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Lyrics & meaning

Naandhaane Engugiraen

From Jagathalaprathapan · 1990

Lyricist
Vairamuthu
Singer
K. S. Chithra
Music director
Sankar Ganesh
Details
Jagathalaprathapan1990

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Naanthaanae yengugiren un ninaivaalaeIt is I who long for you in your memory
Naalthorum paadugiren un pirivaalaeI sing every day because of our separation
En mel kobam yaenoWhy are you angry with me?
Ennai konjam paarumLook at me a little
Raavellam thoongaamae naan vaadurenI wither away without sleeping all night
Female
Aasai melae aasai vachuPlacing desire upon desire
Appuram thaan kaadhalichenOnly after that did I fall in love
Kaadhalicha naal mudhalaFrom the day I fell in love
Kannu rendum urangalaiyaeBoth my eyes have not slept
Female
Aasai melae aasai vachuPlacing desire upon desire
Appuram thaan kaadhalichenOnly after that did I fall in love
Kaadhalicha naal mudhalaFrom the day I fell in love
Kannu rendum urangalaiyaeBoth my eyes have not slept
Female
Enna paavam seidhen naanoWhat sin have I committed?
Ennai indru veruppadhaenoWhy do you hate me today?
Unnai enni raavellaamThinking of you all night long
Thoongaama naan vaadurenI wither away without sleeping
Female
Kaalaiyilae ezhunthu naanumWaking up early in the morning
Palli sellum neram paarthuWatching for the time to go to school
Thulli odi vandhen kannaI came running and leaping, my dear
Unnai paarkkathaane mannaJust to see you, my beloved
Female
Kaalaiyilae ezhunthu naanumWaking up early in the morning
Palli sellum neram paarthuWatching for the time to go to school
Thulli odi vandhen kannaI came running and leaping, my dear
Unnai paarkkathaane mannaJust to see you, my beloved
Female
Vanna vanna kanavugal vandhuColorful dreams keep arriving
Vattudhaiyaa ennai indruThey hover around and torment me today
Unnai enni raavellaamThinking of you all night long
Thoongaamae naan vaadurenI wither away without sleeping

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This song expresses the poignant longing and heartfelt distress of a young woman experiencing the agony of separation from her beloved. She passionately questions his sudden anger and hatred toward her, describing how her love grew incrementally until it completely took over her life, leaving her unable to sleep at night. The lyrics evoke innocent nostalgia, recalling how she used to skip out during school hours just to catch a glimpse of him, and how colorful yet tormenting dreams now consume her sleepless nights.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Reduplication (Adukkuthodar)

Aasai melae aasai vachu

The repetition of words like 'Aasai melae aasai' and 'Vanna vanna' enhances the emotional weight and visual imagery, emphasizing growing desire and vivid dreams.

End Rhyme (Iyaibu)

Thulli odi vandhen kanna / Unnai paarkkathaane manna

The end rhyme between 'kanna' and 'manna' creates a rhythmic and melodic flow at the end of adjacent lines.

Hyperbole / Imagery

Raavellam thoongaamae naan vaaduren

Describing sleeplessness as physically withering or fading away ('vaaduren') dramatically portrays the depth of romantic yearning.

Rhetorical Questioning

Enna paavam seidhen naano / Ennai indru veruppadhaeno

The protagonist uses rhetorical questions to directly convey her feelings of confusion, innocence, and hurt regarding her lover's distance.

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Trivia

'Jagathalaprathapan' (1990) features music composed by Shankar-Ganesh. Lyricist Vairamuthu captures the innocent transition from school-age infatuation to deep romantic longing in this song.

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