Nenjam Ennum Oorinile
From Aaru · 2005
- Lyricist
- Lyricist Not Known
- Music director
- Devi Sri Prasad
- Details
- Aaru2005
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Nenjam enum oorinilae | In the town called heart, |
| Kaadhal enum theruvinilae | On the street called love, |
| Kanavu enum vaasalilae | At the doorstep called dream, |
| Ennai katti kolla vandhaayae | You came to embrace me. |
| Female | |
| Vaazhkai enum vaanthilae | In the sky called life, |
| Manasu enum megathilae | In the cloud called mind, |
| Aasai enum maazhaiyinilae | In the rain called desire, |
| Enai chotta chotta nenaithaayae | You drenched me drop by drop. |
| Male | |
| Naan thaniyaai thaniyaai irundhenae | I was all alone and lonely, |
| Nee thunaiyaai thunaiyaai vandhaayae | You came as my comforting companion, |
| Indru idhamaai idhamaai tholaindhenae | Today, I am pleasantly lost, |
| Kaadhalae…ae…ae… | Oh love... |
| Male | |
| Nenjam enum oorinilae | In the town called heart, |
| Kaadhal enum theruvinilae | On the street called love, |
| Kanavu enum vaasalilae | At the doorstep called dream, |
| Ennai katti kolla vandhaayae | You came to embrace me. |
| Female | |
| Hey kaathula yeni vechu | Hey, placing a ladder in the wind, |
| Un moochula erangiduven | I will climb down into your breath. |
| Male : Nerupula veedu katti | Male: Building a house in fire, |
| Un nenapula vaazhndhiduven | I will live in your memories. |
| Female | |
| Ahaa pena edutha thaana kaigal | Ah, whenever I pick up a pen, my hand automatically |
| Un perai thaan ezhuthiyathae | Wrote only your name. |
| Male : Koyila paatha thaana kaigal | Male: Whenever I see a temple, my hands automatically |
| Unakaagathaan kumbiduthae…ae….. | Pray only for your sake... |
| Male | |
| Nenjam enum oorinilae | In the town called heart, |
| Kaadhal enum theruvinilae | On the street called love, |
| Kanavu enum vaasalilae | At the doorstep called dream, |
| Ennai katti kolla vandhaayae | You came to embrace me. |
| Chorus | |
| Na na na ..na na nan na na | Na na na ..na na nan na na |
| Hey na na na ..na na nan na na | Hey na na na ..na na nan na na |
| Na na na ..na na nan na na | Na na na ..na na nan na na |
| Hey na na na ..na na nan na na | Hey na na na ..na na nan na na |
| Chorus | |
| B-o-y boy… boyinna paiyyan | B-o-y boy... boy means a guy, |
| G-i-r-l girl… girilunna ponnu | G-i-r-l girl... girl means a gal, |
| This girl is so hot | This girl is so hot |
| That will make him crazy | That will make him crazy |
| They’re just gonna rock | They're just gonna rock |
| So take it easy | So take it easy |
| Chorus | |
| Indha rendu perukullaiyum | Between these two people, |
| Touching touching | Touching touching, |
| Ada anytime anywhere | Ah, anytime anywhere, |
| Kissing kissing | Kissing kissing. |
| Chorus | |
| Ahaah..ahaah ahaah ahaah | Ahaah..ahaah ahaah ahaah |
| Ahaah..ahaah ahaah ahaah | Ahaah..ahaah ahaah ahaah |
| Female | |
| Kannula kaiyuru katti | Tying a rope with my eyes, |
| Un uruvatha pudichikuven | I will capture your silhouette. |
| Mannula naan vizhundhu | Falling down onto the dirt, |
| Un nizhalaiyum yendhikkuven | I will hold and cherish even your shadow. |
| Female | |
| Kaikuttaiyagha un viral maara | Just so your finger turns into a handkerchief, |
| Azhuvadhai pola naan nadipen | I will pretend as if I am crying. |
| Male : Nee azha vendam indiya naatil | Male: You don't need to cry; in the nation of India, |
| Vengayathai thadai vidhipen…. | I will place a ban on onions... |
| Male | |
| Nenjam enum oorinilae | In the town called heart, |
| Kaadhal enum theruvinilae | On the street called love, |
| Kanavu enum vaasalilae | At the doorstep called dream, |
| Ennai katti kolla vandhaayae | You came to embrace me. |
| Chorus | |
| B-o-y boy… boyinna paiyyan | B-o-y boy... boy means a guy, |
| G-i-r-l girl… girilunna ponnu | G-i-r-l girl... girl means a gal, |
| This girl is so hot | This girl is so hot |
| That will make him crazy | That will make him crazy |
| They’re just gonna rock | They're just gonna rock |
| So take it easy | So take it easy |
நெஞ்சம் எனும்
ஊரினிலே காதல் எனும்
தெருவினிலே கனவு எனும்
வாசலிலே என்னை கட்டி
கொள்ள வந்தாயே
In the town called heart,
On the street called love,
At the doorstep called dream,
You came to embrace me.
வாழ்க்கை எனும்
வானத்திலே மனசு எனும்
மேகத்திலே ஆசை எனும்
மழையினிலே எனை சொட்ட
சொட்ட நனைத்தாயே
In the sky called life,
In the cloud called mind,
In the rain called desire,
You drenched me drop by drop.
நான் தனியாய்
தனியாய் இருந்தேனே
நீ துணையாய் துணையாய்
வந்தாயே இன்று இதமாய்
இதமாய் தொலைந்தேனே
காதலே…
I was all alone and lonely,
You came as my comforting companion,
Today, I am pleasantly lost,
Oh love...
நெஞ்சம் எனும்
ஊரினிலே காதல் எனும்
தெருவினிலே கனவு எனும்
வாசலிலே என்னை கட்டி
கொள்ள வந்தாயே
In the town called heart,
On the street called love,
At the doorstep called dream,
You came to embrace me.
ஹே காத்துல ஏணி
வெச்சு உன் மூச்சுல இறங்கிடுவேன்
நெருப்புல வீடு கட்டி
உன் நெனப்புல வாழ்ந்திடுவேன்
Hey, placing a ladder in the wind,
I will climb down into your breath.
Male: Building a house in fire,
I will live in your memories.
ஆஹா பேனா
எடுத்தா தானா கைகள்
உன் பேர தான் எழுதியதே
கோயில பாத்தா
தானா கைகள் உனக்காக
தான் கும்பிடுதே
Ah, whenever I pick up a pen, my hand automatically
Wrote only your name.
Male: Whenever I see a temple, my hands automatically
Pray only for your sake...
நெஞ்சம் எனும்
ஊரினிலே காதல் எனும்
தெருவினிலே கனவு எனும்
வாசலிலே என்னை கட்டி
கொள்ள வந்தாயே
In the town called heart,
On the street called love,
At the doorstep called dream,
You came to embrace me.
...............................
Na na na ..na na nan na na
Hey na na na ..na na nan na na
Na na na ..na na nan na na
Hey na na na ..na na nan na na
பாய் பாய் பாயின்னா
பையன் கேர்ள் கேர்ள் கேர்ள்னா
பொண்ணு திஸ் கேர்ள் இஸ் சோ
ஹாட் தட் வில் மேக் ஹிம் கிரேசி
தே ஆர் ஜஸ்ட் கோன்னா ராக் சோ
டேக் இட் ஈசி
B-o-y boy... boy means a guy,
G-i-r-l girl... girl means a gal,
This girl is so hot
That will make him crazy
They're just gonna rock
So take it easy
இந்த ரெண்டு
பேருக்குள்ளேயும்
டச்சிங்க் டச்சிங்க்
அட எனிடைம்
எனிவேர் கிஸ்ஸிங்
கிஸ்ஸிங்
Between these two people,
Touching touching,
Ah, anytime anywhere,
Kissing kissing.
.............................
Ahaah..ahaah ahaah ahaah
Ahaah..ahaah ahaah ahaah
கண்ணுல
கையுரு கட்டி உன்
உருவத்த புடிச்சிக்குவேன்
மண்ணுல நான் விழுந்து
உன் நிழலையும் ஏந்திக்குவேன்
Tying a rope with my eyes,
I will capture your silhouette.
Falling down onto the dirt,
I will hold and cherish even your shadow.
கை குட்டையாக
உன் விரல் மாற அழுவதை
போல நான் நடிப்பேன்
நீ அழ வேண்டாம்
இந்திய நாட்டில் வெங்காயத்தை
தடை விதிப்பேன்
Just so your finger turns into a handkerchief,
I will pretend as if I am crying.
Male: You don't need to cry; in the nation of India,
I will place a ban on onions...
நெஞ்சம் எனும்
ஊரினிலே காதல் எனும்
தெருவினிலே கனவு எனும்
வாசலிலே என்னை கட்டி
கொள்ள வந்தாயே
In the town called heart,
On the street called love,
At the doorstep called dream,
You came to embrace me.
பாய் பாய் பாயின்னா
பையன் கேர்ள் கேர்ள் கேர்ள்னா
பொண்ணு திஸ் கேர்ள் இஸ் சோ
ஹாட் தட் வில் மேக் ஹிம் கிரேசி
தே ஆர் ஜஸ்ட் கோன்னா ராக் சோ
டேக் இட் ஈசி
B-o-y boy... boy means a guy,
G-i-r-l girl... girl means a gal,
This girl is so hot
That will make him crazy
They're just gonna rock
So take it easy
Nenjam enum oorinilae
In the town called heart,
Kaadhal enum theruvinilae
On the street called love,
Kanavu enum vaasalilae
At the doorstep called dream,
Ennai katti kolla vandhaayae
You came to embrace me.
Vaazhkai enum vaanthilae
In the sky called life,
Manasu enum megathilae
In the cloud called mind,
Aasai enum maazhaiyinilae
In the rain called desire,
Enai chotta chotta nenaithaayae
You drenched me drop by drop.
Naan thaniyaai thaniyaai irundhenae
I was all alone and lonely,
Nee thunaiyaai thunaiyaai vandhaayae
You came as my comforting companion,
Indru idhamaai idhamaai tholaindhenae
Today, I am pleasantly lost,
Kaadhalae…ae…ae…
Oh love...
Nenjam enum oorinilae
In the town called heart,
Kaadhal enum theruvinilae
On the street called love,
Kanavu enum vaasalilae
At the doorstep called dream,
Ennai katti kolla vandhaayae
You came to embrace me.
Hey kaathula yeni vechu
Hey, placing a ladder in the wind,
Un moochula erangiduven
I will climb down into your breath.
Male : Nerupula veedu katti
Male: Building a house in fire,
Un nenapula vaazhndhiduven
I will live in your memories.
Ahaa pena edutha thaana kaigal
Ah, whenever I pick up a pen, my hand automatically
Un perai thaan ezhuthiyathae
Wrote only your name.
Male : Koyila paatha thaana kaigal
Male: Whenever I see a temple, my hands automatically
Unakaagathaan kumbiduthae…ae…..
Pray only for your sake...
Nenjam enum oorinilae
In the town called heart,
Kaadhal enum theruvinilae
On the street called love,
Kanavu enum vaasalilae
At the doorstep called dream,
Ennai katti kolla vandhaayae
You came to embrace me.
Na na na ..na na nan na na
Na na na ..na na nan na na
Hey na na na ..na na nan na na
Hey na na na ..na na nan na na
Na na na ..na na nan na na
Na na na ..na na nan na na
Hey na na na ..na na nan na na
Hey na na na ..na na nan na na
B-o-y boy… boyinna paiyyan
B-o-y boy... boy means a guy,
G-i-r-l girl… girilunna ponnu
G-i-r-l girl... girl means a gal,
This girl is so hot
This girl is so hot
That will make him crazy
That will make him crazy
They’re just gonna rock
They're just gonna rock
So take it easy
So take it easy
Indha rendu perukullaiyum
Between these two people,
Touching touching
Touching touching,
Ada anytime anywhere
Ah, anytime anywhere,
Kissing kissing
Kissing kissing.
Ahaah..ahaah ahaah ahaah
Ahaah..ahaah ahaah ahaah
Ahaah..ahaah ahaah ahaah
Ahaah..ahaah ahaah ahaah
Kannula kaiyuru katti
Tying a rope with my eyes,
Un uruvatha pudichikuven
I will capture your silhouette.
Mannula naan vizhundhu
Falling down onto the dirt,
Un nizhalaiyum yendhikkuven
I will hold and cherish even your shadow.
Kaikuttaiyagha un viral maara
Just so your finger turns into a handkerchief,
Azhuvadhai pola naan nadipen
I will pretend as if I am crying.
Male : Nee azha vendam indiya naatil
Male: You don't need to cry; in the nation of India,
Vengayathai thadai vidhipen….
I will place a ban on onions...
Nenjam enum oorinilae
In the town called heart,
Kaadhal enum theruvinilae
On the street called love,
Kanavu enum vaasalilae
At the doorstep called dream,
Ennai katti kolla vandhaayae
You came to embrace me.
B-o-y boy… boyinna paiyyan
B-o-y boy... boy means a guy,
G-i-r-l girl… girilunna ponnu
G-i-r-l girl... girl means a gal,
This girl is so hot
This girl is so hot
That will make him crazy
That will make him crazy
They’re just gonna rock
They're just gonna rock
So take it easy
So take it easy
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
Nenjam Enum Oorinilae is a vibrant romantic duet from the movie Aaru (2005). The song presents a poetic and playful conversation between two lovers who metaphorically build a whole cityscape out of their feelings—comparing the heart to a town, love to a street, and life to a rain-bearing sky. As the hero and heroine express their devotion, the song alternates between deep romantic declarations and energetic, modern pop beats. Throughout the track, the lyrics shift seamlessly between passionate romantic imagery (capturing shadows, writing the beloved's name automatically) and lighthearted humor (pretending to cry to hold hands, playfully banning onions across the country to prevent tears). It paints a portrait of youthful love that is both intensely sweet and refreshingly fun.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Nenjam enum oorinilae / Kaadhal enum theruvinilae / Kanavu enum vaasalilae”
Compares abstract emotions to tangible places and elements like 'heart as a town', 'love as a street', and 'dream as a doorstep'.
Reduplication / Anaphora (Adukku Thodar)
“Naan thaniyaai thaniyaai irundhenae / Nee thunaiyaai thunaiyaai vandhaayae”
Uses repeated words sequentially to heighten emphasis and musical rhythm.
Hyperbole (Uyarvu Navitchi Ani)
“Male : Nee azha vendam indiya naatil / Vengayathai thadai vidhipen….”
Humorous exaggeration where the hero promises to ban onions in India to prevent his lover's eyes from crying.
Visual Imagery (Kaatchi Uruvagam)
“Kannula kaiyuru katti / Un uruvatha pudichikuven”
Creates vivid imaginative imagery of tying a rope with eyes to capture an image.
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Trivia
The song 'Nenjam Enum Oorinilae' is from the 2005 Tamil action drama film 'Aaru', starring Suriya and Trisha Krishnan. Composed by Devi Sri Prasad with lyrics by Na. Muthukumar, the song was sung by Srinivas and Kalpana, serving as a key romantic track in the film's soundtrack.
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