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Lyrics & meaning

Naan Unnai Azhaikkavillai Female

From Engirundho Vandhaal · 1970

Lyricist
Kannadasan
Singer
P. Susheela
Music director
M. S. Vishwanathan
Details
Engirundho Vandhaal1970

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Naan unnai azhaikkavillaiI am not calling you
En uyirai azhaikkirenI am calling my own soul
Kannai maraithukkondaalIf you hide your eyes
Manadhil ennam maraivadhillaiThe thoughts in the heart do not disappear
Female
Yen unnai maraithu kondaaiWhy did you hide yourself?
Enna ninathu kondaaiWhat did you think?
Ennai purinthu kondaal endrumIf you understand me
Unnai arinthu kolvaaiYou will know yourself
Endrum unnai arinthu kolvaaiForever you will know yourself
Female
Naan unnai azhaikkavillaiI am not calling you
En uyirai azhaikkirenI am calling my own soul
Kannai maraithukkondaalIf you hide your eyes
Manadhil ennam maraivadhillaiThe thoughts in the heart do not disappear

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

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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