Devi Sri Prasad and S.P. Charan voice ‘Ethanaala Ethanaala (Male)’ from the album Rathnam. Lyricist Viveka and composer Devi Sri Prasad frame a man’s disoriented response to sudden rejection. The track maintains a steady rhythm of unresolved hurt.
Released: February 8, 2024
Ethanaala Ethanaala (Male)
Devi Sri Prasad | S.P. Charan • From “Rathnam”
Rathnam’s Ethanaala Ethanaala (Male) Tamil Lyrics English Meaning
Viveka’s lyrics compare the man’s confusion to a boat struggling against strong winds. S.P. Charan describes his heart burning without relief, overshadowing physical discomfort like summer heat.
Ethanaala Ethanaala Idhu Pola PesunaWhy, oh why, did you speak to me like this?
Edhukkaaga Edhukkaaga Anal Alli VeesunaFor what, oh for what, did you fling such fiery words?
Edhirpaaraa Oru VaarththaiOne unexpected word from you.
Adha Keattu ThudiththaenaeHearing it, I struggled in pain.
Edhirkkaaththil PadagaagaLike a boat caught in a headwind,
Thisai Maari ThaviththaenaeI’ve lost my direction and I’m struggling.
Karaiyoram AlaiyaagaLike a wave crashing on the shore,
Thadumaari ThiriyiraenI’m stumbling and wandering around.
Ethanaala EthanaalaWhy, oh why?
Ethanaala Ethanaala Idhu Pola PesunaWhy, oh why, did you speak to me like this?
Edhukkaaga Edhukkaaga Anal Alli VeesunaFor what, oh for what, did you fling such fiery words?
Paadha Engu Pogum TheriyalaI don’t know where this path leads,
Paadham Rendum NadakkiradhaeYet my feet keep walking on.
Paarva Unna Thaedi Thaedi Engo AlaigiradhaeMy gaze wanders somewhere, constantly searching for you.
Kodai Veiyyil Koluththura NaeramEven when the summer sun is scorching,
Naanum Adha UnaralaiyaeI don’t feel its heat at all.
Ulla Manam Neruppaa KodhikkudhuMy heart boils inside like a raging fire,
Adhavida Vali IllaiyaeAnd there’s no pain greater than this.
Dhooramaa Neeyum PoguraYou’re moving so far away.
Enni Enni Ulla VeguraThinking of it, I burn within.
Ennavida Edhukku NoguraWhy do you suffer more than I do?
Ennavittu Thaniyaa AaguraYou’re leaving me and becoming lonely.
Puriyaadha PudhiraagaLike a puzzle I can’t understand,
En Nenjam PadharudhaeMy heart is fluttering in panic.
Ethanaala EthanaalaWhy, oh why?
Ethanaala Ethanaala Idhu Pola PesunaWhy, oh why, did you speak to me like this?
Edhukkaaga Edhukkaaga Anal Alli VeesunaFor what, oh for what, did you fling such fiery words?
Paasam Vekka Uravae IllaI have no kin to shower affection on.
Paarthaen Unna Oru VaramaaI looked upon you as a divine gift.
Paadhi Vazhi Pogum BodhuBut while we were halfway through the journey,
Pallakku MurinjadhammaaThe wedding palanquin broke down, my dear.
Yaarum Inga Thunaiyaa IllaThere’s no one here to be my companion.
Poraen Naan Thani MaramaaI’m walking on like a solitary tree.
Naesam Ulla Nenjam IppoMy heart, once filled with love, now,
Nenachchu UrugudhammaaMelts away just thinking of you.
Unna Naan Usurula YaendhuraenI carry you within my very soul.
Unnaiyae Ulagamaa PaakkuraenI see you as my entire world.
Ennaiyae Naanum KekkuraenI keep asking myself this question,
Eppadi Idha Naan ThaanguraenHow am I bearing this pain?
Theriyaama Ariyaama Enakkullae KaraiyiraUnknowingly, you’re dissolving deep within me.
Ethanaala EthanaalaWhy, oh why?
Ethanaala Ethanaala Idhu Pola PesunaWhy, oh why, did you speak to me like this?
Edhukkaaga Edhukkaaga Anal Alli VeesunaFor what, oh for what, did you fling such fiery words?
Ethanaala Ethanaala (Male) Music Video
Rathnam’s Ethanaala Ethanaala lyrics translation traces a search for answers after unexpected cruelty. Listeners find clear parallels between Viveka’s words and common post-conflict disorientation.