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Lyrics & meaning

Yedhedho Ennam Valarthen

From Punnagai Mannan · 1986

Lyricist
Vairamuthu
Singer
K. S. Chithra
Music director
Ilayaraja
Details
Punnagai Mannan1986

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Yedhaedho ennam valarthenI nurtured various dreams within my heart,
Un kaiyil ennai koduthenI surrendered myself into your hands.
Needhanae punnagai mannan un raani naanaeYou are indeed the king of smiles, and I am your queen,
Panpaadum paadagan neeyae un raagam naanaeYou are the singer singing music, and I am your melody.
Female
Yedhaedho ennam valarthenI nurtured various dreams within my heart.
Female
Sila kaalamaai naanum sirai vaazhgirenFor some time now, I have been living as if in a prison,
Unai paarthadhaal thaanae uyir vaazhgirenIt is only because I saw you that I remain alive.
Thookkam vizhikkiren pookkal valarkirenI wake up from sleep and tend to flowers,
Sila pookkal thaanae malarginradhuOnly a few flowers happen to bloom,
Pala pookkal enoo udhirginradhuWhy do so many flowers wither and drop?
Bathil enna kooru poovum naanum veruTell me the answer, am I any different from a flower?
Female
Yedhaedho ennam valarthenI nurtured various dreams within my heart.
Female
Kuladheivamae enndhan kurai theerkavaaOh my guardian deity, will you come to relieve my sorrow?
Kai neettinen ennai karai serkavaaI extended my hand; will you lead me safely to the shore?
Neeyae anaikka vaa theeyai anaikka vaaCome yourself to embrace me; come to extinguish this fire within.
Nee paarkumbodhu paniyaagirenWhen you look at me, I melt like dew,
Un maarbil saaindhu kulir kaaigirenLeaning on your chest, I seek warmth against the cold.
Edhu vandha podhum indha anbu podhumWhatever comes my way, this love alone is enough.
Female
Yedhaedho ennam valarthenI nurtured various dreams within my heart,
Un kaiyil ennai koduthenI surrendered myself into your hands.
Needhanae punnagai mannan un raani naanaeYou are indeed the king of smiles, and I am your queen,
Panpaadum paadagan neeyae un raagam naanaeYou are the singer singing music, and I am your melody.
Female
Yedhaedho ennam valarthenI nurtured various dreams within my heart,
Un kaiyil ennai koduthenI surrendered myself into your hands.

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This song from 'Punnagai Mannan' expresses deep devotion, emotional vulnerability, and intense longing. The protagonist reflects on surrendering her life and emotions to her lover, whom she views as her 'king of smiles' and guardian deity. Despite feeling trapped in an emotional prison and struggling with pain, her love for him remains her sole reason to survive. Using poetic imagery of blooming and falling flowers, she questions the fragile nature of her fate and hopes, drawing a poignant parallel between her life and a flower. Ultimately, she finds comfort in his presence, emphasizing that no matter what difficulties arise, his love and embrace are enough to heal her heart.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uruvagaimai)

Panpaadum paadagan neeyae un raagam naanae

The lover is metaphorically portrayed as the musician/singer, while the woman identifies herself as his melody, symbolizing their seamless union.

Iyaipu (End Rhyme)

Sila pookkal thaanae malarginradhu / Pala pookkal enoo udhirginradhu

The rhyming end sounds 'malarginradhu' and 'udhirginradhu' create a lyrical rhythm and enhance the poetic contrast between blooming and falling.

Muran (Antithesis)

Sila pookkal thaanae malarginradhu / Pala pookkal enoo udhirginradhu

The contrast between 'Sila' (few) / 'malarginradhu' (blooming) and 'Pala' (many) / 'udhirginradhu' (falling/withering) highlights the sorrow of loss.

Visual Metaphor / Personification

Nee paarkumbodhu paniyaagiren

The speaker poetically describes melting into dew ('paniyaagiren') upon her lover's gaze, expressing extreme tenderness and vulnerability.

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Trivia

The song title features the movie's title 'Punnagai Mannan' directly in its line 'Needhanae punnagai mannan un raani naanae'. Composed by Ilaiyaraaja and sung by K. S. Chithra with lyrics by Vairamuthu, this track is one of the classic romantic melodies from the 1986 film directed by K. Balachander.

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