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Lyrics & meaning

Anbe Amudhey

From Uthama Puthiran – 1958 Film · 1958

Lyricist
A. Maruthakasi
Singers
T. M. Soundararajan, P. Susheela
Music director
G. Ramanathan
Details
Uthama Puthiran – 1958 Film1958

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
AnbaeMy love
Female :MmMm
Male :AmudhaeMy nectar
Female :Mhum…Mhum...
Male :Arunganiyae…Rare precious fruit...
Male
Anbae amudhae arunganiyaeMy love, my nectar, my rare precious fruit
Aanandha vaazhvae kaanbom naam iniyaeWe shall now experience a life full of bliss
Aanandha vaazhvae kaanbom naam iniyaeWe shall now experience a life full of bliss
Male
Anbae amudhae arunganiyaeMy love, my nectar, my rare precious fruit
Male
Ennamellaam niraindhae…Filling all my thoughts...
Kannae… ae… ae…My precious eye...
Ae… ae… ae…Ae... ae... ae...
Male
Ennamellaam niraindhae…Filling all my thoughts...
Neeyae inbamum thandhaayae konjum kiliyaeYou gave me joy, my sweet prattling parrot
Ennamellaam niraindhaeFilling all my thoughts
Neeyae inbamum thandhaayae konjum kiliyaeYou gave me joy, my sweet prattling parrot
Kannal mozhi paesi kannaal valai veesiSpeaking sugary words, casting a net with your eyes
Kannal mozhi paesi kannaal valai veesiSpeaking sugary words, casting a net with your eyes
Kanivaai enai nee kavarndhaai magaraasiYou captivated me tenderly, my blessed queen
Kanivaai enai nee kavarndhaai magaraasiYou captivated me tenderly, my blessed queen
Male
Anbae amudhae arunganiyaeMy love, my nectar, my rare precious fruit
Female
Enna thavam seidhaen…What penance did I perform...
Kannaa… aa… aa…My beloved...
Aa… aa… aa…Aa... aa... aa...
Female
Enna thavam seidhaen kannaaWhat penance did I perform, my beloved
Unnudan uravaada aasai mannaaTo bond with you, my desired king
Enna thavam seidhaen kannaaWhat penance did I perform, my beloved
Unnudan uravaada aasai mannaaTo bond with you, my desired king
Male
Iruvarum ondraanomWe both have become one
Madhu unnum vandaanomWe have become bees sipping nectar
Iruvarum ondraanomWe both have become one
Madhu unnum vandaanomWe have become bees sipping nectar
Female
Swaami…My Lord...
Male
Kannae…My precious one...
Female
Swaami…My Lord...
Male
Kannae…My precious one...
Female
Idhuvae paerinbamThis indeed is supreme bliss
Male
Anbae amudhae arunganiyaeMy love, my nectar, my rare precious fruit

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This romantic song from the 1958 classic Tamil movie Uthama Puthiran expresses the deep devotion, joy, and mutual adoration between two lovers. They address each other with endearing epithets such as nectar, rare fruit, parrot, and lord, celebrating their spiritual and emotional union as the ultimate bliss, likening their oneness to bees drinking sweet nectar together.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Anaaphora / Monai (Initial Alliteration)

Anbae amudhae arunganiyae

Repetition of the initial 'A' sound in 'Anbae', 'amudhae', and 'arunganiyae' creates a melodic cadence.

Metaphor (Uvamaani)

Neeyae inbamum thandhaayae konjum kiliyae

The lovers address each other as 'amudhu' (nectar), 'arungani' (rare fruit), and 'konjum kili' (prattling parrot), comparing their beloved to sweet natural elements.

Wordplay / Paronomasia (Sledai / Monai)

Kannal mozhi paesi kannaal valai veesi

The phrase plays on 'Kannal' (sweet like sugarcane) and 'Kannaal' (with the eyes), creating an elegant sound reflection and poetic depth.

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Trivia

'Anbae Amudhae Arunganiyae' is a celebrated romantic duet from the 1958 blockbuster film Uthama Puthiran, featuring Sivaji Ganesan and Padmini. The song was composed by G. Ramanathan, written by A. Maruthakasi, and sung by T. M. Soundararajan and P. Leela.

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