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Lyrics & meaning

Achapadum Anbu Kili

From Nenjangal · 1982

Lyricist
Vaali
Singers
T. M. Soundararajan, P. Susheela
Music director
Sankar Ganesh
Movie name
Nenjangal
Movie release year
1982
Lyrics added on
5 Jul 2022

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Achappadum anbukkili
Aththaan thodum inba kani
Ennennavo ennangalil poraaduthu
Unnai kaaval kaakkum devan ingundu
Varum inbam thunbam yaavum pangundu
Achappadum anbukkili
Aththaan thodum inba kani
Ennennavo ennangalil poraaduthu
Unnai kaaval kaakkum devan ingundu
Varum inbam thunbam yaavum pangundu
Anjaathavan kenjaathavan en aanmai theriyaathaa
Than maanamum en veeramum ivvoorae ariyaathaa
Anjaathavan kenjaathavan en aanmai theriyaathaa
Than maanamum en veeramum ivvoorae ariyaathaa
Aduththavan kanneer vittaal thaangum nenjalla
Aduththavan kanneer vittaal thaangum nenjalla
Adangida odungida kozhai naanalla
Achappadum anbukkili
Aththaan thodum inba kani
Ennennavo ennangalil poraaduthu
Oor sandaigal oraayiram athu unakkaen sol kannaa
Un thaaraamum un selvamum un nizhalilthaan kannaa
Oor sandaigal oraayiram athu unakkaen sol kannaa
Un thaaraamum un selvamum un nizhalilthaan kannaa
Oru manai theeyaal venthaal oorae vegaatho
Oru manai theeyaal venthaal oorae vegaatho
Thuninthavan anaippathu dharmam aagaatho
Achappadum anbukkili
Aththaan thodum inba kani
Ennennavo ennangalil poraaduthu
Unnai kaaval kaakkum devan ingundu
Varum inbam thunbam yaavum pangundu
Pon pondrathu kann pondrathu en manjal maangalyam
Ennaalumae un kaigalil en vaazhvin sowbakkiyam
Pon pondrathu kann pondrathu en manjal maangalyam
Ennaalumae un kaigalil en vaazhvin sowbakkiyam
Thunintha pin thukkamillai solvathai kellamma
Thunintha pin thukkamillai solvathai kellamma
Bayam vidu siriththuvidu kanneer yaenammaa
Achappadum anbukkili
Aththaan thodum inba kani
Ennennavo ennangalil poraaduthu
Male :Unnai kaaval kaakkum devan ingundu
Varum inbam thunbam yaavum pangundu
A frightened, loving parrot,
A sweet fruit touched by her beloved,
Struggles with all kinds of troubled thoughts.
The protector watching over you is right here,
We will share every joy and sorrow that comes.
A frightened, loving parrot,
A sweet fruit touched by her beloved,
Struggles with all kinds of troubled thoughts.
The protector watching over you is right here,
We will share every joy and sorrow that comes.
I fear no one and beg of no one, don't you know my courage?
Doesn't this whole town know my honor and my bravery?
I fear no one and beg of no one, don't you know my courage?
Doesn't this whole town know my honor and my bravery?
Mine is not a heart that can bear to see another weep,
Mine is not a heart that can bear to see another weep,
I am no coward to stay quiet and cower.
A frightened, loving parrot,
A sweet fruit touched by her beloved,
Struggles with all kinds of troubled thoughts.
The town has a thousand quarrels, why get involved, tell me, my love?
Your wife and child live only under your shelter, my love.
The town has a thousand quarrels, why get involved, tell me, my love?
Your wife and child live only under your shelter, my love.
If one house catches fire, won't the whole village burn?
If one house catches fire, won't the whole village burn?
Isn't it a brave man's duty to put it out?
A frightened, loving parrot,
A sweet fruit touched by her beloved,
Struggles with all kinds of troubled thoughts.
The protector watching over you is right here,
We will share every joy and sorrow that comes.
Precious as gold and dear as my eyes is my yellow mangalsutra (sacred marriage thread),
All the happiness of my life rests forever in your hands.
Precious as gold and dear as my eyes is my yellow mangalsutra (sacred marriage thread),
All the happiness of my life rests forever in your hands.
Once you take courage, there is no grief; listen to what I say, my dear,
Once you take courage, there is no grief; listen to what I say, my dear,
Cast away your fear and smile, why should you shed tears, my dear?
A frightened, loving parrot,
A sweet fruit touched by her beloved,
Struggles with all kinds of troubled thoughts.
The protector watching over you is right here,
We will share every joy and sorrow that comes.
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

This song from the film 'Nenjangal' (1982) presents an emotional dialogue between a protective husband and his anxious wife. The wife expresses her fear and deep love, stressing that her marital sanctity and happiness depend entirely on her husband's safety. The husband reassures her of his strength, sense of duty, and social responsibility, emphasizing that a righteous man cannot stand idly by when others suffer. Through poetic exchanges, the track captures themes of marital devotion, courage, and moral righteousness.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Monai (Alliteration)

Anjaathavan kenjaathavan en aanmai theriyaathaa

Repetition of initial consonants like 'Anjaathavan' and 'kenjaathavan' or 'Achappadum' and 'Aththaan' creates rhythmic symmetry.

Simile / Metaphor

Achappadum anbukkili / Aththaan thodum inba kani

Comparing the wife to a loving parrot ('anbukkili') and sweet fruit ('inba kani') highlights tenderness and affectionate imagery.

Rhetorical Question

Oru manai theeyaal venthaal oorae vegaatho

Using reflective questions like 'oorae vegaatho' and 'dharmam aagaatho' to convey moral arguments effectively.

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Trivia

'Nenjangal' featured music composed by the duo Shankar-Ganesh, with soulful vocal performances by legendary singers T.M. Soundararajan and P. Susheela. The film starred Major Sundarrajan and Sivaji Ganesan, with lyrics penned by Vaali.

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