Anbe Anbe
From Idhu Kathirvelan Kadhal · 2014
- Lyricist
- Thamarai
- Singers
- Harish Raghavendra, Harini
- Music director
- Harris Jayaraj
- Details
- Idhu Kathirvelan Kadhal2014
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Anbae anbae ellam anbae | Oh beloved, beloved, everything is love, |
| Unakaaga vandhen ingae | I came here just for you. |
| Sirithaalae pothum endren | I said it is enough if you just smile, |
| Male | |
| Mazhai kaalam kannil | A rainy season in your eyes |
| Matum vendaam enben | Is the only thing I say I do not want, |
| Pani kaala porvai kondu vandhen | I have brought a blanket for the winter season. |
| Male | |
| Oh ho anbae anbae ellam anbae | Oh ho, beloved, beloved, everything is love, |
| Unakaaga vandhen ingae | I came here just for you. |
| Sirithaalae pothum endren | I said it is enough if you just smile, |
| Male | |
| Mazhai kaalam kannil | A rainy season in your eyes |
| Matum vendaam enben | Is the only thing I say I do not want, |
| Pani kaala porvai kondu vandhen | I have brought a blanket for the winter season. |
| Female | |
| { En mejai meedhu poonkoththai } (2) | { On my table, a bouquet of flowers } (x2) |
| Vaithadhu neethaanae | Was placed by you, wasn't it? |
| Female | |
| Naan vaanam paarka vazhi seitha | You are the medium that paved the path |
| Saadhanam neethaanae | For me to look at the sky. |
| En idhayam mella sidhaiyil thalla | When my heart was slowly pushed onto a pyre, |
| Nethaanae nilavai kaati thetrinaai | Wasn't it you who comforted me by showing the moon? |
| Male | |
| Anbae anbae ellam anbae | Oh beloved, beloved, everything is love, |
| Unakaaga vandhen ingae | I came here just for you. |
| Sirithaalae pothum endren | I said it is enough if you just smile, |
| Male | |
| Mazhai kaalam kannil | A rainy season in your eyes |
| Matum vendaam enben | Is the only thing I say I do not want, |
| Pani kaala porvai kondu vandhen | I have brought a blanket for the winter season. |
| Female | |
| { Thookam kannil varavillai | { Sleep does not come to my eyes, |
| Sopanam kaana vazhi illai | There is no way to dream, |
| Engo paadal ketaalum | Even if I hear a song somewhere, |
| Nenjil mun pol thee illai } (2) | The fire in my heart isn't there like before } (x2) |
| Male | |
| Mazhai tharum kaar mugilae | Oh dark cloud that brings rain! |
| Nee mithanthidum mayil iragae | You are the floating peacock feather, |
| Idham tharum innisaiyae | Oh sweet music that gives comfort! |
| Nee oli tharum min visaiyae | You are the electric spark/power that gives light. |
| Female | |
| Irupadhu oar uyire | There is only one life existing, |
| Adhu urugiyae karaigiradhae | And it melts away completely, |
| Ninaivugal kolvathanaal | Because memories are killing me, |
| Manam marupadi sarigiradhae | My mind slumps once again. |
| Male | |
| Oh anbae anbae ellam anbae | Oh beloved, beloved, everything is love, |
| Unakaaga vandhen ingae | I came here just for you. |
| Sirithaalae pothum endren | I said it is enough if you just smile, |
| Male | |
| Mazhai kaalam kannil | A rainy season in your eyes |
| Matum vendaam enben | Is the only thing I say I do not want, |
| Pani kaala porvai kondu vandhen | I have brought a blanket for the winter season. |
| Female | |
| …………………………………………… | ... |
| Male | |
| Unnai paarka koodaathu | Even if I close my eyes, |
| Ena kannai moodi kondaalum | Thinking I shouldn't see you, |
| Kannai pirithu nee vandhaai | You parted my eyes and entered, |
| Imaikalin idayil nee nindrai | You stood right between my eyelashes. |
| Female | |
| Unnidam solvatharku | To tell you, |
| En kadhai pala kaathiruku | Many of my stories are waiting. |
| Iru kangalin thanthigalaal | Through the telegraph wires of our eyes, |
| Adhai kadathida sol etharku | Why do we need spoken words to transmit them? |
| Male | |
| Udaikalin nerthiyinaal | Through the elegance of your attire, |
| Indha ulaginai vendraval nee | You are the one who conquered this world. |
| Siru udhatinil punnagayaal | With a smile on your small lips, |
| En idhayathil nindraval nee | You are the one who stood in my heart. |
| Female | |
| Oh anbae anbae ellam anbae | Oh beloved, beloved, everything is love, |
| Female | |
| ………………………………………………. | ... |
அன்பே அன்பே
எல்லாம் அன்பே உனக்காக
வந்தேன் இங்கே சிரித்தாலே
போதும் என்றேன்
Oh beloved, beloved, everything is love,
I came here just for you.
I said it is enough if you just smile,
மழை காலம்
கண்ணில் மட்டும்
வேண்டாம் என்பேன்
பனிக்கால போர்வை
கொண்டு வந்தேன்
A rainy season in your eyes
Is the only thing I say I do not want,
I have brought a blanket for the winter season.
ஓஹோ அன்பே அன்பே
எல்லாம் அன்பே உனக்காக
வந்தேன் இங்கே சிரித்தாலே
போதும் என்றேன்
Oh ho, beloved, beloved, everything is love,
I came here just for you.
I said it is enough if you just smile,
மழை காலம்
கண்ணில் மட்டும்
வேண்டாம் என்பேன்
பனிக்கால போர்வை
கொண்டு வந்தேன்
A rainy season in your eyes
Is the only thing I say I do not want,
I have brought a blanket for the winter season.
{ என் மேஜை
மீது பூங்கொத்தை } (2)
வைத்தது நீ தானே
{ On my table, a bouquet of flowers } (x2)
Was placed by you, wasn't it?
நான் வானம்
பார்க்க வழி செய்த
சாதனம் நீ தானே
என் இதயம் மெல்ல
சிதையில் தள்ள
நீ தானே நிலவைக்
காட்டித் தேற்றினாய்
You are the medium that paved the path
For me to look at the sky.
When my heart was slowly pushed onto a pyre,
Wasn't it you who comforted me by showing the moon?
அன்பே அன்பே
எல்லாம் அன்பே உனக்காக
வந்தேன் இங்கே சிரித்தாலே
போதும் என்றேன்
Oh beloved, beloved, everything is love,
I came here just for you.
I said it is enough if you just smile,
மழை காலம்
கண்ணில் மட்டும்
வேண்டாம் என்பேன்
பனிக்கால போர்வை
கொண்டு வந்தேன்
A rainy season in your eyes
Is the only thing I say I do not want,
I have brought a blanket for the winter season.
{ தூக்கம் கண்ணில்
வரவில்லை சொப்பனம்
காண வழி இல்லை
எங்கோ பாடல் கேட்டாலும்
நெஞ்சில் முன் போல் தீ இல்லை } (2)
{ Sleep does not come to my eyes,
There is no way to dream,
Even if I hear a song somewhere,
The fire in my heart isn't there like before } (x2)
மலை தரும்
காா் முகிலே நீ மிதந்திடும்
மயில் இறகே இதம் தரும்
இன்னிசையே நீ ஒலி தரும்
இன்னிசையே
Oh dark cloud that brings rain!
You are the floating peacock feather,
Oh sweet music that gives comfort!
You are the electric spark/power that gives light.
இருப்பது ஓர்
உயிரே அது உருகியே
கரைகிறதே நினைவுகள்
கொல்வதனால் மனம்
மறுபடி சருகிறதே
There is only one life existing,
And it melts away completely,
Because memories are killing me,
My mind slumps once again.
ஓ அன்பே அன்பே
எல்லாம் அன்பே உனக்காக
வந்தேன் இங்கே சிரித்தாலே
போதும் என்றேன்
Oh beloved, beloved, everything is love,
I came here just for you.
I said it is enough if you just smile,
மழை காலம்
கண்ணில் மட்டும்
வேண்டாம் என்பேன்
பனிக்கால போர்வை
கொண்டு வந்தேன்
A rainy season in your eyes
Is the only thing I say I do not want,
I have brought a blanket for the winter season.
.......................................
...
உன்னைப் பார்க்க
கூடாது என கண்ணை
மூடிக் கொண்டாலும்
கண்ணை பிரித்து நீ
வந்தாய் இமைகளின்
இடையில் நீ நின்றாய்
Even if I close my eyes,
Thinking I shouldn't see you,
You parted my eyes and entered,
You stood right between my eyelashes.
உன்னிடம் சொல்வதற்கு
என் கதை பல காத்திருக்கு
இரு கண்களின் தந்திகளால்
அதை கடத்திட சொல் எதற்கு
To tell you,
Many of my stories are waiting.
Through the telegraph wires of our eyes,
Why do we need spoken words to transmit them?
உடைகளின் நோ்த்தியினால்
இந்த உலகினை வென்றவள் நீ
சிறு உதட்டினில் புன்னகையால்
என் இதயத்தில் நின்றவள் நீ
Through the elegance of your attire,
You are the one who conquered this world.
With a smile on your small lips,
You are the one who stood in my heart.
ஓ அன்பே
அன்பே எல்லாம் அன்பே
Oh beloved, beloved, everything is love,
.......................................
...
Anbae anbae ellam anbae
Oh beloved, beloved, everything is love,
Unakaaga vandhen ingae
I came here just for you.
Sirithaalae pothum endren
I said it is enough if you just smile,
Mazhai kaalam kannil
A rainy season in your eyes
Matum vendaam enben
Is the only thing I say I do not want,
Pani kaala porvai kondu vandhen
I have brought a blanket for the winter season.
Oh ho anbae anbae ellam anbae
Oh ho, beloved, beloved, everything is love,
Unakaaga vandhen ingae
I came here just for you.
Sirithaalae pothum endren
I said it is enough if you just smile,
Mazhai kaalam kannil
A rainy season in your eyes
Matum vendaam enben
Is the only thing I say I do not want,
Pani kaala porvai kondu vandhen
I have brought a blanket for the winter season.
{ En mejai meedhu poonkoththai } (2)
{ On my table, a bouquet of flowers } (x2)
Vaithadhu neethaanae
Was placed by you, wasn't it?
Naan vaanam paarka vazhi seitha
You are the medium that paved the path
Saadhanam neethaanae
For me to look at the sky.
En idhayam mella sidhaiyil thalla
When my heart was slowly pushed onto a pyre,
Nethaanae nilavai kaati thetrinaai
Wasn't it you who comforted me by showing the moon?
Anbae anbae ellam anbae
Oh beloved, beloved, everything is love,
Unakaaga vandhen ingae
I came here just for you.
Sirithaalae pothum endren
I said it is enough if you just smile,
Mazhai kaalam kannil
A rainy season in your eyes
Matum vendaam enben
Is the only thing I say I do not want,
Pani kaala porvai kondu vandhen
I have brought a blanket for the winter season.
{ Thookam kannil varavillai
{ Sleep does not come to my eyes,
Sopanam kaana vazhi illai
There is no way to dream,
Engo paadal ketaalum
Even if I hear a song somewhere,
Nenjil mun pol thee illai } (2)
The fire in my heart isn't there like before } (x2)
Mazhai tharum kaar mugilae
Oh dark cloud that brings rain!
Nee mithanthidum mayil iragae
You are the floating peacock feather,
Idham tharum innisaiyae
Oh sweet music that gives comfort!
Nee oli tharum min visaiyae
You are the electric spark/power that gives light.
Irupadhu oar uyire
There is only one life existing,
Adhu urugiyae karaigiradhae
And it melts away completely,
Ninaivugal kolvathanaal
Because memories are killing me,
Manam marupadi sarigiradhae
My mind slumps once again.
Oh anbae anbae ellam anbae
Oh beloved, beloved, everything is love,
Unakaaga vandhen ingae
I came here just for you.
Sirithaalae pothum endren
I said it is enough if you just smile,
Mazhai kaalam kannil
A rainy season in your eyes
Matum vendaam enben
Is the only thing I say I do not want,
Pani kaala porvai kondu vandhen
I have brought a blanket for the winter season.
……………………………………………
...
Unnai paarka koodaathu
Even if I close my eyes,
Ena kannai moodi kondaalum
Thinking I shouldn't see you,
Kannai pirithu nee vandhaai
You parted my eyes and entered,
Imaikalin idayil nee nindrai
You stood right between my eyelashes.
Unnidam solvatharku
To tell you,
En kadhai pala kaathiruku
Many of my stories are waiting.
Iru kangalin thanthigalaal
Through the telegraph wires of our eyes,
Adhai kadathida sol etharku
Why do we need spoken words to transmit them?
Udaikalin nerthiyinaal
Through the elegance of your attire,
Indha ulaginai vendraval nee
You are the one who conquered this world.
Siru udhatinil punnagayaal
With a smile on your small lips,
En idhayathil nindraval nee
You are the one who stood in my heart.
Oh anbae anbae ellam anbae
Oh beloved, beloved, everything is love,
……………………………………………….
...
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
The song 'Anbae Anbae' expresses a protagonist's deep affection and tenderness towards their beloved. Using gentle atmospheric imagery—such as rain, winter blankets, dark clouds, floating peacock feathers, and moonlight—the protagonist vows to protect their lover from grief (represented by tears/rain in the eyes) and offer comforting warmth like a winter blanket. The lyrics reflect the yearning, sleeplessness, and soothing presence that love brings into one's life. Towards the latter verses, the protagonist marvels at how the beloved occupies their thoughts even when their eyes are closed, emphasizing silent communication through glances rather than spoken words.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uruvagaimai)
“Mazhai kaalam kannil / Matum vendaam enben / Pani kaala porvai kondu vandhen”
Comparing grief/tears to 'Mazhai kaalam' (rainy season) and warmth/comfort to 'Pani kaala porvai' (winter blanket).
Imagery (Kaatchi Bimbam)
“Mazhai tharum kaar mugilae / Nee mithanthidum mayil iragae”
Evokes vivid visual imagery of floating peacock feathers ('mayil iragae') and soothing dark rain-bearing clouds ('kaar mugilae').
Edhugai (Second-letter Rhyme)
“Udaikalin nerthiyinaal ... / Siru udhatinil punnagayaal”
The second consonant 'du' matches in 'Udaikalin' and 'Siru udhatinil'.
Anaphora (Repetition for Emphasis)
“Anbae anbae ellam anbae”
Repetition of 'Anbae anbae' emphasizes the depth of affection and emotional call to the beloved.
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Trivia
Composed by Harris Jayaraj for the movie 'Idhu Kathirvelan Kadhal' starring Udhayanidhi Stalin and Nayanthara, the song features romantic Tamil verses penned by noted lyricist Thamarai, famous for her seamless blends of poetic Tamil and contemporary romance.
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