Ennamum Enna Lyrics Translation – Kaithi Kannayiram | P. Susheela
P. Susheela’s “Ennamum Enna” from the album Kaithi Kannayiram begins as an urgent question. The song, with lyrics by A. Maruthakasi and music by K. V. Mahadevan, opens with a woman asking a missing person where he is. This establishes a tone of frantic, public searching from the first line.
The verses add specific memories to her plea. She calls herself “that rose,” telling him she is struggling while looking for him on every street. She also reminds him that her heart, once guarded like a striking snake, opened up only for him.
Ennamum EnnaWhat is this feeling?
Nee Iruppathum EngeWhere could you be?
En Kannale UnnaiWith my very own eyes,
Nan KanpatheppoWhen will I ever see you?
Ennamum EnnaWhat is this feeling?
Nee Iruppathum EngeWhere could you be?
En Kannale UnnaiWith my very own eyes,
Nan KanpatheppoWhen will I ever see you?
Enna Enge EppoWhat, where, when?
Kannam Sivakka PesiSpeaking until my cheeks blushed,
Kadhal Ennum Ambai VeesiShooting the arrow of love,
Chinna PenninThis young woman’s
Nenjai Thotta RajaHeart was touched by a king.
Kannam Sivakka PesiSpeaking until my cheeks blushed,
Kadhal Ennum Ambai VeesiShooting the arrow of love,
Chinna PenninThis young woman’s
Nenjai Thotta RajaHeart was touched by a king.
Theruvengum Unnai ThediSearching for you on every street,
Antha RojaThat rose…
Theruvengum Unnai ThediSearching for you on every street,
Antha RojaThat rose…
Thigaippathum Thavippathum TheriyathaDon’t you know she’s reeling and struggling?
Thigaippathum Thavippathum TheriyathaDon’t you know she’s reeling and struggling?
Ennamum EnnaWhat is this feeling?
Nee Iruppathum EngeWhere could you be?
En Kannale UnnaiWith my very own eyes,
Nan KanpatheppoWhen will I ever see you?
Enna Enge EppoWhat, where, when?
Kannai KoththumLike a snake
Pampai PolaThat strikes the eye,
Kavaliruntha KottaikkulleA heart was guarded in a fortress.
Unnaik KanduUpon seeing you,
Anbum Konda UllamThat heart filled with love.
Aha Ooho MmAha, ooh, mm.
Kannai KoththumLike a snake
Pampai PolaThat strikes the eye,
Kavaliruntha KottaikkulleA heart was guarded in a fortress.
Unnaik KanduUpon seeing you,
Anbum Konda UllamThat heart filled with love.
Palasali Endru Nee Sonna UruvamThe one you called strong,
Palasali Endru Nee Sonna UruvamThe one you called strong,
Paranthu Vanthirukku Unnai ThediHas come flying in search of you.
Paranthu Vanthirukku Unnai ThediHas come flying in search of you.
The song repeats the questions “What, Where, When?” creating a focused and desperate pursuit. The meaning of the ‘Ennamum Enna’ lyrics is found in this transformation of private heartache. Her search becomes a public display of bewildered devotion.
