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Lyrics & meaning

Anbenum

From LEO · 2023

Lyricist
Vishnu Edavan
Singers
Anirudh Ravichander, Lothika
Music director
Anirudh Ravichander
Details
LEO2023

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Uyir padhi unake..oo hoHalf of my life belongs to you..oo ho
Unil padhi enakke..oo..hooHalf of you belongs to me..oo..hoo
Male
Anbenum aayudham dhaneLove itself is the weapon, after all
Oru veeran nenjameIn the heart of a warrior
Male
Narai vandhum enake..oo..hoEven when grey hair arrives for me..oo..ho
Thunai neeye aruge..oo..hoYou are my companion beside me..oo..ho
Male
Anbenum aayudham dhaneLove itself is the weapon, after all
Oru veeran nenjameIn the heart of a warrior
Male
Puyal kaatril pani sernthalIf snow meets the stormy wind
Uyir theeye unaikaakaThe flame of life burns to protect you
Male
Anbenum aayudham naaneI myself am the weapon named love
Endrendrum veeraneForever a warrior
Female
Enakana mugame ..oo hoA face made just for me..oo ho
Dhinam paarka varame..oo hoA blessing to behold every day..oo ho
Anbenum aayudham dhaneLove itself is the weapon, after all
Undhan nenjameWithin your heart
Female
Surukangal nerungum ..oo hoWhen wrinkles draw closer..oo ho
Nee vendum udane ..oo hoI need you right away..oo ho
Anbenum aayudham dhaneLove itself is the weapon, after all
Undhan nenjameWithin your heart
Female
Viralodu viral korthuInterlocking finger with finger
Marbodu anaipaayeYou will embrace me to your chest
AnbenumLove is
Male :AnbenumMale: Love is
Female :Aayudham neeyeFemale: You are the weapon
Endrendrum veeranaeForever a warrior

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

'Anbenum' from Leo is a deeply affectionate track that explores the quiet strength of love within a family dynamic amidst chaotic circumstances. The song emphasizes that love is not a weakness, but rather a warrior's greatest weapon ('Anbenum Aayudham'). It expresses lifelong devotion, growing old together, and holding on to one another through all storms of life.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor (Uruvagam)

Anbenum aayudham dhane

'Anbenum aayudham' compares love directly to a weapon, highlighting love as a force of strength and protection rather than vulnerability.

Imagery / Contrast

Puyal kaatril pani sernthal / Uyir theeye unaikaaka

'Puyal kaatril pani' (snow in a storm) contrasted with 'Uyir theeye' (flame of life) creates vivid sensory imagery of heat and cold, symbolizing passion and survival amidst turbulence.

Repetition (Edhirai / Monai)

Anbenum aayudham dhane

Repetition of 'Anbenum aayudham dhane / Undhan nenjame' serves as a thematic refrain reinforcing the core idea of the track.

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Trivia

'Anbenum' was composed by Anirudh Ravichander for the film 'Leo' (2023), starring Vijay and Trisha. Written by Vishnu Edavan, the song depicts the peaceful marital life of the lead characters before intense events unfold.

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