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Lyrics & meaning

Naan Enbathu Nee Allavo

From Soora Samhaaram · 1988

Lyricist
Gangai Amaran
Singers
Arun Mozhi, K. S. Chithra
Music director
Ilayaraja
Movie name
Soora Samhaaram
Movie release year
1988
Lyrics added on
16 Feb 2017

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
La la laa.. laa laa.laa laa…
Laa la la…laa la la…laaaa…
Naan enbadhu
Nee allavo.. deva devi
Inni naan enbadhu
Nee allavo… deva devi
Devalogham verru yedhu
Devi inghu ulla podhu
Vedham odhu
Naan enbadhu
Nee allavo.. deva deva
Inni naan enbadhu
Nee allavo… deva deva
Ahaaaannn ahaaann ahaaann
Ahhaaann ahhaaannn ahaann
Paavai unthal koondhal indru
Bothai vanthu yetrum bothu
Paarthu paarthu yenghum nenjil
Vanthidathaa maatram yetthu
Paarvai seitha sothanai
Naalum inba vethanai
Kaadhal konda kaamanai
Kandu kondu nee anai
Koodinen panpaadinen
Yen kolam veru aanen
Thaavinen..thallaadinen
Un dhagham theerkalaanen
Paallum thezhi thaenum
Parimaara neram vanthathae
Naan enbadhu
Nee allavo.. deva deva
Inni naan enbadhu
Nee allavo… deva deva
Devalogham verru yedhu
Devan inghu ulla podhu
Vedham odhu
Naan enbadhu
Nee allavo.. deva devi
Aasai konda kaadhal kanngal
Paada vantha paadal enna
Aadugindra pothu nenjil
Koodukindra koodal enna
Naanum unthan thozhilae
Vazhugindra naazh ithu
Thozhil intha naazhilae
Aadugindra poovidhu
Annamae yen aasaiyo
Un aathi andham kaana
Kannilae undaanathae
Yen kaadhal devi naana
Pothum ithu pothum
Ilaam poovai meni thangumma
Naan enbadhu
Nee allavo.. deva devi
Female :Inni naan enbadhu
Nee allavo… deva deva
Devalogham verru yedhu
Female :Devan inghu ulla podhu
Male :Vedham odhu
Naan enbadhu
Nee allavo.. deva deva ..aaaa….
Male :Inni naan enbadhu
Nee allavo… deva devi
La la la.. la la la la…
La la la… la la la… laaaa…
The one called "me"—
isn't that you, my divine goddess?
From now on, the one called "me"—
isn't that you, my divine goddess?
What other heaven could there be,
when my goddess is right here?
Chant the sacred verses!
The one called "me"—
isn't that you, my divine lord?
From now on, the one called "me"—
isn't that you, my divine lord?
Aha haan... aha haan... aha haan...
Ah haan... ah haan... aha haan...
Today, when your hair, my lovely girl,
brings a wave of intoxication,
In a heart that gazes and yearns,
won't a sweet change take hold?
The test given by your eyes
brings a sweet ache every day.
Kama (the god of love) is filled with passion;
see him and hold him close!
I joined you and sang a sweet melody,
why has my whole being transformed?
I rushed forward, I lost my balance,
and came to quench your thirst.
Fresh milk and clear honey,
the time has come to share them.
The one called "me"—
isn't that you, my divine lord?
From now on, the one called "me"—
isn't that you, my divine lord?
What other heaven could there be,
when my god is right here?
Chant the sacred verses!
The one called "me"—
isn't that you, my divine goddess?
These eyes filled with longing love,
what song have they come to sing?
As we sway together,
what is this closeness filling our hearts?
Resting upon your shoulder,
this is the day I truly live.
In your embrace on this day,
this tender flower sways.
My gentle swan, why this desire
to know you from beginning to end?
It was born right in your eyes;
after all, am I not your goddess of love?
This is enough, oh it is enough!
Can this young, tender body bear any more?
The one called "me"—
isn't that you, my divine goddess?
Female: From now on, the one called "me"—
isn't that you, my divine lord?
What other heaven could there be,
Female: when my god is right here?
Male: Chant the sacred verses!
The one called "me"—
isn't that you, my divine lord... aaa...
Male: From now on, the one called "me"—
isn't that you, my divine goddess?
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

'Naan Enbadhu Nee Allavo' is a romantic duet from the 1988 Tamil action film Soora Samhaaram. Composed by Maestro Ilaiyaraaja and written by Gangai Amaran, the song expresses the profound romantic and spiritual oneness between two lovers, where each sees themselves as an extension of the other ('Am I not you?'). They compare their physical presence and romantic union to heaven on earth ('Devalogham verru yedhu'), elevating mortal love to a divine, sacred experience.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Emonai (Initial Rhyme / Alliteration)

“Paavai unthal koondhal indru / Paarthu paarthu yenghum nenjil”

Matching initial consonant/vowel sounds across line starts, such as 'Paavai' and 'Paarthu'.

Ethirai (Second Letter Rhyme)

“Koodinen panpaadinen / Thaavinen..thallaadinen”

Matching second consonants across lines, like 'Koodinen' and 'Thaavinen' (matching 'di'/'vi' rhythm) or 'Paallum' and 'Parimaara'.

Metaphor (Uruvagamm)

“Devalogham verru yedhu / Devi inghu ulla podhu”

Comparing the beloved's presence to heaven ('Devalogham verru yedhu / Devi inghu ulla podhu') and her body to a flower ('Aadugindra poovidhu').

Rhetorical Question

“Naan enbadhu / Nee allavo.. deva devi”

Asking 'Naan enbadhu nee allavo' (Am I not you?) to emphasize absolute emotional and spiritual unity.

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Trivia

Although credited as unknown in some song listings, 'Naan Enbadhu Nee Allavo' was composed by Ilaiyaraaja for the Kamal Haasan starrer 'Soora Samhaaram' (1988), directed by K. Satesh. Sung delightfully by K. J. Yesudas and K. S. Chithra, it remains a beloved track known for its lush melodic orchestrations and serene romantic tone.

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