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Aanantha Mayakkam

From Roshakkari · 1974

Lyricist
Kannadasan
Singers
S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, P. Susheela
Music director
M. S. Vishwanathan
Movie name
Roshakkari
Movie release year
1974
Lyrics added on
18 Feb 2023

Lyrics & meaning

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↻ English translation
Aanandha mayakkam
Arugil vandha nerukkam
Aanandha mayakkam
Arugil vandha nerukkam
Aarambam idhu thaan
Thodar kadhaiyae
Thodar kadhaiyoo
Female :Illai pudhiya kadhai
Aanandha mayakkam
Arugil vandha nerukkam
Aarambam idhu thaan
Thodar kadhaiyae
{Vaira vettu kannangal
Veyil pattu minnungal
Kaadhal thaenoora
Female :Kannan nenjil ennangal
Mella mella thullungal
Kalam kai kooda} (2)
Malargalil pattu vandha thendral
Udalgalai thottu nindradhennavoo
Female :Vizhithanai katti nindra sondham
Vazhidhanai vittu nindradhennavoo
Aanandha mayakkam
Arugil vandha nerukkam
Aarambam idhu thaan
Thodar kadhaiyae
{Pachai pullil manjangal
Methai ittu konjungal
Vaa vaa kondaada
Male :Acham vittu sellungal
Ichai kondu pinnungal
Aasai neeroda} (2)
Manam manam manjal konda penmai
Gunam inam kondu vandhadhallavoo
Male :Sugam varum endru vandha mannan
Thunai varum sorgam ingae allavoo
Aanandha mayakkam
Arugil vandha nerukkam
Aarambam idhu thaan
Thodar kadhaiyae
Aanandha mayakkam
Arugil vandha nerukkam
Aarambam idhu thaan
Thodar kadhaiyae
A sweet intoxication,
A closeness that has drawn near,
A sweet intoxication,
A closeness that has drawn near,
This is just the beginning,
An unfolding story.
Is it an unfolding story?
Female: No, it is a brand-new story.
A sweet intoxication,
A closeness that has drawn near,
This is just the beginning,
An unfolding story.
Cheeks cut like diamonds,
Sparkle as the sunlight touches you,
As the honey of love wells up.
Female: Thoughts in Kannan's heart,
Dance and leap ever so gently,
As the right time comes together.
The breeze that brushed past the flowers,
Why did it pause, touching our bodies?
Female: The bond that held my eyes captive,
Why did it step aside from the path?
A sweet intoxication,
A closeness that has drawn near,
This is just the beginning,
An unfolding story.
Beds on the green grass,
Make a soft cushion and cuddle close,
Come, come, let us celebrate!
Male: Leave your fears behind and come forward,
Wrap around me with desire,
As the stream of longing flows.
Fragrant womanhood blessed with turmeric,
Has brought along goodness and grace, hasn't it?
Male: For the king who came seeking happiness,
Isn't heaven right here with you by his side?
A sweet intoxication,
A closeness that has drawn near,
This is just the beginning,
An unfolding story.
A sweet intoxication,
A closeness that has drawn near,
This is just the beginning,
An unfolding story.
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

Aanandha Mayakkam from Roshakkari (1974) is a romantic duet that captures the euphoric trance and deep intimacy between two lovers. The lyrics describe their blossoming romance not merely as a continuation of old tales, but as a fresh, enchanting chapter filled with joy, tenderness, and sensual admiration.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Edhai (Second letter rhyming)

“Pachai pullil manjangal / Methai ittu konjungal”

Rhyming of the second letter across consecutive lines, such as 'Aanandha' and 'Arugil' or 'Pachai' and 'Methai'.

Metaphor (Uruvagam)

“Vaira vettu kannangal”

Comparing the heroine's sharp, glowing cheeks directly to chiseled diamonds ('Vaira vettu').

Adukku Thodar (Anaphora / Repetition)

“Mella mella thullungal”

Iterative repetition of words like 'Mella mella' (gently, gently) and 'Vaa vaa' (come, come) to add rhythmic emphasis.

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Trivia

Composed by the maestro M. S. Vishwanathan with lyrics by Kaviarasu Kannadasan, this romantic track showcases the classic mid-70s duet styling of S. P. Balasubrahmanyam and P. Susheela.

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