Enthinaadi Poonkodiye Lyrics Meaning | Iratta | Benedict Shine | Joju George
Benedict Shine and Joju George bring warmth to ‘Enthinaadi Poonkodiye,’ a song from the album Iratta. Manikandan Perumpadappu writes and composes the track, blending tender lyrics with a soft melody. The tune offers a heartfelt conversation between a parent and child.
Enthinaadi Poonkodiye
Benedict Shine | Joju George • From “Iratta”
Lyricist
Manikandan Perumpadappu
Composer
Manikandan Perumpadappu
Enthinaadi Poonkodiye Lyrics Meaning Benedict Shine | Joju George | Iratta
Manikandan Perumpadappu pens lines like, ‘Why, my little flower-bud, why’re you crying so bitterly?’ The poet uses simple, relatable imagery like ‘fish curry’ and ‘golden child’ to show a parent’s deep love and concern. Each verse creates a touching bond between the characters.
Enthinaatee PoonkodiyeWhy, my little flower-bud,
Kaari Nee Karayanathuwhy’re you crying so bitterly?
Eppo Varum Eppo VarumWhen’ll it come, oh when’ll it come,
Ponnum Podiyemy precious little one?
Enthinaadi PoonkodiyeWhy, my little flower-bud,
Kaari Ni Karayanathuwhy’re you crying so bitterly?
Eppo Varum Eppo VarumWhen’ll it come, oh when’ll it come,
Ponnum Podiyemy precious little one?
Entunnikku Meemi KoottiFor my little one, with ‘fish curry’,
Maamam Vaari Thannillennumdid they not feed you a ‘mouthful’?
Appan Vannu ChodikkilleWon’t Father come and ask them why,
Ponnum Podiyemy precious little one?
Entunnikku Meemi KoottiFor my little one, with ‘fish curry’,
Maamam Vaari Thannillennumdid they not feed you a ‘mouthful’?
Appan Vannu ChodikkilleWon’t Father come and ask them why,
Ponnum Podiyemy precious little one?
Naalu Kuppi KallumonthiAfter gulping down four bottles of ‘toddy’,
Naalanakku Chakkarayumand getting ‘jaggery’ for four annas,
Appanippam Vaangi VarumFather’ll be coming home soon,
Ponnum Podiyemy precious little one.
Naalu Kuppi KallumonthiAfter gulping down four bottles of ‘toddy’,
Naalanakku Chakkarayumand getting ‘jaggery’ for four annas,
Appanippam Vaangi VarumFather’ll be coming home soon,
Ponnum Podiyemy precious little one.
Meemi Kootti Maamum TharaamI’ll feed you ‘mouthfuls’ with ‘fish curry’,
Koode Njanorumem Tharaamand I’ll give you a sweet ‘kiss’ too.
Ponnum Kaaye MaamamthinnuEat your food, my golden child,
Ponnum Podiyemy precious little one.
Meemi Kootti Maamum TharaamI’ll feed you ‘mouthfuls’ with ‘fish curry’,
Koode Njanorumem Tharaamand I’ll give you a sweet ‘kiss’ too.
Ponnum Kaaye MaamamthinnuEat your food, my golden child,
Ponnum Podiyemy precious little one.
Kayyumelum KaalumelumOn your hands and on your legs,
Ponnutharaan Illengilumeven if I’ve no gold to give,
Ponnupole Nokkeelletyewon’t I still cherish you like gold,
Ponnum Podiyemy precious little one?
Kayyumelum KaalumelumOn your hands and on your legs,
Ponnutharaan Illengilumeven if I’ve no gold to give,
Ponnupole Nokkeelletyewon’t I still cherish you like gold,
What does ‘Enthinaadi Poonkodiye’ mean? The lyrics describe a parent’s promise to comfort and cherish their child. Benedict Shine’s voice, in Malayalam, adds warmth to this emotional exchange.
