- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Singer
- L. R. Eswari
- Music director
- Vishwanathan-Ramamoorthy
- Movie name
- Vennira Aadai
- Movie release year
- 1965
- Lyrics added on
- 9 Apr 2020
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
'Nee Enbadhenna Naan Enbadhenna' from the 1965 movie Vennira Aadai is a deeply philosophical track composed by Viswanathan-Ramamoorthy and penned by Kannadasan. The lyrics contemplate the transient nature of life, questioning human identity, relationships, and existence itself. Comparing the world to an impermanent stage ('nilaiyillaadha ulaga maedai'), the lyricist explores how individuals enter and leave life alone, yet remain captivated by the ongoing play of joy, sorrow, and desire.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uruvagaim)
“Nilaiyillaadhadhoru ulaga maedaiyil”
Compares the world to an impermanent theatrical stage where humans play temporary roles.
Rhetorical Question (Vinaa Aani)
“Nee enbadhenna naan enabadhenna”
Repeatedly poses existential questions using 'enbadhenna' and 'vandhadhenna' to urge self-reflection.
Monai (Initial Rhyme / Alliteration)
“Nee enbadhenna naan enabadhenna”
Matching initial consonant and vowel sounds across phrases such as 'Nee enbadhenna' and 'Naan enabadhenna'.
Iyaibu (End Rhyme)
“Indha soga naadagam unnodum ennodum”
Rhyming word endings like 'unnodum ennodum' and 'nillaadhappaa / sellaadhappaa'.
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Trivia
This song belongs to Vennira Aadai (1965), which marked the silver screen debut of J. Jayalalithaa, who later became an iconic actress and the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu. The movie was directed by CV Sridhar and featured music by the legendary duo Viswanathan-Ramamoorthy.
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