P. Susheela’s ‘Engiruntho Vandha’ from the album Sujatha presents Kannadasan’s lyrics and M. S. Viswanathan’s composition. The track carries a reflective mood on temporary human connections.
Engiruntho Vandha
P. Susheela • From “Sujatha”
Engiruntho Vandha Lyrics Translation P. Susheela | Sujatha
Kannadasan uses migratory birds to symbolize brief emotional encounters. His lines describe relationships without ownership, focusing on shared memories that endure beyond separation.
Engiruntho Vantha ParavaigalaeBirds that arrived from somewhere unknown.
Eththanaiyo Inba KanavugalaeSo many blissful dreams.
Engiruntho Vantha ParavaigalaeBirds that arrived from somewhere unknown.
Eththanaiyo Inba KanavugalaeSo many blissful dreams.
Sonthamillaatha UravugalaeRelationships that claim no ownership.
Thodarattum Namathu NinaivugalaeLet our shared memories continue on.
Sonthamillaatha UravugalaeRelationships that claim no ownership.
Thodarattum Namathu NinaivugalaeLet our shared memories continue on.
Engiruntho Vantha ParavaigalaeBirds that arrived from somewhere unknown.
Eththanaiyo Inba KanavugalaeSo many blissful dreams.
Vaalipamae Mangalamae Naalai EvvidamoOh youth, oh auspiciousness, where will we be tomorrow?
Vaazhkkai Ennum Sannithiyil Yaarum YaarudanoIn this sanctum called life, who knows who will be with whom?
Vaalipamae Mangalamae Naalai EvvidamoOh youth, oh auspiciousness, where will we be tomorrow?
Vaazhkkai Ennum Sannithiyil Yaarum YaarudanoIn this sanctum called life, who knows who will be with whom?
Anbinil Yaavarum SaernthirupomWe’ll all be united in our love.
Aadiyum Paadiyum VaazhnthirupomWe’ve lived our days dancing and singing.
Aayiram Ennangal ValarththirunthomWe’ve nurtured a thousand thoughts together.
Aayinum Pirinthae OdugindromYet we’re parting ways and drifting apart.
Aayinum Pirinthae OdugindromYet we’re parting ways and drifting apart.
Engiruntho Vantha ParavaigalaeBirds that arrived from somewhere unknown.
Eththanaiyo Inba KanavugalaeSo many blissful dreams.
Bedhaigalaai Nyaanamindri Ingu VanthennaWhy did we come here as simpletons without wisdom?
Medhaigalaai Nyaanigalaai Indru SovathennaWhy do we speak today like geniuses and sages?
Naalaiya Ulagam Nam VasamaeThe world of tomorrow belongs to us.
Nallathum Theeyathum NammidamaeBoth the good and the bad reside within us.
Yaezhigalum Ini SelvangalaeEven the poor are now considered treasures.
Yaeruvathellaam IrakkamillaiThere’s no coming down for those who rise.
Engiruntho Vantha ParavaigalaeBirds that arrived from somewhere unknown.
Eththanaiyo Inba KanavugalaeSo many blissful dreams.
Aasaiyilo Kadhalilo Nooril OndriranduIn desire or in love, maybe one or two in a hundred survive.
Annan Ena Thangai Ena Naamum VaazhnthathunduWe’ve also lived as brother and sister.
Kambanai Pol Oru Annan UnduI have a brother who is like the poet Kamban.
Kavithaiyil Solvaar Mannar EndruThey say he’s a king when it comes to poetry.
Ennugiraen Avan Mugaththai IndruI’m thinking of his face today.
Yaengugiren Avan Pirivu KanduI’m yearning as I face his separation.
Engiruntho Vantha ParavaigalaeBirds that arrived from somewhere unknown.
Eththanaiyo Inba KanavugalaeSo many blissful dreams.
Engiruntho Vandha Music Video
Sujatha’s classic offers clear Engiruntho Vandha lyrics meaning for translation: impermanent bonds hold value through the memories they leave behind, not their duration.