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Lyrics & meaning

Naan Ennum

From Azhiyadha Kolangal · 1979

Lyricist
Gangai Amaran
Singer
S. P. Balasubrahmanyam
Music director
Salil Chowdhury
Details
Azhiyadha Kolangal1979

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Naan ennum pozhudhuWhen I think of myself
Yedho sugam engo dhinamSome joy, somewhere every day
Sellum manadhuThe mind wanders
Naan ennum pozhudhuWhen I think of myself
Yedho sugam engo dhinamSome joy, somewhere every day
Sellum manadhuThe mind wanders
Naan ennum pozhudhu….When I think of myself...
Chorus
Lalalalaa lalalalaa lalalalaa lalaaLalalalaa lalalalaa lalalalaa lalaa
Lalalalaa lalalalaa lalalalaa lalaaLalalalaa lalalalaa lalalalaa lalaa
Lalalalaa lalalalaa lalalalaa lalaaLalalalaa lalalalaa lalalalaa lalaa
Lalalalaa lalalalaa lalalalaa lalaaLalalalaa lalalalaa lalalalaa lalaa
Male
{Nenjil itta kolam ellaamAll the patterns drawn upon the heart
AzhivadhillaiDo not get erased
Endrum adhu kalaivadhillaiThey never fade away forever
Ennangalum maraivadhillai} (2)And thoughts never disappear (2)
Andha naal…Those days...
Andha naal ammaa enna aanandhamaeOh mother, what sheer joy those days were!
Male
Naan ennum pozhudhuWhen I think of myself
Yedho sugam engo dhinamSome joy, somewhere every day
Sellum manadhuThe mind wanders
Naan ennum pozhudhu….When I think of myself...
Chorus
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Male
Naan ennum pozhudhu naa…When I think of myself, I...
Naan ennum pozhudhuWhen I think of myself
Yedho sugam engo dhinamSome joy, somewhere every day
Ennai serkkindradhoDoes it come to embrace me?
Naan ennum pozhudhuWhen I think of myself
Yedho sugam engo dhinamSome joy, somewhere every day
Ennai serkkindradhu nenjilaeEmbraces me in my heart
Male
{Aatrilae aatrangarai ootrinilaeIn the river, in the spring along the riverbank
Angu vandha kaatrinilaeIn the gentle breeze that arrived there
Thennai ilam keetrinilae} (2)In the tender fronds of coconut palm leaves (2)
Ammammaa…aaa..aa…Oh my...
Ammammaa allum sugam kodi vidhamOh my, the joy embraced is of a million kinds
Male
Naan ennum pozhudhuWhen I think of myself
Yedho sugam engo dhinamSome joy, somewhere every day
Sellum manadhuThe mind wanders
Naan ennum pozhudhuWhen I think of myself
Chorus
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Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

'Naan Ennum Pozhudhu' is a deeply nostalgic and evocative song from Balu Mahendra's debut directorial film 'Azhiyadha Kolangal' (1979). The song captures the innocence of youth, fond memories, and the sweet lingering feeling of self-discovery and reflection. The speaker reflects on how memories carved into the heart like intricate art ('kolam') never fade over time, bringing profound happiness whenever recollected. The imagery evokes serene nature—riverbanks, springs, palm fronds, and gentle breezes—symbolizing the boundless forms of pleasure that sweet memories bring to the soul.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uruvagaim)

Nenjil itta kolam ellaam azhivadhillai

Comparing cherished memories and emotions etched in the mind to decorative rangoli patterns ('kolam') drawn in the heart that never get erased.

Rhyme & Assonance (Iyaibu & Monai)

Azhivadhillai / Endrum adhu kalaivadhillai / Ennangalum maraivadhillai

Use of matching verbal endings (-adhillai) across successive lines creating melodic harmony.

Nature Imagery

Aatrilae aatrangarai ootrinilae / Angu vandha kaatrinilae / Thennai ilam keetrinilae

Sensory descriptions of natural elements like flowing rivers, gentle wind, and coconut leaves to convey inner peace.

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Trivia

'Azhiyadha Kolangal' (1979) was the directorial debut of veteran cinematographer Balu Mahendra. The film features a rare and iconic music score by legendary Bengali composer Salil Chowdhury in Tamil cinema, with lyrics written by Gangai Amaran, and vocals rendered by S. P. Sailaja.

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