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Lyrics & meaning

Aanantha Vellathile

From Aagaya Thamaraigal · 1985

Lyricist
Gangai Amaran
Singers
Malaysia Vasudevan, S. P. Sailaja
Music director
Gangai Amaran
Details
Aagaya Thamaraigal1985

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Aanandha vellaththilaeIn the flood of happiness
Aadattum ullangal mangala naalithilaeLet hearts dance on this auspicious day
Gangaiyum vaigaiyum saernthathaeThe Ganges and the Vaigai have united
Female
Aanandha vellaththilaeIn the flood of happiness
Aadattum ullangal mangala naalithilaeLet hearts dance on this auspicious day
Gangaiyum vaigaiyum saernthathaeThe Ganges and the Vaigai have united
Female
Neer aruvigal orr nadhiyenaLike water streams turning into a single river
Yaen nadakkirathuWhy does it flow along?
Male :Vaan kadalenum than thunaivanaiMale: To merge with her companion, the vast ocean
Thaan kalanthidavaeTo unite into one
Female
Senthazham poo kaarkaalam vanthathumWhen the monsoon season arrives, the fragrant flower
Kooththaaduthae yaaraikanduDances merrily, upon seeing whom?
Minnal ennum than kadhal naayaganSeeing her beloved prince, the lightning
Vaanaththilae minnakkanduFlashing across the sky
Female :Adhil thadaikodu unduFemale: Yet there are obstacles in that
Male
Aanandha vellaththilaeIn the flood of happiness
Aadattum ullangalLet hearts dance
Female :Mangala naalithilaeFemale: On this auspicious day
Gangaiyum vaigaiyum saernthathaeThe Ganges and the Vaigai have united
Male
Nee malarnthathum naan valarnthathumYour blossoming and my growing up
Naam inainthidavaeWere meant for us to unite
Female :Un uravinil en manathinilFemale: In your bond, within my heart
Thaen perugiduthaeHoney wells up in abundance
Male
En nenjilae raagangal aayiramA thousand melodies reside in my heart
Un kangalae solgindrathaeYour eyes express them clearly
Female :Un koondhalil poochchoodum poo idhuFemale: This flower that adorns your tresses
Un maarbilae saaigindrathaeRests gently upon your chest
Male :Manam sathiraadum kaalamMale: A time when the mind dances with joy
Female
Aanandha vellaththilae….In the flood of happiness...
Male :Aanandha vellaththilae….Male: In the flood of happiness...
Female
Ondril ondraai undaana sonthangalRelationships formed as one with each other
Ennaalumae maaraathaiyyaaWill never fade or change, my dear sir
Male :Nenjukkullae undaagum panthangalMale: Bonds formed deep within the heart
Ennaalumae neenaathammaaWill never perish, my dear lady
Female :Kannaa adhu thaanae kadhal….Female: My beloved, isn't that true love...
Male
Aanandha vellaththilaeIn the flood of happiness
Aadattum ullangal mangala naalithilaeLet hearts dance on this auspicious day
Gangaiyum vaigaiyum saernthathae….The Ganges and the Vaigai have united...
Female
Aanandha vellaththilaeIn the flood of happiness
Aadattum ullangal mangala naalithilaeLet hearts dance on this auspicious day
Gangaiyum vaigaiyum saernthathae….The Ganges and the Vaigai have united...

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This song celebrates the joyful union of two souls, comparing their love and togetherness to grand natural phenomena such as the confluence of sacred rivers like Gangai and Vaigai, and streams flowing eagerly to merge with the ocean. The lovers reflect on how their paths were destined to cross, finding immense sweetness, harmony, and eternal warmth in their sacred bond.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uvamaani)

Gangaiyum vaigaiyum saernthathae

Compares the union of two lovers to the confluence of the sacred rivers Gangai and Vaigai.

Personification (Tharkurippettra Ani)

Neer aruvigal orr nadhiyena Yaen nadakkirathu

Attributes human desires of seeking love to natural elements like streams flowing toward the ocean and flowers dancing for the lightning.

Monai (Initial Rhyme/Alliteration)

Aanandha vellaththilae / Aadattum ullangal mangala naalithilae

Repetition of the initial vowel sound 'Aa' across consecutive lines for musical rhythm.

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Trivia

The song comes from the 1985 Tamil film 'Aagaya Thamaraigal', featuring music composed by Gangai Amaran, who also penned the lyrics for this romantic track.

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