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Lyrics & meaning

Anandam Pongida

From Sirai Paravai · 1987

Lyricist
Mu. Metha
Singers
K. J. Yesudas, Sunandha
Music director
Ilayaraja
Details
Sirai Paravai1987

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Aanandham pongida pongida pongidaAs joy overflows, overflows, overflows
Kaadhal salangaigal kaadhil olikkudhadiThe anklets of love chime in my ears
Male
Maegangal thaalangal maelangal kottidaWith clouds beating rhythm and drums beating aloud
Aadum ila mayil thogai virikkudhadiThe dancing young peacock spreads its feathers
Female
Vaan mazhai pol thulli vaa vaa vaa aa…Come leaping like the rain from the sky, come, come, come...
Male
Aanandham pongida pongida pongidaAs joy overflows, overflows, overflows
Kaadhal salangaigal kaadhil olikkudhadiThe anklets of love chime in my ears
Chorus
Laali laali suba laali laaliLullaby, lullaby, auspicious lullaby, lullaby
Laali laali suba laali laaliLullaby, lullaby, auspicious lullaby, lullaby
Female
Poovodu manjal unduThere are auspicious flowers and turmeric
Ennaalum inbam unduThere is everlasting happiness
Chorus
Laali laali suba laali laaliLullaby, lullaby, auspicious lullaby, lullaby
Laali laali suba laali laaliLullaby, lullaby, auspicious lullaby, lullaby
Female
Kannaana kanmanikkumFor the precious beloved darling
Kalyaana maappillaikkumAnd for the wedding bridegroom
Chorus
Laali laali suba laali laaliLullaby, lullaby, auspicious lullaby, lullaby
Laali laali suba laali laaliLullaby, lullaby, auspicious lullaby, lullaby
Male
Maalai ilam thendral aalai mayakkudhuThe gentle evening breeze intoxicates the mind
Solai kuyil vandhu sollum mozhi yedhuvoWhat message does the garden cuckoo bring and speak?
Thaeril ulaa varum dhaeva isai kuyilThe divine musical cuckoo riding in a grand chariot
Naeril ulaa varum naeram yedhu idhuvoWhat moment is this for it to stroll right in person?
Naeram andhi naeram geetham vandhu saerumIt is twilight time, a melodious song arrives and joins
Female
Aadaigal moodiya maeniyil suyamvaramA romantic royal choice of groom on a draped body
Aayiram aayiram aasaigal sugam perumThousands upon thousands of desires attain bliss
Naan arugae varavo manam urugidaShall I come close as my heart melts away?
Male
Aanandham pongida pongida pongidaAs joy overflows, overflows, overflows
Kaadhal salangaigal kaadhil olikkudhadiThe anklets of love chime in my ears
Female
Thorana vaasalil thanga radhangalumWith golden chariots at the decorated entrance gate
Thozhigalum ennai soozha valam varuvaenSurrounded by maiden friends, I shall make a grand procession
Vaanavillai angu kaanavillai endruSaying that the rainbow cannot be seen there
Maegam alaindhida dhaegam thanil anivaenI shall adorn it on my body as clouds wander searching
Kangal unnai thaedum kaalgal thulli odumMy eyes search for you, my feet leap and run
Male
En manam un manam aanadhu oru manamMy heart and your heart have become one unified heart
Indhira boomiyl innoru thirumanamAnother grand wedding in the realm of Indra
Poo mugamae sugamae ini dhinam dhinamO flower-like face, sweet comfort awaits every day from now
Female
Aanandham pongida pongida pongidaAs joy overflows, overflows, overflows
Kaadhal salangaigal kaadhil olikkudhadiThe anklets of love chime in my ears
Male
Maegangal thaalangal maelangal kottidaWith clouds beating rhythm and drums beating aloud
Aadum ila mayil thogai virikkudhadiThe dancing young peacock spreads its feathers
Female
Vaan mazhai pol thulli vaaCome leaping like the rain from the sky
Male
Vaa vaa aa…Come, come...
Female
Aanandham pongida pongida pongidaAs joy overflows, overflows, overflows
Kaadhal salangaigal kaadhil olikkudhadiThe anklets of love chime in my ears
Chorus
Laali laali suba laali laaliLullaby, lullaby, auspicious lullaby, lullaby
Laali laali suba laali laaliLullaby, lullaby, auspicious lullaby, lullaby
Laali laali suba laali laaliLullaby, lullaby, auspicious lullaby, lullaby

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This celebratory song from 'Sirai Paravai' captures the exuberance, anticipation, and poetic bliss of romantic union and wedding festivities. The speaker expresses boundless joy, comparing the inner thrill of love to a peacock spreading its feathers and thunderous clouds setting the rhythm for a joyous dance. The lyrics blend traditional wedding blessings ('suba laali') with hyper-poetic imagery of nature participating in the romance.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Adukkuthodar (Repetition for Emphasis)

Aanandham pongida pongida pongida

The word 'pongida' is repeated consecutively to emphasize the overwhelming feeling of joy.

Simile (Upamai)

Vaan mazhai pol thulli vaa vaa vaa aa…

Comparing the arrival of the beloved to rain leaping down from the sky ('Vaan mazhai pol').

Metaphor (Uruvagham)

Indhira boomiyl innoru thirumanam

Metaphorically describing the beauty of the bride's body adorned like a rainbow or celestial gathering.

Emona / Rhyme (Iyaibu)

Maegam alaindhida dhaegam thanil anivaen

Rhyming structure across lines using 'thangangalum', 'alaindhida', 'anivaen' to maintain rhythm.

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Trivia

'Sirai Paravai' is a 1987 Tamil action-drama film directed by Manobala, starring Vijayakanth and Radhika. The film features a memorable soundtrack composed by Maestro Ilaiyaraaja, with lyrics written by the renowned poet Mu. Metha.

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