Anbe Pudhu Kavithaigal
From Yamirukka Bayamen · 1983
- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Singer
- Vani Jairam
- Music director
- M. S. Vishwanathan
- Details
- Yamirukka Bayamen1983
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Female | |
| Anbe pudhu kavithaigal pala padikkiren | My beloved, I read many new poems, |
| Kel kel porul vilangidum raathiriyil | Listen, listen, in the night where their meaning will become clear. |
| Anbe pudhu kavithaigal pala padikkiren | My beloved, I read many new poems, |
| Kel kel porul vilangidum raathiriyil | Listen, listen, in the night where their meaning will become clear. |
| Female | |
| Poo madal virikkum vaelai yandro | Isn't this the time when flower petals blossom? |
| Thaen kidaikkum idam idhuvandro | Isn't this the place where honey is found? |
| Female | |
| Anbe pudhu kavithaigal pala padikkiren | My beloved, I read many new poems, |
| Kel kel porul vilangidum raathiriyil | Listen, listen, in the night where their meaning will become clear. |
| Female | |
| Manmadha baanam ondru | An arrow of Cupid, |
| Pugunthu paayum inba vaegangalil | Pierces through in joyous speeds. |
| Aanandha gangai ondru | A River Ganges of bliss, |
| Ezhunthu pongum inba mogangalil | Rises and overflows in sweet infatuations. |
| Female | |
| Kattilam kaalai ondru | A youthful lover, |
| Kiranga koodum nooru aasaigalil | May swoon in a hundred desires. |
| Mathala maelam ondru | A rhythmic drum beat, |
| Olikka koodum mutha oosaigalil | May sound in the noises of soft kisses. |
| Female | |
| Anbe pudhu kavithaigal pala padikkiren | My beloved, I read many new poems, |
| Kel kel porul vilangidum raathiriyil | Listen, listen, in the night where their meaning will become clear. |
| Female | |
| En madi oonjal undu | My lap swing is ready, |
| Inainthu yengum andhi nerangalil…. | In twilight hours when yearning hearts unite. |
| Un pasi theerum indru | Your hunger will be satisfied today, |
| Udhattil oorum inba saarangalil…… | In the sweet essence overflowing from lips. |
| Female | |
| Anbe pudhu kavithaigal pala padikkiren | My beloved, I read many new poems, |
| Kel kel porul vilangidum raathiriyil….. | Listen, listen, in the night where their meaning will become clear. |
| Female | |
| Poo madal virikkum vaelai yandro | Isn't this the time when flower petals blossom? |
| Thaen kidaikkum idam idhuvandro….. | Isn't this the place where honey is found? |
அன்பே புது கவிதைகள் பல படிக்கிறேன்
கேள் கேள் பொருள் விளங்கிடும் ராத்திரியில்
அன்பே புது கவிதைகள் பல படிக்கிறேன்
கேள் கேள் பொருள் விளங்கிடும் ராத்திரியில்
My beloved, I read many new poems,
Listen, listen, in the night where their meaning will become clear.
My beloved, I read many new poems,
Listen, listen, in the night where their meaning will become clear.
பூ மடல் விரிக்கும் வேளையன்றோ
தேன் கிடைக்குமிடம் இதுவன்றோ....
Isn't this the time when flower petals blossom?
Isn't this the place where honey is found?
அன்பே புது கவிதைகள் பல படிக்கிறேன்
கேள் கேள் பொருள் விளங்கிடும் ராத்திரியில்
My beloved, I read many new poems,
Listen, listen, in the night where their meaning will become clear.
மன்மத பாணம் ஒன்று
புகுந்து பாயும் இன்ப வேகங்களில்
ஆனந்த கங்கை ஒன்று
எழுந்து பொங்கும் இன்ப மோகங்களில்
An arrow of Cupid,
Pierces through in joyous speeds.
A River Ganges of bliss,
Rises and overflows in sweet infatuations.
கட்டிளம் காளை ஒன்று
கிறங்க கூடும் நூறு ஆசைகளில்
மத்தள மேளம் ஒன்று
ஒலிக்க கூடும் முத்த ஓசைகளில்
A youthful lover,
May swoon in a hundred desires.
A rhythmic drum beat,
May sound in the noises of soft kisses.
அன்பே புது கவிதைகள் பல படிக்கிறேன்
கேள் கேள் பொருள் விளங்கிடும் ராத்திரியில்
My beloved, I read many new poems,
Listen, listen, in the night where their meaning will become clear.
என் மடி ஊஞ்சல் உண்டு
இணைந்து ஏங்கும் அந்தி நேரங்களில்
உன் பசி தீரும் இன்று
உதட்டில் ஊறும் இன்பச் சாரங்களில்
My lap swing is ready,
In twilight hours when yearning hearts unite.
Your hunger will be satisfied today,
In the sweet essence overflowing from lips.
அன்பே புது கவிதைகள் பல படிக்கிறேன்
கேள் கேள் பொருள் விளங்கிடும் ராத்திரியில்
My beloved, I read many new poems,
Listen, listen, in the night where their meaning will become clear.
பூ மடல் விரிக்கும் வேளையன்றோ
தேன் கிடைக்குமிடம் இதுவன்றோ....
Isn't this the time when flower petals blossom?
Isn't this the place where honey is found?
Anbe pudhu kavithaigal pala padikkiren
My beloved, I read many new poems,
Kel kel porul vilangidum raathiriyil
Listen, listen, in the night where their meaning will become clear.
Anbe pudhu kavithaigal pala padikkiren
My beloved, I read many new poems,
Kel kel porul vilangidum raathiriyil
Listen, listen, in the night where their meaning will become clear.
Poo madal virikkum vaelai yandro
Isn't this the time when flower petals blossom?
Thaen kidaikkum idam idhuvandro
Isn't this the place where honey is found?
Anbe pudhu kavithaigal pala padikkiren
My beloved, I read many new poems,
Kel kel porul vilangidum raathiriyil
Listen, listen, in the night where their meaning will become clear.
Manmadha baanam ondru
An arrow of Cupid,
Pugunthu paayum inba vaegangalil
Pierces through in joyous speeds.
Aanandha gangai ondru
A River Ganges of bliss,
Ezhunthu pongum inba mogangalil
Rises and overflows in sweet infatuations.
Kattilam kaalai ondru
A youthful lover,
Kiranga koodum nooru aasaigalil
May swoon in a hundred desires.
Mathala maelam ondru
A rhythmic drum beat,
Olikka koodum mutha oosaigalil
May sound in the noises of soft kisses.
Anbe pudhu kavithaigal pala padikkiren
My beloved, I read many new poems,
Kel kel porul vilangidum raathiriyil
Listen, listen, in the night where their meaning will become clear.
En madi oonjal undu
My lap swing is ready,
Inainthu yengum andhi nerangalil….
In twilight hours when yearning hearts unite.
Un pasi theerum indru
Your hunger will be satisfied today,
Udhattil oorum inba saarangalil……
In the sweet essence overflowing from lips.
Anbe pudhu kavithaigal pala padikkiren
My beloved, I read many new poems,
Kel kel porul vilangidum raathiriyil…..
Listen, listen, in the night where their meaning will become clear.
Poo madal virikkum vaelai yandro
Isn't this the time when flower petals blossom?
Thaen kidaikkum idam idhuvandro…..
Isn't this the place where honey is found?
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
Anbe Pudhu Kavithaigal from Yamirukka Bayamen (1983) is a sensuous romantic track with lyrics by Vaali. The song uses poetic metaphors to describe the deep passion and intimacy shared between lovers during the night. Romance is poetically framed as reading new poems whose true meaning unfolds through physical and emotional union. Through classic Tamil literary tropes—such as Cupid's arrows, overflowing rivers of Ganges bliss, and honey from blossoming petals—Vaali depicts love and desire with sophisticated aesthetic elegance. The nocturnal atmosphere, twilight longings, and soft kisses are woven together into an expressive celebration of love.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Adukkuthodar (Repetition for emphasis)
“Kel kel porul vilangidum raathiriyil”
The word 'Kel' (Listen) is repeated consecutively ('Kel kel') to emphasize eager invitation and intimacy.
Uruvagam (Metaphor)
“Anbe pudhu kavithaigal pala padikkiren”
Intimate gestures and feelings of love are metaphorically described as reciting new poems ('pudhu kavithaigal').
Iyaibu (End Rhyme / Anaphora)
“Manmadha baanam ondru ... Aanandha gangai ondru”
The stanza structure uses the repeating refrain ending 'ondru' (Manmadha baanam ondru, Aanandha gangai ondru, etc.) to create a rhythmic structure.
Visual Imagery
“Poo madal virikkum vaelai yandro / Thaen kidaikkum idam idhuvandro”
Blossoming flower petals ('poo madal') and honey ('thaen') serve as rich sensory imagery representing beauty and sweet fulfillment.
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Trivia
Written by lyricist Vaali for the film Yamirukka Bayamen (1983), this song showcases his characteristic style of combining classical Sangam-style literary metaphors with modern filmic romance.
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