- Lyricist
- Panchu Arunachalam
- Singer
- P. Susheela
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Movie name
- Thambi Pondatti
- Movie release year
- 1992
- Lyrics added on
- 29 Dec 2020
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
Un Ennam Engae Engae is a romantic and poetic song celebrating love, feminine beauty, and musical harmony. The speaker asks where the beloved's thoughts are straying, reminding them that the beauty, color, and art they seek are already right in front of them in the form of a golden painting. The song uses vivid classical imagery, comparing the woman to ancient epic poetry, fine Kerala artwork, statuesque grace, and elements of nature such as the Ganges and night sky. Throughout the song, rhythmic sound effects like Damadama dingding blend with romantic verses, creating an uplifting mood that highlights how true peace, art, and love are found close to home rather than in distant searches.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uvamaani)
“Nee thaedum vannam ingae ponnoviyam”
Compares the subject or moment directly to a golden masterpiece painting.
Simile (Uvamai)
“Silai pola vandhaalae naeril…”
Compares the woman directly to a sculptured statue using the explicit comparison word 'pola'.
Metaphor (Uvamaani)
“Alaiyaadum karu maega koondhal”
Compares dark, flowing hair directly to dark, waving clouds.
Onomatopoeia (Esaichol)
“Damadama dingding”
Uses rhythmic vocal sounds to imitate musical percussion beats.
Alliteration (Monaai)
“Kannil minnum / Kanavugal unnai vellum”
Repetition of the initial sound 'Ka' across consecutive lines for rhythmic flow.
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Trivia
Thambi Pondatti (1992) features lyrics written by veteran writer Panchu Arunachalam, who famously blended traditional Tamil literary references like 'Kamban Thamizh' with lighthearted contemporary rhythmic phrases.
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