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Lyrics & meaning

Naan Ennathil Neenthum

From Deiva Kuzhanthaikal · 1973

Lyricist
Kannadasan
Singers
P. Susheela, L. R. Eswari
Music director
V. Kumar
Details
Deiva Kuzhanthaikal1973

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Chorus
……………….....
Female
Naan ennaththil neenthum pennallavoAm I not a woman swimming in deep thoughts?
Vannangal soodum sendallavoAm I not a red blossom adorned with vibrant colors?
Minnalai veesum kannallo vaa….vaa….Aren't these eyes casting lightning bolts? Come... come...
Female
Naan ennaththil neenthum pennallavoAm I not a woman swimming in deep thoughts?
Vannangal soodum sendallavoAm I not a red blossom adorned with vibrant colors?
Minnalai veesum kannallo vaa….vaa….Aren't these eyes casting lightning bolts? Come... come...
Female
Paniyil nanaintha nilavil kaninthaSoaked in gentle dew, ripened under the moon,
Pennondru vaa endrathuA woman called out, 'Come!'
Kodiyil valarnthu manathil malarnthaNurtured on a vine, blossomed in the heart,
Poo ondru paar endrathuA flower called out, 'Look!'
Male :…………………Male: ...
Female
Oru naal mogam oru naal theerumA single day's passion fades in a single day,
Thirunaal yogam palanaal vendumThe divine fortune of holy days is needed for many days,
Thedungal sugam endrathu vaa vaa…..'Seek true bliss,' it said, come, come...
Female
Naan ennaththil neenthum pennallavoAm I not a woman swimming in deep thoughts?
Vannangal soodum sendallavoAm I not a red blossom adorned with vibrant colors?
Minnalai veesum kannallo vaa….vaa….Aren't these eyes casting lightning bolts? Come... come...
Female
Vaa dhinamoru pudhu sugam tharavaaCome, shall I offer a fresh delight every day?
En madiyinil kalaigalai peravaaShall you master fine arts on my lap?
Naam iravilum pagalilumShall we, through day and night,
Bodhaiyil vazhavaa..Live immersed in intoxication?
Female
Allungal pennai kaiyil konjamGather the woman in your arms a little,
Inbam konjumPleasure will caress you,
Konjungal manjam kandu thullumCaress her; seeing the bed, she will bound,
Penmai thullumWomanhood will bound in joy!
Aasaikku vetkkamillaiyae kannaa vaa….Desire knows no shyness, my beloved, come...
Female
Allungal pennai kaiyil konjamGather the woman in your arms a little,
Inbam konjumPleasure will caress you,
Konjungal manjam kandu thullumCaress her; seeing the bed, she will bound,
Penmai thullumWomanhood will bound in joy!
Aasaikku vetkkamillaiyae kannaa vaa….Desire knows no shyness, my beloved, come...
Female
Thangamaana udal thazhuva vendumenaDesiring to embrace a golden form,
Unnai theduvathu sorkkamSeeking you is heavenly bliss.
Pongu maakadalil neenthum odamithuThis is a boat sailing in a surging ocean,
Thevaiyillai ini vetkkamThere is no need for shyness anymore.
Female
Thangamaana udal thazhuva vendumenaDesiring to embrace a golden form,
Unnai theduvathu sorkkamSeeking you is heavenly bliss.
Pongu maakadalil neenthum odamithuThis is a boat sailing in a surging ocean,
Thevaiyillai ini vetkkamThere is no need for shyness anymore.
Female
Thottaththil mullai aattaththil ellaiJasmine in the garden, a boundary to the game,
Thottaththil mullai aattaththil ellaiJasmine in the garden, a boundary to the game,
Aanantham konjam illaiJoy is boundless,
Kadhal pesa varum pillaiA tender soul coming to speak of love,
Kaiyil aada varum killaiA sweet parrot coming to dance in your hands,
Medhuvaa thodavaa ennaiShall I touch you gently?
Ponnaaga poovaaga koththodu kondaada vaa vaaCome to celebrate in clusters like gold and blossoms, come, come,
Female
Allungal pennai kaiyil konjamGather the woman in your arms a little,
Inbam konjumPleasure will caress you,
Konjungal manjam kandu thullumCaress her; seeing the bed, she will bound,
Penmai thullumWomanhood will bound in joy!
Aasaikku vetkkamillaiyae kannaa vaa….Desire knows no shyness, my beloved, come...

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

Naan Ennaththil Neenthum from Deiva Kuzhanthaikal (1973) is a captivating romantic track composed by V. Kumar with lyrics by legendary poet Kannadasan. The song captures the playful banter, sensuality, and deep affection between lovers, portraying passion through expressive imagery of blooming flowers, moonlit nights, and surging ocean waves. Through poetic allegories, the lyrics explore the surrender of inhibitions in love, contrasting short-lived passion with enduring intimacy. The expressive vocal interplay between P. Susheela and L. R. Eswari brings out both tender allure and vibrant enthusiasm, making it a classic romantic composition of 1970s Tamil cinema.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uruvagamm)

Pongu maakadalil neenthum odamithu

Compares youth and passion to a boat navigating a surging ocean ('Pongu maakadalil neenthum odamithu').

Ethukai (Second Letter Rhyme)

Naan ennaththil neenthum pennallavo / Vannangal soodum sendallavo

Rhyming of the second letter 'nn' across successive lines ('ennaththil', 'vannangal').

Anaphora / Repetition

Allungal pennai kaiyil konjam

Repetition of evocative rhythmic phrases ('Allungal pennai kaiyil konjam') to build romantic intensity.

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Trivia

Deiva Kuzhanthaikal (1973) featured music by V. Kumar, who was celebrated for introducing distinct rhythmic patterns and catchy melodies in 1970s Tamil cinema. The song stands out for combining the contrasting vocal styles of P. Susheela (soft and melodious) and L. R. Eswari (vibrant and energetic) under Kannadasan's lyrical mastery.

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