Anbe Amudha (Happy)
From Amudha · 1975
- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Singer
- T. M. Soundararajan
- Music director
- M. S. Vishwanathan
- Details
- Amudha1975
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Anbae amuthaa…anbae… | My sweet love Amudha… my love… |
| Anbae amuthaa…anbae… | My sweet love Amudha… my love… |
| Nee paalamuthaa suvai thaenamuthaa | Are you milk-nectar or sweet honey-nectar? |
| Illai paarkadal pirantha kaniyamuthaa | Or are you the divine fruit-nectar born from the ocean of milk? |
| Unthan sollamuthaa idhazh suvaiyamuthaa | Is your speech nectar, or is the taste of your lips nectar? |
| Konjam nil amuthaa adhai sol amuthaa | Wait a moment, Amudha, and tell me that, Amudha. |
| Male | |
| Anbae amuthaa…anbae… | My sweet love Amudha… my love… |
| Nee paalamuthaa suvai thaenamuthaa | Are you milk-nectar or sweet honey-nectar? |
| Illai paarkadal pirantha kaniyamuthaa | Or are you the divine fruit-nectar born from the ocean of milk? |
| Unthan sollamuthaa idhazh suvaiyamuthaa | Is your speech nectar, or is the taste of your lips nectar? |
| Konjam nil amuthaa adhai sol amuthaa | Wait a moment, Amudha, and tell me that, Amudha. |
| Male | |
| Anbae amuthaa…anbae… | My sweet love Amudha… my love… |
| Male | |
| Devan kovil kaniyum manamum | The fruit and fragrance of the Lord's temple, |
| Devi ennidam thanthaayo | O Goddess, did you give them to me? |
| Devan kovil kaniyum manamum | The fruit and fragrance of the Lord's temple, |
| Devi ennidam thanthaayo | O Goddess, did you give them to me? |
| Male | |
| Aavi kalanthu kovil edukka | To blend our souls and build a temple, |
| Azhagu silaiyena vanthaayo…. | Did you come like a beautiful sculpted idol? |
| Male | |
| Ennai azhaikkum unthan sannithi | Your sanctum calls out to me, |
| Thannai koduththaal nimmathi | There will be peace only if you surrender yourself. |
| Kelvi ingae mounam angae | The question is asked here, but silence prevails there, |
| Killai mozhigal ponathengae | Where have your sweet, parrot-like words gone? |
| Male | |
| Anbae amuthaa…anbae… | My sweet love Amudha… my love… |
| Male | |
| Kangal ennum kanintha thiraatchai | Your eyes, which resemble ripe, juicy grapes, |
| Kanni endrunnai sollaatho | Do they not proclaim you as a youthful maiden? |
| Kangal ennum kanintha thiraatchai | Your eyes, which resemble ripe, juicy grapes, |
| Kanni endrunnai sollaatho | Do they not proclaim you as a youthful maiden? |
| Male | |
| Kannam irandil minnum azhagu | The radiant beauty shining on both your cheeks, |
| Kadhal mayakkam kollaatho | Does it not cause an enchanting spell of love? |
| Male | |
| Velli nilaavai paathi pilanthu | As if splitting the silver moon in half, |
| Alli anintha kungumam | And wearing the gathered vermilion (kungumam), |
| Velli nilaavai paathi pilanthu | As if splitting the silver moon in half, |
| Alli anintha kungumam | And wearing the gathered vermilion (kungumam), |
| Ponathengae engum illai | Where did it go? It is nowhere else, |
| Endrum irukkum ennidam | It permanently resides with me. |
| Male | |
| Anbae amuthaa…anbae… | My sweet love Amudha… my love… |
| Nee paalamuthaa suvai thaenamuthaa | Are you milk-nectar or sweet honey-nectar? |
| Illai paarkadal pirantha kaniyamuthaa | Or are you the divine fruit-nectar born from the ocean of milk? |
| Unthan sollamuthaa idhazh suvaiyamuthaa | Is your speech nectar, or is the taste of your lips nectar? |
| Konjam nil amuthaa adhai sol amuthaa | Wait a moment, Amudha, and tell me that, Amudha. |
| Male | |
| Anbae amuthaa…anbae… | My sweet love Amudha… my love… |
அன்பே அமுதா......அன்பே.......
அன்பே அமுதா......அன்பே.......
நீ பாலமுதா சுவை தேனமுதா
இல்லை பாற்கடல் பிறந்த கனியமுதா
உந்தன் சொல்லமுதா இதழ் சுவையமுதா
கொஞ்சம் நில் அமுதா அதை சொல் அமுதா
My sweet love Amudha… my love…
My sweet love Amudha… my love…
Are you milk-nectar or sweet honey-nectar?
Or are you the divine fruit-nectar born from the ocean of milk?
Is your speech nectar, or is the taste of your lips nectar?
Wait a moment, Amudha, and tell me that, Amudha.
அன்பே அமுதா......அன்பே.......
நீ பாலமுதா சுவை தேனமுதா
இல்லை பாற்கடல் பிறந்த கனியமுதா
உந்தன் சொல்லமுதா இதழ் சுவையமுதா
கொஞ்சம் நில் அமுதா அதை சொல் அமுதா...
My sweet love Amudha… my love…
Are you milk-nectar or sweet honey-nectar?
Or are you the divine fruit-nectar born from the ocean of milk?
Is your speech nectar, or is the taste of your lips nectar?
Wait a moment, Amudha, and tell me that, Amudha.
அன்பே அமுதா......அன்பே.......
My sweet love Amudha… my love…
தேவன் கோவில் கனியும் மனமும்
தேவி என்னிடம் தந்தாயோ......
தேவன் கோவில் கனியும் மனமும்
தேவி என்னிடம் தந்தாயோ......
The fruit and fragrance of the Lord's temple,
O Goddess, did you give them to me?
The fruit and fragrance of the Lord's temple,
O Goddess, did you give them to me?
ஆவி கலந்து கோவில் எடுக்க
அழகுச் சிலையென வந்தாயோ...
To blend our souls and build a temple,
Did you come like a beautiful sculpted idol?
என்னை அழைக்கும் உந்தன் சந்நிதி
தன்னைக் கொடுத்தால் நிம்மதி
கேள்வி இங்கே மௌனம் அங்கே
கிள்ளை மொழிகள் போனதெங்கே.......
Your sanctum calls out to me,
There will be peace only if you surrender yourself.
The question is asked here, but silence prevails there,
Where have your sweet, parrot-like words gone?
அன்பே அமுதா......அன்பே.......
My sweet love Amudha… my love…
கண்கள் என்னும் கனிந்த திராட்சை
கன்னி என்றுன்னைச் சொல்லாதோ
கண்கள் என்னும் கனிந்த திராட்சை
கன்னி என்றுன்னைச் சொல்லாதோ
Your eyes, which resemble ripe, juicy grapes,
Do they not proclaim you as a youthful maiden?
Your eyes, which resemble ripe, juicy grapes,
Do they not proclaim you as a youthful maiden?
கன்னம் இரண்டில் மின்னும் அழகு
காதல் மயக்கம் கொள்ளாதோ
The radiant beauty shining on both your cheeks,
Does it not cause an enchanting spell of love?
வெள்ளி நிலாவைப் பாதிப் பிளந்து
அள்ளி அணிந்த குங்குமம்
வெள்ளி நிலாவைப் பாதிப் பிளந்து
அள்ளி அணிந்த குங்குமம்
போனதெங்கே எங்கும் இல்லை
என்றும் இருக்கும் என்னிடம்........
As if splitting the silver moon in half,
And wearing the gathered vermilion (kungumam),
As if splitting the silver moon in half,
And wearing the gathered vermilion (kungumam),
Where did it go? It is nowhere else,
It permanently resides with me.
அன்பே அமுதா......அன்பே.......
நீ பாலமுதா சுவை தேனமுதா
இல்லை பாற்கடல் பிறந்த கனியமுதா
உந்தன் சொல்லமுதா இதழ் சுவையமுதா
கொஞ்சம் நில் அமுதா அதை சொல் அமுதா...
My sweet love Amudha… my love…
Are you milk-nectar or sweet honey-nectar?
Or are you the divine fruit-nectar born from the ocean of milk?
Is your speech nectar, or is the taste of your lips nectar?
Wait a moment, Amudha, and tell me that, Amudha.
அன்பே அமுதா......அன்பே.......
My sweet love Amudha… my love…
Anbae amuthaa…anbae…
My sweet love Amudha… my love…
Anbae amuthaa…anbae…
My sweet love Amudha… my love…
Nee paalamuthaa suvai thaenamuthaa
Are you milk-nectar or sweet honey-nectar?
Illai paarkadal pirantha kaniyamuthaa
Or are you the divine fruit-nectar born from the ocean of milk?
Unthan sollamuthaa idhazh suvaiyamuthaa
Is your speech nectar, or is the taste of your lips nectar?
Konjam nil amuthaa adhai sol amuthaa
Wait a moment, Amudha, and tell me that, Amudha.
Anbae amuthaa…anbae…
My sweet love Amudha… my love…
Nee paalamuthaa suvai thaenamuthaa
Are you milk-nectar or sweet honey-nectar?
Illai paarkadal pirantha kaniyamuthaa
Or are you the divine fruit-nectar born from the ocean of milk?
Unthan sollamuthaa idhazh suvaiyamuthaa
Is your speech nectar, or is the taste of your lips nectar?
Konjam nil amuthaa adhai sol amuthaa
Wait a moment, Amudha, and tell me that, Amudha.
Anbae amuthaa…anbae…
My sweet love Amudha… my love…
Devan kovil kaniyum manamum
The fruit and fragrance of the Lord's temple,
Devi ennidam thanthaayo
O Goddess, did you give them to me?
Devan kovil kaniyum manamum
The fruit and fragrance of the Lord's temple,
Devi ennidam thanthaayo
O Goddess, did you give them to me?
Aavi kalanthu kovil edukka
To blend our souls and build a temple,
Azhagu silaiyena vanthaayo….
Did you come like a beautiful sculpted idol?
Ennai azhaikkum unthan sannithi
Your sanctum calls out to me,
Thannai koduththaal nimmathi
There will be peace only if you surrender yourself.
Kelvi ingae mounam angae
The question is asked here, but silence prevails there,
Killai mozhigal ponathengae
Where have your sweet, parrot-like words gone?
Anbae amuthaa…anbae…
My sweet love Amudha… my love…
Kangal ennum kanintha thiraatchai
Your eyes, which resemble ripe, juicy grapes,
Kanni endrunnai sollaatho
Do they not proclaim you as a youthful maiden?
Kangal ennum kanintha thiraatchai
Your eyes, which resemble ripe, juicy grapes,
Kanni endrunnai sollaatho
Do they not proclaim you as a youthful maiden?
Kannam irandil minnum azhagu
The radiant beauty shining on both your cheeks,
Kadhal mayakkam kollaatho
Does it not cause an enchanting spell of love?
Velli nilaavai paathi pilanthu
As if splitting the silver moon in half,
Alli anintha kungumam
And wearing the gathered vermilion (kungumam),
Velli nilaavai paathi pilanthu
As if splitting the silver moon in half,
Alli anintha kungumam
And wearing the gathered vermilion (kungumam),
Ponathengae engum illai
Where did it go? It is nowhere else,
Endrum irukkum ennidam
It permanently resides with me.
Anbae amuthaa…anbae…
My sweet love Amudha… my love…
Nee paalamuthaa suvai thaenamuthaa
Are you milk-nectar or sweet honey-nectar?
Illai paarkadal pirantha kaniyamuthaa
Or are you the divine fruit-nectar born from the ocean of milk?
Unthan sollamuthaa idhazh suvaiyamuthaa
Is your speech nectar, or is the taste of your lips nectar?
Konjam nil amuthaa adhai sol amuthaa
Wait a moment, Amudha, and tell me that, Amudha.
Anbae amuthaa…anbae…
My sweet love Amudha… my love…
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This classic romantic track 'Anbae Amuthaa' expresses a lover's intense admiration and poetic fascination for his beloved, Amudha. The lyrics repeatedly play on the word 'Amudha' (meaning nectar or divine sweetness), comparing her presence, speech, eyes, and demeanor to various forms of celestial nectar, ripe fruits, and divine grace. He wonders if she is a statue brought to life from a temple to blend souls with him, while playfully questioning her shy silence. Kannadasan's evocative verses paint imagery of radiant beauty—comparing her eyes to ripe grapes and her forehead mark to the split silver moon. The lover surrenders to her charm, seeking peace in her embrace while celebrating the eternal connection they share.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Anaphora / Polyptoton (Wordplay on 'Amuthaa')
“Nee paalamuthaa suvai thaenamuthaa”
Repeated use of the suffix/word 'Amuthaa' across lines ('Paalamuthaa', 'Thaenamuthaa', 'Kaniyamuthaa', 'Sollamuthaa', 'Suvaiyamuthaa') to emphasize extreme sweetness.
Uvamaani / Metaphor & Simile (Rupaka)
“Kangal ennum kanintha thiraatchai”
Comparing her eyes directly to ripe grapes ('Kangal ennum kanintha thiraatchai') and comparing her forelock/face to a silver moon split in half.
Emoni / Rhyme (Tamil Edhugai & Monai)
“Velli nilaavai paathi pilanthu / Alli anintha kungumam”
Second letter rhyme (Edhugai) seen in lines such as 'Kelvi ingae' / 'Killai mozhigal' and 'Velli nilaavai' / 'Alli anintha'.
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Trivia
Composed by MS Viswanathan and sung by TM Soundararajan, this song features Kannadasan's iconic poetic trademark where the character's name 'Amudha' is seamlessly woven into complex classical Tamil metaphors describing nectar (Amudham).
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