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Lyrics & meaning

Unnai Engo

From Oh My Kadavule · 2019

Lyricist
Jyothi Shree
Singer
Jayden Paul
Music director
Leon James
Details
Oh My Kadavule2019

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Oh oh oh oh ohOh oh oh oh oh
Unnai engo poga kandenI saw you going somewhere
En uyire enadhu uyireMy life, my very life
Udan naanum varugirenI am coming along with you immediately
Male
Oh oh oh unakkenavaeOh oh oh, just for you
Vaazha thondrudhaeI feel like living my life
En piraye un idayeMy crescent moon, near you
Idhai solla thayanginenI hesitated to say this
Male
Kaalam kadandhodiAs time ran past
En kann munnae arthangalIn front of my eyes, true meanings
TherigindradhaeAre becoming clear to me
Male
Ennal arigaamalaeWithout me even realizing it
SendrenI went away
Unnai thalli sendrenI pushed you away and left
Male
Un vazhiyileIn your path
Ennai tholaikkirenI am losing myself
Ver evarumaeNo anyone else
Adi vendaam endrenOh girl, I said I didn't want
Male
Kaalai ezhundhadhumAs soon as I wake up in the morning
Kann unnai thedudhaeMy eyes search for you
Arugil en arugilaeNear me, right by my side
Nee vendumaeI need you
Male
En thevai arigiraaiYou understand my needs
Munnae tharugiraaiAnd offer them before I ask
Vaazhum varai koduthiduGive me until I live
Un kaadhalaiYour love
Male
Un thozhil saaindhidaTo lean on your shoulder
Thaanaanga kuraindha baaramThe burden automatically reduced
Unadhaaga porthikkollumWrapping me up as your own
En vaanamaeMy sky
Male
Indha uravai peyaridaTo name this relationship
Vaarthai ondrum illaiyaeThere is not a single word
Vaazhndhae naan kaattuvenI will show you by living
UnadhagavaeEntirely as yours
Male
Oh oh oh oh ohOh oh oh oh oh
Unnai engo poga kandenI saw you going somewhere
En uyire enadhu uyireMy life, my very life
Udan naanum varugirenI am coming along with you immediately
Male
Oh oh oh unakkenavaeOh oh oh, just for you
Vaazha thondrudhaeI feel like living my life
En piraye un idayeMy crescent moon, near you
Idhai solla thayanginenI hesitated to say this

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This song captures a profound emotional realization and romantic awakening. The protagonist reflects on past mistakes of pushing his loved one away and ignoring the depth of her affection. As time passes, he begins to see the true meaning of life and love clearly, realizing that she fulfills his every unexpressed need and lightens all his heavy burdens. He expresses a deep longing to spend his life by her side, finding her presence indispensable and declaring that no human words can fully define the precious bond they share.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Repetition / Epizeuxis

En uyire enadhu uyire

The word 'uyire' is repeated immediately for intense emotional emphasis on how vital the beloved is.

Metaphor

En piraye un idaye

Addressing the beloved as 'Pirai' (crescent moon) metaphorically highlights her grace and gentle radiance.

Metaphor

En vaanamae

Calling the beloved 'Vaanam' (sky) symbolizes her vast presence and the shelter she provides in his life.

Monai (Initial Alliteration)

Kaalam kadandhodi

Repetition of the 'K' sound at the beginning of words creates rhythmic harmony.

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Trivia

Composed by Leon James for the hit fantasy romantic comedy 'Oh My Kadavule' (2020), this soulful song showcases a poignant turning point in the film's narrative where the protagonist realizes the value of his soulmate.

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