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Aanantham Innalile Aanantham

From Maaya Mohini · 1956

Lyricist
Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass
Singers
P. Susheela, Chorus
Music director
S. N. Thirupathi
Details
Maaya Mohini1956

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Aanandham innalilae aanandham kandenI found joy on this day, joy I have found
Chorus :Aanandham innalilae aanandham kandomChorus: We found joy on this day, joy we have found
Female :Aadidalaam ..Female: Let us dance..
Aaadi endrum paadi undhanAlways dancing and singing, your
Anbai thedinenLove I sought for
Chorus :Aaadi endrum paadi undhanChorus: Always dancing and singing, your
Anbai thedinomLove we sought for
Aanandham innalilae aanandham kandomWe found joy on this day, joy we have found
Female
Ho oo ooHo oo oo
Yogamae innaalIt is a day of good fortune
Yogamae innalilae ennuvaar en vaazhvilaeThis day brings fortune, so they shall say in my life
Minaalaaga kaanudhae ennai meerudhaeIt appears like lightning, overwhelming my senses
Female
Aanandham innalilae aanandham kandenI found joy on this day, joy I have found
Chorus :Aadidalaam ..Chorus: Let us dance..
Aaadi endrum paadi undhanAlways dancing and singing, your
Anbai thedinomLove we sought for
Aanandham innalilae aanandham kandomWe found joy on this day, joy we have found
Female
Inbam tharum ulagilumEven in a world that bestows happiness
Inbam tharum ulagilumEven in a world that bestows happiness
Anbu tharum nilaiyilumAnd in a state that bestows affection
Chorus :Anbu tharum nilaiyilumChorus: And in a state that bestows affection
Anbu tharum nilaiyilumAnd in a state that bestows affection
Female
Ullam maari pesuvaarPeople may speak with fickle hearts
Ullam maari pesuvaar unmaithaanidhaePeople speak with changing hearts, this indeed is truth
Chorus :Unmaiyaagum naalidhaeChorus: Today is the day truth shines
Ennipaar thannaal idhaeReflect upon this by yourself today
Minnalaaga kaanudhae ullam meerudhaeIt appears like lightning, overflowing the heart
Female
Aanandham innalilae aanandham kandenI found joy on this day, joy I have found
Chorus :Aadidalaam ..Chorus: Let us dance..
Aaadi endrum paadi undhanAlways dancing and singing, your
Anbai thedinomLove we sought for
Aanandham innalilae aanandham kandomWe found joy on this day, joy we have found
Female
Thunbam yaavum inbamaaiEven if all grief transforms into joy
Thunbam yaavum inbamaaiEven if all grief transforms into joy
Indru nerndhaalumaeShould it happen today
Chorus :Indru nerndhaalumaeChorus: Should it happen today
Indru nerndhaalumaeShould it happen today
Female :Sodhari unnaalFemale: Sister, because of you
Sodhari unnaal indrae jothiyai kandaalSister, because of you, she saw the divine light today
Chorus :Unmaiyai nee paarindaeChorus: Behold the truth here today
Immaiyil unnalindraeIn this earthly life, because of you today
Penmaiyaal uyarndhida kaalam vandhaalThe time has come to rise through the power of womanhood
Female
Aanandham innalilae aanandham kandenI found joy on this day, joy I have found
Chorus :Aadidalaam ..Chorus: Let us dance..
Aaadi endrum paadi undhanAlways dancing and singing, your
Anbai thedinomLove we sought for
Aanandham innalilae aanandham kandomWe found joy on this day, joy we have found

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This jubilant track from Maaya Mohini (1956) celebrates sisterhood, happiness, and moral awakening. The lead singer and chorus express immense delight in finding affection, light, and truth in life after overcoming tribulations. It emphasizes how true joy and virtue can transform sorrow into bliss, culminating in a triumph for womanhood ('Penmaiyaal uyarndhida kaalam vandhaal'). The composition blends call-and-response dynamics between the lead singer and the chorus, reinforcing a sense of collective celebration, dance, and spiritual or emotional enlightenment.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Anaphora / Emonai (Initial Rhyme)

Aanandham innalilae aanandham kanden

Repetition of initial vowel sounds like 'Aanandham', 'Aaadi', and 'Anbai' across consecutive lines creates rhythmic symmetry.

Simile (Upamai)

Minaalaaga kaanudhae ennai meerudhae

Comparing the sudden revelation or joy to a flash of lightning ('Minnalaaga kaanudhae').

Antithesis / Etukai (Contrast)

Thunbam yaavum inbamaai

Contrasting sorrow ('Thunbam') with joy ('Inbam') to highlight emotional transformation.

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Trivia

Maaya Mohini (1956) was scored by S. N. Thirupathi, featuring lyrics written by the renowned dramatist and lyricist Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass. P. Susheela's early career rendition in this song demonstrates her versatile vocal range in classical-influenced film melodies.

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