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Lyrics & meaning

Aanantham Vilaiyadum

From Santhippu · 1983

Lyricist
Vaali
Singers
T. M. Soundararajan, P. Susheela
Music director
M. S. Vishwanathan
Movie name
Santhippu
Movie release year
1983
Lyrics added on
28 Jan 2022

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Aanandam vilaiyaadum veedu ithu
Aanandam vilaiyaadum veedu
Naangu andrilgal ondraana koodu
Naangu andrilgal ondraana koodu ithu
Aanandam vilaiyaadum veedu
Oru nool kondu uruvaana maalai
Oru nool kondu uruvaana maalai
Inbam naal thorum
Poo pookkum solai ithu
Aanandam vilaiyaadum veedu
Naan konda kanavan nadamaadum deivam
Neengamal engal nalam kaanum selvam
Naan konda kanavan nadamaadum deivam
Neengamal engal nalam kaanum selvam
Avan thantha uravil aasaigal thirandu
Azhagaaga eendren pillaigal irandu
Aanandam vilaiyaadum veedu ithu
Aanandam vilaiyaadum veedu
Maangalyam thavazhum magarasi vathanam
Malarnthaalae pothum verethu ulagam
Maangalyam thavazhum magarasi vathanam
Malarnthaalae pothum verethu ulagam
Eduthaalum enna ezhezhu piravi
Nee thaanae kannae enakketra manaivi
Aanandam vilaiyaadum veedu
Naangu andrilgal ondraana koodu
Ithu aanandam vilaiyaadum veedu
Imai pola irandu vizhikaakkum thaaye
Ethu vantha pothum sumai thaangi neeye
Ethu vantha pothum sumai thaangi neeye
Female :Neethaane engal thirukoyil vilakku
Nee illai endraal theriyaathu kizhakku
This is a home where joy plays
A home where joy plays
A nest where four inseparable birds live as one
This is a nest where four inseparable birds live as one
A home where joy plays
A garland woven with a single thread
A garland woven with a single thread
Where every single day
Joy blossoms like flowers in a garden
A home where joy plays
The husband I wed is a living god
A treasure that always cares for our well-being
The husband I wed is a living god
A treasure that always cares for our well-being
From the warmth of his love, wishes came together
And I gave birth to two lovely children
This is a home where joy plays
A home where joy plays
The face of this blessed woman graced by her sacred wedding knot
If she simply smiles, what other world do I need?
The face of this blessed woman graced by her sacred wedding knot
If she simply smiles, what other world do I need?
Even across seven lifetimes
You alone, my darling, are the perfect wife for me
A home where joy plays
A nest where four inseparable birds live as one
This is a home where joy plays
Like eyelids guarding two eyes, you protect us, mother
Whatever comes our way, you shoulder every burden
Whatever comes our way, you shoulder every burden
You are the light shining in our sacred shrine
Without you, we would not even know where the sun rises
Female
Female
Female
Female
Male
Male
Male

Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

Aanandam Vilaiyaadum Veedu from Santhippu (1983) is a classic Tamil family song celebrating marital bliss, domestic harmony, and devotion. The lyrics paint a picture of a close-knit family of four compared to a nest of mythological Andril birds. The husband and wife take turns expressing deep affection and admiration for one another, highlighting how love turns a home into a sacred and joyful sanctuary. The wife sees her husband as a walking deity who protects the family, while the husband views his wife as the guiding light of their home who patiently bears life's burdens. Together with their two children, they cherish their shared life as a paradise on earth.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uruvagam)

“Naangu andrilgal ondraana koodu”

Compares the family of four to 'andrilgal' (mythological birds symbolic of eternal togetherness and inseparable love).

Simile (Uvamai)

“Imai pola irandu vizhikaakkum thaaye”

Compares the mother's protective nature over her family to eyelids guarding the eyes.

Metaphor (Uruvagam)

“Neethaane engal thirukoyil vilakku”

Compares the wife to the auspicious lamp ('vilakku') inside a divine temple ('thirukoyil'), symbolizing guidance and grace.

Monai (Alliteration)

“Maangalyam thavazhum magarasi vathanam / Malarnthaalae pothum verethu ulagam”

Repetition of the initial 'M' sound across words ('Maangalyam', 'Magarasi', 'Malarnthaalae').

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Trivia

Santhippu (1983) featured legendary actor Sivaji Ganesan in dual roles alongside Sridevi, Prabhu, and Radha. Composed by M. S. Vishwanathan with lyrics by Vaali, this duet sung by T. M. Soundararajan and P. Susheela remains one of the iconic family-oriented anthems in Tamil cinema history.

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