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Lyrics & meaning

Anbe Anbe Neeye

From Urimai · 1985

Lyricist
Vairamuthu
Singer
K. S. Chithra
Music director
Ilayaraja
Details
Urimai1985

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Haaa…aaa…aaa…haaa….Melodic vocalizations
Haaa…aaa…aaa…haaa….Melodic vocalizations
Haa…haaa…haaa….aaa….Melodic vocalizations
Female
Anbae anbae neeyae endhanMy beloved, my beloved, you alone are my
Aadhaaram naan un thaaramSupport, and I am your wife
Nadandhaal neeIf you walk
Nizhal pol naanI will follow like a shadow
Ninaithaal neeIf you think
Manam pol naanI will be like your inner mind
Female
Anbae anbae neeyae endhanMy beloved, my beloved, you alone are my
Aadhaaram naan un thaaramSupport, and I am your wife
Aadhaaram naan un thaaramSupport, and I am your wife
Female
Maadhavan kulikkum gangai ingaeHere is the Ganges where Lord Madhava bathes
Kaadhalil anaikkum mangai ingaeHere is the woman who embraces with love
Enakkoru koyil illaiI have no separate temple
Vanangidum dheivam illaiI have no separate deity to worship
Anaithilum unnai kandenI saw you in everything
Unakkena ennai thandhenFor your sake, I surrendered myself
Nee thaan ingaeYou alone exist here
Nee thaan ingae naan enbadhuSaying 'I' means you here
Naan thaan endrum nee enbadhuSaying 'you' means 'I' forever
Female
Anbae anbae neeyae endhanMy beloved, my beloved, you alone are my
Aadhaaram naan un thaaramSupport, and I am your wife
Female
Kaakkaiyum kuyilum vannam ondruThe crow and the cuckoo share the same color
Koovidum kuralil baedham unduYet there is a difference in the voice they call with
Unakkena paadal sollumSaying that I am the forest cuckoo
Vanak kuyil naan thaan endruSinging songs especially for you
Arindhavan nee thaan inguYou are the one here who knows this truth
Mayakkamum yen thaan indruSo why this hesitation or daze today?
Vaazhvom vaa vaaCome, let us live, come, come
Vaazhvom vaa vaa yegaanthamaeCome, let us live, come, come in sweet solitude
Inbam indrum yeraalamaePleasure is abundant today as well
Female
Anbae anbae neeyae endhanMy beloved, my beloved, you alone are my
Aadhaaram naan un thaaramSupport, and I am your wife
Nadandhaal neeIf you walk
Nizhal pol naanI will follow like a shadow
Ninaithaal neeIf you think
Manam pol naanI will be like your inner mind
Female
Anbae anbae neeyae endhanMy beloved, my beloved, you alone are my
Aadhaaram naan un thaaramSupport, and I am your wife
Aadhaaram naan un thaaramSupport, and I am your wife

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

Anbae Anbae Neeyae Endhan is a soulful love song from the 1985 Tamil movie Urimai, expressing deep affection, devotion, and union between life partners. The lyrics written by Vairamuthu reflect a protagonist declaring complete romantic devotion to her partner, viewing him as her sole foundation, divinity, and reason for existence. She describes herself as his shadow and an extension of his thoughts, emphasizing total emotional and spiritual merging. The song uses poetic imagery, comparing true devotion to sacred waters and contrasting subtle inner qualities using the metaphor of the crow and the singing cuckoo. It captures a gentle plea for togetherness and shared happiness in sweet solitude.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Simile (Upamai)

Nizhal pol naan

The line compares the protagonist's presence to a shadow ('Nizhal pol'), signifying complete companionship and attachment.

Rhyme (Iyaibu)

Aadhaaram naan un thaaram

The words 'Aadhaaram' (support) and 'Thaaram' (wife) rhyme at the line endings, creating a harmonious cadence.

Ethugai (Second-letter Rhyming)

Nadandhaal nee / Ninaithaal nee

The second consonants in 'Nadandhaal' (if walked) and 'Ninaithaal' (if thought) rhyme with 'da' and 'na' soft dental sounds, providing rhythmic flow.

Metaphor (Uruvagam)

Vanak kuyil naan thaan endru

Comparing the female protagonist to a singing forest cuckoo ('Vanak kuyil') who sings exclusively for her beloved.

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Trivia

'Urimai' (1985) is a Tamil feature film starring Suresh and Nalini, featuring lyrics written by the celebrated poet Vairamuthu.

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