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Unna Enni

From Anthony · 2026

Lyricist
Isaignani Ilayaraja
Singers
Jithin Raj, Priya Jerson
Music director
Isaignani Ilayaraja
Movie name
Anthony
Movie release year
2026
Lyrics added on
31 Dec 2025

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Unna enni
Enni enni
Thookkam pochu kannu kannu
Unna enni
Enni enni
Thookkam pochu kannu kannu
Kaalai elundha naalai ennuven
Vela senjaalum unna nenappen
Kaathirundhu kaalam ponadhe hoi
Unna enni
Enni enni
Thookkam pochu saami saami
Pennaaga boomiyil vandha pinnaale
Ullodum ennangal solla aagaadhu
Male :Yaaraga porandhalum adhanaal enna
Kannale sonnale puriyaadhaa
Or pesum kadhai neelum pala varu
Oraarin vaai mooda ingaaru
Male :Sammathangal vanguvathum
Sammarthiyamaai saathipadhum
Unnaal agum ennaal aagum pinnum enna
Unna enni
Enni enni
Thookkam pochu saami saami
Kaalai elundha naalai ennuven
Vela senjaalum unna nenappen
Kaathirundhu kaalam ponadhe hoi
Unna enni
Enni enni
Thookkam pochu kannu kannu
Thinking of you,
thinking and thinking,
I have lost my sleep, my darling.
Thinking of you,
thinking and thinking,
I have lost my sleep, my darling.
Waking up in the morning, I count the days,
even while working, I keep thinking of you.
Time has slipped away while waiting, oh!
Thinking of you,
thinking and thinking,
I have lost my sleep, my love.
Having been born as a woman on this earth,
the feelings running deep inside cannot be spoken.
Whoever we are born as, what does it matter?
If you say it with your eyes, won't I understand?
The stories people talk about will drag on for years,
who is there to silence the townspeople's talk?
Winning everyone's consent,
and cleverly making things work out—
you can do it and I can do it, so what is there to worry about?
Thinking of you,
thinking and thinking,
I have lost my sleep, my love.
Waking up in the morning, I count the days,
even while working, I keep thinking of you.
Time has slipped away while waiting, oh!
Thinking of you,
thinking and thinking,
I have lost my sleep, my darling.
Male
Female
Female
Female
Female
Female
Male

Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

This romantic melody captures the longing and sleeplessness experienced by lovers separated by time and social constraints. The lyrics express the constant thoughts of the beloved that occupy every waking moment and routine chore, leaving no room for rest or sleep. The female voice speaks of the societal hesitations and internal thoughts typical of a woman's restraint, while the male voice responds reassuringly, emphasizing that genuine love needs no grand declarations and can overcome worldly opinions through mutual cleverness and non-verbal understanding.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Adukkuthodar (Repetition for Emphasis)

“Enni enni”

The word 'Enni' is repeated sequentially as 'Enni enni' to emphasize the persistent, uninterrupted thinking about the lover.

Emona / Rhyme (Monai)

“Sammathangal vanguvathum / Sammarthiyamaai saathipadhum”

Initial sound matching in 'Sammathangal' and 'Sammarthiyamaai' adds a rhythmic cadence typical of classical Tamil songwriting.

Synecdoche / Metonymy

“Kannale sonnale puriyaadhaa”

'Kannale' (through eyes) represents quiet non-verbal emotion and unspoken understanding between lovers.

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Trivia

This track features music composed by Maestro Isaignani Ilaiyaraaja, who also penned the lyrics for this romantic composition, showcasing his characteristic poetic simplicity and deep melodic sensibility.

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