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Lyrics & meaning

Anbe Anbe

From June R · 2006

Lyricist
Na. Muthu Kumar
Singer
Gayathri Varma
Music director
Sharreth
Details
June R2006

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Anbae enthan anbae anbae Nee thaanae kadavulin pillai Veril venneer vizhuntha pothum Kilaiyodu pookkumae mullaiyaeMy love, my beloved, you are God's child; even if hot water falls on its root, the jasmine blossom will bloom on its branches.
Female
Varum kaalamae Unathaagumae Unthan vaazhvilae Varum santhoshamThe coming time will be yours, and happiness will arrive in your life.
Female
Anbae enthan anbae anbae Nee thaanae kadavulin pillai Veril venneer vizhuntha pothum Kilaiyodu pookkumae mullaiyaeMy love, my beloved, you are God's child; even if hot water falls on its root, the jasmine blossom will bloom on its branches.
Female
Ulagathin melae Muthal uyir piranthathu Neerilae thaanae Unakkathanaalae Thanneer thaanae thaai paal Aanathu maanaeThe first life on earth was born in water; that is why, my dear, water itself became mother's milk to you.
Female
Thuyaram thindraalumae Nenjilae maattram vendaam Theeyai theendum moongil Pinbu ragam paadum anbaeEven if grief consumes you, let there be no change in your heart; bamboo touched by fire later plays a melody, my love.
Female
Anbae enthan anbae anbae Nee thaanae kadavulin pillai Veril venneer vizhuntha pothum Kilaiyodu pookkumae mullaiyaeMy love, my beloved, you are God's child; even if hot water falls on its root, the jasmine blossom will bloom on its branches.
Female
Pani thuli polae Uravugal maraivathil thollai illai Paraivagal vaazha Maraththirukkum koottirkkum Panjam illaiThere is no trouble if relationships disappear like dew drops; there is no shortage of nests in trees for birds to live in.
Female
Sontham ponaal enna Vazhigal engengum uruvae Annai thanthai pola Intha vaanam bhoomi anbaeWhat if relatives depart? Paths exist everywhere; this sky and earth act like mother and father, my love.
Female
Anbae enthan anbae anbae Nee thaanae kadavulin pillai Veril venneer vizhuntha pothum Kilaiyodu pookkumae mullaiyaeMy love, my beloved, you are God's child; even if hot water falls on its root, the jasmine blossom will bloom on its branches.
Female
Varum kaalamae Unathaagumae Unthan vaazhvilae Varum santhoshamThe coming time will be yours, and happiness will arrive in your life.
Female
Anbae enthan anbae anbae Nee thaanae kadavulin pillai Veril venneer vizhuntha pothum Kilaiyodu pookkumae mullaiyaeMy love, my beloved, you are God's child; even if hot water falls on its root, the jasmine blossom will bloom on its branches.

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This comforting song from 'June R' serves as an anthem of resilience and emotional healing. The speaker reassures a grieving soul that they are a child of God, capable of overcoming severe hardship—much like a jasmine plant surviving scalding water at its roots or a piece of bamboo carved by fire that ultimately learns to play sweet melodies.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Simile (Upamai)

Pani thuli polae Uravugal maraivathil thollai illai

Comparing short-lived or frail human relationships to fleeting dew drops ('Pani thuli polae').

Metaphor / Analogy

Theeyai theendum moongil Pinbu ragam paadum anbae

Comparing a suffering soul to bamboo shaped by fire that later becomes a flute creating beautiful music.

Imagery & Natural Symbolism

Veril venneer vizhuntha pothum Kilaiyodu pookkumae mullaiyae

Using natural elements like boiling water on roots vs. blooming jasmine flowers to symbolize endurance despite hardship.

Personification

Annai thanthai pola Intha vaanam bhoomi anbae

Personifying the Sky and Earth as loving parents who nurture and shelter the solitary individual.

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Trivia

'June R' (2006) features music composed by Malayalam composer Sharreth, with poignant lyrics written by the renowned poet Na. Muthu Kumar. The film stars Jyothika in the titular role alongside Kushboo and Saritha, focusing deeply on women-centric themes and familial bonds.

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