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Anbe Namadhu Ilangkaadhal

From Dharma Devatha · 1952

Lyricist
Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass
Singer
Jikki
Music director
C. R. Subbaraman
Details
Dharma Devatha1952

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Anbe namathu ilang kathal kaninthathaalaeMy love, because our young love has ripened and matured
Anbe namathu ilang kathal kaninthathaalaeMy love, because our young love has ripened and matured
Oo…ennaalumae en kannaalanaeOh... forever he is the lord of my eyes
Anbe namathu ilang kathal kaninthathaalaeMy love, because our young love has ripened and matured
Oo…ennaalumae en kannaalanaeOh... forever he is the lord of my eyes
Female
Magaraja magizhum yuvarajaThe prince who brings joy like a king
Magaraja magizhum yuvarajaThe prince who brings joy like a king
Sadhaa en vaazhvil jothi tharuvaarHe will forever grant light in my life
Oo…ennaalumae en kannaalanaeOh... forever he is the lord of my eyes
Female
Anbe namathu ilang kathal kaninthathaalaeMy love, because our young love has ripened and matured
Oo…ennaalumae en kannaalanaeOh... forever he is the lord of my eyes
Female
Kani suvai kadhal endrumLove, sweet as a ripe fruit, forever
Kaninthathae inbam anbe vaaHas ripened into pure joy, come my love
Manogaramaagavae rajaCharming and delightful king
Female
Kani suvai kadhal endrumLove, sweet as a ripe fruit, forever
Kaninthathae inbam anbe vaaHas ripened into pure joy, come my love
Manogaramaagavae rajaCharming and delightful king
Magizhanthiduvaen naanaeI shall rejoice with total happiness
Manampol igamathilthaanaeIn this world, according to my heart's desire
Magizhanthiduvaen naanaeI shall rejoice with total happiness
Manampol igamathilthaanaeIn this world, according to my heart's desire
Oru malar methae irumanam polae….oo…vaazhvilaeLike two hearts resting on a single flower bed... oh, in this life
Female
Anbe namathu ilang kathal kaninthathaalaeMy love, because our young love has ripened and matured
Oo…ennaalumae en kannaalanaeOh... forever he is the lord of my eyes
Female
Idhupola thagathagavendrae en manamaeGlowing brightly like this, my heart
Isaiyum naatham pol dhinamae valarnthidumaeWill grow every day like harmonious musical notes
Idhupola thagathagavendrae en manamaeGlowing brightly like this, my heart
Isaiyum naatham pol dhinamae valarnthidumaeWill grow every day like harmonious musical notes
Malar manam polae deiveega kadhalDivine love, soft like a blossoming flower's fragrance
Malar manam polae deiveega kadhalDivine love, soft like a blossoming flower's fragrance
Malarnthathinaal thannalaeBecause it bloomed effortlessly on its own
Oru malar methe iru manam polae oo vaazhvilae…..Like two hearts resting on a single flower bed... oh, in this life

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This song is a joyful celebration of blossoming young love and emotional union. The singer expresses profound happiness as her romantic bond deepens, comparing her beloved to a prince who illuminates her life with bliss. She describes their affection as sweet as a ripe fruit and as harmonious as divine music. Throughout the track, the lyrics highlight how divine love blooms naturally like a flower's fragrance, bringing deep fulfillment and harmony. The imagery of two souls sharing a single flower bed symbolizes complete oneness and peaceful togetherness in life.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Simile (Upamai)

Kani suvai kadhal endrum

Compares love's sweetness directly to the taste of a ripe fruit (Kani suvai).

Simile (Upamai)

Isaiyum naatham pol dhinamae valarnthidumae

Compares the growth of love in the heart to the natural harmony of musical notes (Isaiyum naatham pol).

Alliteration (Monai)

Magaraja magizhum yuvaraja

Repetition of the initial sound 'Ma' in 'Magaraja', 'magizhum', 'yuvaraja'.

Imagery (Kaatchi Uruvagam)

Oru malar methae irumanam polae….oo…vaazhvilae

Uses evocative poetic imagery comparing two united souls to two hearts resting together on a single flower.

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Trivia

Dharma Devatha (1952) was a notable early 1950s bilingual drama directed by P. Pullaiah. The music was composed by the legendary maestro C. R. Subburaman, who tragically passed away at the young age of 28 shortly after working on this film's soundtrack.

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