tribute.
Female
Kaanikkai yaedhu naan tharum podhuWhat gift is needed when I offer myself?
Kaanikkai yaedhu naan tharum podhuWhat gift is needed when I offer myself?
Kaadhalil suvai yaedhu naan vazhangaadhuWhere is the sweetness in love if I do not grant it?
Female
Konjum neram ennai marandhaen …For a caressing moment, I forgot myself...
Ss… aa…[Vocalizing]
Female
Ninaikkaiyil kodhippaagaBoiling with heat when thought of,
Anaikkaiyil kuliraagaCooling down when embraced,
Ninaikkaiyil kodhippaagaBoiling with heat when thought of,
Anaikkaiyil kuliraagaCooling down when embraced,
Iruppaval ilamaeni ennaalum unakkaagaShe who possesses this young form is forever yours,
Iruppaval ilamaeni ennaalum unakkaagaShe who possesses this young form is forever yours.
Male
Aadavar thodum naeramWhen a man touches,
Aasaiyil uruvaagumDesire takes form,
Aadavar thodum naeramWhen a man touches,
Aasaiyil uruvaagumDesire takes form,
Naadagam arangaerumThe drama will be staged,
Maedaiyum neeyaagumAnd you will become the stage itself,
Naadagam arangaerumThe drama will be staged,
Maedaiyum neeyaagumAnd you will become the stage itself.
Male
Konja naeram ennai marandhaenFor a short while, I forgot myself.
Aa….aaa…..aaa….aaa….aaa….aaa…[Vocalizing]
Female
Vaan mazhai tharum neeraiLike the earth receiving
Vaangiya nilam polaeThe water brought by heaven's rain,
Male
Naan oru sugam kaanaFor me to experience delight,
Naerndhadhu unnaalaeIt came to be because of you.
Female
Maraippadhu oru paadhiOne half is hidden,
Marandhadhu oru paadhiOne half is forgotten,
Maraippadhu oru paadhiOne half is hidden,
Marandhadhu oru paadhiOne half is forgotten,
Male
Eduppadhum koduppadhumGiving and receiving,
Namakkini sari paadhiIs now an equal half for both of us,
Eduppadhum koduppadhumGiving and receiving,
Namakkini sari paadhiIs now an equal half for both of us.

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

Konja Neram Ennai Marandhen from Sirithu Vazha Vendum (1974) is a soulful romantic song celebrating deep affection, intimate longing, and emotional surrender. The song portrays a heroine lost in the enchanting gaze of her lover, describing how his presence washes over her like a cool breeze and sparks passionate thoughts.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Simile (Upamai)

Kadal neelam yena vizhi kolam enna

Compares the depth and color of the eyes to the vast blue ocean.

Antithesis / Contrast (Uran)

Ninaikkaiyil kodhippaaga / Anaikkaiyil kuliraaga

Contrasts the heat of yearning in thoughts with the cooling comfort of physical closeness.

Simile (Upamai)

Vaan mazhai tharum neerai / Vaangiya nilam polae

Compares receiving bliss from her beloved to thirsty soil absorbing rainwater from the heavens.

Rhyme & Rhythm (Etukai / Iyaibu)

Maraippadhu oru paadhi / Marandhadhu oru paadhi

Uses symmetrical line endings and mid-word rhymes to create a melodic repetition.

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Trivia

Sirithu Vazha Vendum (1974) is a Tamil action-drama film starring M. G. Ramachandran and Latha. The iconic musical score was composed by M. S. Viswanathan with lyrics penned by Vaali, and this track was sung by T. M. Soundararajan and P. Susheela.

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