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Lyrics & meaning

Aani Muthu

From Bama Vijayam · 1967

Lyricist
Kannadasan
Singers
P. Susheela, Soolamangalam Rajalakshmi, L. R. Eswari
Music director
M. S. Vishwanathan
Movie name
Bama Vijayam
Movie release year
1967
Lyrics added on
11 Jul 2022

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Aani muthu vaangi vandhen
aavani veedhiyilae
Alli vaithu paarthirundhen
azhagu kaigalilae
Aani muthu vaangi vandhen
aavani veedhiyilae
Alli vaithu paarthirundhen
azhagu kaigalilae
Noolai edukavum maalai thodukavum
Neram illaiyadiyo
Noolai edukavum maalai thodukavum
Neram illaiyadiyo..adiyoo
Enni vaithen ezhettu muthukal kaanavillai
Yeritu naan adhai paarkavillai
Maarbilum naan alli soodavillai
Enni vaithen ezhettu muthukal kaanavillai
Yeritu naan adhai paarkavillai
Maarbilum naan alli soodavillai
Andha kannathil ennadi mutham onnu
Endha kallathanathil vandhadhadi
Vaangi koduthadhum thaangi pidithadhum
Muthukalpol vandhu sindhudhadi
Oru muthu iru muthu
Moomuthu naalmuthu ammamaa
Pennuku ethanai muthamadi
Pennuku ethanai muthamadi
Aani muthu vaangi vandhen
aavani veedhiyilae
Alli vaithu paarthirundhen
azhagu kaigalilae
Hoo oo oo oo ooo
Hoo oo oo oo ooo
Hoo oo oo oo ooo
Hoo oo oo oo ooo
Haa.a.aa.a.aa..aaa
Maamanmakkal thediya selvangal
yaarukadi
Aadidum pillaigal perukadi
Minjiya selvangal oorukadi
Kaiyil ulladhai kondingu vaazhvadhile
Indha illathil nimmadhi vaazhumadi
Kaiyil ulladhai kondingu vaazhvadhilae
Indha illathil nimmadhi vaazhumadi
Veetin nalathukum naatin nalathukum
Vetrumai enbadhae Illaiyadi
Veetin nalathukum naatin nalathukum
Vetrumai enbadhae illaiyadi
Veetuku
Female :Pillaiku
Female :Ooruku
Female :Naatuku
All :Pangitu vaazhvadhu endraikum nimmadhi
Pangitu vaazhvadhu endraikum nimmadhi
Hoo oo oo hoo oo oo
Haa.aaaa.aa.aa…
Hmm mm mm mm hmm mm mm
I bought genuine pearls
on Avani Street,
I held them in my hands and admired them,
in these lovely hands of mine.
I bought genuine pearls
on Avani Street,
I held them in my hands and admired them,
in these lovely hands of mine.
To take a thread and string a garland,
there was no time at all, my dear!
To take a thread and string a garland,
there was no time at all, my dear... oh dear!
I counted them out, but seven or eight pearls are missing!
I haven't even looked up at them!
Nor did I gather and wear them on my chest!
I counted them out, but seven or eight pearls are missing!
I haven't even looked up at them!
Nor did I gather and wear them on my chest!
Then what is that kiss on your cheek, girl?
Through what secret mischief did it get there?
What was bought and given, and what was held so close,
are now spilling out just like pearls!
One pearl, two pearls,
three pearls, four pearls, goodness me!
How many kisses does this girl have!
How many kisses does this girl have!
I bought genuine pearls
on Avani Street,
I held them in my hands and admired them,
in these lovely hands of mine.
Hoo oo oo oo ooo
Hoo oo oo oo ooo
Hoo oo oo oo ooo
Hoo oo oo oo ooo
Haa aa aa aa aa... aaaa
The wealth earned by our husbands,
who is it all for, my dear?
It is for our playful children,
and whatever wealth remains is for the town!
In living with whatever we have in hand,
peace of mind will dwell in this home!
In living with whatever we have in hand,
peace of mind will dwell in this home!
Between the good of the home and the good of the nation,
there is truly no difference at all, my dear!
Between the good of the home and the good of the nation,
there is truly no difference at all, my dear!
For the home,
for the children,
for the town,
for the nation,
living by sharing always brings peace!
Living by sharing always brings peace!
Hoo oo oo hoo oo oo
Haa... aaaaa... aa... aa...
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

The song 'Aani Muthu Vaangi Vandhen' from Bama Vijayam is a lighthearted yet deeply philosophical track featuring three sisters-in-law interacting while working. Using the metaphor of 'muthu' (pearls/kisses), the lyricist playfully addresses affection between partners, family bonds, and child-rearing. The lyrics shift from affectionate banter about domestic life and love to a profound social message on contentment, emphasizing that happiness comes from living within one's means and sharing resources among family, community, and country.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Siledai / Double Entendre (Pun)

“Andha kannathil ennadi mutham onnu / Muthukalpol vandhu sindhudhadi”

The word 'Muthu' functions as a double entendre representing both physical pearls (jewelry) and 'Mutham' (kisses), creating a clever poetic interplay.

Edhugai (Second letter rhyming)

“Aani muthu vaangi vandhen / aavani veedhiyilae”

The second letter 'ni' in 'Aani' matches with 'va'/'na' sound structure, while 'Noolai' and 'Neram' present traditional Tamil rhyming harmony across lines.

Anaphora (Repetition for emphasis)

“Oru muthu iru muthu / Moomuthu naalmuthu ammamaa”

Repetition of numerical progression (Oru muthu, iru muthu, moomuthu, naalmuthu) builds rhythmic momentum and playful imagery.

Monai (Initial letter alliteration)

“Veetin nalathukum naatin nalathukum / Vetrumai enbadhae Illaiyadi”

Initial letter 'V' is repeated in 'Veetin' and 'Vetrumai' creating melodic harmony.

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Trivia

Bama Vijayam (1967), directed by K. Balachander, features this famous song picturized on Rajasthan-style middle-class domestic unity. The song relies heavily on the wordplay between 'Muthu' (pearls) and 'Mutham' (kiss), sung effortlessly by the trio P. Susheela, Soolamangalam Rajalakshmi, and L. R. Eswari under M. S. Vishwanathan's iconic composition.

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