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Lyrics & meaning

Anangan Angagan Anban

From Kankaatchi · 1971

Lyricist
Nellai Arulmani
Singers
S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, L. R. Eswari
Music director
Kunnakudi Vaidyanathan
Movie name
Kankaatchi
Movie release year
1971
Lyrics added on
21 May 2020

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Anangan angagan anban
Vasanthan manmadhan endrum
Vanangum en uyir mannavaa
Anangan angagan anban
Vasanthan manmadhan endrum
Vanangum en uyir mannavaa
Mannuyirkkinbam vazhangum
Un pugazh sollavaa
Kadhambam senbagam thangum
Kangoonthal kavin pongum
Kanindhongum kayarkkanniyae
Kadhambam senbagam thangum
Kangoonthal kavin pongum
Kanindhongum kayarkkanniyae
Anbezhundhangam kalandhinbam tharum kanniyae
Aadalum paadalum anbin oodalum koodalum
Inbam thaedalum un seyal allavaa
Aadalum paadalum anbin oodalum koodalum
Inbam thaedalum un seyal allavaa
Nee illai endraal vaadidum vaiyagam allavaa
Azhagu thamizhae pazhagum isaiyae
Amudha nilaiyae unadhu seyalaal
Andharanga sindhu paaduvaar
Azhagu thamizhae pazhagum isaiyae
Amudha nilaiyae unadhu seyalaal
Andharanga sindhu paaduvaar
Sandhadham kaadhal mandhirathai dhinam naaduvaar
Manam konjum malar manjam
Adaindhullam kulirndhangam
Kalandhanbin nalam kaanuvom
Gunam kol pen anangae
Un manam konden manam thandhaen
Inaindhondraai sugam kaanuvom
Kalandhanbin nalam kaanuvom
Inaindhondraai sugam kaanuvom
Mannaa vaa
Kannae vaa
Nee vaa
Vaa…aa
Anangan angagan anban
Vasanthan manmadhan endrum
Vanangum en uyir mannavaa
Bodiless god of love, handsome and affectionate,
the spirit of spring, Manmathan (god of love),
O king of my life whom I worship forever!
Bodiless god of love, handsome and affectionate,
the spirit of spring, Manmathan (god of love),
O king of my life whom I worship forever!
You who bring happiness to all living beings,
shall I sing your praises?
Where mixed flowers and Champak rest,
in your dark hair overflowing with beauty,
O fish-eyed beauty glowing with sweetness!
Where mixed flowers and Champak rest,
in your dark hair overflowing with beauty,
O fish-eyed beauty glowing with sweetness!
O sweet woman whose warm embrace brings pure delight!
Dancing and singing, lovers' tiffs and reunions,
and seeking pleasure—isn't it all your doing?
Dancing and singing, lovers' tiffs and reunions,
and seeking pleasure—isn't it all your doing?
If not for you, wouldn't the whole world wither away?
O beautiful Tamil, sweet familiar music,
abode of nectar, because of your presence,
people sing intimate songs of love,
O beautiful Tamil, sweet familiar music,
abode of nectar, because of your presence,
people sing intimate songs of love,
and seek the sacred chant of love every single day.
On this delightful bed of flowers,
with peaceful hearts and embracing bodies,
let us unite and taste the joy of love!
O gracious and enchanting woman,
I won your heart and gave you mine,
together as one, let us share true bliss!
Let us unite and taste the joy of love!
Together as one, let us share true bliss!
Come, my king!
Come, my darling!
Come to me!
Come...
Bodiless god of love, handsome and affectionate,
the spirit of spring, Manmathan (god of love),
O king of my life whom I worship forever!
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

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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