Unna Enni
From Anthony · 2026
- Lyricist
- Isaignani Ilayaraja
- Singers
- Jithin Raj, Priya Jerson
- Music director
- Isaignani Ilayaraja
- Details
- Anthony2026
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Unna enni | Thinking of you |
| Enni enni | Thinking and thinking |
| Thookkam pochu kannu kannu | Sleep has vanished from my eyes, my dear |
| Unna enni | Thinking of you |
| Enni enni | Thinking and thinking |
| Thookkam pochu kannu kannu | Sleep has vanished from my eyes, my dear |
| Kaalai elundha naalai ennuven | When I wake in the morning, I count the days ahead |
| Vela senjaalum unna nenappen | Even while doing my work, I keep thinking of you |
| Kaathirundhu kaalam ponadhe hoi | Time has passed away while waiting, oh dear! |
| Female | |
| Unna enni | Thinking of you |
| Enni enni | Thinking and thinking |
| Thookkam pochu saami saami | Sleep has vanished, my beloved lord |
| Female | |
| Pennaaga boomiyil vandha pinnaale | Having been born on this earth as a woman |
| Ullodum ennangal solla aagaadhu | The thoughts running deep inside cannot be easily spoken |
| Male :Yaaraga porandhalum adhanaal enna | Male: No matter who one is born as, what does that matter? |
| Kannale sonnale puriyaadhaa | If conveyed through the eyes, wouldn't it be understood? |
| Female | |
| Or pesum kadhai neelum pala varu | A spoken tale stretches across many years |
| Oraarin vaai mooda ingaaru | Who is here to silence the talkative world? |
| Male :Sammathangal vanguvathum | Male: Winning mutual consents |
| Sammarthiyamaai saathipadhum | And cleverly accomplishing our wishes |
| Unnaal agum ennaal aagum pinnum enna | Is possible by you and possible by me, so what is left to fear? |
| Female | |
| Unna enni | Thinking of you |
| Enni enni | Thinking and thinking |
| Thookkam pochu saami saami | Sleep has vanished, my beloved lord |
| Female | |
| Kaalai elundha naalai ennuven | When I wake in the morning, I count the days ahead |
| Vela senjaalum unna nenappen | Even while doing my work, I keep thinking of you |
| Kaathirundhu kaalam ponadhe hoi | Time has passed away while waiting, oh dear! |
| Male | |
| Unna enni | Thinking of you |
| Enni enni | Thinking and thinking |
| Thookkam pochu kannu kannu | Sleep has vanished from my eyes, my dear |
உன்ன எண்ணி
எண்ணி எண்ணி
தூக்கம் போச்சு கண்ணு கண்ணு
உன்ன எண்ணி
எண்ணி எண்ணி
தூக்கம் போச்சு கண்ணு கண்ணு
காலை எழுந்தா நாளை எண்ணுவேன்
வேலை செஞ்சாலும் உன்ன நெனப்பேன்
காத்திருந்து காலம் போனதே ஹோய்
Thinking of you
Thinking and thinking
Sleep has vanished from my eyes, my dear
Thinking of you
Thinking and thinking
Sleep has vanished from my eyes, my dear
When I wake in the morning, I count the days ahead
Even while doing my work, I keep thinking of you
Time has passed away while waiting, oh dear!
உன்ன எண்ணி
எண்ணி எண்ணி
தூக்கம் போச்சு சாமி சாமி
Thinking of you
Thinking and thinking
Sleep has vanished, my beloved lord
பெண்ணாக பூமியில் வந்த பின்னாலே
உள்ளோடும் என்னங்கள் சொல்ல ஆகாது
யாராகப் பொறந்தாலும் அதனால் என்ன
கண்ணாலே சொன்னாலே புரியாதா
Having been born on this earth as a woman
The thoughts running deep inside cannot be easily spoken
Male: No matter who one is born as, what does that matter?
If conveyed through the eyes, wouldn't it be understood?
ஊர் பேசும் கதை நீளும் பலவாறு
ஊரரின் வாய் மூட இங்காரு
சம்மதங்கள் வாங்குவதும்
சாமர்த்தியமாய் சாதிப்பதும்
உன்னால் ஆகும் என்னால் ஆகும் பின்னும் என்ன
A spoken tale stretches across many years
Who is here to silence the talkative world?
Male: Winning mutual consents
And cleverly accomplishing our wishes
Is possible by you and possible by me, so what is left to fear?
உன்ன எண்ணி
எண்ணி எண்ணி
தூக்கம் போச்சு சாமி சாமி
Thinking of you
Thinking and thinking
Sleep has vanished, my beloved lord
உன் பேரை கடலின் கரை மணல் மீது
கை எழுத அலைகள் அதை தழுவாதோ
அலை நீரை போல் நானும் அலையாகவே
கரை ஏறி தழுவாமல் மனம் ஏங்கினேன்
When I wake in the morning, I count the days ahead
Even while doing my work, I keep thinking of you
Time has passed away while waiting, oh dear!
இளம்மாலை பொழுதொன்று விளையாடுதே
மெதுவாக கடல் நீரில் ஒளி வீசுதே
உள்ளம் ரெண்டும் ஒன்றே ஒன்றே
கட்டிக்கொள்ள ஆகிடுமா காலம் கூடும் கைகள் சேரும்
காத்திருப்போம்
Thinking of you
Thinking and thinking
Sleep has vanished from my eyes, my dear
உன்ன எண்ணி
எண்ணி எண்ணி
தூக்கம் போச்சு கண்ணு கண்ணு
காலை எழுந்தா நாளை எண்ணுவேன்
வேல செஞ்சாலும் உன்ன நெனப்பேன்
காத்திருந்து காலம் போனதே ஹோய்
உன்ன எண்ணி
எண்ணி எண்ணி
தூக்கம் போச்சு கண்ணு கண்ணு
Unna enni
Thinking of you
Enni enni
Thinking and thinking
Thookkam pochu kannu kannu
Sleep has vanished from my eyes, my dear
Unna enni
Thinking of you
Enni enni
Thinking and thinking
Thookkam pochu kannu kannu
Sleep has vanished from my eyes, my dear
Kaalai elundha naalai ennuven
When I wake in the morning, I count the days ahead
Vela senjaalum unna nenappen
Even while doing my work, I keep thinking of you
Kaathirundhu kaalam ponadhe hoi
Time has passed away while waiting, oh dear!
Unna enni
Thinking of you
Enni enni
Thinking and thinking
Thookkam pochu saami saami
Sleep has vanished, my beloved lord
Pennaaga boomiyil vandha pinnaale
Having been born on this earth as a woman
Ullodum ennangal solla aagaadhu
The thoughts running deep inside cannot be easily spoken
Male :Yaaraga porandhalum adhanaal enna
Male: No matter who one is born as, what does that matter?
Kannale sonnale puriyaadhaa
If conveyed through the eyes, wouldn't it be understood?
Or pesum kadhai neelum pala varu
A spoken tale stretches across many years
Oraarin vaai mooda ingaaru
Who is here to silence the talkative world?
Male :Sammathangal vanguvathum
Male: Winning mutual consents
Sammarthiyamaai saathipadhum
And cleverly accomplishing our wishes
Unnaal agum ennaal aagum pinnum enna
Is possible by you and possible by me, so what is left to fear?
Unna enni
Thinking of you
Enni enni
Thinking and thinking
Thookkam pochu saami saami
Sleep has vanished, my beloved lord
Kaalai elundha naalai ennuven
When I wake in the morning, I count the days ahead
Vela senjaalum unna nenappen
Even while doing my work, I keep thinking of you
Kaathirundhu kaalam ponadhe hoi
Time has passed away while waiting, oh dear!
Unna enni
Thinking of you
Enni enni
Thinking and thinking
Thookkam pochu kannu kannu
Sleep has vanished from my eyes, my dear
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
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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