- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Singer
- S. P. Balasubrahmanyam
- Music director
- Rajan Nagendra
- Movie name
- Iru Nilavugal
- Movie release year
- 1979
- Lyrics added on
- 7 Sept 2023
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
'Aanantham adhu ennadaa' is a high-energy, youth-centric song from the film Iru Nilavugal (1979), featuring music by Rajan-Nagendra and lyrics by Vaali. Rendered with infectious enthusiasm by S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, the song acts as a philosophical celebration of life, urging youth to embrace courage, self-realization, and joy instead of yielding to fear or artificial vices.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uruvagaimai)
“Prapanjamae maayaabajarada”
Compares the universe to a 'maayaabajar' (magic market/bazaar), symbolizing the temporary and illusionary nature of worldly distractions.
Rhetorical Question
“Thanai maranthaada neerum thevaiyaa”
Questions whether external intoxicants (liquor) are required when the beauty and charm of love already grant natural exhilaration.
Monai (Initial Alliteration)
“Thunivodu thol thattadadaa”
Repetition of the initial letter 'Th' ('Thunivodu' / 'Thadaiyaethum') for rhythmic emphasis and energetic delivery.
Loanwords and Colloquialisms
“Idhu allavo jockbot kondaadadaa”
Blends English loanwords ('jackbot' / jackpot, 'chance') with colloquial Tamil suffixes ('adaa') to create a contemporary, carefree vibe.
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Trivia
The music for 'Iru Nilavugal' was composed by the legendary Kannada composer brothers Rajan–Nagendra. While primarily famous for their dominance in Kannada cinema, they composed music for a select few Tamil films. SPB's vibrant vocal improvisations and scatting in the opening prelude highlight his versatile rhythm control.
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