Ennathan Paaduvathu Lyrics Meaning — Naanal | P. Susheela
P. Susheela brings “Ennathan Paaduvathu,” a track from the album Naanal. Aalangudi Somu wrote the lyrics; V. Kumar composed the music. The song centers on a performer’s internal conflict under public observation. This creates a mood of intense self-consciousness.
The performer questions what she should sing or dance, feeling ‘modesty’ clash in her heart as the crowd watches. Aalangudi Somu’s words connect this personal agony to a spiritual question. She wonders how she can worship God if her hands are shackled.
Ennathan PaduvathuWhat am I to sing?
Nan Eppadithan AduvadhuHow am I to dance?
Ennathan PaduvathuWhat am I to sing?
Nan Eppadithan AduvadhuHow am I to dance?
Ingu Koottam PottuHere, with a crowd gathered,
Ennai Parkkum ParvaiThe gaze that looks at me,
Ingu Koottam PottuHere, with a crowd gathered,
Ennai Parkkum ParvaiThe gaze that looks at me,
Nenjil Nanam Modhum Indha NeramThis is the moment when ‘modesty’ clashes in my heart.
Ammamma AmmammaOh dear, oh dear!
Ennathan PaduvathuWhat am I to sing?
Nan Eppadithan AduvadhuHow am I to dance?
Pennukku Nanam PodhuvallavooIsn’t a woman’s modesty quite enough?
Manam Pesidum Anubavam PudhidhallavooIsn’t this experience of my heart speaking out so new?
Ennathai Arindhavan NeeyallavooDon’t you know what I’m thinking?
Nan Irukkindra Nilaiye VerallavooIsn’t my situation completely different now?
Ennathan PaduvathuWhat am I to sing?
Nan Eppadithan AduvadhuHow am I to dance?
Ingu Koottam PottuHere, with a crowd gathered,
Ennai Parkkum ParvaiThe gaze that looks at me,
Nenjil Nanam Modhum Indha NeramThis is the moment when ‘modesty’ clashes in my heart.
Ammamma AmmammaOh dear, oh dear!
Kavalai Meeravum Thunivu IllaiI don’t have the courage to conquer this worry.
Adhan Karanam Kooravum MudiyavillaiI can’t even explain its reason.
Avalai Kattidum Nilaiyil IllaiI’m not in a state to reveal it.
Endhan Atchathile Ullam UdhavavillaiMy heart isn’t helping me in this critical moment.
Ennathan PaduvathuWhat am I to sing?
Nan Eppadithan AduvadhuHow am I to dance?
En Iru Kaigalil Vilangu AnindhalIf my two hands were to wear shackles,
Unnai Evvidham Iraiva VanangiduvenHow would I worship you then, my God?
En Iru Kaigalil Vilangu AnindhalIf my two hands were to wear shackles,
Unnai Evvidham Iraiva VanangiduvenHow would I worship you then, my God?
Unmai Unakkum VilangadhooWon’t the truth become clear to you as well?
Unmai Unakkum VilangadhooWon’t the truth become clear to you as well?
Andha Oorvalam Udane ThodangadhooWon’t that procession ‘of liberation’ begin at once?
P. Susheela’s vocalization articulates a plea for understanding from external and internal constraints. This ‘Ennathan Paaduvathu’ lyrics meaning examines a desire for freedom from performative roles. The track culminates in a call for liberation.
