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Lyrics & meaning

Anbilla Ulagiley

From Rooban · 2024

Lyricist
Ayyappan
Singer
V. V. Prasanna
Music director
Aravindbabu
Details
Rooban2024

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Anbilla ulagileyIn a world devoid of love,
Anbaaga vanthavaneO one who came with pure affection,
Sorgathai enakku thanthavanThe one who granted heaven unto me,
Nee thaneIs only you.
Nee pogum paadhai engumEverywhere along the path you tread,
Un nizhalaai vanthiduvomWe shall accompany you as your shadow.
Sorgathai enaku thanthavanThe one who granted heaven unto me,
Nee thaneIs only you.
Male
Kulanthaiyaai vanthavaneO one who came as a child,
Vaazhvai potrum veeran neeyeYou are the brave warrior who praises life.
Kulanthaiyaai vanthavaneO one who came as a child,
Vaazhvai potrum veeran neeyeYou are the brave warrior who praises life.
Male
Anbilla ulagileyIn a world devoid of love,
Anbaaga vanthavaneO one who came with pure affection,
Sorgathai enakku thanthavanThe one who granted heaven unto me,
Nee thaneIs only you.
Male
Veezhnthidu vidhaiyaaiFall like a seed,
Valarnthidu thimiraaiRise and grow with pride,
Vaazhvai vasamaai maatridadaTransform life to suit your accord!
Uyirgal nammai pottrida vendumAll living beings must praise us,
Nimirnthe neeyum elunthidadaStand tall and rise up!
Unai pol oru pillai ulagengum illaiThere is no child like you in the whole wide world,
Idhu thaane unmai poi illaiyeThis indeed is the truth, there is no lie here.
Nijam ithuveThis is the reality,
Male
Nee than nija veeraneYou are the true hero,
Nermaiyin adaiyaalameThe symbol of honesty.
Nee than nija veeraneYou are the true hero,
Nermaiyin adaiyaalameThe symbol of honesty.
Alagirkku uyiraana uyir oviyamA living painting brought to life for beauty,
Ulagai velvaai maaveeraConquer the world, great warrior!
Male
Anbilla ulagileyIn a world devoid of love,
Anbaaga vanthavaneO one who came with pure affection,
Sorgathai enakku thanthavanThe one who granted heaven unto me,
Nee thaneIs only you.
Nee pogum paadhai engumEverywhere along the path you tread,
Un nizhalaai vanthiduvomWe shall accompany you as your shadow.
Sorgathai enaku thanthavanThe one who granted heaven unto me,
Nee thaneIs only you.
Male
Kulanthaiyaai vanthavaneO one who came as a child,
Vaazhvai potrum veeran neeyeYou are the brave warrior who praises life.
Kulanthaiyaai vanthavaneO one who came as a child,
Vaazhvai potrum veeran neeyeYou are the brave warrior who praises life.
Male
Anbilla ulagileyIn a world devoid of love,
Anbaaga vanthavaneO one who came with pure affection,
Sorgathai enakku thanthavanThe one who granted heaven unto me,
Nee thaneIs only you.

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This uplifting Tamil song expresses deep affection and admiration for a precious individual who brings light, love, and joy into a world otherwise cold and loveless. The speaker compares this loved one's presence to receiving heaven itself and vows to accompany and support them like a shadow wherever they journey. The lyrics encourage the beloved figure to overcome obstacles like a resilient seed, rising with pride, integrity, and valor to win over the world.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Emona / Rhyme (Monai)

Veezhnthidu vidhaiyaai / Valarnthidu thimiraai

Initial rhyming/alliteration of sound 'Ve' / 'Va' in consecutive lines for rhythmic flow.

Metaphor

Veezhnthidu vidhaiyaai

Comparing the individual to a 'seed' that falls only to sprout and grow strong.

Metaphor

Alagirkku uyiraana uyir oviyam

Describing the person as a 'living painting' created for beauty itself.

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Trivia

The song is featured in the movie 'Rooban' (2024), composed by Aravindbabu with vocals by VV Prasanna and lyrics penned by Ayyappan.

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