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Lyrics & meaning

Naan Unnai Azhaikkavillai Female

From Engirundho Vandhaal · 1970

Lyricist
Kannadasan
Singer
P. Susheela
Music director
M. S. Vishwanathan
Movie name
Engirundho Vandhaal
Movie release year
1970
Lyrics added on
22 Jul 2019

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Naan unnai azhaikkavillai
En uyirai azhaikkiren
Kannai maraithukkondaal
Manadhil ennam maraivadhillai
Yen unnai maraithu kondaai
Enna ninathu kondaai
Ennai purinthu kondaal endrum
Unnai arinthu kolvaai
Endrum unnai arinthu kolvaai
Naan unnai azhaikkavillai
En uyirai azhaikkiren
Kannai maraithukkondaal
Manadhil ennam maraivadhillai
I am not calling you,
I am calling my own life.
If you hide your eyes,
the thoughts in the heart do not fade.
Why did you hide yourself?
What were you thinking?
If you understand me,
you will know yourself,
you will always know yourself.
I am not calling you,
I am calling my own life.
If you hide your eyes,
the thoughts in the heart do not fade.
Female
Female
Female

Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

This song explores a deep philosophical and emotional connection between lovers. The speaker conveys that addressing their beloved is akin to reaching out to their own soul, signifying an inseparable bond. It emphasizes that physical distance or closing one's eyes cannot erase the thoughts and feelings residing within the heart. Furthermore, it suggests that truly understanding one's partner leads to a deeper understanding and realization of oneself.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor

En uyirai azhaikkiren

Equating the beloved directly to one's own soul ('uyir'), highlighting complete emotional integration.

Antithesis

Kannai maraithukkondaal / Manadhil ennam maraivadhillai

Contrasting physical concealment ('Kannai maraithukkondaal') with mental persistence ('Manadhil ennam maraivadhillai').

Iyaibu (End Rhyme)

Naan unnai azhaikkavillai

End rhyming pattern with 'azhaikkavillai' and 'maraivadhillai' across stanza lines.

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Trivia

Engirundho Vandhaal (1970) was directed by A. C. Tirulokchandar, starring Sivaji Ganesan and Jayalalithaa. The soundtrack was composed by M. S. Viswanathan with lyrics by Kannadasan.

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