- Lyricist
- Vairamuthu
- Singers
- S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Vani Jairam
- Music directors
- Ilayaraja, M. S. Vishwanathan
- Movie name
- En Iniya Pon Nilavae
- Movie release year
- 2001
- Lyrics added on
- 7 Oct 2020
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This song presents a playful and intimate dialogue between a husband and wife who are reflecting on their marital happiness and family life. The wife tenderly speaks of their child needing a playmate, while the husband poetically interprets this as a desire to expand their family with another child ('a living toy'). Through metaphors of nature—flowers, clouds, and rain—they express their deep mutual affection, passion, and longing for one another. In the second half, the romantic banter continues as they discuss love, intimacy, and ambition. The husband compares bodily desire to the endless roar of the sea, highlighting how affection between partners remains eternal, while acknowledging the quiet strength and ambitious soul within a woman.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (உருவகம்)
“Uyir pommai thara vendum”
The child is metaphorically called 'Uyir pommai' (living toy), emphasizing innocence and playfulness.
Edhugai (எதுகை - Second letter rhyming)
“Kadalosai theernthaalum udalaasai theeraathu”
The second letter 'da' in Kadalosai and udalaasai creates rhythmic harmony in the line.
Personification (உயர்திணை உருவகம்)
“Mazhai kodungal vaanin megangalae”
The singer addresses clouds ('megangalae') and groves ('solaigalae') directly as if they can respond and grant gifts.
Hyperbole (உயர்வு நவிற்சி)
“Moochchu pattaal paththi kollum”
Comparing breath and kisses catching fire ('paththi kollum') dramatically heightens the sense of romantic intensity.
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Trivia
Although titled under 'En Iniya Pon Nilave' (2001), these lyrics belong to the duet 'Poo Vaendumae' composed by Ilaiyaraaja. The phrase 'Kadalosai theernthaalum udalaasai theeraathu' is one of lyricist Vairamuthu's famed philosophical romantic proverbs about human passion.
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