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Yennai Theriyuma

From Kudiyirundha Koyil · 1968

Lyricist
Vaali
Singer
T. M. Soundararajan
Music director
M. S. Vishwanathan
Details
Kudiyirundha Koyil1968

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
{ Ennai theriyuma } (2)Do you know me?
Naan sirithu pazhagiI move with a friendly smile,
Karuthai kavarumcaptivating your thoughts;
Rasigan ennai theriyumado you know me, the admirer?
Chorus
Aaaaaa……..Aaaaaa...
Male
Ungal kavalaiTo make you forget your worries,
Maraka kavidhai paadumI sing poetry;
Kavignan ennai theriyumado you know me, the poet?
Chorus
Aaaaaa……..Aaaaaa...
Male
Ennai theriyumaDo you know me?
Naan sirithu pazhagiI move with a friendly smile,
Karuthai kavarumcaptivating your thoughts;
Rasigan ennai theriyumado you know me, the admirer?
Male
Ungal kavalaiTo make you forget your worries,
Maraka kavidhai paadumI sing poetry;
Kavignan ennai theriyumado you know me, the poet?
Male
Aaha rasiganAha, an admirer!
Aaha rasigan nallaAha, a good admirer!
Rasigan nalla rasiganAn admirer, a truly good admirer,
Ungal rasigan ungal rasiganyour admirer, your admirer!
Male
{ Naan puthumaiyaanavanI am a modern man,
Ulagai purinthu kondavanone who has understood the world,
Nalla azhagai therinthurecognizing true beauty,
Manathai koduthugiving away my heart,
Anbil vaazhbavan } (2)and living in love.
Chorus
Aadalaam paadalaamWe can dance, we can sing,
Anaivarum koodalaamwe can all gather together,
Male
Vaazhvai solai aakalaamwe can turn life into a blooming garden.
{ Indha kaalam udhavi seiyaIn these times, to help each other,
Ingu yaarum uravu kola } (2)and form bonds with everyone here,
Male
Andha uravaiusing that bond,
Kondu manithawe can measure the true depth
Inathai alanthu paarkalaamof humanity.
Male
Isaiyilae mithakalaamWe can float in music,
Ethaiyumae marakalaamwe can forget everything else.
Chorus
Isaiyilae mithakalaamWe can float in music,
Ethaiyumae marakalaamwe can forget everything else.
Male
Ennai theriyumaDo you know me?
Naan sirithu pazhagiI move with a friendly smile,
Karuthai kavarumcaptivating your thoughts;
Rasigan ennai theriyumado you know me, the admirer?
Male
Ungal kavalaiTo make you forget your worries,
Maraka kavidhai paadumI sing poetry;
Kavignan ennai theriyumado you know me, the poet?
Male
Aaha rasiganAha, an admirer!
Aaha rasigan nallaAha, a good admirer!
Rasigan nalla rasiganAn admirer, a truly good admirer,
Ungal rasigan ungal rasiganyour admirer, your admirer!
Male
…………………….....
Male
{ Oru silaiyai kandenaeI saw a statue,
Adhu sirika kandenaeand I saw it smile!
Indha azhagu enna azhaguMarveling 'what beauty is this!',
Endru mayangi nindrenae } (2)I stood there completely entranced.
Male
Vaanilae oruThere is one moon in the sky,
Nila nerilae iru nilaand right here in front of me, two moons!
Kaadhal amuthai pozhiyalaamLet us shower the sweet nectar of love.
Male
Aaha rasiganAha, an admirer!
Aaha rasigan nallaAha, a good admirer!
Rasigan nalla rasiganAn admirer, a truly good admirer,
Ungal rasigan ungal rasiganyour admirer, your admirer!
Chorus
………………………………....

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

'Ennai Theriyuma' is an iconic, joyful introduction song from the 1968 Tamil blockbuster 'Kudiyirundha Koyil'. The song presents the protagonist as a fun-loving, compassionate, and romantic admirer of beauty who uses music, poetry, and charm to relieve people of their everyday stress and bring them together in joy. The lyrics emphasize human connection, celebrating life as a vibrant garden through music, love, and unity. The protagonist playfully admires beauty and invites everyone to forget their worries and float along in the divine melody of life.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Iyaipu (End Rhyme)

Aadalaam paadalaam / Anaivarum koodalaam / Vaazhvai solai aakalaam

The repeating '-laam' suffix at the end of consecutive lines creates a rhythmic, musical flow.

Metaphor (Uruvagaimai)

Vaazhvai solai aakalaam

Life is metaphorically compared to a blooming garden (solai) filled with joy and harmony.

Ethugai (Second Letter Rhyme)

Indha kaalam udhavi seiya / Andha uravai

The second consonant sound 'ndha' matches in 'Indha' and 'Andha'.

Hyperbole / Visual Imagery

Vaanilae oru / Nila nerilae iru nila

An expressive poetic exaggeration comparing beautiful human faces to moons, creating visual imagery of multiple moons.

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Trivia

Although listed as unknown in the basic prompt metadata, 'Ennai Theriyuma' was composed by the legendary Music Director M. S. Viswanathan (MSV) and sung by the iconic playback singer T. M. Soundararajan (TMS). 'Kudiyirundha Koyil' (1968) starring M. G. Ramachandran (MGR) was a massive box-office hit based on the 1962 Hindi movie 'China Town'. The song is celebrated for MGR's energetic screen presence, dance moves, and stylish charisma.

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