Anangan Angagan Anban
From Kankaatchi · 1971
- Lyricist
- Nellai Arulmani
- Singers
- S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, L. R. Eswari
- Music director
- Kunnakudi Vaidyanathan
- Details
- Kankaatchi1971
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Female | |
| Anangan angagan anban | The bodiless Cupid, the handsome lover, the beloved one, |
| Vasanthan manmadhan endrum | Forever the spring lord, the god of love, |
| Vanangum en uyir mannavaa | Oh king of my soul whom I worship! |
| Anangan angagan anban | The bodiless Cupid, the handsome lover, the beloved one, |
| Vasanthan manmadhan endrum | Forever the spring lord, the god of love, |
| Vanangum en uyir mannavaa | Oh king of my soul whom I worship! |
| Mannuyirkkinbam vazhangum | Giving joy to all living beings on earth, |
| Un pugazh sollavaa | Shall I sing of your everlasting glory? |
| Male | |
| Kadhambam senbagam thangum | Where Kadambam and Shenbagam flowers rest, |
| Kangoonthal kavin pongum | In dark hair overflowing with natural beauty, |
| Kanindhongum kayarkkanniyae | Oh fish-eyed maiden who blossoms with grace, |
| Kadhambam senbagam thangum | Where Kadambam and Shenbagam flowers rest, |
| Kangoonthal kavin pongum | In dark hair overflowing with natural beauty, |
| Kanindhongum kayarkkanniyae | Oh fish-eyed maiden who blossoms with grace, |
| Anbezhundhangam kalandhinbam tharum kanniyae | Oh maiden who bestows bliss when love arises and bodies unite, |
| Female | |
| Aadalum paadalum anbin oodalum koodalum | Dance, song, love's tender quarrels, and sweet reunions, |
| Inbam thaedalum un seyal allavaa | And the search for joy—are they not all your doing? |
| Aadalum paadalum anbin oodalum koodalum | Dance, song, love's tender quarrels, and sweet reunions, |
| Inbam thaedalum un seyal allavaa | And the search for joy—are they not all your doing? |
| Nee illai endraal vaadidum vaiyagam allavaa | Without you, would not this entire world wither away? |
| Male | |
| Azhagu thamizhae pazhagum isaiyae | Oh beautiful Tamil! Oh intimate music! |
| Amudha nilaiyae unadhu seyalaal | Oh state of nectar! Because of your graceful deeds, |
| Andharanga sindhu paaduvaar | They shall sing intimate secret melodies, |
| Azhagu thamizhae pazhagum isaiyae | Oh beautiful Tamil! Oh intimate music! |
| Amudha nilaiyae unadhu seyalaal | Oh state of nectar! Because of your graceful deeds, |
| Andharanga sindhu paaduvaar | They shall sing intimate secret melodies, |
| Sandhadham kaadhal mandhirathai dhinam naaduvaar | Constantly seeking the divine mantra of love every day. |
| Female | |
| Manam konjum malar manjam | On a flower bed that charms the heart, |
| Adaindhullam kulirndhangam | Reaching it with a refreshed mind and body, |
| Kalandhanbin nalam kaanuvom | Let us unite and cherish the goodness of love. |
| Male | |
| Gunam kol pen anangae | Oh virtuous and enchanting maiden, |
| Un manam konden manam thandhaen | I won your heart and gave you mine, |
| Inaindhondraai sugam kaanuvom | Let us join together as one and experience pure bliss. |
| Female | |
| Kalandhanbin nalam kaanuvom | Let us unite and cherish the goodness of love, |
| Male | |
| Inaindhondraai sugam kaanuvom | Let us join together as one and experience pure bliss. |
| Female | |
| Mannaa vaa | Oh king, come! |
| Male | |
| Kannae vaa | Oh my precious eyes, come! |
| Female | |
| Nee vaa | You, come! |
| Male | |
| Vaa…aa | Come... ah! |
| Female | |
| Anangan angagan anban | The bodiless Cupid, the handsome lover, the beloved one, |
| Vasanthan manmadhan endrum | Forever the spring lord, the god of love, |
| Vanangum en uyir mannavaa | Oh king of my soul whom I worship! |
வசனம் :
...........................
The bodiless Cupid, the handsome lover, the beloved one,
Forever the spring lord, the god of love,
Oh king of my soul whom I worship!
The bodiless Cupid, the handsome lover, the beloved one,
Forever the spring lord, the god of love,
Oh king of my soul whom I worship!
Giving joy to all living beings on earth,
Shall I sing of your everlasting glory?
அனங்கன் அங்கஜன் அன்பன்
வசந்தன் மன்மதன் என்றும்
வணங்கும் என் உயிர் மன்னவா
அனங்கன் அங்கஜன் அன்பன்
வசந்தன் மன்மதன் என்றும்
வணங்கும் என் உயிர் மன்னவா
மண் உயிர் பிம்பம் வழங்கும்
உன் புகழ் சொல்லவா......
Where Kadambam and Shenbagam flowers rest,
In dark hair overflowing with natural beauty,
Oh fish-eyed maiden who blossoms with grace,
Where Kadambam and Shenbagam flowers rest,
In dark hair overflowing with natural beauty,
Oh fish-eyed maiden who blossoms with grace,
Oh maiden who bestows bliss when love arises and bodies unite,
கதம்பம் செண்பகம் தங்கும்
கருங்கூந்தல் கவின் பொங்கும்
கனிந்து ஓங்கும் கயர் கன்னியே
கதம்பம் செண்பகம் தங்கும்
கருங்கூந்தல் கவின் பொங்கும்
கனிந்து ஓங்கும் கயர் கன்னியே
அன்பெழுந்தங்கம் கலந்தின்பம் தரும் கன்னியே
Dance, song, love's tender quarrels, and sweet reunions,
And the search for joy—are they not all your doing?
Dance, song, love's tender quarrels, and sweet reunions,
And the search for joy—are they not all your doing?
Without you, would not this entire world wither away?
ஆடலும் பாடலும் அன்பின்
ஊடலும் கூடலும் இன்பம்
தேடலும் உன் செயல் அல்லவா
ஆடலும் பாடலும் அன்பின்
ஊடலும் கூடலும் இன்பம்
தேடலும் உன் செயல் அல்லவா
நீ இல்லையென்றால் வாடிடும் வையகம் அல்லவா
Oh beautiful Tamil! Oh intimate music!
Oh state of nectar! Because of your graceful deeds,
They shall sing intimate secret melodies,
Oh beautiful Tamil! Oh intimate music!
Oh state of nectar! Because of your graceful deeds,
They shall sing intimate secret melodies,
Constantly seeking the divine mantra of love every day.
அழகு தமிழே பழகும் இசையே
அமுத நிலையே உனது செயலால்
அந்தரங்கச் சிந்து பாடுவார்
அழகு தமிழே பழகும் இசையே
அமுத நிலையே உனது செயலால்
அந்தரங்கச் சிந்து பாடுவார்
சந்ததம் காதல் மந்திரத்தை தினம் நாடுவார்
On a flower bed that charms the heart,
Reaching it with a refreshed mind and body,
Let us unite and cherish the goodness of love.
மனம் கொஞ்சும் மலர் மஞ்சம்
அடைந்துள்ளம் குளிர் தங்கம்
கலந்தன்பின் நலம் காணுவோம்
Oh virtuous and enchanting maiden,
I won your heart and gave you mine,
Let us join together as one and experience pure bliss.
குணம்கொள் பெண் அனங்கே
உன் மனம் கொண்டே மனம் தந்தேன்
இணைந்தொன்றாய் சுகம் காணுவோம்
Let us unite and cherish the goodness of love,
கலந்தன்பின் நலம் காணுவோம்
Let us join together as one and experience pure bliss.
இணைந்தொன்றாய் சுகம் காணுவோம்
Oh king, come!
மன்னா வா......
Oh my precious eyes, come!
கண்ணே வா.....
You, come!
நீ வா.....
Come... ah!
வா....ஆ.....
The bodiless Cupid, the handsome lover, the beloved one,
Forever the spring lord, the god of love,
Oh king of my soul whom I worship!
அனங்கன் அங்கஜன் அன்பன்
வசந்தன் மன்மதன் என்றும்
வணங்கும் என் உயிர் மன்னவா
Anangan angagan anban
The bodiless Cupid, the handsome lover, the beloved one,
Vasanthan manmadhan endrum
Forever the spring lord, the god of love,
Vanangum en uyir mannavaa
Oh king of my soul whom I worship!
Anangan angagan anban
The bodiless Cupid, the handsome lover, the beloved one,
Vasanthan manmadhan endrum
Forever the spring lord, the god of love,
Vanangum en uyir mannavaa
Oh king of my soul whom I worship!
Mannuyirkkinbam vazhangum
Giving joy to all living beings on earth,
Un pugazh sollavaa
Shall I sing of your everlasting glory?
Kadhambam senbagam thangum
Where Kadambam and Shenbagam flowers rest,
Kangoonthal kavin pongum
In dark hair overflowing with natural beauty,
Kanindhongum kayarkkanniyae
Oh fish-eyed maiden who blossoms with grace,
Kadhambam senbagam thangum
Where Kadambam and Shenbagam flowers rest,
Kangoonthal kavin pongum
In dark hair overflowing with natural beauty,
Kanindhongum kayarkkanniyae
Oh fish-eyed maiden who blossoms with grace,
Anbezhundhangam kalandhinbam tharum kanniyae
Oh maiden who bestows bliss when love arises and bodies unite,
Aadalum paadalum anbin oodalum koodalum
Dance, song, love's tender quarrels, and sweet reunions,
Inbam thaedalum un seyal allavaa
And the search for joy—are they not all your doing?
Aadalum paadalum anbin oodalum koodalum
Dance, song, love's tender quarrels, and sweet reunions,
Inbam thaedalum un seyal allavaa
And the search for joy—are they not all your doing?
Nee illai endraal vaadidum vaiyagam allavaa
Without you, would not this entire world wither away?
Azhagu thamizhae pazhagum isaiyae
Oh beautiful Tamil! Oh intimate music!
Amudha nilaiyae unadhu seyalaal
Oh state of nectar! Because of your graceful deeds,
Andharanga sindhu paaduvaar
They shall sing intimate secret melodies,
Azhagu thamizhae pazhagum isaiyae
Oh beautiful Tamil! Oh intimate music!
Amudha nilaiyae unadhu seyalaal
Oh state of nectar! Because of your graceful deeds,
Andharanga sindhu paaduvaar
They shall sing intimate secret melodies,
Sandhadham kaadhal mandhirathai dhinam naaduvaar
Constantly seeking the divine mantra of love every day.
Manam konjum malar manjam
On a flower bed that charms the heart,
Adaindhullam kulirndhangam
Reaching it with a refreshed mind and body,
Kalandhanbin nalam kaanuvom
Let us unite and cherish the goodness of love.
Gunam kol pen anangae
Oh virtuous and enchanting maiden,
Un manam konden manam thandhaen
I won your heart and gave you mine,
Inaindhondraai sugam kaanuvom
Let us join together as one and experience pure bliss.
Kalandhanbin nalam kaanuvom
Let us unite and cherish the goodness of love,
Inaindhondraai sugam kaanuvom
Let us join together as one and experience pure bliss.
Mannaa vaa
Oh king, come!
Kannae vaa
Oh my precious eyes, come!
Nee vaa
You, come!
Vaa…aa
Come... ah!
Anangan angagan anban
The bodiless Cupid, the handsome lover, the beloved one,
Vasanthan manmadhan endrum
Forever the spring lord, the god of love,
Vanangum en uyir mannavaa
Oh king of my soul whom I worship!
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This classic romantic song from the 1971 film Kankaatchi is a passionate exchange between lovers celebrating love, devotion, and artistic beauty. The female lead praises her partner by comparing him to Manmadhan (the god of love) and Vasanthan (the lord of spring), declaring him as the king of her soul. In turn, the male lead praises her beauty, her fragrant hair laden with Kadambam and Shenbagam flowers, and her fish-shaped eyes (Kayal kanni), equating her presence to the sweet beauty of Tamil music and language.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Monaikkal (Initial Alliteration)
“Anangan angagan anban”
Repetition of the initial vowel 'A' across words in the line 'Anangan angagan anban' creates a soothing lyrical rhythm.
Iyaibu (Rhyming scheme / Internal Rhyme)
“Aadalum paadalum anbin oodalum koodalum”
The rhythmic rhyming ending '-dalum' in 'Aadalum paadalum anbin oodalum koodalum' emphasizes the poetic flow of love's expressions.
Uvamai / Metaphor
“Azhagu thamizhae pazhagum isaiyae”
Comparing the heroine's grace to 'Azhagu Thamizh' (Beautiful Tamil) and 'Pazhagum Isai' (Familiar Music) elevates her romantic qualities to classical art forms.
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Trivia
The film Kankaatchi (1971) features music composed by Kunnakudi Vaidyanathan with lyrics written by Nellai Arulmani. The lyrics use classic Sangam Tamil metaphors such as 'Kayarkkanni' (fish-eyed maiden) and floral references like Kadambam and Shenbagam.
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