S. Janaki’s ethereal vocals anchor ‘Ilamaikku Enna Vilai’ from the album Pulan Visaranai. Lyricist Gangai Amaran and composer Ilayaraja shape a contemplative mood questioning youth’s worth. Playful instrumentation contrasts with philosophical lyrics about fleeting beauty.
Ilamaikku Enna Vilai
S. Janaki • From “Pulan Visaranai”
What is the meaning of Ilamaikku Enna Vilai Lyrics from Pulan Visaranai?
Gangai Amaran asks directly: ‘What is the price of youth?’ He warns that wasted days vanish permanently. The lyrics describe physical desire through metaphors of dancing breezes and blooming flowers.
Ilamaikku Enna VilaiWhat’s the price of youth?
Adhai Yaar ArivaarWho really knows it?
Inimaikku Enna VilaiWhat’s the price of sweetness?
Adhai Yaar ArivaarWho really knows it?
Ilamaikku Enna VilaiWhat’s the price of youth?
Adhai Yaar ArivaarWho really knows it?
Inimaikku Enna VilaiWhat’s the price of sweetness?
Adhai Yaar ArivaarWho really knows it?
Vaazhnaalil Vaadatha VaalibamYouth shouldn’t wither during our lifetime.
OhoohooOhoohoo.
Veenaanaal Ver Enge Naal AvrumIf it’s wasted, where else will those days come from?
OhoohooOhoohoo.
Vaazhnaalil Vaadatha VaalibamYouth shouldn’t wither during our lifetime.
OhoohooOhoohoo.
Veenaanaal Ver Enge Naal AvrumIf it’s wasted, where else will those days come from?
OhoohooOhoohoo.
Unai ThodarumIt’ll follow you.
Ilamaikku Enna VilaiWhat’s the price of youth?
Adhai Yaar ArivaarWho really knows it?
Inimaikku Enna VilaiWhat’s the price of sweetness?
Adhai Yaar ArivaarWho really knows it?
Aadai Moodum DhegamooThis body, covered by clothes,
Aasaiyodu Paaduthuis singing with desire.
Aadi Paadum ThendralooThe dancing and singing breeze
Alli Anaikka Theduthuseeks to gather and embrace it.
Aadai Moodum DhegamooThis body, covered by clothes,
Aasaiyodu Paaduthuis singing with desire.
Aadi Paadum ThendralooThe dancing and singing breeze
Alli Anaikka Theduthuseeks to gather and embrace it.
Poo Endrum Ponnae Endrum PaadathuIt doesn’t sing of flowers or gold.
Yedaethu Ennam Yedhu NaadaedhuWhat are these thoughts? Where’s the destination?
Ethanaiyoo AasaiSo many desires
Methai Virithaadumwill spread out across the bed.
Ettu Dhisai Thedi Katti VilaiyaadumThey’ll search the eight directions and play together.
Yaedho Oru Mogam Dhinam ValarudhuSome kind of obsession grows every day.
Unai ThodarumIt’ll follow you.
Ilamaikku Enna VilaiWhat’s the price of youth?
Adhai Yaar ArivaarWho really knows it?
Inimaikku Enna VilaiWhat’s the price of sweetness?
Adhai Yaar ArivaarWho really knows it?
Ilamaikku Enna VilaiWhat’s the price of youth?
Adhai Yaar ArivaarWho really knows it?
Inimaikku Enna VilaiWhat’s the price of sweetness?
Adhai Yaar ArivaarWho really knows it?
Vaazhnaalil Vaadatha VaalibamYouth shouldn’t wither during our lifetime.
OhoohooOhoohoo.
Veenaanaal Ver Enge Naal AvrumIf it’s wasted, where else will those days come from?
OhoohooOhoohoo.
Vaazhnaalil Vaadatha VaalibamYouth shouldn’t wither during our lifetime.
OhoohooOhoohoo.
Veenaanaal Ver Enge Naal AvrumIf it’s wasted, where else will those days come from?
OhoohooOhoohoo.
Unai ThodarumIt’ll follow you.
Kattazhagu MaeniA perfectly sculpted body,
Kanni Ival Raanithis young maiden is a queen.
Thottanaithu AnaikakTo touch and embrace her,
Adhu Yaaroowho’ll that be?
Kaatazhagan Edhirae VaruvaarooWill a handsome man appear before her?
Kulirndha Neerinil Aadudhu DhegamThe body dances in the cool water,
Kodiyaandhu Mogamas passion has become intense.
Malarndha Poo Idhu Paadudhu RaagamThis blooming flower sings a melody.
Marn Pottadhu BaanamCupid ‘the god of love’ has shot his arrow.
Thithikkudhae Sivandha ParuvamaeThis blushing youth is so sweet.
Sillendrathae Ivalin UruvamaeHer form has turned chilly.
Thiraigal Muludhum Vilaga MayakkameAs the veils lift completely, there’s only intoxication.
Kattazhagu MaeniA perfectly sculpted body,
Kanni Ival Raanithis young maiden is a queen.
Thottanaithu AnaikakTo touch and embrace her,
Adhu Yaaroowho’ll that be?
Kaatazhagan Edhirae VaruvaarooWill a handsome man appear before her?
Ilamaikku Enna Vilai Music Video
Pulan Visaranai’s central theme urges valuing temporary joys before they fade. Listeners seeking Ilamaikku Enna Vilai lyrics in English find clear parallels between poetic imagery and universal concerns about time.