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Lyrics & meaning

O Endhan Vazhvile

From Unakkaagave Vaazhgiren · 1986

Lyricist
Muthulingam
Singer
S. Janaki
Music director
Ilayaraja
Details
Unakkaagave Vaazhgiren1986

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics↻ English translation
Female
O.. enthan vazhvilaeOh, in my life
Oru ponvizhaaA golden celebration
O.. enthan vazhvilaeOh, in my life
Oru ponvizhaaA golden celebration
Female
Ithu ilam kanavugalThis is the time youthful dreams
Malarum neramaeBlossom forth
Athil mana siragugalIn which the wings of the mind
Viriyum kalamaeUnfurl and spread
O.. enthan vazhvilaeOh, in my life
Oru ponvizhaaA golden celebration
Female
Pannodu naalum inaiyum thalamJust as rhythm pairs daily with melody
Ennodu vazhvil inainthaai neeyumYou too joined me in my life
Kalyana raagam vizhigal paadumThe eyes sing a wedding tune
Kaal podum kolam kavithai aagumThe pattern drawn by feet turns into poetry
Female
Santhosa thendralA gentle breeze of happiness
En vazhvil veesumBlows through my life
Ennaasai nenjchamMy heart filled with desires
Oorgolam pogumGoes on a grand procession
Anbalae… anbalae panpaadiSinging a song of love... love
Un ninaivil nagaruvenI will move forward in your thoughts
Female
O.. enthan vazhvilaeOh, in my life
Oru ponvizhaaA golden celebration
O.. enthan vazhvilaeOh, in my life
Oru ponvizhaaA golden celebration
Female
Senthazham poovaeOh red screw-pine flower
Kathaigal pesuSpeak stories to me
Singaara kaatraeOh beautiful breeze
Methuvaai veesuBlow softly
Female
En kaathal dhevanMy god of love
Arugae vanthaanCame near me
Enakkaaga thaanaeHe said his heart exists
Idhayam endraanJust for my sake
Female
Naan andha neramAt that moment, I
Naanaaga illaiWas not myself
Naanangalalae vaai pesavillaiI could not speak due to shyness
Vizhaavae … vizhaavae panpaadal…Oh festival... song of festival...
Kondaaduthu kiliyaeIs being celebrated, oh parrot
Female
O.. enthan vazhvilaeOh, in my life
Oru ponvizhaaA golden celebration
O.. enthan vazhvilaeOh, in my life
Oru ponvizhaaA golden celebration
Female
Ithu ilam kanavugalThis is the time youthful dreams
Malarum neramaeBlossom forth
Athil mana siragugalIn which the wings of the mind
Viriyum kalamaeUnfurl and spread
O.. enthan vazhvilaeOh, in my life
Oru ponvizhaaA golden celebration
O.. enthan vazhvilaeOh, in my life
Oru ponvizhaaA golden celebration

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This song is an exuberant celebration of love, portraying the union of lovers as a 'Ponvizhaa' (golden jubilee/festive occasion) in life. The lyrics describe the protagonist's inner joy as youthful dreams come to fruition, metaphorically giving 'wings' to the mind. The arrival of the beloved is celebrated like a harmonious blend of rhythm and melody, filling life with a sweet breeze of happiness.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor

“Athil mana siragugal viriyum kalamae”

'Mana siragugal' (wings of the mind) metaphorically compares feelings of joy and liberation in love to a bird spreading its wings.

Personification

“Kalyana raagam vizhigal paadum”

Eyes are personified as singing a wedding melody, expressing emotional depth through silent gazes.

Monai (Initial Rhyme)

“Naan andha neram / Naanaaga illai / Naanangalalae vaai pesavillai”

The repetition of the 'Naa' sound at the beginning of consecutive lines creates a poetic rhythm.

Apostrophe / Personification

“Senthazham poovae kathaigal pesu / Singaara kaatrae methuvaai veesu”

Directly addressing nature (the flower and the breeze) as if they were sentient companions who can converse.

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Trivia

The lyrics for 'O Enthan Vazhvilae' were written by the acclaimed lyricist Muthulingam for the 1986 film 'Unakkaagave Vaazhgiren'. The movie's soundtrack was composed by Maestro Ilaiyaraaja, with memorable vocal renditions by K. J. Yesudas and S. Janaki.

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