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Lyrics & meaning

Amma Pen Ange Inge

From Magudam Katha Mangai · 1957

Lyricist
A. Maruthakasi
Singer
Jikki
Music director
K. V. Mahadevan
Details
Magudam Katha Mangai1957

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
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Female
Amma pen angae ingaeOh, the young woman here and there
Aasai migunthae thulludhae ..oo..babuIs leaping with overwhelming desire... oh... Babu
Thulladhae unnalae thaanae thulludhaeIsn't she leaping only because of you?
Female
Amma pen angae ingaeOh, the young woman here and there
Aasai migunthae thulludhae ..oo..babuIs leaping with overwhelming desire... oh... Babu
Thulladhae unnalae thaanae thulludhaeIsn't she leaping only because of you?
Female
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Female
Kann koormai paarthae thaaneJust by looking at the sharpness of your eyes
Madhunmel maiyal aanaenI became infatuated with sweet love
Kanavae meiyaandhaeMy dream has become reality
Kannalaa jaadai kaattiShowing signals with eyes sweet as sugarcane
Theeyaga nenjai maatriTurning my heart into fire
Nee engae pogirae..oo..babu paaringaeWhere are you going... oh... Babu look here
Nee enage pogiraeWhere are you going?
Female
Amma pen angae ingaeOh, the young woman here and there
Aasai migunthae thulludhae ..oo..babuIs leaping with overwhelming desire... oh... Babu
Thulladhae unnalae thaanae thulludhaeIsn't she leaping only because of you?
Female
Amma pen angae ingaeOh, the young woman here and there
Aasai migunthae thulludhae ..oo..babuIs leaping with overwhelming desire... oh... Babu
Thulladhae unnalae thaanae thulludhaeIsn't she leaping only because of you?
Female
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Female
Jammndru aadi aadiDancing stylishly and grandly
Seriyaana paadhai naadiSeeking the right path
Sandhippen ummaiyaeI shall meet you
Sandhaeganthannai kondruSlaying all doubt
Meiyaana anbai konduHolding true love
Kelunga unmaiyae..oo..babu..unmaiyaeListen to the truth... oh... Babu... truth
Kelunga unmaiyae…Listen to the truth...
Female
Amma pen angae ingaeOh, the young woman here and there
Aasai migunthae thulludhae ..oo..babuIs leaping with overwhelming desire... oh... Babu
Thulladhae unnalae thaanae thulludhaeIsn't she leaping only because of you?
Female
Amma pen angae ingaeOh, the young woman here and there
Aasai migunthae thulludhae ..oo..babuIs leaping with overwhelming desire... oh... Babu
Thulladhae unnalae thaanae thulludhaeIsn't she leaping only because of you?
Female
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Female
Sollaalae suranthanaSurging forth through mere words
Pennendraal summathaanaIs a woman just a simple matter?
Aagathu aasaiyaeDesire becomes uncontrollable
Thodhu ulla aiyaa melaeTowards the gentleman standing close by
Koosaamal aasaiyaalaeWithout any hesitation, out of pure desire
Chinna penn aadhudhae oo babu aadudhaeThis young girl dances... oh Babu dances
Chinna pen aadudhae…This young girl dances...
Female
Amma pen angae ingaeOh, the young woman here and there
Aasai migunthae thulludhae ..oo..babuIs leaping with overwhelming desire... oh... Babu
Thulladhae unnalae thaanae thulludhaeIsn't she leaping only because of you?
Female
Amma pen angae ingaeOh, the young woman here and there
Aasai migunthae thulludhae ..oo..babuIs leaping with overwhelming desire... oh... Babu
Thulladhae unnalae thaanae thulludhaeIsn't she leaping only because of you?

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This playful and romantic dance song features a young woman expressing her irresistible affection and playful attraction towards her lover, whom she addresses affectionately as 'Babu'. She describes how her heart sets on fire and leaps with joy whenever he casts sharp, loving glances at her. Through her rhythmic dance and heartfelt words, she reassures him of her true love while dispelling any lingering doubts. The lyric highlights the innocence, passion, and joyful exuberance of a woman enchanted by love, celebrating her emotional connection through music and movement.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Emonai (Second-letter Rhyme / Edhugai)

Kann koormai paarthae thaane / Madhunmel maiyal aanaen

Matching second letters across lines, such as 'Kann' and 'Madhun' or 'Jammndru' and 'Seriyaana', enhancing the rhythmic cadence suitable for a dance sequence.

Metaphor (Uruvagham)

Theeyaga nenjai maatri

'Theeyaga nenjai maatri' compares the passionate warmth and excitement in her heart directly to fire.

Anaphora (Repetition for Emphasis)

Amma pen angae ingae / Aasai migunthae thulludhae

The repetition of the pallavi refrain 'Amma pen angae ingae / Aasai migunthae thulludhae' reinforces the core theme of overwhelming passion.

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Trivia

Composed by K. V. Mahadevan with lyrics by A. Maruthakasi, 'Magudam Katha Mangai' (1957) features energetic vocal stylings typical of Jikki's versatile singing during the golden era of Tamil cinema.

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