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Lyrics & meaning

Perunthil Nee Enakku

From Pori · 2007

Lyricists
Not listed
Singers
Dheena, Madhu Balakrishnan, Madhushree
Music director
Dhina
Details
Pori2007

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Perundhil nee enaku jannal oramYou are the window seat for me on a bus journey
Pin vaasal mutrathilae thulasi maadamThe holy basil shrine in the backyard courtyard
Female
Perundhil nee enaku jannal oramYou are the window seat for me on a bus journey
Pin vaasal mutrathilae thulasi maadamThe holy basil shrine in the backyard courtyard
Male
Vidumurai naatkalil pallikoodamThe empty school on holidays
Vilaiyaatu pillaigalin chella kobamThe sweet, playful anger of playing children
Female
Aal illaa naliravil ketkum paadalA melody heard in the quiet midnight
Anbae anbae neeyaeMy love, my love, it is you
Male
Perundhil nee enaku jannal oramYou are the window seat for me on a bus journey
Pin vaasal mutrathilae thulasi maadamThe holy basil shrine in the backyard courtyard
Female
Hmm perundhil nee enaku jannal oramHmm, you are the window seat for me on a bus journey
Pin vaasal mutrathilae thulasi maadamThe holy basil shrine in the backyard courtyard
Male
Payanathil varugira siru thookamThe light nap taken during a journey
Paruvathil mulaikira mudhal koochamThe very first shy blush of adolescence
Female
Paritchaiku padikira adhikaalaiThe early morning study hours before an exam
Kazhuthinil vizhundhidum mudhal maalaiThe first garland placed around the neck
Male
Pugai padam edukaiyil thinarum punnagaiThe hesitant smile while taking a photograph
Anbae anbae needhaanaeMy love, my love, is it you?
Adai mazhai nerathil parugum theneerHot tea sipped during heavy rain
Anbae anbae needhaanaeMy love, my love, is it you?
Female
Hmm mmm dhinamum kaalaiyil enadhu vaasalilHmm mmm, placed at my doorstep every morning
Irukum naalidhazh needhaanaeAre you that daily newspaper?
Male
Perundhil nee enaku jannal oramYou are the window seat for me on a bus journey
Pin vaasal mutrathilae thulasi maadamThe holy basil shrine in the backyard courtyard
Female
Perundhil nee enaku jannal oramYou are the window seat for me on a bus journey
Pin vaasal mutrathilae thulasi maadamThe holy basil shrine in the backyard courtyard
Male
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Male
Thaai madi tharugira aravanaipuThe comforting warmth offered by a mother's lap
Urangidum kuzhandhaiyin kurunchiripuThe subtle smile of a sleeping infant
Female
Thei pirai pol varum naga kanukalThe tiny fingernail crescents resembling a waning moon
Vaguparai mejaiyil idum kirukalThe playful doodles drawn on a classroom desk
Male
Cell phone sinungida kuvugira gavanamThe focused attention drawn when a cell phone chimes
Anbae anbae needhaanaeMy love, my love, is it you?
Pidithavar tharugira parisu porulumThe gift given by someone loved dearly
Anbae anbae needhaanaeMy love, my love, is it you?
Female
Hmm mm ezhudhum kavithaiyil ezhuthu pizhaigalaiHmm mm, the spelling errors in written poetry
Rasikum vaasagan nee dhaanaeAre you that appreciative reader who admires them?
Male
Perundhil nee enaku jannal oramYou are the window seat for me on a bus journey
Pin vaasal mutrathilae thulasi maadamThe holy basil shrine in the backyard courtyard
Female
Aaa aaa perundhil nee enaku jannal oramAaa aaa, you are the window seat for me on a bus journey
Pin vaasal mutrathilae thulasi maadamThe holy basil shrine in the backyard courtyard
Male
Vidumurai naatkalil pallikoodamThe empty school on holidays
Vilaiyaatu pillaigalin chella kobamThe sweet, playful anger of playing children
Female
Aal illaa naliravil ketkum paadalA melody heard in the quiet midnight
Anbae anbae neeyaeMy love, my love, it is you
Male
Aaah perundhil nee enaku jannal oramAaah, you are the window seat for me on a bus journey
Pin vaasal mutrathilae thulasi maadamThe holy basil shrine in the backyard courtyard

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This poetic love song compares the beloved to life's subtle, comforting, and nostalgic joys. The lover equates the beloved to simple pleasures such as sitting by the window in a bus, the sacred calmness of a basil plant at home, hot tea during a downpour, early morning quietude, and a mother's warm embrace. Through evocative metaphors of daily life and childhood memories, the song captures the essence of deep romantic affection and comfort.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uvamanai)

Perundhil nee enaku jannal oram

Comparing the beloved directly to comforting everyday experiences like 'jannal oram' (window seat) and 'thulasi maadam' (basil shrine).

Anaphora / Refrain

Pin vaasal mutrathilae thulasi maadam

Repetition of the core metaphor throughout the song to emphasize comfort and affection.

Imagery

Adai mazhai nerathil parugum theneer

Creates vivid sensory imagery of warmth during rain ('Adai mazhai nerathil parugum theneer').

Simile (Upamai)

Thei pirai pol varum naga kanukal

Comparing fingernail moon shapes to the waning moon using 'pol'.

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Trivia

The song 'Perundhil Nee Enaku' from the movie 'Pori' (2007) features music composed by Dhina, with lyrics penned by Yugabharathi and vocals by Madhu Balakrishnan and Sadhana Sargam.

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